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     Montague Alex Myer was born on 14 June 1872 at Southampton, Hampshire England; and his birth was registered in the September quarter 1872 at Southampton Registration district.^1,4,5 He was the son of Sidney Myer and Sophia Rosa Alex.¹ Montague Alex Myer appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 1 East Park Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire England, as Son, age 8, birthplace Southampton, Hampshire, and he was a Scholar.¹ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 168 Sutherland Avenue, Maida Vale, London England, as Son, age 18, birthplace Southampton, and he was employed as a Merchant's Clerk.⁶ He married Lucille Blanche Jacobs, daughter of Sidney Jacobs and Frances Joseph, in 1899 at London England; and their marriage was registered in the September quarter 1899 at Paddington Registration district.^7,8 Montague Alex Myer appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Hampstead, London England, as Head, married, age 28, born Southampton, and he was a 'Ladies Shirt Blouse Manufacturer.⁷' He lived between 1903 and 1909 at 170 Goldhurst Terrace, Hampstead, London England.⁹ He was in 'The London Gazette Issue 27682 published on the 3 June 1904' as follows:

     'NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore subsisting between us the undersigned, Montague Alex Myer and Albert Siddon Turner, carrying on business as Manufacturers of Ladies' and Children's Costumes, Skirts, and Underclothing, at Nos. 1 and 2, Radsworth-street, City-road, in the county of Middlesex, under the style or firm of MYER AND TURNER, has been dissolved by mutual consent as and from the 31st day of May, 1904. All debts due to and owing by the said late firm will be received and paid by the said Montague Alex Myer.-Dated this 31st day of May, 1904. M. ALEX MYER. A. S. TURNER (157).¹⁰'
     
He was listed as 'M Alex & Co., Manufacturer Blouses, Frocks' in 1906 at 1-2 Radsworth Street, London Wall, City of London England.¹¹ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Rochford, Essex England, as Montagne Alex Myer, age 30, birthplace Southampton, Hampshire.¹² He was listed as 'Manufacturers' Agent' in 1915 at 20 St Pauls Churchyard, London England.¹³ He was listed in 'The London Gazette Issue 29273 published on the 24 August 1915' as follows:

     '6th (City of London) Battalion, The London Regiment Rifles); Montague Alex Myer to be Second Lieutenant.Dated 31st July, 1915'

on 24 August 1915.¹⁴ He was awarded medal(s) The National Archives contain the following WWI Campaign Medal Card:

     'Description Medal card of Myer, Montague Alex
     Corps Regiment No. Rank:
     London Regiment - Lieutenant
     London Regiment - Acting Captain'

between 1916 and 1920.¹⁵ He died before 15 July 1929 at 21 Rossetti Gardens Mansions, Flood Street, Chelsea, London England; at age 56, and his death was registered in the September quarter 1929 at Chelsea Registration district.^2,16 He was buried on 15 July 1929 at Hoop Lane Cemetery, Golders Green, London England; and a picture of the gravestone is on the internet, permission applied for to put on website.¹⁷

      Her married name was Myer.¹ Lucille Blanche Jacobs was born in 1877 at London England; and her birth was registered in the March quarter 1877 at Kensington Registration district.^1,5 She was the daughter of Sidney Jacobs and Frances Joseph.⁴ Lucille Blanche Jacobs appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 2 Sutherland Farms, Paddington, London England, as Daughter, age 4, birthplace London, Middlesex.⁴ She married Montague Alex Myer, son of Sidney Myer and Sophia Rosa Alex, in 1899 at London England; and their marriage was registered in the September quarter 1899 at Paddington Registration district.^1,2 Lucille Blanche Jacobs appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Hampstead, London England, as Wife, age 24, born London.¹ She died on 29 May 1963; and her death was registered in the June quarter 1963 at Hampstead registration district, at age 86. Her place of residence or death was 69 Eton Rise, London, N.W.3.^6,7 She was buried on 2 June 1963 at Hoop Lane Cemetery, Golders Green, London England; and a picture of the gravestone is on the internet, permission applied for to put on website.⁶

     Beryl Lucille Alex Myer was born in 1900 at Hampstead, London England; and her birth was registered in the September quarter 1900 at Hampstead Registration district.^1,2,5 She was the daughter of Montague Alex Myer and Lucille Blanche Jacobs.¹ Beryl Lucille Alex Myer appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Hampstead, London England, as Daughter, age 7 months, born Hampstead, London.¹ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Rochford, Essex England, as Beryl Lucile Alex Myer, age 10, birthplace London.⁶

     Sidney Jacobs was born in 1841 at Whitechapel, London England.^1,3 He was the son of Levy Jacobs and Caroline Davis.² Sidney Jacobs appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at 3 Magdelen Row, Whitechapel, London England, as Sydney Jacobs, Son, unmarried, age 20, birthplace Whitechapel, Middlesex and he was a 'Grocer etc.⁴' He married Frances Joseph in 1872.^1,2 Sidney Jacobs appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 2 Sutherland Farms, Paddington, London England, as Head, married, age 29, birthplace London, Middlesex, and he was a 'Cheese Factor Employing 7 Men'. The full entry reads:

'Dwelling:     2 Sutherland Farms
     Census Place:     Paddington, London, Middlesex, England
     Source:     FHL Film 1341002 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 0008 Folio 6 Page 6
     Marr     Age     Sex     Birthplace
Sidney JACOBS     M     29      M     London, London, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Head
     Occ:     Cheese Factor Employing 7 Men
Frances JACOBS     M     25      F     Manchester
     Rel:     Wife
Leonard JACOBS          8      M     London, London, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Son
     Occ:     Student
Lucille JACOBS          4      F     London, London, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Daur
Arthur C. JACOBS          10 m     M     London, London, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Son
Naiome BONNER     U     24      F     Cambridge, England
     Rel:     Serv
     Occ:     Housemaid
Ellen BALDWIN     U     26      F     Cambridge, England
     Rel:     Serv
     Occ:     Cook
Emma SYDENHAM     U     34      F     Somerset, England
     Rel:     Serv
     Occ:     Nurse.¹'
He died in 1903; and his death was registered in the March quarter 1903 at Uxbridge Registration district, London, at age 63.^2,5

      Her married name was Jacobs.¹ Frances Joseph was born circa 1856 at Manchester, Lancashire England.^1,3 She married Sidney Jacobs, son of Levy Jacobs and Caroline Davis, in 1872.^1,4 Frances Joseph appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 2 Sutherland Farms, Paddington, London England, as Wife, age 25, birthplace Manchester.¹ She died in 1914.² She was Note: ancestor research terminated here.

      Leonard Sydney Jacobs was also known as Leonard Sidney Jacob.³ He was born in 1873 at London, London England; and his birth was registered in the September quarter 1873 at Kensington Registration district.^1,2 He was the son of Sidney Jacobs and Frances Joseph.¹ Leonard Sydney Jacobs appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 2 Sutherland Farms, Paddington, London England, as Son, age 8, birthplace London, Middlesex, and he was a 'Student.¹' He died in 1891; and his death was registered in the December quarter 1891 at Paddington Registration district, London, at age 18.^4,3

     Arthur Cyril Jacobs was born circa 1880 at London, London England; and his birth was registered in the September quarter 1880 at Kensington Registration district, London.^1,3 He was the son of Sidney Jacobs and Frances Joseph.¹ Arthur Cyril Jacobs appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 2 Sutherland Farms, Paddington, London England, as Son, age 10 months, birthplace London, Middlesex.¹ He married Hannah Ena Isaacs in the June quarter 1904 at Paddington Registration district, London; and had Frances Vera, 1905 and Marjorie Sidney, 1914 in 1904.^4,5

      Her married name was Hort.¹ Anne Joachim was born in 1784.^1,3 She married Abraham Hort on 15 September 1813.^1,3 Anne Joachim and Abraham Hort had the following eleven children:

'Nahum Henry b. June 1814
Anne b. May 1815
Samuel b. 15 Jun 1816 –m- Emily Hart
Alfred Waley b. 17 Oct 1817 died 1897 and is buried in Nice Jewish Cemetery, France as is his wife Dora Hart who died one year later.
Abraham b. Feb 1819
Jessie b. Jan 1820
Mary Ann b. Feb 1821
Margaret Joachim b. Feb 1822
Caroline b. Sept 1823
Julia b. Jan 1825 (twin) married Rev. Morrice Cohen May, 1850. It was the first marriage ceremony conducted at the Hobart Synagogue in Tasmania.
Sarah b. Jan 1825 (twin)

It could be Julia’s husband who officiated at the second marriage of Abraham Jnr. In Sydney Officiating Minister “Morrice A Cohen” '

between 1814 and 1825.² Anne Joachim died on 13 March 1860; and the following notice appeared in 'The London Jewish Chronicle':

'HORT     23-Mar-1860 D     On 13th March, Anne, wife of Abraham Hort of 12 Queens Rd., NW and formerly of New Zealand, aged 78'

Her death was recorded at Pancras Registration district in the March quarter 1860.^1,4

     William Smith was born circa 1848 at Cheivley, Berkshire England.² He married Fanny Strudwick, daughter of Charles Strudwick and Sarah Eades, in 1887; and their marriage was recorded at Guildford record office in the June quarter 1887.¹ William Smith appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Wimbledon, Surrey England, as head, age 33, birthplace Cheivley, Berkshire.²

      Her married name was Strudwick.¹ Emma (?) was born circa 1866 at Lifton, DEvon England.¹ She married George Strudwick, son of David Strudwick and Mary A Elmes, circa 1895.¹ Emma (?) appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Send & Ripley, Surrey England, as wife, age 33, birthplace Lifton, Devon.¹

      Her married name was Strudwick.¹ Martha (?) was born circa 1842 at Woking, Surrey England.¹ She married George Strudwick, son of Stephen Strudwick and Elizabeth Pullen, in 1869.^1,2 Martha (?) appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Woking, Surrey England, as Wife, age 29, birthplace Woking, Surrey.¹ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Woking, Surrey England, as wife, age 39, birthplace Woking, Surrey.³

      Her married name was Drielsma.^1,3 Sarah Jones was born on 30 May 1817 at Yarmouth, Norfolk England.^1,4,5,6,7 She was the daughter of David Jones and Leah Micholls.¹ Sarah Jones appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Great George Street, Liverpool, Lancashire England, as age 20, not born in the county, and she was a Milliner.⁸ She married Moses (Maurice-Morris) Jonas Drielsma, son of Izak-Isaac Jonas Drielsma and Miertje Meijer Loewenstijn, on 27 August 1845 at 11 Bridge Street, Hereford, Herefordshire England; through Cheltenham Synagogue. The following announcement appeared in the Liverpool Mercury '...at Hereford, Mr Myer, of that city, [married] to Hannah, sixth daughter of the late Mr David Jones, St John's-hill, Shrewsbury. Also Mr Drielsma, of this town, [married] to Sarah, seventh daughter of the above.^1,3,9,10,2' Sarah Jones appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at 15 Clarence Street, Liverpool, Lancashire England, (Transcribed as Sarah Duitsman) as Wife, age 31, birthplace, Yarmouth, Norfolk.¹¹ She appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at 7 Falkner Street, Liverpool, Lancashire England, (Transcribed as Drielsend) as Wife, age 41, birthplace Yarmouth, Norfolk.¹² She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 7 Falkner Street, Liverpool, Lancashire England, as Wife, age 51, birthplace Yarmouth.¹³ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 16 Peel Street, Toxteth Park, Lancashire England, (Transcribed as Drickma) as Head, widowed, age 62, birthplace Yarmouth, Norfolk, and she was a Watch Manufacturer. The full entry reads:

'Dwelling:     16 Peel St
     Census Place:     Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
     Source:     FHL Film 1341874 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 3647 Folio 81 Page 17
     Marr     Age     Sex     Birthplace
Sarah DRICKMA     W     62      F     Yarmouth, Norfolk, England
     Rel:     Head
     Occ:     Watch Manufacturer
David DRICKMA     U     31      M     Liverpool, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Son
     Occ:     Watch Manufacturer Son
Leah DRICKMA     U     27      F     Liverpool, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Daur
     Occ:     None
Kate DRICKMA     U     25      F     Liverpool, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Daur
     Occ:     None
Theresa DRICKMA     U     24      F     Liverpool, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Daur
     Occ:     None
Elizabeth CLAWER     U     27      F     Liverpool, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Serv
     Occ:     Gen Dom Serv.¹⁴'

She died on 22 November 1883 at Liverpool, Lancashire England, at age 66; and her death, at age 66, was registered in the December quarter 1883 at Toxteth Park Registration district.^15,16 She was buried after 22 November 1883 at Deane Road Cemetery, Liverpool, Lancashire England.¹⁷

      Her married name was Coddington.^3,4 Gladys Mary Cohen was born on 21 February 1907 at London England; and her birth was recorded at Marylebone Registration district in the March quarter 1907.⁵ She was the daughter of George Alfred Cohen and Gertrude Hannah Myer.^1,2 Gladys Mary Cohen appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at St Marylebone, London England, as Gladys Mary Cohen, Daughter, age 4, birthplace Marylebone.⁶ As of 1923, Gladys Mary Cohen was also known as Guirne Creith and her biography reads:

'Gladys M. Cohen was born in London on February 21 1907. Prodigiously gifted musically, she entered the Royal Academy of Music in London in 1923 at the age of 16, under the name GUIRNE CREITH, to study Composition, Viola and Piano. She studied there until 1929, winning numerous and prestigious prizes for composition (see Royal Academy page for details). She continued her piano studies with the renowned Swiss pianist, and interpreter of Bach, Edwin Fischer (1886 - 1960). In 1940 she married Walter Hunter Coddington (1907 - 1994) by whom she had two sons Robin (1940 -) and Jeremy (1943 -).^3,2,4'

She married Walter Hunter Coddington in 1940; and their marriage was recorded at Marylebone Registration district in the June quarter 1940.^3,4 Gladys Mary Cohen died in 1996.¹

     Moses (Maurice-Morris) Jonas Drielsma was born on 28 August 1817 at Groningen, Netherlands.^4,5,6 He was the son of Izak-Isaac Jonas Drielsma and Miertje Meijer Loewenstijn. Moses (Maurice-Morris) Jonas Drielsma appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Hanover Street, Liverpool, Lancashire England, as Morris Drielsma, age 20, birthplace Foreign Parts, and he was a Journeyman Watchmaker.⁷ He married Sarah Jones, daughter of David Jones and Leah Micholls, on 27 August 1845 at 11 Bridge Street, Hereford, Herefordshire England; through Cheltenham Synagogue. The following announcement appeared in the Liverpool Mercury '...at Hereford, Mr Myer, of that city, [married] to Hannah, sixth daughter of the late Mr David Jones, St John's-hill, Shrewsbury. Also Mr Drielsma, of this town, [married] to Sarah, seventh daughter of the above.^4,8,9,10,11' Moses (Maurice-Morris) Jonas Drielsma was 'The Liverpool Mercury' of 1 January 1847 carried an advertisement 'saying that M. Drielsma Jun, Chronometer, Watchmaker and Jeweller was moving to new premises at Manifold Building, Elliot Street'

on 1 January 1847.¹² He was The Prescot Museum provide the following details of entries in Liverpool Street Directories:

1848 40 Elliott St. Watch & Chronometer Maker
1849 7 Elliott St. Watch Manufacturer
1851-57 15 Clarence St. Shop 19 Parker St. Watch Manufacturer
1859-60 7 Falkner St. Shop 19 Parker St. Watch Manufacturer
1862-64 7 Falkner St Shop 36 Castle St. Watch Manufacturer
1870 (Greens) 36A Castle St.
1880 Residence 16 Peel St. Toxteth Park. Shop 36 Castle St.
1884 Shop 36 Castle Street (Not listed in 1886 Gores Directory)

between 1848 and 1884.¹³ He was thought to be a probable maker of an extant English Double Fusee Library Wallclock. Recent sales information dates the item as 'c1850' from 'Drielsma of Liverpool, a listed family of clockmakers operating from Liverpool between 1838 and 1851.. The clock is cased in a glowing solid oak, and incorporates an oak base supported by two shaped brackets with a decorative carving between. Around the original spun brass bezel are arboretum foliage carvings, making an attractive contrast to the fine oak case. Full length brass fret side doors lined with green baize allow the sound of the deep gong strike from the leather tipped gong hammer, striking the hour, to emit from the case. The 12" dial with fine style blued steel hands add a delicate touch to this imposing clock. A slight bow to the solid oak base, comensurate with its age, and signs of a repair to the spun brass bezel at the hinge area are not apparent and in no way detract from the appearance of this fine clock' The '8 day Oak Cased Fusee Hour Strike Wallclock' measures: 'height: 29.5 in. (74.93 cm) width 18.5 in (46.99 cm)'

circa 1850.¹⁴ He appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at 15 Clarence Street, Liverpool, Lancashire England, (Transcribed as Morris Duitsman) as Head, married, age 33, birthplace Holland, British Subject, and he was a Watch Maker. He was living with his Wife Sarah, Son David and Daughters Ann and Caroline. The household also contained a Nurse, Monthly Nurse and Cook.¹⁵ He appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at 7 Falkner Street, Liverpool, Lancashire England, (Transcribed as Maurice Drielsend) as Head, married, age 43, birthplace Holland, British subject, and he was a Watch Manufacturer. He was living with his Wife Sarah and seven children. Also in the household was two Domestic Servants: General Servant and Nurse maid.¹⁶

He was The Prescot Museum provide the following entries for Maurice and Simon Drielsma, Watch Manufacturers and Jewellers in Liverpool:

1865 Gores Directory 36 Castle St.
1868 Gores Directory 36 Castle St (West) (Jeweller only in the Street Index)

'The Commercial Directory of Liverpool and Shipping/Shipper's Guide' of 1868 also gives this address.


between 1865 and 1868.^17,18 He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 7 Falkner Street, Liverpool, Lancashire England, (Transcribed as Drielsman) as Maurice Drielsma, Head, married age 53, birthplace Holland, and he was a Watch Maker. He was living with his Wife Sarah, Daughters Ann, Leah, Kate and Theresa, Sons David and George, and Niece Rose Nelson, who was a Governess. Also in the household was a Domestic Servant.¹⁹

He died before 3 April 1881 at Liverpool, Lancashire England; and his death was registered in the June quarter 1881 at Toxteth Park Registration district.^20,2 He was buried after 3 April 1881 at Deane Road Cemetery, Liverpool, Lancashire England.²¹

      Caroline Drielsma was also known as Carolina Drielsma.³ Her married name was Rubens.⁴ She was born in 1848 at Liverpool, Lancashire England; and her birth was registered in the June quarter 1848 at Liverpool Registration district.^5,1,6 She was the daughter of Moses (Maurice-Morris) Jonas Drielsma and Sarah Jones.¹ Caroline Drielsma appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at 15 Clarence Terrace, Liverpool, Lancashire England, (Transcribed as Caroline Duellman) as Daughter, age 3, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire.⁷ She appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at 7 Falkner Street, Liverpool, Lancashire England, (Transcribed as Drielsend) as Daughter, age 13, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire, and she was a Scholar.⁸ She married Reuben Rubens, son of Solomon Jacobs Rubens and Golda (Caroline) Drielsma, on 12 August 1868 at Liverpool, Lancashire England; and their marriage was registered in the September quarter 1868 at Liverpool Registration district.^4,3 Caroline Drielsma appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 10 Bury Street, Liverpool, Lancashire England, as Wife, age 22, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire.⁹ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 10 Berry Street, Liverpool, Lancashire England, as Wife, age 33, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire.⁴ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 38 Mulgreave Street, Toxteth, Lancashire England, as Wife, age 43, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire.¹⁰ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 40 Percy Street, Liverpool, Lancashire England, as Wife, age 53, born Liverpool, Lancashire.⁵ She died on 13 June 1906 at Liverpool, Lancashire England; and her death was registered at Birkenhead Registration district in the June quarter 1906, at age 57.³

     David Jones Drielsma was born on 18 April 1849 at Liverpool, Lancashire England; and his birth was registered in the June quarter 1849 at Liverpool Registration district.^1,3 He was the son of Moses (Maurice-Morris) Jonas Drielsma and Sarah Jones.¹ David Jones Drielsma appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at 15 Clarence Street, Liverpool, Lancashire England, (Transcribed as David Duellman) as Son, age 1, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire.⁴ He appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at 7 Falkner Street, Liverpool, Lancashire England, (Transcribed as Drielsend) as Son, age 11, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire, and he was a Scholar.⁵ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 7 Falkner Street, Liverpool, Lancashire England, (Transcribed as Drielsman) as Son, single, age 21, birthplace Liverpool, and he was a Watch Maker, like his Father.⁶ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 16 Peel Street, Toxteth Park, Lancashire England, (Transcribed as Drickma) as Son, unmarried, age 31, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire, and he was a Watch Manufacturer, like his widowed Mother.⁷

He was was said to have agreed with his father's Exectors for the sale of his late father's stock according to the following advertisement in the Liverpool Mercury of 14 April 1881: 'M. DRIELSMA, & SON, 35 Castle Street. — In consequence of the DEATH of Mr M DRIELSMA, the Executors, with the consent of Mr DAVID DRIELSMA, Son and surviving Partner, have determined to offer the whole of this valuable and first-class stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELLERY, At a Discount of 25 PER CENT OFF THE MARKED PRICES. — For upwards half a century the firm has had an unquestioned reputation for the manufacture of high-class work. The attention of the public is therefore called to this genuine opportunity.' The advertisement appeared again nine days later and again on 21 June.^8,9,10

He was is next the subject of the following notice in the London Gazette: ' The Bankruptcy Act, 1869. la the County Court of Lancashire, holden at Liverpool. in the Matter of Proceedings for Liquidation by Arrangement or Composition with Creditors, instituted by David Drielsma, of No. 36, Castle-street, in the city of Liverpool, in the county of Lancaster, Jeweller and Watch Manufacturer, trading under the style or firm of M. Drielsma and Son, formerly trading in copartnership with Maurice Drielsma, since deceased, under the same style or firm. 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 Messrs. Lyon and Reynolds, Old Castle-buildings, Preeson's-row, Liverpool aforesaid, Solicitors, on the 28th day of September, 1881,at half-past two o'clock in the afternoon precisely .—Dated this 7th day of September, 1881. LYON and REYNOLDS, Old Castle-buildings, Person's-row, Liverpool, Solicitors for the said Debtor.¹¹ He was subsequently appeared in a Gazette News notice in the Liverpool Mercury of 10 September 1881 headed 'Petitions for Liquidation By Arrangement...David Drielsma, 36 Castle-street, Liverpool, jeweller and watchmaker, trading as M. Drielsma and Son, formerly trading in co-partnership with Maurice Drielsma (since deceased) under the same style or firm'.¹²

He was is later the subject of the following notice in the London Gazette of 11 October 1881: ' The Bankruptcy Act, 1869. In the County Court of Lancashire, holden at Liverpool. In the Matter of Proceedings for Liquidation by Arrangement or Composition of Creditors instituted by David Drielsma, of No. 36, Castle-street, in the city of Liverpool, in the county of Lancaster, Jeweller and Watch Manufacturer, trading under the style or firm of M. Drielsma and Son, formerly trading in copartnership with Maurice Drielsma, since deceased, under the same style or firm. JAMES HENRY MOLE, of No. 33, Edmund-street, Birmingham, in the county of Warwick, Gold Chain Maker, has been appointed Trustee of the property of the debtor. All persons having in their possession any of the effects of the debtor must deliver them to the trustee, and all debts due to the debtor must be paid to the trustee. Creditors who have not yet proved their debts must forward their proofs of debts to the trustee.—Dated this 6th day of October, 1881.¹³'

He was then appears in the London Gazette of 23 December 1881 in a section headed 'The Bankruptcy Act, 1869. In the County Court of Lancashire, holden at Liverpool. In the Matter of a -Special Resolution for Liquidation by Arrangement of the affairs of David Drielsma, of No. 36, Castle-street, in the city of Liverpool, in the county of Lancaster, Jeweller and Watch Manufacturer, trading under the style or firm of M. Drielsma and Son, formerly trading in copartnership with Maurice Drielsma, since deceased, under the same style or firm. THE creditors of the above-named David Drielsma who have not already proved their debts, are required, on or before the 31st day of December, 1831, to send their names and addresses, and the particulars of their debts or claims, to me, the undersigned, James Henry Mole, of 33, Edmund-street, Birmingham, the Trustee under the liquidation, or in default thereof they will be excluded from the benefit of the Dividend proposed to be declared.—Dated this 20th day of December, 1881. JAMES HENRY MOLE, Trustee.¹⁴'

He was recorded in 1884 as a Watchmaker in 'Gore (M D & Son)' Directory at 46 Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool.¹⁵

     Leah Jones Drielsma was born in 1854 at County Mental Hospital, Liverpool, Lancashire England; and her birth was registered in the March quarter 1854 at Liverpool Registration district.^1,3,4 She was the daughter of Moses (Maurice-Morris) Jonas Drielsma and Sarah Jones.³ Leah Jones Drielsma appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at 7 Falkner Street, Liverpool, Lancashire England, (Transcribed as Drielsend) as Daughter, age 7, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire, and she was a Scholar.⁵ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 7 Falkner Street, Liverpool, Lancashire England, as Leah Drielsman, Daughter, age 17, birthplace Liverpool, and she was a Scholar.³ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 16 Peel Street, Toxteth, Lancashire England, (Transcribed as Drickma) as Daughter, unmarried, age 27, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire, occupation 'None.⁶'

She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 11 Jermyn Street, Toxteth Park, Lancashire England, as Head, single, age 37, birthplace Liverpool and she was an employer who 'lets apartments'. Also in the household was a Boarder and a Domestic Servant.⁷

She died on 22 January 1932 at 18 Holland Road, Wallasey, Cheshire England; and her death was registered as Leah Drielsma at Chester Rural Registration district in the March quarter 1932, at age 77 and she was unmarried.^8,9,10,11

      Her married name was Geller.³ Theresa Drielsma was born in 1856 at Liverpool, Lancashire England; and her birth was registered as Teresa Drielsma, at Liverpool Registration district in the September quarter 1856.^1,4,5 She was the daughter of Moses (Maurice-Morris) Jonas Drielsma and Sarah Jones.¹ Theresa Drielsma appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at 7 Falkner Street, Liverpool, Lancashire England, (Transcribed as Drielsend) as Daughter, age 4, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire.⁶ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 7 Falkner Street, Liverpool, Lancashire England, as Kate Drielsman, Daughter, age 14, birthplace Liverpool, and she was a Scholar.⁷ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 18 Peel Street, Toxteth Park, Lancashire England, (Transcribed as Drickma) as Daughter, unmarried, age 24, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire, and her occupation was 'None.⁸'

She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 10 Jermyn Street, Toxteth Park, Lancashire England, as Head, single, 'Lodg', age 28, birthplace Liverpool, and she was Selling Apartments. Also living in the household was three Lodgers and a Domestic Servant.⁹ She married Charles Geller in 1894 at Liverpool Register Office/Registrar Attended, Liverpool, Lancashire England; and their marriage was registered in the June quarter 1894 at Liverpool Registration district.^1,3

     George Isaac Drielsma was born in 1860 at Liverpool, Lancashire England; and his birth was registered in the June quarter 1860 at Liverpool Registration district.^1,2,3,4 He was the son of Moses (Maurice-Morris) Jonas Drielsma and Sarah Jones.^1,2 George Isaac Drielsma appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at 7 Falkner Street, Liverpool, Lancashire England, (Transcribed as Drielsend) as Son, age 1, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire.⁵ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 7 Falkner Street, Liverpool, Lancashire England, as George Drielsman, Son, age 11, birthplace Liverpool, and he was a Scholar.⁶ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 107 Duke Street, Liverpool, Lancashire England, as Brother in Law, unmarried, age 21, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire and he was a Watch Maker. The full entry reads:

     Dwelling:     107 Duke Street
     Census Place:     Liverpool, Lancashire, England
     Source:     FHL Film 1341865 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 3614 Folio 12 Page 18
     Marr     Age     Sex     Birthplace
Adolph GOTTSCHALK     M     35      M     Hamburg
     Rel:     Head
     Occ:     Shipping Clerk
Annie GOTTSCHALK     M     30      F     Liverpool, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Wife
George DRIELSMA     U     21      M     Liverpool, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Brother In Law
     Occ:     Watch Maker
Sarah LYONS     U     35      F     Liverpool, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Serv
     Occ:     General Servant.¹

He married Maria Morris in 1883 at Hope Place Synagogue, Liverpool, Lancashire England; and their marriage was registered in the September quarter 1883 at Liverpool Registration district.^2,7,8 George Isaac Drielsma was recorded in 1884 in Liverpool as follows:

'Gore W.M.
46 Upper Parliament Street and shops at
83 Scotland road
73 Park Lane West' in 1884.⁹ He was listed in 1890 in Liverpool as follows:

'Gore W. M.
res. Holmelea, Prince's Avenue, Princess Park
shop at 103 Bold Street' in 1890.⁹ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 143 Granby Street, Toxteth Park, Lancashire England, (Transcribed as Drieloma) as Head, married, age 31, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire, and he was an Employer and Watchmaker and Jeweller. He was living with his Wife Maria and Daughters Sarah and Carrie. Also in the household were two Boarders and two Domestic Servants.¹⁰

He was named as the victim of a theft in the following item in the Liverpool Mercury regarding 'The Alleged Jewellery Robbery in Berry-Street.—Samuel Harrison was brought up on remand charged with breaking and entering the shop of Mr George Drielsma, jeweller, 49, Berry-street, and stealing therefrom a number of watches, rings, and other articles, on the night of the 18th ult.—Evidence as to the breaking into of the shop and the arrest of the prisoner having been given, prisioner was committed to the sessions for trial'
on 14 April 1892.¹¹ He was named as the victim of theft in the following item with a differently named accused three months later in the Liverpool Mercury 'Sentences. William Lewis, 22, printer, pleaded guilty to having at Liverpool, on 18th March, broken into the premises of George Drielsma, and stolen 39 watches, 64 brooches, and other articles, and was sentenced to twelve months imprisonment with hard labour'.

on 30 July 1892.¹² He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Coltart Road, Toxteth Park, Lancashire England, as Head, married, age 40, born Liverpool, Lancashire, and he was a 'Working Watch Maker'. He was living with his Wife Maria and Daughters Clara, Sarah, Carrie, Dorothy and Annie. Two Boarders completed the household: a Marine Engineer and a Solicitor.¹³

He was 'He had 2 watch shops and a confection factory at 341 Smith Downroad, [Liverpool] the last residence of his wife. His name has been found in the "Prescot Museum of Clock and Watch making" ' after 31 March 1901.^14,15 He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Toxteth Park, Lancashire England, as Head, age 51, married 1883, birthplace Liverpool, and he was in the Watch trade.¹⁶ He died on 12 April 1925 at Liverpool, Lancashire England; and his death was registered at Liverpool Registration district in the June quarter 1925, at age 65.^17,18

     Reuben Rubens was born on 14 December 1841 at Liverpool, Lancashire England; and his birth was registered in the December quarter 1841 at Liverpool Registration district.^1,3,4,5 He was the son of Solomon Jacobs Rubens and Golda (Caroline) Drielsma.² Reuben Rubens appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at 15 Montague Road, West Derby, Lancashire England, as Rubens Rubens, age 19, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire, and he was an Apprentice Watchmaker, Cousin of Simon Drielsma, born 1835, also a Watchmaker.⁶ He married Caroline Drielsma, daughter of Moses (Maurice-Morris) Jonas Drielsma and Sarah Jones, on 12 August 1868 at Liverpool, Lancashire England; and their marriage was registered in the September quarter 1868 at Liverpool Registration district.^1,4 Reuben Rubens appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 10 Bury Street, Liverpool, Lancashire England, as Head, married, age 29, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire, and he was a Watchmaker and Jeweller employing 1 apprentice.⁷ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 10 Berry Street, Liverpool, Lancashire England, as Head, married age 39, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire, and the full entry reads:

'Dwelling:     10 Berry St
     Census Place:     Liverpool, Lancashire, England
     Source:     FHL Film 1341865 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 3614 Folio 38 Page 3
     Marr     Age     Sex     Birthplace
Ruben RUBENS     M     39      M     Liverpool, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Head
     Occ:     Watchmaker Etc
Caroline RUBENS     M     33      F     Liverpool, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Wife
Maurice RUBENS          10      M     Liverpool, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Son
     Occ:     Scholar
Frederick RUBENS          5      M     Liverpool, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Son
Sarah RUBENS          3      F     Liverpool, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Daur
Elizabeth ATHERTON     U     23      F     Manchester, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Serv
     Occ:     General Servant
Eliza NOBLE     U     19      F     Liverpool, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Serv
     Occ:     Nurse.¹'

He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 38 Mulgreave Street, Toxteth, Lancashire England, as Head, married, age 49, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire, and he was an Employer and a Watchmaker and Jeweller. He was living with his Wife Caroline, Sons Frederick and Maurice and Daughter Sarah. Also in the household was a Boarder and two General Domestic Servants.⁸

He was listed in 'Gore's Directory of Liverpool & Birkenhead, 1900. [Part 3: Trade & Official Directories]' as:

     'Jewellers. Rubens Reuben 15 & 16 St. John's lane'
     
and also as Watchmakers at the same address in 1900.⁹ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 40 Percy Street, Liverpool, Lancashire England, as Head, married, age 59, born Liverpool, Lancashire, and he was a 'Watch Maker Jeweller.¹⁰' He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Birkenhead, Cheshire England, as age 69.¹¹ He was The following notice appreared in 'The London Gazette Issue 28734 published on the 4 July 1913':

     'NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore subsisting between us, the under-signed, Reuben Rubens and Maurice Rubens, carrying on business as Jewellers and Silversmiths, at 14, St. John's-lane, in the city of Liverpool, under the style or firm of RUBENS AND SON, has been dissolved by mutual consent as and from the 30th day of June, 1913. All debts due to and owing by the said late firm will be received and paid by Maurice Rubens, who will continue to carry on the business at the above address.—Dated 30th day of June, 1913. REUBEN RUBENS MAURICE RUBENS 082'

on 4 July 1913.¹² He died on 21 January 1932 at age 90; and his death was registered in the March quarter 1932 at Birkenhead Registration district, at age 90.^13,4,14 He was buried after 21 January 1932 at Broad Green Cemetery, Liverpool, Lancashire England.^15,16

     Maurice Rubens was born in 1870 at Liverpool, Lancashire England; and his birth was registered in the September quarter 1870 at Liverpool Registration district.^1,2,3 He was the son of Reuben Rubens and Caroline Drielsma.¹ Maurice Rubens appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 10 Bury Street, Liverpool, Lancashire England, as Son, age 8 months, bithplace Liverpool, Lancashire.² He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 10 Berry Street, Liverpool, Lancashire England, as Son, age 10, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire, and he was a Scholar.¹ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 38 Mulgreave Street, Toxteth, Lancashire England, as Son, age 20, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire, and he was employed (presumably by his father) as a Watchmaker's Assistant.⁴ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 40 Percy Street, Liverpool, Lancashire England, as Son, single, age 30, born Liverpool, Lancashire, and he was a Watchmaker Jeweller.⁵ He married Eleanor Isaacs in 1903 at Lancashire England; and their marriage was recorded at Chorlton Registration district in the June quarter 1903.⁶ Maurice Rubens appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Toxteth Park, Lancashire England, as Head, age 40, birthplace Liverpool, and he was a Jeweller and Watchmaker.⁷ He was The following notice appreared in 'The London Gazette Issue 28734 published on the 4 July 1913':

     'NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore subsisting between us, the under-signed, Reuben Rubens and Maurice Rubens, carrying on business as Jewellers and Silversmiths, at 14, St. John's-lane, in the city of Liverpool, under the style or firm of RUBENS AND SON, has been dissolved by mutual consent as and from the 30th day of June, 1913. All debts due to and owing by the said late firm will be received and paid by Maurice Rubens, who will continue to carry on the business at the above address.—Dated 30th day of June, 1913. REUBEN RUBENS MAURICE RUBENS 082'

on 4 July 1913.⁸ He was The following notice appeared in 'The London Gazette Issue 33721 published on the 2 June 1931:

     'The Companies Act, 1929. MAURICE RUBENS Limited. NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to section 238 of the Companies Act, 1929, that a Meeting of the creditors of the above named Company will be held at the office of Messrs. Arthur D. Dean & Co., Solicitors, 28 Exchange-street East, Liverpool, on Wednesday, the 24th day of June, 1931, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, for the purposes mentioned in sections 239 and 240 of the said Act.—Dated this 28th day of May, 1931. By Order of the Board, MAURICE RUBENS, Governing Director (177)'

on 2 June 1931.⁹ He was The following resolution appeared in 'The London Gazette Issue 33731 published on the 30 June 1931'

     'The Companies Act, 1929. Extraordinary Resolution (pursuant to Companies Act, 1929, s. 117 (1)) of MAURICE RUBENS Limited. Passed 24th June, 1931.
     AT an Extraordinary General Meeting of the above named Company, duly convened, and held at the offices of Messrs. Arthur D. Dean & Co. Solicitors, 28, Exchange Street East Liverpool, on the 24th day of June, 1931, the sub-joined Extraordinary Resolution was duly passed, viz.: —
     Resolution. " That it has been proved to the satisfaction, of this Meeting that the Company cannot, by reason of its liabilities, continue business, and that it is advisable to wind up the same, and accordingly that the Company be wound up voluntarily." (193) MAURICE RUBENS, Chairman'

on 30 June 1931.¹⁰ He was The following subsequently appeared in 'The London Gazette Issue 33732 published on the 3 July 1931:

     'The Companies Act, 1929. MAURICE RUBENS Limited. (Creditors Voluntary Winding-up.) NOTICE is hereby given that the creditors of the above named Company are required, on or before the 10th day of August, 1931, to send their names and addresses, with particulars of their debts or claims, and the names and addresses of their Solicitors (if any), to Henry Taverner Brown, Chartered Accountant, of 13, Harrington Street, Liverpool, the Liquidator of the said Company; and, if so required in writing from the said Liquidator, are, by themselves or their Solicitors, to come in and prove their said debts or claims at such time and place as shall be specified in such notice, or in default thereof they will be excluded from the benefit of any distribution made before such debts are proved.—Dated this 30th day of June, 1931. (043) HENRY T. BROWN, Liquidator'

on 3 July 1931.¹¹ He was Then the following notice appeared in 'The London Gazette Issue 33732 published on the 3 July 1931':

     'MAURICE RUBENS Limited. TAKE, notice that pursuant to section 245 of the Companies Act, 1929, a General Meeting of the Members of the above named Company will be held at 13, Harrington Street, Liverpool, on the twenty-first day of August, 1934, at 12 o'clock noon, for the purpose of having an account laid before them showing the manner in which the winding-up has been conducted and the property of the Company disposed of, and of hearing any explanation that may be given by the Liquidator.—Dated the 16th day of July, 1934. (033) HENRY T. BROWN, Liquidator'

on 20 July 1934.¹¹

     Frederick Issac Rubens was born in 1875 at Liverpool, Lancashire England; and his birth was registered in the September quarter 1875 at Liverpool Registration district.^1,2 He was the son of Reuben Rubens and Caroline Drielsma.¹ Frederick Issac Rubens appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 10 Berry Street, Liverpool, Lancashire England, as Son, age 5, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire.¹ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 38 Mulgreave Street, Toxteth, Lancashire England, as Son, age 15, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire, and he was employed as a Stationer's Assistant.³ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 40 Percy Street, Liverpool, Lancashire England, as Son, single, age 25, born Liverpool, Lancashire and he was a 'Clerk Jeweller.⁴' He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Birkenhead, Cheshire England, as age 35, birthplace Liverpool.⁵

      Her married name was Fisher.² Sarah Drielsma Rubens was born in 1877 at Liverpool, Lancashire England; and her birth was registered in the December quarter 1877 at Liverpool Registration district.^1,3 She was the daughter of Reuben Rubens and Caroline Drielsma.¹ Sarah Drielsma Rubens appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 10 Berry Street, Liverpool, Lancashire England, as Daughter, age 3, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire.¹ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 38 Mulgreave Street, Toxteth, Lancashire England, as Daughter, age 13, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire.⁴ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 40 Percy Street, Liverpool, Lancashire England, as Daughter, single, age 23, born Liverpool, Lancashire.⁵ She married Michael Fisher in 1905 at Lancashire England; and their marriage was recorded at Toxteth Park Registration district in the December quarter 1905.^2,6 Sarah Drielsma Rubens appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Birkenhead, Cheshire England, as Sara Fisher, Wife, age 33, birthplace Liverpool.⁷

      Her married name was Gottschalk.^3,4 Annie Drielsma was born in 1851 at Liverpool, Lancashire England; and her birth was registered as Ann Drielsma in the March quarter 1851 at Liverpool Registration district.^1,5,6 She was the daughter of Moses (Maurice-Morris) Jonas Drielsma and Sarah Jones.¹ Annie Drielsma appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at 15 Clarence Street, Liverpool, Lancashire England, (Transcribed as Ann Duellman) as Daughter, age 1 month, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire.⁷ She appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at 7 Falkner Street, Liverpool, Lancashire England, (Transcribed as Anne Drielsend) as Daughter, age 10, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire, and she was a Scholar.⁸ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 7 Falkner Street, Liverpool, Lancashire England, as Ann Drielsman, Daughter, single, age 20, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire.⁹ She married Adolph Gottschalk on 15 January 1873 at Seel Street Synagogue, Liverpool, Lancashire England; and their marriage was registered in the March quarter 1873 at Liverpool Registration district.^3,4,5,10 Annie Drielsma appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 107 Duke Street, Liverpool, Lancashire England, as Wife, age 30, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire.³ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 107 Duke Street, Liverpool, Lancashire England, as Wife, age 40, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire and she was an employer and Steam Tug Owner.¹¹

She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 21a Alfred Street, Liverpool, Lancashire England, as Wife, age 50, born Liverpool, Lancashire.¹² She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Birkenhead, Cheshire England, as Wife, age 60, birthplace Liverpool.¹³ She died on 12 October 1919; and her death was registered at Birkenhead Registration district in the December quarter 1919, at age 68.^14,15 She was buried after 12 October 1919 at Broad Green Cemetery, Liverpool, Lancashire England.¹⁴

     Adolph Gottschalk was born circa 1846 at Hamburg, Germany.^1,2 He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Liverpool, Lancashire England, as Boarder, unmarried, age 24, birthplace Germany, and he was a Solicitor.³ He married Annie Drielsma, daughter of Moses (Maurice-Morris) Jonas Drielsma and Sarah Jones, on 15 January 1873 at Seel Street Synagogue, Liverpool, Lancashire England; and their marriage was registered in the March quarter 1873 at Liverpool Registration district.^1,4,5,6 Adolph Gottschalk appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 107 Duke Street, Liverpool, Lancashire England, as Head, married, age 35, birthplace Hamburg and he was a Shipping Clerk. The full entry reads:

'Dwelling:     107 Duke Street
     Census Place:     Liverpool, Lancashire, England
     Source:     FHL Film 1341865 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 3614 Folio 12 Page 18
     Marr     Age     Sex     Birthplace
Adolph GOTTSCHALK     M     35      M     Hamburg
     Rel:     Head
     Occ:     Shipping Clerk
Annie GOTTSCHALK     M     30      F     Liverpool, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Wife
George DRIELSMA     U     21      M     Liverpool, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Brother In Law
     Occ:     Watch Maker
Sarah LYONS     U     35      F     Liverpool, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Serv
     Occ:     General Servant.¹'

He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 107 Duke Street, Liverpool, Lancashire England, as Head, married, age 45, birthplace Hamburg, Germany, and he was employed as a Shipping Clerk. He was living with his Wife Annie, an employer and Steam Tug Owner, and his Daughter Rose. Also in the household was a General Servant and Nurse, Domestic.⁷

He was listed in Liverpool in 'Kelly's Directory of Liverpool & Birkenhead, 1894. [Part 1: Liverpool]' as:

     'Thomas street, South side, 2A Fylde Chambers ....... Sunshine Steam Tug Co. A Gottschalk, manager'

in 1894.⁸ He was naturalized on 7 September 1899; and The National Archives contain the following document:

'Nationality and Naturalisation: Gottschalk, Adolph, from Germany. Resident in Liverpool. Certificate A11054 issued 7 September 1899.⁹'

He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 21a Alfred Street, Liverpool, Lancashire England, as Head, married, age 55, birthplace 'Germany (British Subject)', and he was a 'Steam Tug Owner (Nav. Shore), on own account'. He was living with his Wife Annie and Daughter Rose. Also in the household was two Domestic Servants.¹⁰

He was he owned SS Hotspur with Joseph Smart of Liverpool, a paddle tug built in 1876 and later scrapped in 1912 in 1906.¹¹ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Birkenhead, Cheshire England, as Head, age 65, married 1873, birthplace Germany, and he was a Tug Owner.¹² He died on 14 February 1928; and his death was registered at Birkenhead Registration district in the March quarter 1928, at age 82.^13,14,15,16 He was buried after 14 February 1928 at Broad Green Cemetery, Liverpool, Lancashire England; as 'Avraham ben Binyamin.¹⁶'

      Her married name was Levy.^3,4 Rose Rubens Gottschalk was born in 1889 at Liverpool, Lancashire England; and her birth was registered in the September quarter 1889 at Liverpool Registration district.^1,2 She was the daughter of Adolph Gottschalk and Annie Drielsma.¹ Rose Rubens Gottschalk appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 107 Duke Street, Liverpool, Lancashire England, as Daughter, age 1, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire.⁵ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 21a Alfred Street, Liverpool, Lancashire England, as Daughter, age 11, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire.⁶ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Birkenhead, Cheshire England, as Daughter, age 21, birthplace Liverpool.⁷ She married Samuel Levy, son of Abraham Joseph Levy and Emma Nelson, in 1912; and their marriage was registered at Toxteth Park Registration district in the September quarter 1912.^3,4

      Her married name was Drielsma.^1,3 Maria Morris was born in 1863 at Birmingham, Warwickshire England.^1,4 She married George Isaac Drielsma, son of Moses (Maurice-Morris) Jonas Drielsma and Sarah Jones, in 1883 at Hope Place Synagogue, Liverpool, Lancashire England; and their marriage was registered in the September quarter 1883 at Liverpool Registration district.^1,3,5 Maria Morris appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 143 Granby Street, Toxteth, Lancashire England, (Transcribed as Drieloma) as Wife, age 38, birthplace Birmingham.⁶ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Coltart Road, Toxteth Park, Liverpool, Lancashire England, as Wife, age 38, born Birmingham, Warwickshire.¹ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Toxteth Park, Lancashire England, as Wife, age 48, birthplace Birmingham.⁷ She died on 20 February 1929; and her death was registered at Liverpool Registration district in the March quarter 1929, at age 66.^8,9,10 She was buried after 20 February 1929 at Broad Green Cemetery, Liverpool, Lancashire England.¹⁰

     Clara Drielsma was born on 5 January 1886 at Liverpool, Lancashire England; and her birth was registered in the March quarter 1886 at Toxteth Park Registration district.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of George Isaac Drielsma and Maria Morris. Clara Drielsma appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 215 Park Road, Toxteth Park, Lancashire England, as Grandaughter [of AY and Emma Berger], age 5, birthplace Toxteth, Liverpool.⁴ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Coltart Road, Toxteth Park, Liverpool, Lancashire England, as Daughter, age 15, born Liverpool, Lancashire.¹ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Toxteth Park, Lancashire England, as Daughter, age 25, birthplace Liverpool.⁵ She died on 23 August 1916 at Liverpool, Lancashire England, at age 30; and her death was registered in the September quarter 1916 at Toxteth Park Registration district, at age 30.^6,2,7 She was buried after 25 August 1916 at Broad Green Cemetery, Liverpool, Lancashire England.⁸

      Her married name was Goodman.^1,2 Sarah Drielsma also went by the name of Sally.¹ She was born on 3 March 1888 at Liverpool, Lancashire England; and her birth was registered in the June quarter 1888 at Toxteth Park Registration district.^3,4,5,6 She was the daughter of George Isaac Drielsma and Maria Morris. Sarah Drielsma appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 143 Granby Street, Toxteth, Lancashire England, (Transcribed as Drieloma) as Daughter, age 3, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire.⁷ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Coltart Road, Toxteth Park, Liverpool, Lancashire England, as Daughter, age 13, born Liverpool, Lancashire.^3,8 She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Toxteth Park, Lancashire England, as Daughter, age 23, birthplace Liverpool.⁹ She married Sydney Francis Goodman, son of Emanuel Goodman and Jeanette Zeffertt, on 15 September 1919 at Liverpool Old Hebrew Congregation, Liverpool, Lancashire England; and their marriage was recorded at Toxteth Park Registration district in the September quarter 1919.^2,1,10 Sarah Drielsma died in 1973 at Lancashire England; and her death was recorded at Liverpool Registration district in the June quarter 1973.⁶

      Her married name was Davies.² Carrie Drielsma was also known as Corrie Drielsma.³ She was born on 8 February 1891 at Holme Lea, Prince's Avenue, Liverpool, Lancashire England; and her birth was registered in the March quarter 1891 at Toxteth Park Registration district. Her birth was announed in the Liverpool Mercury as the birth of 'a daughter.^4,1,5,6' She was the daughter of George Isaac Drielsma and Maria Morris. Carrie Drielsma appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 143 Granby Street, Toxteth, Lancashire England, (Transcribed as Drieloma) as Daughter, age two months, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire.⁷ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Coltart Road, Toxteth Park, Liverpool, Lancashire England, as Daughter, age 10, born Liverpool, Lancashire.⁴ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Toxteth Park, Lancashire England, as Daughter, age 20, birthplace Liverpool.⁸ She married Phineas Davies in 1927 at Liverpool Old Hebrew Congregation, Liverpool, Lancashire England; and their marriage was recorded at Liverpool Registration district in the December quarter 1927.^2,9,10,11

      Her married name was Humble.¹ Dorothy Drielsma was born in 1893 at Lancashire England; and her birth was registered in the June quarter 1893 at Liverpool Registration district.² She was the daughter of George Isaac Drielsma and Maria Morris. Dorothy Drielsma appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Coltart Road, Toxteth Park, Liverpool, Lancashire England, as Daughter, age 13, born Liverpool, Lancashire.³ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Toxteth Park, Lancashire England, as Daughter, age 18, birthplace Liverpool.⁴ She married Robert Eric Emerson Humble in 1927 at Liverpool Register Office/Registrar Attended, Liverpool, Lancashire England; and their marriage was recorded in the December quarter 1927 at Liverpool Registration district.^5,1

      Her married name was Rosen.² Annie Drielsma was born in 1895 at Liverpool, Lancashire England; and her birth was registered in the June quarter 1895 at Toxteth Registration district.^1,3,4 She was the daughter of George Isaac Drielsma and Maria Morris. Annie Drielsma appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Coltart Road, Toxteth Park, Liverpool, Lancashire England, as Daughter, age 6, born Liverpool, Lancashire.¹ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Toxteth Park, Lancashire England, as Daughter, age 16, birthplace Liverpool.⁵ She married Louis J Rosen in 1923 at Liverpool Old Hebrew Congregation, Liverpool, Lancashire England; and their marriage was recorded in the June quarter 1923 at Liverpool Registration district.^6,2,7,8

     William Martin was born circa 1835 at Chobham, Surrey England.² He married Mary A Budd, daughter of James Budd and Frances Crane, in 1856; and their marriage was recorded at Farnborough record office in the September quarter 1856.¹ William Martin appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Chobham, Surrey England, as Head, married, age 26, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.² He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Chobham, Surrey England, as Head, married, age 35, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.³ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Chobham, Surrey England, as Head, married, age 47, birthplace Chobham, Surrey. He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Chobham, Surrey England, as head, married, age 57, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.⁴ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Chobham, Surrey England, as head, married, age 67, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.

     Edward George Martin was christened on 12 April 1863 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey England.¹ He was the son of William Martin and Mary A Budd.¹ Edward George Martin appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Chobham, Surrey England, as Son, age 8, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.¹ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Chobham, Surrey England, as Son, age 18, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.² He married Isabella Wells in 1885; and their marriage was recorded at Pancras record office in the December quarter 1885.³ Edward George Martin appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Kingston, Surrey England, as Head, married, age 29, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.⁴ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Kingston, Surrey England, as Head, married, age 38, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.⁵

     Emily Martin was christened on 25 June 1865 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey England.² She was the daughter of William Martin and Mary A Budd.¹ Emily Martin appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Chobham, Surrey England, as daughter, age 6, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.¹

     Lizzie Martin was christened on 28 April 1867 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey England.² She was the daughter of William Martin and Mary A Budd.¹ Lizzie Martin appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Chobham, Surrey England, as daughter, age 4, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.¹

     James Martin was christened on 27 August 1869 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey England.² He was the son of William Martin and Mary A Budd.¹ James Martin appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Chobham, Surrey England, as Son, age 1, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.² He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Chobham, Surrey England, as Son, age 12, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.³ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Chobham, Surrey England, as Son, age 21, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.⁴ He married Harriet Taylor in 1892; and their marriage was recorded at Chertsey record office in the December quarter 1892.⁵ James Martin appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Chobham, Surrey England, as head, married, age 32, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.

     Alfred George Martin was christened on 26 November 1871 at Saint Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey England.¹ He was the son of William Martin and Mary A Budd.¹

     George Martin was born circa 1877 at Chobham, Surrey England.¹ He was the son of William Martin and Mary A Budd.¹ George Martin appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Chobham, Surrey England, as Son, age 4, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.¹ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Chobham, Surrey England, as Son, age 14, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.²

     Arthur Martin was born circa 1880 at Chobham, Surrey England.¹ He was the son of William Martin and Mary A Budd.¹ Arthur Martin appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Chobham, Surrey England, as Son, age 1, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.¹ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Chobham, Surrey England, as Son, age 11, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.² He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Chobham, Surrey England, as so, age 21, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.³

      Her married name was Parratt.¹ Gladys R Cheeseman was born circa 1893. She married Christopher Parratt, son of Thomas Parratt and Isabella Strudwick, in 1921; and their marriage was recorded at Guildford record office in the December quarter 1921.¹

     Thomas William White was born in 1881 at Kingston on Thames, Surrey England; and his birth was rercorded at Kingston record office in the September quarter 1881.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas White and Mary Ann Martin.¹ Thomas William White appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Kingston on Thames, Surrey England, as Son, age 9, birthplace Kingston, Surrey.¹ He married Eliza Willis in 1899; and their marriage was recorded at Kingston record office in the March quarter 1899.³ Thomas William White appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Tolworth, Surrey England, as head, age 20, birthplace Kingston, Surrey.⁴

     Ernest Charles Martin was christened on 31 January 1875 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey England.¹ He was the son of William Martin and Mary A Budd.¹ Ernest Charles Martin appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Chobham, Surrey England, as Son, age 6, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.² He married Emma Duke in 1897; and their marriage was recorded at Chertsey record office in the March quarter 1897.³ Ernest Charles Martin appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Chobham, Surrey England, as head, married, age 27, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.⁴

     Frederick Martin was born in 1872 at Chobham, Surrey England.¹ He was the son of William Martin and Mary A Budd.¹ Frederick Martin appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Chobham, Surrey England, as Son, age 9, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.¹ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Chobham, Surrey England, as Son, age 19, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.²

      Her married name was Naturkach.² Alice E Knapman was born in 1920; and her birth was recorded at Guildford record office in the December quarter 1920.¹ She was the daughter of Horace James Knapman and Agnes Caroline High.¹

     Reginald A Knapman was born in 1922; and his birth was recorded at Guildford record office in the December quarter 1922.¹ He was the son of Horace James Knapman and Agnes Caroline High.¹

     Dorothy M Knapman was born in 1928; and her birth was recorded at Guildford record office in the June quarter 1928.¹ She was the daughter of Horace James Knapman and Agnes Caroline High.¹

     Eric David Knapman was born on 1 March 1925 at Surrey England; and his birth was recorded at Guildford record office in the June quarter 1925.^1,2 He was the son of Horace James Knapman and Agnes Caroline High.¹ Eric David Knapman died in July 2003 at Surrey England at age 78; and his death was recorded at West Surrey Registration office in July 2003.²

     Edward J Hawkins was born circa 1894. He married Minnie Knapman, daughter of John Knapman and Alice Emily Martin, in 1922; and their marriage was recorded at Guildford record office in the September quarter 1922.¹

     Rachael D Hawkins was born in 1923; and her birth was recorded at Guildford record office in the September quarter 1923.¹ She was the daughter of Edward J Hawkins and Minnie Knapman.¹