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      Her married name was Edwards.¹ Charlotte (?) was born circa 1790.¹ She married James Edwards circa 1812; Possible marriage record recorded incorectly as James Edwards and Sarah Edward dated 8 Sep 1812 at Shalford.¹

      Her married name was Bunch.¹ Constance A Reynolds was born circa 1932.

     John Ellias Five was born on 29 March 1873 at Melø, Rødøy, Nordland Norway.^3,4 He was the son of Elias Olsen Dalekker Five and Ane Kirstine Olsen.² As of 1875, John Ellias Five was also known as John (Johan) Eliassen Fieve (Five) Eliassen.⁵ He appeared on the census of 31 December 1875 at Valle øvre, Rødøy, Nordland Norway.⁶ He emigrated on 13 June 1883 from Norway; 'with parents, five sisters and one brother.⁷' As of after 13 June 1883, John Ellias Five was also known as Johan Five when he appeared on the passenger list.⁷ On after 14 June 1883 his name was legally changed to John Elias Fieve Family changed spelling of name to Fieve to conform to Norwegian pronunciation and he was now known as.² He lived circa July 1883 at Otter Tail, Minnesota, United States of America; and this appeared on his Naturalization Record.^8,9 He appeared on the census of July 1895 at Teien, Kittson, Minnesota, United States of America, as age 22, white, male, birthplace Norway, 8 months in that state and district, and he was a Wage Worker.¹⁰ He lived between 2 November 1896 and 1 November 1900 at Cavalier, North Dakota, United States of America; and this appeared on his 1st and 2nd Papers in the Naturalisation Records.¹¹ He married Mary Elizabeth Dodds on 30 October 1905 at Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada.¹² John Ellias Five died on 26 October 1951 at Regina, Saskatchewan Canada, at age 78.¹³ He was buried after 26 October 1951 at Hillcrest Cemetery, Shaunavon, Swift Current, Saskatchewan Canada.²

      Mary Elizabeth Dodds also went by the name of Marie.³ Her married name was Fieve.¹ She was born on 4 September 1878 at Ayr, North Dumfries, Waterloo, Ontario Canada.⁴ She married John Ellias Five, son of Elias Olsen Dalekker Five and Ane Kirstine Olsen, on 30 October 1905 at Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada.⁵ Mary Elizabeth Dodds died on 24 September 1938 at Shaunavon, Saskatchewan Canada, at age 60.⁶ She was buried after 24 September 1938 at Hillcrest Cemetery, Shaunavon, Swift Current, Saskatchewan Canada.³

      Samuel Levason was also known as Asher ben (son of) Meir.² He was born circa 1771; and he was the son of Meir Halevi.^1,2 He married Kate (?) circa 1790 at England.^1,3 Samuel Levason and Kate (?) lived on 14 June 1826 at Pool Lane, Liverpool, Lancashire England, according to the Liverpool Old Hebrew Congregation Marriage Register for their son Lewis Levason.⁴ Samuel Levason and Kate (?) lived on 26 March 1836 at Whitehaven, Cumberland England, according to the Liverpool Old Hebrew Congregation Marriage Register for their son Joseph Levason.⁴

      Her married name was Levason.¹ Kate (?) was born circa 1771.^1,2 She married Samuel Levason circa 1790 at England.^1,3 Kate (?) and Samuel Levason lived on 14 June 1826 at Pool Lane, Liverpool, Lancashire England, according to the Liverpool Old Hebrew Congregation Marriage Register for their son Lewis Levason.⁴ Kate (?) and Samuel Levason lived on 26 March 1836 at Whitehaven, Cumberland England, according to the Liverpool Old Hebrew Congregation Marriage Register for their son Joseph Levason.⁴ Kate (?) appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Oxford Street, St John the Baptist, Gloucestershire England, as age 70, not born in the county, and she had Independent Means. No others on the page had the surname of Levason.⁵ She died on 26 May 1859 at Essex England; and her death was recorded and indexed as Kate Levison at Cheltenham Registration district in the June quarter 1859.^6,7

      Sarah Bella Levason was also known as Bella.³ Her married name was Isaacs.⁴ She was born circa 1807 at England.⁵ She was the daughter of Samuel Levason and Kate (?).² Sarah Bella Levason appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at 53 St George's Place, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire England, as Bella Levason, age 27, she was not born in the county and she was of Independent Means. Her sister Sarah was at the same address.³ She married Benjamin Isaacs, son of Benjamin Isaacs, on 8 December 1841 at Cheltenham Synagogue, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire England; and their marriage was registered in the December quarter 1841 at Cheltenham Registration district.

Torode quotes their marriage record as follows:

'At Cheltenham Synagogue 8.12.1841: Benjamin Isaacs, full age, bachelor, salesman of Westgate Street Gloucester, son of Benjamin Isaacs, gentleman to Sarah Bella Levason, full age, spinster, of St George's Cottages, Cheltenham, daughter of Samuel Levason, silversmith.
Witness Jacob Levason. By Isaac Pulver, Reader.^6,7'

Sarah Bella Levason died on 5 November 1842; 'in childbirth....aged 35 years having been married just under a year.⁴'

She was buried at Cheltenham Cemetery, Gloucestershire England.⁸

      Her married name was Karo.² Sarah Levason was born in 1812 at Ipswich, Suffolk England.^1,3,4,5 She was the daughter of Samuel Levason and Kate (?).¹ Sarah Levason appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at 53 St George's Place, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire England, as age 25, she was not born in the county and she was of Independent Means. Her sister Bella was also at this address.⁶ She married Henry Karo on 22 September 1841 at Cheltenham Synagogue, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire England; and Torode quotes their marriage record as follows:

     'At Cheltenham Synagogue 22nd September 1841: Henry Karo, full age, bachelor, salesman of Westgate Street Gloucester, son of Abraham, Priest: to Sarah Levason, full age, spinster, of St George's Cottages Cheltenham, daughter of Samuel Levason, silversmith. Witness Joseph Levason & S G Collins. By Isaac Pulver, Reader'

Their marriage was recorded in the December quarter 1841 at Cheltenham Registration district.^7,2,5

Sarah Levason appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Montpelier Walk, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire England, as Wife, age 49, birthplace Suffolk.⁸ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 17 Promenade Villas, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire England, as Sara Karo, Wife, age 60, birthplace Ipswich, Suffolk.³ She was mentioned as living in Cheltenham in her brother Lewis Levason's will written on 4 June 1875.⁹ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 66 Carlton Vale, Willesden, Middlesex England, (transcribed as Sarah Kars) as Head, widow, age 91, birthplace Ipswich, Suffolk. Also in the household was a Domestic Servant.¹⁰ She died in 1905 at Middlesex England; and her death was recorded at Hendon Registration district in the June quarter 1905, at age 95.¹¹

      Lewis Edward Levason was also known as Louis Edward Levason.² He was born on 27 December 1837 at Whitehaven, Cumberland England; and his birth was registered in the December quarter 1837 at Whitehaven Registration district. 'Ann Jones, probably Rebecca's unmarried sister, was present at the birth.^3,1,4,5' He was the son of Dr Joseph Levason and Rebecca Hamilberg Jones.¹ Lewis Edward Levason appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Sherborne Place, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire England, as age 3 and he was not born in the county.⁶ He appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Bristol, Gloucestershire England, (Transcribed as Levison) as Lodger, age 13, birthplace Whitehaven, Cumerland, and he was an Assistant Tailor.⁷ He was christened on 2 May 1860 at Saint James, Clerkenwell, London England; as Louis Edward Levason and his abode was 72 Cambridge Street, Pimlico.^2,8 He married Mrs Mahala Hayward in 1867 at Dorset England; and their marriage was registered in the March quarter 1867 at Weymouth Registration district.^9,10 Lewis Edward Levason appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 2 Branksome Terrace, Holdenhurst, Hampshire England, as Lewis E Leavason, Head, married, age 33, birthplace Whitehaven, Cumberland, and he was a Professor of Music. He was living with his Wife Mahala, Stepdaughter Jane, Daughter Rebecca, and Son Joseph. A Governess, Cook, Nurse and Housemaid completed the household.¹¹

The following notice appeared in 'The London Gazette Issue 24029 published on the 28 October 1873':

     'The Bankruptcy Act, 1869. In the County Court of Dorsetshire, holden at Poole. In the Matter of Proceedings for Liquidation by Arrangement or Composition with Creditors, instituted by Lewis Edward Levason, of Ferndown, near Wimborne, in the county of Dorset, Professor of Music. NOTICE is hereby given, that a First General Meeting of the creditors of the above-named person has been summoned to be held at the offices of Mr. Arthur Whitehead. Bournemouth, in the county of Hants, on the 17^th day of November, 1873, at twelve o'clock at noon precisely.—Dated this 24th day of October, 1873. ARTHUR WHITEHEAD, Attorney for the said Lewis Edward Levason.¹²'


He was listed at Pokesdown, Hampshire, in 'The Post Office Directory of Hampshire, Wiltshire & Dorset, 1875' as: 'Levason Lewis Edwd. professor of music' in 1875.¹³ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Lorne Park San Rossore, Holdenhurst, Hampshire England, as Head, married, age 43, birthplace Whitehaven, Cumberland and he was a Professor of Music. The full entry reads:

'Dwelling:     Lorne Park San Rossore
     Census Place:     Holdenhurst, Hampshire, England
     Source:     FHL Film 1341293 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 1196 Folio 79 Page 38
     Marr     Age     Sex     Birthplace
Lewis E. LEVASON     M     43      M     Whitehaven, Cumberland, England
     Rel:     Head
     Occ:     Professor Of Music
Mahala LEVASON     M     54      F     London South Lambeth, London, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Wife
Jane F. HAYWARD     U     21      F     London Pimlico, London, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Dau In Law
Rebecca E. LEVASON     U     12      F     Ferndown, Dorset, England
     Rel:     Dau
     Occ:     Scholar
Joseph H. LEVASON     U     11      M     Ferndown, Dorset, England
     Rel:     Son
     Occ:     Scholar
Alice CORBIN     U     19      F     Parkstone, Dorset, England
     Occ:     Dom Serv
Ebenezer W. DAVIDSON     U     25      M     Scotland
     Rel:     Visitor
     Occ:     Seed Merchant
Elizabeth J. HUFFELL     W     44      F     Scotland
     Rel:     Visitor
     Occ:     Independant
Elizabeth NAPPER     M     44      F     Wincanton, Somerset, England
     Rel:     Visitor
     Occ:     Professional Nurse.⁹'


He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Blackheath Hill, Lewisham, London England, (Transcribed as Louis E Terason) as Head, married, age 53, birthplace Whitehaven, Cumberland, and he was a Professor of Music - 'Neither Employer nor Employed'. He was living with his Wife Mahala.¹⁴

He died in 1896 at England; and his death at age 58 was registered in the June quarter 1896 at Portsea Registration district, which 'is an alternative name for Portsea Island and it is in the county of Hampshire.¹⁵'

     Walter Emmanuel Levason was born in 1843 at Gloucestershire England; and his birth was registered in the June quarter 1843 at Cheltenham Registration district.^1,2,3

He was the son of Dr Joseph Levason and Rebecca Hamilberg Jones.¹ Walter Emmanuel Levason appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Wye Bridge Street, Hereford, Herefordshire England, (Transcribed as Sevason) as Son of 'Head of Household Abroad', age 7, birthplace Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, and he was a Scholar.⁴ He died on 17 January 1852 at River Wye, Derbyshire England; and according to Trode he: 'died by drowning in the river Wye'. A feature was published in the Jewish Chronicle of 30 January 1852 as follows:

'January 18th 1853
Melancholy Death by Drowning.
We regret to have to record this week, a melancholy accident of the above description which occurred on Saturday last. A little before five o'clock on that evening, Master Walter Levason, an interesting boy about 9 years of age, son of Mr Levason, Dentist of Wye Bridge Street in this city (Hereford) with Master Lambert another boy of about his own age, was playing near the River Wye not far from the Castle Green, and went to a house in or near the Green to inquire the time. He was answered that it wanted ten minutes to five o'clock, when he replied that he should then have five minutes more to play. The poor youth little anticipated that it was the last game that ever he should be allowed to play and that it was destined to be but a brief one indeed. It appears that he proceeded to the river at the Bridewell where there was a barge moored near to the shore; it is supposed that he either attempted to get into the barge, or to push it further from the shore; and that while he was doing so the barge suddenly swerved further into the River, and the unfortunate little fellow was precipitated into the water. The water in the river was at that time very high and the current exceedingly powerful; and he was thus carried rapidly down the stream. The cries of the little fellow and his playmate were heard by several parties, but though he was observed for some time floating down the river, there was none that could render him assistance. After having been buoyed up for sometime by his clothes, he disappeared and the angry waters closed over their youthful victim. Edward Crompton, the gallant fellow who has saved so many human lives at the risk of his own, was on the spot soon after the accident occurred, but he was too late to render assistance. Had he been present the probability is that he would have succeeded in saving the drowning boy or have perished in the attempt. Up to the time of writing the present account, the body had not been recovered. The river being swollen and turbid from the rain, the body may have been carried some distance, or it may have been swept by the stream into one of those holes in its bed, which are so numerous. Crompton and others have been engaged in looking for it, but without success, indeed they consider that further search would be fruitless until waters shall have subsided. We hear that the little fellow's cap has been discovered at some distance down the river; but, of course, that fact is no criterion as to the whereabouts of the body. The circumstances of the poor child's body not having been found adds greatly to the heavy affliction which the family has sustained by the loss from its circle of one of its most interesting members. (Hereford Times 24th Jan.)'

His death was probably that registered in the June quarter 1852 at Ross Registration district, which 'spans the boundaries of the counties of Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Hereford and Worcester'

Susser comments that 'Communities settled in ports or by rivers are bound to have more than their share of deaths by drowning. Pathetic inscriptions in the Cheltenham and Plymouth cemeteries recall Walter Emanuel Levason, aged nine, of Hereford "accidentally drowned in the River Wye *52* and Nathan Fredman...^5,1,6,7,8,3'


He was buried at Cheltenham Cemetery, Gloucestershire England; and he is described as their 'fifth son.⁹'

      Her married name was Mendelsohn.^3,4 Leah Jones Levason was born in 1839 at Cheltenham, Gloucestershire England; and her birth was recorded in the December quarter 1839 at Cheltenham Registration district.^1,5,6 She was the daughter of Dr Joseph Levason and Rebecca Hamilberg Jones.¹ Leah Jones Levason appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Sherborne Place, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire England, as age 1, birthplace Gloucestershire.⁷ She appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Wye Bridge Street, Hereford, Herefordshire England, (Transcribed as Sevason) as Daughter of 'Head of Household Abroad', age 11, birthplace Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, and she was a Scholar.² She appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at 12 Queen Street, Regents Park, London England, (Transcribed a Leason) as Visitor of Abraham Hort, unmarried, age 21, birthplace Cheltenham.⁸ She married Louis Mendelsohn on 6 December 1863 at Cheltenham Synagogue, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire England; and Torode says this was 'after the deaths of both her father and mother. She married Louis Mendlesohn, a jeweller, of 17 Promenade Villas. His father was Abraham Mendelsohn, a merchant. The ceremony was performed by Abraham Goldsmidt'. Their marriage was recorded in the December quarter 1863 at Cheltenham Registration district and they had three daughters and one son.^3,9,10,11

Leah Jones Levason and Louis Mendelsohn emigrated circa 1864; to New Zealand.^12,13 Leah Jones Levason was reported in the issue of the Otago Witness of 31 October 1889 as wearing 'a black silk dress with willow-green bonnet' to a double wedding on 22 October 1889.¹⁴ She died on 1 April 1893 at Dunedin, Otago New Zealand; and her death was announced in the Otago Witness as 'Mendelsohn.— On the 1st April, at her residence, Queen street, Dunedin, Leah (Lillie), the beloved wife of Louis Mendelsohn ; in her 51st year.^12,15,16' She was buried on 4 April 1893 at Southern Cemetery, Dunedin, Otago New Zealand.¹⁷ She was the subject of an obituary published in The Star Christchurch on Tuesday 4 April 1893:

     ' MENDELSOHN - It is with regret we have to announce the sudden death on Saturday afternoon last, of Mrs Mendelsohn, wife of Mr Louis Mendelsohn. ------ born in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, and arrived here with her husband nearly 30 years ago. she was in her 51st year.----- she leaves a family of 4, 3 daughters and one son, together with her husband. ----'


The Otago Witness of 6 April 1893 carried this information:

'It is with regret we have to announce the sudden death on Saturday afternoon last of Mrs Mendelsohn, wife of Mr Louis Mendelsohn. The deceased lady had been ailing for some time past with a troublesome complaint. On Saturday, shortly after dining in the best of spirits with her family and some friends, she retired to her room, and at 3 p.m. she passed peacefully away almost in her sleep. Mrs Mendelsohn was born in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, and arrived here with her husband nearly 30 years ago. At the time of her death she was in her 51st year. She was highly respected, not only by the members of the Hebrew congregation, but also by a large section of friends in the Christian community. She leaves a family of four— three daughters and one son — together with her husband to mourn their loss.^10,18'

     John David Levason was born in February 1849 at Herefordshire England; and his birth was registered in the March quarter 1849 at Hereford Registration district.^1,2,3,4 He was the son of Dr Joseph Levason and Rebecca Hamilberg Jones.¹ John David Levason died on 25 March 1849 at Herefordshire England at age 0; and his death was registered in the March quarter 1848 at Hereford Registration district, aged 5 weeks.^5,6,3,4 He was buried at Cheltenham Cemetery, Gloucestershire England; and he is described as their 'sixth son' who died aged 3 weeks.⁷

     Horatio Jones Levason was born in July 1850 at Herefordshire England; and his birth was registered in the September quarter 1850 at Hereford Registration district.^1,2,3,4 He was the son of Dr Joseph Levason and Rebecca Hamilberg Jones.¹ Horatio Jones Levason died on 21 December 1850 at Herefordshire England at age 0; and his death was registered in the December quarter 1850 at Hereford Registration district; he was '5 months' old.^5,6,3,4 He was buried at Cheltenham Cemetery, Gloucestershire England; and he is described as their 'seventh son' who died aged 5 months.⁷

     Benjamin Isaacs was born circa 1805.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Isaacs.¹ Benjamin Isaacs married Sarah Bella Levason, daughter of Samuel Levason and Kate (?), on 8 December 1841 at Cheltenham Synagogue, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire England; and their marriage was registered in the December quarter 1841 at Cheltenham Registration district.

Torode quotes their marriage record as follows:

'At Cheltenham Synagogue 8.12.1841: Benjamin Isaacs, full age, bachelor, salesman of Westgate Street Gloucester, son of Benjamin Isaacs, gentleman to Sarah Bella Levason, full age, spinster, of St George's Cottages, Cheltenham, daughter of Samuel Levason, silversmith.
Witness Jacob Levason. By Isaac Pulver, Reader.^2,3'

     Benjamin Isaacs was born circa 1780.¹ He was described as being a 'gentleman' in the marriage record of his son Benjamin to Sarah Bella Levason on 8 December 1841.¹

      Henry Karo was also known as Abraham (Priest) Hirtz Karo.^1,2 Henry Karo was also known as Hirtz Karo.³ He was born circa 1813; in Prussia and he was the son of Abraham Karo (c1785- ) described as Priest at the time of his son Henry's wedding to Sarah Levason.^4,5 He married Sarah Levason, daughter of Samuel Levason and Kate (?), on 22 September 1841 at Cheltenham Synagogue, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire England; and Torode quotes their marriage record as follows:

     'At Cheltenham Synagogue 22nd September 1841: Henry Karo, full age, bachelor, salesman of Westgate Street Gloucester, son of Abraham, Priest: to Sarah Levason, full age, spinster, of St George's Cottages Cheltenham, daughter of Samuel Levason, silversmith. Witness Joseph Levason & S G Collins. By Isaac Pulver, Reader'

Their marriage was recorded in the December quarter 1841 at Cheltenham Registration district.^6,4,2

Henry Karo was listed in Pigot and Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory and Topography of the Counties of Derbyshire, Dorsetshire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Monmouthshire, Oxfordshire, Shropshire, Somersetshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire, Worcestershire ... [1842 and 1844] in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, at Montpellier Parade in the 'Toy Dealers and Perfumers' section as Henry Karo. Trode says he had 'goods insured for £800 in 1842.^7,8'

He was listed in Harper's Cheltenham Directory & Guide as 'Karo Hirtz, fancy bazaar' in 1844 at Montpelier Walk, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire England.⁹ He was naturalized on 22 April 1853; The National Archives contain the following: 'Naturalisation Papers: Karo, Hirtz, from Posen. Certificate 1559 issued 22 April 1853.³'

He was listed in Slaters Commercial Directory, 1858-1859 as Hirtz Karo, 14 Montpellier Walk, Cheltenham, as under 'Fancy Repositories' and 'Silversmiths & Jewellers.¹⁰'

He appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Montpelier Walk, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire England, as Heitz Karo, Head, married, age 48, birthplace Prussia, Neutralized British Subject, and he was a Jeweller. He was living with his Wife Sarah; Nephew Louis Mendelshon, Jeweller; Niece Annie Levason and Nephew Marrtiz Goldbaum were Visitors; and one servant completed the household.¹¹ He was mentioned in the following announcement which was printed in The London Gazette Issue 22794 published on the 4 December 1863:

     'NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore subsisting between us, the undersigned, Hirtz Karo and Louis Mendelsohn, of Cheltenham, in the county of Gloucester, Jewellers and Silversmiths, has this day been dissolved by mutual consent.—Dated this 2nd day of December, 1863. Hirtz Karo. Louis Mendelsohn.¹²'

He was co-warden of the Cheltenham Synagogue in 1871.⁸ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 17 Promenade Villas, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire England, as Uerts Karo, Head, married, age 58, birthplace Prussia, Naturalised British Subject and he was a Jeweller. He was living with his Wife Sara, Father-in-law Lewis Levason and Nephew Maurice Karo, unmarried, age 20, birthplace Prussia, and he was an Assistant Jeweller. A Servant completed the household.⁵

He died on 18 April 1879 at Gloucestershire England; and his death was recorded at Cheltenham Registration district in the June quarter 1879, at age 66.^13,14

     Louis Mendelsohn was born on 21 December 1841 at Wrescen, Prussia.^3,1,4 He was the Son of Abraham Mendelsohn whose death was announced in the Otago Witness of 6 September 1884 as: 'Mendelsohn.— On the 13th July, at Sorau, Germany, A. Mendelsohn, the beloved father of Louis Mendelsohn, of this city; aged 77' and Taube whose death on 10th April 1891 was announced in the Otago Witness of 30th April 1891 at the same place in Germany as 'beloved mother of Louis Mendelsohn, of this city.^5,6,7' He emigrated to England sometime between 1842-1861.³ He appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Montpelier Walk, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire England, as Lewis Mendelshon, Nephew of Henry Karo, unmarried, age 19, birthplace Prussia, and he was a Jeweller.³ He was mentioned in the following announcement printed in 'The London Gazette Issue 22794 published on the 4 December 1863':

     'NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore subsisting between us, the undersigned, Hirtz Karo and Louis Mendelsohn, of Cheltenham, in the county of Gloucester, Jewellers and Silversmiths, has this day been dissolved by mutual consent.—Dated this 2nd day of December, 1863. Hirtz Karo. Louis Mendelsohn.⁸'


He married Leah Jones Levason, daughter of Dr Joseph Levason and Rebecca Hamilberg Jones, on 6 December 1863 at Cheltenham Synagogue, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire England; and Torode says this was 'after the deaths of both her father and mother. She married Louis Mendlesohn, a jeweller, of 17 Promenade Villas. His father was Abraham Mendelsohn, a merchant. The ceremony was performed by Abraham Goldsmidt'. Their marriage was recorded in the December quarter 1863 at Cheltenham Registration district and they had three daughters and one son.^2,9,10,11

Louis Mendelsohn and Leah Jones Levason emigrated circa 1864; to New Zealand.^12,13 Louis Mendelsohn was listed in 'Wises Dunedin Directory' as Fancy Repository 1865 and as Tobacconist 1870-71 and 1871-72 at Dowling Street & Princes Street South, Dunedin, Otago New Zealand.¹⁴ He was listed in Harnetts Dunedin Directory as Importer of Fancy Goods in 1866 at Dowling Street, Dunedin, Otago New Zealand.¹⁵ He was an elector on HR Electoral Roll for Dunedin City Electorate as Male, over 20, of Dundedin, between 1871 and 1874 and also 1893.¹⁶
He was advertising in the Tiapeka Times on a weekly basis as a Wholesale and Retail Tobacconist between 5 January 1871 and 25 May 1871 at Princes Street, Dunedin, Otago New Zealand.¹⁷ He was reported in the Otago Witness in an item headed 'Friday 8th September' as a witness for the Crown in a court case: 'Louis Mendelsohn repeated the evidence which he gave on a previous occasion as to the estimated value of the accused's stock. He considered that only a portion of the goods in the possession of the police were saleable in the accused's shop. Gilt jewellery, for instance, was regarded as being more saleable in the country than in Dunedin' on 16 September 1871.¹⁸ He was as reported in the Otago Witness of 5th March as having been sworn in as a member of the grand jury at the Supreme Court, where the accused were charged with Embezzlement (four years hard labour Dunedin prison), Horse Stealing (18 imprisonment and hard labour), Theft and False Pretences (nine months hard labour when previous sentence expired), Stealing from a Dwelling (pleaded Guilty, sentence deferred), Forgery and False Pretences (two years hard labour Dunedin prison), Stealing from a Wharf (seven days hard labour Dunedin prison), Receiving stolen property ("Not Guilty") on 2 March 1896.¹⁹ He was as reported in the Otago Witness of 28th March as having been sworn in as a member of the grand jury in a case at the 'Criminal Sittings', where the accused were tried for Theft of Harness ("Not guilty"), Theft from a Person ("Guilty"), Receiving Stolen Property (5 years hard labour), Stealing a Watch ("Not Guilty") on 26 November 1900.²⁰ He was a member of the Dunedin Hebrew Congregation and was listed in the Orates Witness amongst those who served as treasurers and presidents' and had 'received illuminated addresses of thanks' having served in the former capacity from1888-1890 and 1893-4, and in all he had been treasurer four times and president once, he had also acted when there was a vacancy as lay reader with another for twelve months on 3 April 1901.²¹ He was recorded in the Otago Witness as attending the Annual Meeting of the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce on 10 August 1904.²² He attended a special meeting at of the Dunedin branch of the Zionist Association held in the 'schoolroom, Synagogue Chambers' to read a paper entitled 'The Genesis and Progress of Zionism' with 'many Christian friends', being one of the members of the committee of the association on 29 August 1906.²³ He was reported in the Otago Witness of 28 November 1906 as a Witness for the Crown at the Surpreme Court in a Conspiracy to Defraud case where the defendant was found to be "Not Guilty" on 20 November 1906.²⁴ He died on 30 June 1908 at 15 Cargill Street, Dunedin, Otago New Zealand, at age 66; and copies of his Dunedin probate and Letters of Administration files are held at The Archives New Zealand, Dunedin Regional Office. These files describe him as 'Tobacco Merchant' and are dated the year he died.^25,12,26

He was buried on 1 July 1908 at Southern Cemetery, Dunedin, Otago New Zealand; and he was buried in the same plot number as his wife.²⁷

     Mabel Elizabeth Dabourn was born circa 1868 at Macleay River, New South Wales Australia.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Daborn and Ellenor Burns.¹ Mabel Elizabeth Dabourn died on 25 February 1921 at St Leonards, Sydney, New South Wales Australia.¹

      Her married name was Levason.² Mrs Mahala Hayward was born circa 1827 at Lambeth, London England.² She appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Hoe Street, Walthamstow, Essex England, as General Servant, married, age 34, birthplace South Lambeth, Surrey.³ She married Lewis Edward Levason, son of Dr Joseph Levason and Rebecca Hamilberg Jones, in 1867 at Dorset England; and their marriage was registered in the March quarter 1867 at Weymouth Registration district.^2,4 Mrs Mahala Hayward appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 2 Branksome Terrace, Holdenhurst, Hampshire England, as Mahala Leavason, Wife, age 44, birthplace Lambeth, Surrey, and she was a Lodging House Keeper.¹ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Lorne Park San Rossore, Holdenhurst, Hampshire England, as Wife, age 54, birthplace Lambeth, London, Middlesex.² She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Blackheath Hill, Lewisham, London England, (Transcribed as Mahalia Terason) as Wife, age 64, birthplace Lambeth, Surrey.⁵ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Portsmouth Lunatic Asylum, Portsmouth, Hampshire England, as M Levason, Widow, age 74, born Lambeth and she was a Patient.^6,7 She died in 1907 at Hampshire England; and her death was registered at Portsmouth Registration district in the September quarter 1907, at age 81.⁸

     Rebecca Elizabeth Levason was born in 1868 at Ferndown, Dorset England; and her birth was registered in the September quarter 1868 at Wimborne Registration district.^1,3 She was the daughter of Lewis Edward Levason and Mrs Mahala Hayward.¹ Rebecca Elizabeth Levason appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 2 Branksome Terrace, Holdenhurst, Hampshire England, as Rebecca Leavason, Daughter, age 2, birthplace Wimbourne, Dorset.⁴ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Lorne Park San Rossore, Holdenhurst, Hampshire England, as Daughter, age 12, birthplace Ferndown, Dorset and she was a Scholar.¹ She died in 1889 at Dorset England; at age 21 and her death was registered in the June quarter 1889 at Poole Registration district.²

     Joseph Henry Levason was born in 1870 at Ferndown, Dorset England; and his birth was recorded in the March quarter 1870 at Wimborne Registration district.^1,2 He was the son of Lewis Edward Levason and Mrs Mahala Hayward.¹ Joseph Henry Levason appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 2 Branksome Terrace, Holdenhurst, Hampshire England, as Joseph H Leavason, Son, age 1, birthplace Wimbourne, Dorset.³ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Lorne Park San Rossore, Holdenhurst, Hampshire England, as Son, age 11, birthplace Ferndown, Dorset and he was a Scholar.¹

      Her married name was Nobbs.³ Minnie Elizabeth Cribb was born in 1872 at Hampshire England; and her birth was recorded at Portsea Registration district in the September quarter 1872.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Cribb and Elizabeth Butcher.² Minnie Elizabeth Cribb appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Pelham Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, Hampshire England, as Daughter, single, age 28, birthplace Southsea, and she had 'No occupation.²' She married Wallace Walter Nobbs, son of Robert Reed Nobbs and Sarah Ann Lane, in 1909 at Register Office, Noncomformist or RC Church, Isle of Wight, Hampshire England; and their marriage was reigstered in the December quarter 1909 at Isle of Wight Registration district, Hampshire.^4,3 Minnie Elizabeth Cribb appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Cowes, Isle of Wight, Hampshire England, as Wife, age 38, birthplace Hants.⁵ She died in 1947 at Hampshire England; and her death was recorded at Portsmouth Registration district in the March quarter 1947.⁶

     Emily Ester Wales was born circa 1877. She married William Rosewell, son of Henry Rosewell and Mary Daborn, in 1901; and their marriage was recorded at Kingston record office in the September quarter 1901.²

     Elizabeth Sprake was christened on 28 December 1647 at Ash, Surrey England.¹ She was the daughter of James Sprake and Elizabeth Boylett.¹

     Sir William Cokayne was born before 1590.¹ He married Mary Morris, daughter of Richard Morris and Maud Daborne, circa 1608. Sir William Cokayne lived circa 1619 at Cockayne House, Old Broad Street, London England.¹ He was Lord Mayor of London in 1619/20.¹ He died before 1630.¹ He was buried at St Pauls Cathedral, London England.¹

     Mary Morris was christened on 10 May 1573. She was the daughter of Richard Morris and Maud Daborne.¹ Mary Morris married Sir William Cokayne circa 1608. Mary Morris died in January 1649 at age 75. As of circa 1698, her married name was Cokayne.

     Richard Morris was born circa 1550.¹ He married Maud Daborne, daughter of John Daborne, circa 1572.¹ Richard Morris was Master of the Ironmongers' Company, London in 1588.¹

     Maud Daborne was born circa 1530.¹ She was the daughter of John Daborne.² Maud Daborne married John Barlow on 26 July 1550 at Eastcheap, City of London England.³ As of 26 July 1550, her married name was Barlow.³ Maud Daborne married Richard Morris circa 1572.¹ As of 10 May 1573, her married name was Morris.^1,3

     John Daborne was born circa 1500.¹ He married Elizabeth (?) circa 1519.² John Daborne was Mayor of Guildford, Surrey in 1523.² He was Mayor of Guildford, Surrey in 1531.² He was Mayor of Guildford, Surrey in 1538/39.^3,4 He was Keeper of Guildford Castle and Wikipedia contains the following historical information on Guildford Castle:

'Guildford Castle... is in Guildford, Surrey, England. It is thought to have been built shortly after then 1066 invasion of England by William the Conqueror. After the Battle of Hastings in 1066 William led his army to Canterbury and then sacked towns along the Pilgrims' Way, including Guildford. Later he built Guildford Castle. The Danes were still a threat at this time, and had attacked the English coast in many places, even invading inland. Presumably Guildford castle was not just to suppress the local population (one reason why the Normans built castles) but also to defend against invasion by stopping invading armies from using the route (as William himself had) and also to provide a base from which men could be moved easily to different locations.

'First to be built at the Castle would have been the Motte (a mound) around which was a ditch and a bailey protected by a wooden palisade. The Bailey's boundary would have run along Castle Street, South Hill, what is now Racks Close and parallel with Quarry Street (although slightly to the east). Originally a wooden tower would have been built as a look-out post for the soldiers stationed there. Around the early 1100s a wall made of chalk was built around the top of the motte and then around the 1130s a keep (tower) was added, again made of chalk from nearby Godalming.

'The keep had a ground and first floor with the entrance located in the first floor to aid in defense. It was most likely used as a private apartment for the King. On the first floor there was a main chamber, a chapel, and wardrobe with latrine. A second floor was added shortly afterwards containing a two-seater latrine. The roof of the building was made of lead and the inner walls were covered in plaster and then whitewashed. The tower became the headquarters of the sheriff and county jail for Surrey and Sussex in the 12th century and the King moved to better apartments located in the bailey.

'The great hall is thought to have been located at the site of the two houses at the bottom of Castle Hill and was made of stone. In the 12th Century the main bailey buildings would have been completed which included the hall, apartments for the King and Queen and their chapels. Henry III made a number of improvements in the 13th century which resulted in the castle being known as a palace. The Queen's apartment was improved with large new windows and two marble columsn were added. The great hall was decorated with coloured glass windows and paintings. King Henry had his room painted green with gold and silver stars and he also built a garden surrounded by marble columns. A fire damaged the hall in 1254 but the changes to the buildings continued.
Henry purchased some extra land in 1254 to extend the bailey so allow him to build a set of room for Edward, his son and heir to the throne, which were completed in 1246. The gate at Quarry Street was completed in 1256 which suggests that Henry made changes to the castle but no evidence of the previous gate (thought to have been opposite Tunsgate) remains.

'The castle was mainly used for living in but did play a part in warfare. It was used as a mustering point during Edward I's foreign wars. The Castle was never attacked but was strengthened at various points. During the rebellion of Henry II's son it was strengthened and the great tower was thought to have been heightened during the civil war which took place during Stephen's reign. The castle was up to the forces supporting the barons against King John. During the rebellion of Simon de Montfort there was no fighting either. Henry III's son Edward though did capture a rebel named Adam Gurdon in a battle in Alton and brought him to Guildford Castle.

'Inland Castles such as Guildford's were no longer required from the 14th century which resulted into it falling into disrepair. Everything had fallen down by 1379 except for the King's great chamber.

'The great tower continued to be the county jail and The sheriff had a building next to it, probably of timber, from 1247. In the 16th century the jail moved to Southwark and John Daborne was made keeper of the castle garden in 1544. His family were involved with the castle for the rest of the 16th century and is thought to have been them who added the brick windows and fireplaces. 1611 saw the castle estate granted to Francis Carter by James I[1]. The tower's roof was removed in 1630. Areas of the castle grounds were used for farming and rented out to various people. Lord Grantley of Wonersh owned a large part of the castle and in 1885 sold it to the Guildford Corporation. The tower and walls were restored and opened to the public in 1888 as pleasure gardens. In 2003-2004 the tower was conserved which revealed original crenellations and other features. A roof and floor were re-instated at first floor level, and the ground floor now houses a display on the castle.

'Between April and September each year visitors are now allowed to enter the main tower for a small fee and see a number of exhibits on the history of the Castle as well as viewing a few of the rooms and walls up close. The roof of the tower is reachable by a staircase which allows views of the grounds and parts of Guildford.⁵'


He was Mayor of Guildford, Surrey in 1545.² He was buried on 1 September 1548 at Saint Mary, Guildford, Surrey England.^6,2

     Harry Tooth was born circa 1866 at Oxted, Surrey England.¹ He married Louisa Street, daughter of James Street and Jane Jelly, in 1894; and their marriage was recorded at Epsom record office in the March quarter 1894.² Harry Tooth appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Dunsfold, Surrey England, as Head, married, age 35, birthplace Oxsted, Surrey.¹

     Ann Knollys was born circa 1541.¹ She was the daughter of Sir Francis Knollys and Catherine Carey.¹

     Sir William Knollys 1st Earl of Banbury was born circa 1546.¹ He was the son of Sir Francis Knollys and Catherine Carey.¹

     James White was born circa 1895 at Bagshot, Surrey England.¹ He was the son of Edward White and Harriet Waller.¹ James White appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Windlesham, Surrey England, as Son, age 6, birthplace Bagshot, Surrey.¹

     Jack White was born circa 1890 at Bagshot, Surrey England.¹ He was the son of Edward White and Harriet Waller.¹ Jack White appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Windlesham, Surrey England, as Son, age 11 months, birthplace Bagshot, Surrey.¹ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Windlesham, Surrey England, as Son, age 10, birthplace Bagshot, Surrey.²

     George White was born circa 1889 at Bagshot, Surrey England.¹ He was the son of Edward White and Harriet Waller.¹ George White appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Windlesham, Surrey England, as Son, age 2, birthplace Bagshot, Surrey.¹ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Windlesham, Surrey England, as Son, age 12, birthplace Bagshot, Surrey.²

      Her married name was Wigley.² Esther Mary Winchester was born in 1879 at Parkhurst, Isle of Wight, Hampshire England; and her birth was recorded at Cowes record office in 1879 and the mother surname was Daborn.^1,3 She was the daughter of John Winchester and Esther Daborn.¹ Esther Mary Winchester appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at District Convict Prison, Northwood, Isle of Wight, Hampshire England, as Daughter, age 1, birthplace Parkhurst, Isle of Wight, Hampshire.¹ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight, Hampshire England, as Daughter, age 11, birthplace Northwood, Isle of Wight, Hampshire.⁴ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Margate, Kent England, as Servant, age 21, birthplace Isle of Wight, Hampshire.⁵ She married George William Wigley in 1902.²

     Henry W Davenport was born circa 1895 at Ireland.¹ He was the son of George Davenport and Elizabeth Mary Best.¹ Henry W Davenport appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Rochester, Kent England, as Visitor, age 6, birthplace Ireland.¹ He married Dorothy M Wildish in 1918 at Kent England; and their marriage was recorded at Medway Registration office in the March quarter 1918.² Henry W Davenport died in 1948 at Kent England; and his death was recorded at Dartford Registration office in the September quarter 1948.³

     Emily Voice was christened on 17 October 1851 at Worplesdon, Surrey England; and her birth was recorded at Guildford record office in the December quarter 1851.^1,2 She died after 17 October 1851 at Surrey England.³ She was the daughter of Benjamin Voice and Hannah Brisk.¹

     John Winchester was born circa 1843 at Cuckfield, Sussex England.¹ He married Esther Daborn, daughter of William Daborn and Mary Collyer, circa 1876.¹ John Winchester appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Northwood, Isle of Wight, Hampshire England, as Lodger, married, age 37, birthplace Cuckfield, Sussex.¹ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight, Hampshire England, as Head, married, age 45, birthplace Brighton, Sussex.² He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Rochester, Kent England, as Head, married, age 56, birthplace Brighton, Sussex.³

     George Davenport was born circa 1870. He married Elizabeth Mary Best, daughter of Trayton Best and Mary Daborn, in 1892; and their marriage was recorded at Guildford record office in the March quarter 1892.¹

     Ellen White was born circa 1887 at Bagshot, Surrey England.¹ She was the daughter of Edward White and Harriet Waller.¹ Ellen White appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Windlesham, Surrey England, as Daughter, age 4, birthplace Bagshot, Surrey.¹

     Harry White was born circa 1893 at Bagshot, Surrey England.¹ He was the son of Edward White and Harriet Waller.¹ Harry White appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Windlesham, Surrey England, as Son, age 8, birthplace Bagshot, Surrey.¹

     Hoshea Saunders was christened on 9 February 1851 at Pirbright, Surrey England.¹ He was the son of William Saunders and Martha Dewey.¹ Hoshea Saunders appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Pirbright, Surrey England, as Son, age 2 months, birthplace Pirbright, Surrey.² He died in 1852; and his death was recorded at Guildford Registration office in the June quarter 1852.³

     Edith Minnie Cowdery was born in 1881 at Aldershot, Hampshire England; and her birth was recorded at Farnham record office in the September quarter 1881.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Thomas Cowdery and Rosina Robinson.¹ Edith Minnie Cowdery appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Aldershot, Hampshire England, as Daughter, age 8, birthplace Aldershot, Hampshire.¹ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Aldershot, Hampshire England, as Daughter, age 19, birthplace Aldershot, Hampshire.³

      Her married name was Saunders.² Mary Green was born circa 1842 at London, London England.¹ She married Maurice Saunders, son of William Saunders and Martha Dewey, in 1859; and their marriage was recorded at Croydon record office in the December quarter 1859.² Mary Green appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Merton, Surrey England, as Wife, age 19, birthplace London, Middlesex.¹

     Thomas William Saunders was born on 24 May 1843.¹ He was the son of William Saunders and Martha Dewey.¹ Thomas William Saunders was christened on 2 July 1843 at Pirbright, Surrey England.¹ He appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Pirbright, Surrey England, as Son, age 8, birthplace Pirbright, Surrey.² He married Lucy Ann Betts in 1862 at Surrey England; and their marriage was recorded at Guildford registration office in the September quarter 1862.^3,4 Thomas William Saunders appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Lambeth, Surrey England, as head, married, age 27, birthplace Pirbright, Surrey.³ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Battersea, Surrey England, as head, married, age 37, birthplace Pirbright, Surrey.⁵ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Battersea, London England, as head, married, age 47, birthplace Pirbright, Surrey.⁶ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at London England as head, married, age 57, birthplace Pirbright, Surrey.⁷

      Her married name was Buddin.² Deborah Saunders was christened on 25 October 1840 at Pirbright, Surrey England.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Saunders and Martha Dewey.^1,2 Deborah Saunders appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Pirbright, Surrey England, as age 7 months, birthplace Surrey.³ She appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Pirbright, Surrey England, as Daughter, age 10, birthplace Pirbright, Surrey.⁴ She married James Buddin on 21 August 1860 at Merton, Surrey England; and their marriage was recorded at Croydon Registration office in the September quarter 1860.² Deborah Saunders appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Merton, Surrey England, as wife, age 21, birthplace Pirbright, Surrey.⁵ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Merton, Surrey England, as wife, age 31, birthplace, Pirbing, Surrey.⁶ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 4 Saint Andrews Cottages, Merton, Surrey England, as wife, age 41, birthplace Pirbright, Surrey.⁷ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Merton, Surrey England, as head, age 50, birthplace Merton, Surrey.⁸ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Merton, Surrey England, as head, age 40, birthplace Pirbright, Surrey.⁹ She died in 1904 at Surrey England; and her death was recorded at Croydon Registration office in the December quarter 1904.¹⁰

     Louisa Emily Cowdery was born in 1878 at Woking, Surrey England; and her birth was recorded at Guildford record office in the June quarter 1878.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Thomas Cowdery and Rosina Robinson.¹ Louisa Emily Cowdery appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Aldershot, Hampshire England, as Daughter, age 2, birthplace Woking, Surrey.¹ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Aldershot, Hampshire England, as Daughter, age 12, birthplace Woking, Surrey.³ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Aldershot, Hampshire England, as Daughter, age 23, birthplace Aldershot, Hampshire.⁴

     William Andrews Dennis was born in 1877 at Corhampton, Hampshire England; and his birth was recorded at Droxford Registration district, Hampshire, in the June quarter 1877.^1,2 He married Eliza Benham, daughter of George Benham and Ruth Ledger, in 1900; and their marriage was recorded at Droxford Registration district, Hampshire, in the September quarter 1900.³ William Andrews Dennis appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Soberton, Hampshire England, as Head, married, age 25, birthplace Corhampton, Hampshire, and he worked as a Carter on Farm (Horse).¹

      Her married name was Iles.² Mary Ann Fry was christened on 23 October 1831 at Harts Lane Independent, Godalming, Surrey England; and she was born the month before; her parents were William and Mary Fry.^1,3 She married John Iles in 1863; and their marriage was recorded at Epsom Registration district, Surrey, in the June quarter 1863.² Mary Ann Fry appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Banstead Road, Ewell, Surrey England, as Wife, age 38, birthplace Godalming, Surrey.⁴ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Thorley F House, Pyrford, Surrey England, as Wife, age 49, birthplace Godalming, Surrey.¹