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Lena (--?--) was also known as (?) (?) She was born circa 1881 at New York.¹

Lena (--?--) married Ivan Jonkler.

Lena (--?--) appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey in the household of Jacob Slobodien and Blanche Jonkler, at 109 Market Street.³

Adele J Slobodien was born circa 1923 in New Jersey.¹

Adele J Slobodien appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey in the household of her parents, Jacob Slobodien and Blanche Jonkler, at 109 Market Street.³

Adele J Slobodien appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Nachez, at Adams County, Mississippi in the household of her parents, Jacob Slobodien and Blanche Jonkler, at 621 Washington Street. The official date of that census was 01 April 1940. She was listed as: age 18, single, attended school during March 1940, had completed one year of college, born in New Jersey, and lived in Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey on 1 Apr 1935. She was not employed or seeking employment because she was a student. She reported no wages or non-wage income in excess of $50 in 1939.⁴

Adele J Slobodien married Bernard Oppenheim.⁵

Adele J Slobodien lived on 27 December 1967 at New Orleans, Lousiana.⁵

Adele J Slobodien lived in July 1983 at New Orleans, Louisiana.⁶

Adele J Slobodien died in 1992 at New Orleans, Louisana.²

Ira Sheldon Slobodien's name also appeared as Ira B Slobodien in at least one source document.^3,4,5 He was born on 26 June 1925 at Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.^1,2,6

Ira Sheldon Slobodien appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey in the household of his parents, Jacob Slobodien and Blanche Jonkler, at 109 Market Street.⁷

Ira Sheldon Slobodien appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Nachez, Adams County, Mississippi in the household of his parents, Jacob Slobodien and Blanche Jonkler, at 621 Washington Street. The official date of that census was 01 April 1940. He was listed as: age 16, single, attended school during March 1940, had completed two years of high school, born in New Jersey, and lived in Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey on 1 Apr 1935. He was not employed, or seeking employment, because he was a student. He reported no wages or non-wage income in excess of $50 in 1939.⁸

Prior to entering college, he had attended public schools in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, Lousiana, and Georgia.⁹

He attended Clemson Agricultural College (now Clemson University). Clemson was then an all-male school, basically organized as a military school (almost the entire student body was in the Reserve Officer Training Corps and may have worn uniforms in public areas on campus even before the beginning of World War II).

He is said to have began studies at Clemson in September 1942 (“enlisted” at Clemson, in the jargon of the military school) and had completed six semesters when he was called to active duty in the US Navy in 1944 (which suggests he may have been attending college “full time”, i.e. including summers; alternatively the 1942 date could be a typographical error and he entered Clemson in 1941, but that is unlikely, since it would have meant he entered college only shortly after turning 16). He apparently would have graduated with the class of 1945 if his education had not been interrupted by military service.

He was an officer in the Clemson’s Calhoon Forensic Society (a public speaking organization) during the 1943-44 (corresponding secretary) and 1946-47 (treasurer) academic years. Clemson University was established, in part, by bequests from descendants of former US Senator and Vice President John C. Calhoon.

He apparently participated in intermural boxing during his first year at Clemson.⁹

When registering for the military draft circa 1943, Ira Sheldon Slobodien listed his residence as 602 E. Plum Street, Jessup, Wayne County, Georgia, and stated he was a student at Clemson University. He listed his mailing address as Box 604, Clemson, South Carolina. His Jessup Georgia phone number was given as 239-J. His draft card contains a "serial number" of W-116 and an "order number" of 11148.¹⁰

The 12 May 1944 issue of the college newspaper reported that he finished third in the completion for the Trustee Medal at the annual competition for best speaker among members of the Calhoon Forensic Society. The title of his speech was “Education vs Propaganda.” The 12 May 1944 issue of the college newspaper also indicated that he had been on the reception committee for the opening of a Recreational Reading Room in the Clemson Library.⁹

Entrered military service (U S Navy) 26 August 1944. In the Navy, he served in Maryland, New York (Midshipmen’s School at Columbia University), Bronx, Florida, California, and aboard the USS Bowdich, a hydrographic survey ship, which was part of the flotilla off Bikini Island preparing for Operation Crossroads, postwar tests of two atomic bombs. His duties included supporting oceanographic surveys of the Bikini Atoll region, which, in turn, provided support for the bomb test program. He was also on the staff of Crossroads, a newspaper circulated among the naval personnel stationed on and near the atoll for several months supporting the tests (which involved extensive preparations and follow-up surveys). He was transferred back to the United States for discharge (or more precisely, separation from active duty service) prior to the first detonation on July 1, 1946. His military "serial number" was 450947. An article describing some of the surveys performed by the USS Bowdich at Bikini Island was available on the internet in February 2017 at: https://naturalhistory.si.edu/onehundredyears/expeditions/bikini.html. This web article focuses on biological surveys performed by civilian scientists.^6,9

The 16 Feb 1945 issue of the Clemson College newspaper indicated he had been named to the Honor List for the second (spring) semester of the 1943-44 academic year. The names on the Honors list for that semester had been announced at graduation ceremonies for the first semester of the 1944-45 academic year.⁹

The 5 October 1945 issue of the Clemson College student newspaper carried an excerpt from a letter he had written to the newspaper while he was serving in the US Navy, stationed in Moro Bay, California. He stated that although he was an “enthusiastic subscriber” to the newpaper and was homesick for Clemson.⁹

Released from US military (Navy) service 9 July 1946 as an ensign.⁶

He was on the staff of the student newspaper for a portion of his academic career, including part of the first semester of the 1946-47 academic year, when he was listed on the masthead as the Associate News Editor for several issues. Apparently, the only article that came out under his byline during this time was titled “’Major’ Martin Services College and Community for Half-Century,” which appeared in the 11 Nov 1946 issue.⁹

Ira Sheldon Slobodien graduated in 1947 from Clemson University, which, at that time, was called Clemson Agricultural College. His degree was in General Science. His formal (headshot) photo appeared at four places in college's yearbook (titled Taps) for his graduation year (1947): in the general list of candiidates for graduation, as a member of the Brandies Club (Jewish students), a member of the Calhoon Forensic Society (as described above), and a member of the Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Scholarship Fraternity. His "bio" bio page in the yearbook noted that (in addition to the items listed above) he was a military veteran, had (at various times) been on the staff of Tiger (the school newspaper, the school's mascot is a tiger, e.g., the athletic teams are the Clemson Tigers), a member of the Carnegie Music Society, a member of the Tiger Platoon (apparently an ROTC "fancy" drill team). The bio noted that he had achieved "academic honors" as a Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior (senior year grades were likely not yet available when the yearbook went to press). The "bio page" also contains an informal candid photo of him.^1,11

He was listed as an Instructor in the English Department in the Clemson Agricultural College "Record" (apparently the college's "catalog") for the 1947-48 academic year. This catalog also documents that the had received the Arnold R. Boyd English Honor Key as the student in the 1947 graduating class who had received the highest average grade in English during his college career.¹²

During the 1947-48 academic year, when he was on the Clemson faculty as an Instructor in English, he was a member of the Clemson College Little Theater company. He played the role of Mr. Brook in the company’s production of “The Bishop Misbehaves” (performed November 14^th, 1947) and the role of Wally Meyers in “The Male Animal” (performed April 29^th and 30^th, 1948 in the College Chapel). He was also an advisor to the Clemson Hillel-Brandies Club during the year he was on the Clemson faculty.⁹

Ira Sheldon Slobodien married Marianne Levy on 1 February 1948.¹

His primary occupation during his life was college professor.¹

Ira Sheldon Slobodien's cousin, Stanley Slobodien provided the following brief story about Ira: "He was fun to be with. I didn't see much of him. He did some quirky things which he told me himself - such as the time he departed a bus dragging a leg, drawing sympathy from the passengers. As soon as he reached the ground, he ran parallel to the vehicle in effect telling them "ha, ha" "fooled you".

"The few times he was in NJ, with us, he spent most of his time with my brother Howard."¹³

Ira Sheldon Slobodien married Audrey (--?--).

Ira Sheldon Slobodien lived on 27 December 1967 at San Francisco, California.⁵ He lived in July 1983 at Berkeley, California.¹⁴

He appears to have published a novel titled Doing Our Babbage in February 1992.¹⁵

Ira Sheldon Slobodien died on 28 February 1998 (Hebrew date: 2 Adar 5758) at Oakland, Alameda County, California, at age 72.^16,1,17,6 He was buried at Mount Lebanon Cemetery, Glendale, Queens County, New York.¹⁷

Ira Sheldon Slobodien's Social Security Number was 439-20-6902.^16,6

Rebecca Glass was apparently also known as Beckie Glass as a child.⁶ She was born in August 1896 at New Jersey.⁶

Rebecca Glass appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Perth Amboy, at Middlesex County, New Jersey in the household of her parents, Max Glass and Lena Weilestein, at 193 State Street.⁶

Between c1910 and c1917 Rebecca Glass lived at Rahway Avenue, Carteret, New jersey.

Rebecca Glass appeared on the census of 1910 at Rahway Avenue, Roosevelt Boro, Middlesex County, New Jersey.¹ Between c1914 and c1917 Rebecca Glass's occupation was listed as listed as a teacher in Perth Amboy city directories.

Rebecca Glass appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Roosevelt Boro, at Middlesex County, New Jersey in the household of her parents, Max Glass and Lena Weilestein, at 574 Rahway Avenue.⁵ Rebecca Glass was listed as a teacher in a public school in the 1920 census.⁵

Benjamin Glass was also known as Benj Glass.¹

Benjamin Glass married Libby (--?--). Benjamin Glass was born circa 1900 at New Jersey.² He lived in 1900 at 193 State Street, Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.¹

Benjamin Glass appeared on the census of 1900 at 193 State Street, Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.¹ He was born in February 1900 at New Jersey.¹ He was born circa 1901 at New Jersey.³ He lived in 1910 at Rahway Avenue, Roosevelt Boro, Middlesex County, New Jersey.²

Benjamin Glass appeared on the census of 1910 at Rahway Avenue, Roosevelt Boro, Middlesex County, New Jersey.²

Benjamin Glass appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Roosevelt Boro, at Middlesex County, New Jersey in the household of his parents, Max Glass and Lena Weilestein, at 574 Rahway Avenue.³ Benjamin Glass was Doctor, Medical in 1930.

Benjamin Glass appeared on the census of 1930 at 215 W 7th Street, Plainfield, Union County, New Jersey. He lived in 1930 at 215 W 7th Street, Plainfield, Union County, New Jersey.

Theodore H Levine was born on 20 December 1918 at Perth Amboy, New Jersey.³

Theodore H Levine appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey in the household of his parents, Philip Levine and Sarah Isenberg, at 113 State Street.⁴

Theodore H Levine appears in an Isenberg Family photo that is included in the Perth Amboy Jewish History book. The photo was taken circa 1920.⁵

Theodore H Levine lived in 1927 at 136 7th Avenue, New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey.³

Theodore H Levine entered the United States at New York aboard Adriatic from Alexandria on 20 February 1927.³

Theodore H Levine appeared on the census of 1930 at 136 7th Avenue, Highland Park, Middlesex County, New Jersey.¹

Theodore H Levine was educated circa 1935 at Graduate of American University in Cairo (Egypt).⁶

Theodore H Levine lived circa 1935 at Cairo, Egypt.⁶

Theodore H Levine appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Perth Amboy, at Middlesex County, New Jersey in the household of his brother-in-law and sister, Julius Kass and Eleanor Levine, at 160 High Street. The official date of that census was 01 April 1940. He was listed as: age 21, single, did not attend school during March 1940, had completed four years of college, born in New Jersey, and lived in the same place on 1 Apr 1935. He was not employed and was seeking work the week of March 24-30 1940. He had been seeking work for 40 weeks as of 1 April 1940. No occupation was listed, as he was categorized as a new worker. In 1939 he was not employed and had no wage ernrings, but did have income in excess of $50 from sources other than wages or salary.⁷

Theodore H Levine married Shirley Snyder.

Theodore H Levine died on 30 May 1972 at age 53.²

Lazarus Isenberg was one of the organizers of the Young Men's Club, which was later incorporated as the Young Men's Hebrew Association (YMHA) at Perth Amboy (New Jersey). [The eventual (formally incorporated) YMHA may actually have descended from two or three different more informal clubs or associations.]¹⁶

He was also sometimes known by the given names of Eliazar and Lewis. He was born circa 1850 at Swualki, Russia.¹⁷

Lazarus Isenberg married Millie Borovsky, daughter of Gerson Barowsky and (---?--) (---?--), circa 1872.² Lazarus Isenberg immigrated circa 1891 to the United States.²

Lazarus Isenberg is listed as a "pioneer member" of the Shaarey Tefiloh Congregation (synagogue) circa 1903.¹⁸ He was listed as a proprieter, liquor store, in the 1910 census.²

Lazarus Isenberg appeared on the census of 1910 at 1128 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, New York.² Between c1912 and c1914 Lazarus Isenberg lived at 276 Market Street, Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Between c1912 and c1922 Lazarus Isenberg's occupation was listed as a bottler. He lived in 1916 at 211 Madison Avenue, Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.⁹ As of between c1916 and c1919, Lazarus Isenberg lived at 211 Madison Avenue, Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Between c1920 and 1922 Lazarus Isenberg lived at 160 1st Street, Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

Lazarus Isenberg was one of the initial members on the local Baord of Kosher circa 1921 at Perth Amboy, New Jersey.¹⁹ He lived in 1922 at 160 1st Street, Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.¹⁵ He lived in 1922 at 160 S. 1st Street, Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.⁴

Lazarus Isenberg left a will on 11 December 1922 at Perth Amboy, New Jersey.³

Lazarus Isenberg died on 25 December 1922 at Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey, (the birth year of 1850, rather than 1850, which appears on his death certificate is probably a typogrpahical error.)^4,5 He was buried at Congregation Shari Tephalo/Congregation Beth Mordecai Cemeteries, Florida Grove Road, Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.⁵ His occupation was listed as retired at the time of his death.⁴

Lazarus Isenberg appears in an Isenberg Family photo that is included in the Perth Amboy Jewish History book. The photo was taken circa 1920.²⁰

Notes and Observations: For several years around 1912-1916, several men with the surname of Isenberg operated a store in Woodbridge, New Jersey (but they resided in Perth Amboy -- most of them did). The given names of these men included Louis, Benjamin, Jacob, Moe, and Hyman. At least some of them were probably brothers, because the name "Brothers" appeared in the name of the store in at least one city directory. There may have been more than one store during this span of years. The living relatives known to Carl Fields as of around 2006 have not knowledge of these "other" Isenbergs. They are belieived to be a separate family (and the Louis Isenberg associated with this Woodbridge, New Jersey store is belived to be a separate individual from Lazarus Isenberg). However, the possibility of some as-yet-unknown connection between the families cannot be excluded with 100% certainty.

Etta Isenberg was born circa 1889 at Russia.² She immigrated in 1890 to the United States.⁴ She lived in 1910 at 1128 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, New York.² She was Typewriter, Crockery Store in 1910.²

Etta Isenberg appeared on the census of 1910 at Brooklyn, New York.² She was Cashier in 1912.³ She lived in 1912 at 82 Market Street, Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.³

Etta Isenberg married Leo Jacobson, son of Ireene Jacobson and Sarah Novoi, circa 1916.⁵

Etta Isenberg appears in an Isenberg Family photo that is included in the Perth Amboy Jewish History book. The photo was taken circa 1920.⁶ She was Saleslady, Clothing Store in 1930.⁴

Etta Isenberg appeared on the census of 1930 at 124 Kearney Ave., Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.⁴ She lived in 1930 at 124 Kearney Ave., Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.⁴

Etta Isenberg and Leo Jacobson appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of at Perth Amboy, at Middlesex County, New Jersey at 124 Kearney Avenue, enumerated 18 April 1940, The home was listed as rented for $40 per month and not on a farm. The official date of that census was 01 April 1940. Their children Ruth Jacobson and Jerome Jacobson were listed as living with them, All household members were listed having lived in the same house on 1 Apr 1935. Leo Jacobson and Etta Isenberg were] listed as ages 52 and 51, respectively, both married, born in New Jesey, naturalized citizens, and not attending school in March 1940. Leo Jacobson was listed as having completed 4 years of schooling and Etta Isenberg was listed as having completed 8 years of schooling. No employment or income information is listed for Leo Jacobson. Etta Isenberg was listed as employed and having worked 48 hours the week of 24-30 March (but she was also listed as not at work that week, which may be an error on the census form). Her occupation was listed as salesperson in a retail dress shop as a paid worker. During 1939 she worked 52 weeks, had wage income of $780, and had no other (non-wage) income in excess of $50.⁷

Meyer Isenberg was born on 26 October 1878 at Russia.³ He immigrated circa 1891 to the United States.^2,8 He was naturalized circa 1900.⁸

Meyer Isenberg married Jennie (--?--) circa 1900.^2,8 Meyer Isenberg was listed as a motorman, railroad, in the 1910 census.²

Meyer Isenberg appeared on the census of 1910 at 1128 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, New York.²

Between c1918 and c1919 Meyer Isenberg lived at 100 Catalpa Avenue, Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

Between c1918 and c1923 Meyer Isenberg's occupation was usually listed as a chauffeur (in 1918, employer was listed as, David Isenberg, his brother, at 263 Oak Street, Perth Amboy, New Jersey.)

Between c1920 and c1924 Meyer Isenberg lived at 156 Lewis Street, Perth Amboy, New Jersey. He and Jennie (--?--) appeared on the 1920 Federal Census at Perth Amboy, at Middlesex County, New Jersey at 156 Lewis Street, enumerated 11 January 1920. The home was listed as rented.. The official date of that census was 01 Janurary 1920. Their children Minnie Isenberg, Etta Isenberg, Alice Isenberg, Gerson Isenberg and Judith Isenberg were listed as living with them. All of the members of the household age 12 and above were listed as being able to read and write. Alice and Gerson were listed as attending school after September 1, 1919.⁸ Meyer Isenberg was listed as a salesman, beverage company, in the 1920 census in 1920.⁸

Myer Isenberg appears in an Isenberg Family photo that is included in the Perth Amboy Jewish History book. The photo was taken circa 1920.⁹

Meyer Isenberg was a bottler in 1924 at 384 Park Avenue, Perth Amboy, New Jersey.¹⁰

Between 1925 and 1927 Meyer Isenberg lived at 108 Madison Avenue, Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

Between 1925 and 1930 Meyer Isenberg's occupation wasusually listed as operating a dry goods store (usually at 201 Smith Street, Perth Amboy, New Jersey. The 1927 Perth Amboy city directory listed the specific name, Amboy Cotton Store (it is not known if that is the same store he operated in the other years in this time period.)

Meyer Isenberg appeared on the census of 1930 at Ward 3, Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.⁵ He was listed as a merchant, dry goods store in the 1930 census.⁵

In 1942 Meyer Isenberg lived at 1967 Ocean Avenue, Kings, New York.⁷ In 1942 Meyer Isenberg was employed by at 30-20 Thompson Ave, Long Island City, New York, (possibly as owner-operator.)⁷

Meyer Isenberg served as the first house chairman, representing Congregation Shaarey Tefiloh, for Perth Amboy's Hillel Academy (a yeshiva day school) circa 1957.¹¹

Meyer Isenberg died on 4 January 1962 at age 83.⁶ He was buried in 1962 at Congregation Shari Tephalo/Congregation Beth Mordecai Cemeteries, Florida Grove Road, Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.⁶

Meyer Isenberg was an amatuer historian. He co-wrote a history of Jewish Synagoges that was published in the late 1950s as a chapter in a three volume history of Perth Amboy. There is also a longer history in manuscript form. It is unclear if the manuscript is a draft of the book chapter or if it is a separate document.

Meyer Isenberg was identified as a historian of the Perth Amboy Jewish community.¹² He appears on the list of past presidents of Shaarey Teflioh synagogue at Perth Amboy, New Jersey.¹³

She was also known by given names (or nicknames) Minnie, Mollie, and Emilla, and by maiden surname Barowsky. Millie Borovsky was born circa 1854 at Russia.²

Millie Borovsky married Lazarus Isenberg, son of Joseph Isenberg and Ella (--?--), circa 1872.³ Millie Borovsky immigrated in 1891 to the United States.³

Millie Borovsky appeared on the census of 1910 at 1128 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, New York.³

Millie Isenberg appears in an Isenberg Family photo that is included in the Perth Amboy Jewish History book. The photo was taken circa 1920.⁴

Millie Borovsky lived between 1923 and 1924 at 160 1st Street, Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.⁵

Between c1924 and 1932 Millie Borovsky lived at 124 Kearney Ave, Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

Millie Borovsky appeared on the census of 1930 at 124 Kearney Ave., Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.⁶

Millie Borovsky died on 29 April 1932 at 124 Kearney Ave., Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.^7,2 Her occupation was listed as a housekeeper at the time of her deathr in 1932.⁷ She was buried in 1932 at Congregation Shari Tephalo/Congregation Beth Mordecai Cemeteries, Florida Grove Road, Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.²

Joseph Levy was born at New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey.^1,2

Joseph Levy married Esther Levine, daughter of Philip Levine and Sarah Isenberg. Joseph Levy was a (foreign) correspondent for New York Times circa 1935.²

Joseph Levy lived circa 1935.²

Joseph Levy died in August 1965.¹

Fred Levy was born in 1934.¹

Fred Levy died in April 2003.¹

Robert Levy was born circa 1940.¹

Robert Levy died in 1990.¹

Julius Kass was born circa 1907 at New York.²

Julius Kass married Eleanor Levine, daughter of Philip Levine and Sarah Isenberg.

Julius Kass and Eleanor Levine appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey at 160 High Street, enumerated 1940. The home was listed as rented for$74 per month and not on a farm. The official date of that census was 01 April 1940. Their children Stephen Kass and Emily Kass were listed as living with them, as well as Eleanor Levine's mother, Sarah Isenberg and Eleanor Levine's brother, Theodore H Levine. All adult household members were listed having lived in the same place on 1 Apr 1935. Julius Kass and Eleanor Levine were both listed as age 33, respectively, both married, not attending school in March 1940, having completed 4 years of college and 4 years of high school, respectively, and having been born in New York and New Jersey, respectively. Julius was listed as working, having worked 48 hours, and not seeking work the week of 24-30 March. His occupation was listed as lawyer in private practice working on his own account (self employed). He is listed as having worked 52 weeks in 1939, no wage income was reported for him, but he did have other income (other than wages or salary). Eleanor was listed as doing housework, not employed for wages, and not seeking work the week of 24-30 March. No occupation was listed for her. She was listed as not employed for wages in 1939, no wage income was reported for her, and she did not have other income (other than wages or salary).²

Benjamin Copleman was born on 14 February 1908.¹

Benjamin Copleman married Grace Levine, daughter of Philip Levine and Sarah Isenberg.

Benjamin Copleman and Grace Levine appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey at 266 High Street (rear), enumerated 20 April 1940 The home was listed as rented for $40 per month and not on a farm. The official date of that census was 01 April 1940. , Benjamin Copleman was listed as having lived in Philadelphia on 1 Apr 1935 and Grace Levine was listed as having lived in the same place on 1 Apr 1935. Benjamin Copleman and Grace Levine were listed as ages 31 and 32, respectively, both married, born in New Jesey, and not attending school in March 1940. Benjamin Copleman was listed as having completed 5 years of college and Grace Levine was listed as having completed 4 years of high school. Benjamin Copleman was listed as employed, but the number of hours worked the week of 24-30 March is not listed. His occupation was listed as medical doctor in private practive on his own account (self-employed). During 1939 he worked 52 weeks, no wage income was reported, but he had other (non-wage) income in excess of $50. Grace Levine was listed as not working for wages, and not seeking such work the week of 24-30 March. Her occupation was listed for as a secretary in a private office as a paid worker. She worked 52 weeks in 1939. Her 1939 wage income was reported as $1000 and she had no other (non-wage) income in excess of $50.²

Benjamin Copleman died on 23 February 1998 at age 90.¹

Ralph Copleman was born.

Shirley Snyder was born on 13 September 1918.¹

Shirley Snyder married Theodore H Levine, son of Philip Levine and Sarah Isenberg.

Shirley Snyder died on 19 January 1996 at age 77.¹

Jennie (--?--) was born circa 1879 at Russia.^1,5

Jennie (--?--) immigrated in 1896 to the United States.^1,4

Jennie (--?--) married Meyer Isenberg, son of Lazarus Isenberg and Millie Borovsky, circa 1900.^1,4

Jennie (--?--) appeared on the census of 1910 at Brooklyn, New York.¹

Jennie (--?--) lived in 1918 at 100 Catalpa Av., Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.² She and Meyer Isenberg appeared on the 1920 Federal Census at Perth Amboy, at Middlesex County, New Jersey at 156 Lewis Street, enumerated 11 January 1920. The home was listed as rented.. The official date of that census was 01 Janurary 1920. Their children Minnie Isenberg, Etta Isenberg, Alice Isenberg, Gerson Isenberg and Judith Isenberg were listed as living with them. All of the members of the household age 12 and above were listed as being able to read and write. Alice and Gerson were listed as attending school after September 1, 1919.⁴

Jennie (--?--) lived in 1927 at 108 Madison Ave, Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.⁶ She was listed as a saleslady, dry goods store, in the 1930 census.³

Jennie (--?--) appeared on the census of 1930 at Ward 3, Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.³

Jennie (--?--) lived in 1942 at 1967 Ocean Avenue, Kings, New York.⁷

Jennie (--?--) died on 12 May 1949.⁵ She was buried at Congregation Shari Tephalo/Congregation Beth Mordecai Cemeteries, Florida Grove Road, Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.⁵

The alternative given names of Jinnie and Minerva are also associated with her. Minnie Isenberg was also known as Minerva Isenberg.⁵ Minnie Isenberg was also known as Jinnie Isenberg.⁶ She was born circa 1901 at New York.¹ She lived in 1910 at 1128 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, New York.¹

Minnie Isenberg appeared on the census of 1910 at Brooklyn, New York.¹ She lived circa 1920 at 164 Lewis St, Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.³ She was listed as a bookeeper, beverage company, in the 1920 census in 1920.^6,4

Minnie Isenberg appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Perth Amboy, at Middlesex County, New Jersey in the household of her parents, Meyer Isenberg and Jennie (--?--), at 156 Lewis Street.⁴ Minnie Isenberg A bequest in the 1922 will of Lazarus Isenberg "upon her marriage" suggests a wedding may have been planned at that time. Younger grandchildren of Lazarus Isenberg did not receive similar bequests. In 1924 Minnie Isenberg lived at 156 Lewis St., Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.⁵ In 1924 Minnie Isenberg was a stenographer.⁵

Alice Isenberg was born on 14 July 1902.

Alice Isenberg appeared on the census of 1910 at Brooklyn, New York.¹

Alice Isenberg appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Perth Amboy, at Middlesex County, New Jersey in the household of her parents, Meyer Isenberg and Jennie (--?--), at 156 Lewis Street.⁵ Between c1920 and c1926 Alice Isenberg lived at 156 Lewis Street, Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

Alice Isenberg attended an Iota Phi sorority Thanksgiving-eve dance at Hotel Berwick on 29 November 1922 at Newark, New Jersey.⁶

Alice Isenberg appears in an Isenberg Family photo that is included in the Perth Amboy Jewish History book. The photo was taken circa 1920.⁷ Between c1925 and c1930 Alice Isenberg's occupation was listed as a public school teacher at Perth Amboy, New Jersey, (she was listed as teaching at Public School No. 2 in the 1927 Perth Amboy city directory.)

Alice Isenberg was listed as a member of the Gamma Chapter of the Iota Phi sorority in 1926.⁶

Alice Isenberg married Jacob H Bernstein, son of Isaac Bernstein and (--?--) (--?--), circa 1927.^8,9

Alice Isenberg lived in 1927 at 108 Madison Ave, Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.⁴

Alice Isenberg appeared on the census of 1930 at Ward 3, Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.⁸ She was listed as a teacher, public school, in the 1930 census.⁸

Between c1940 and c1945 Alice Isenberg lived at 74 Brighton Avenue, Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

Alice Isenberg was a delegate for the Perth Amboy senior Hadassah in 1945.¹⁰

Alice Isenberg died in April 1984 at age 81.

Freda (--?--) was apparently also known as Mary. She was born circa 1891 at New York.²

Freda (--?--) married David Isenberg, son of Lazarus Isenberg and Millie Borovsky, circa 1914.²

Freda (--?--) lived in 1918 at 112 Madison Avenue, Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.¹

Freda (--?--) lived in 1927 at 97 Brighton Avenue, Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.³

Freda (--?--) appeared on the census of 1930 at 58 Brighton, Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.²

Freda (--?--) is listed as a member of the original core group of the Congregation ShaareyTelfioh Women's League (the name was later changed to the Sisterhood) circa 1931 at Perth Amboy, New Jersey.⁴ Between c 1940 and 1949 Freda (--?--) lived at 121 State Street, Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

Joseph Ben Ramey may have been born on 25 July 1899 at Strong, Union County, Arkansas.²

Joseph Ben Ramey married Myrtle Lawrence, daughter of Oscar Lawrence and Amanda (--?--), on 3 October 1925.²

Joseph Ben Ramey appeared on the census of 1930 at Porter Street, Batesville, Independence County, Arkansas.³ He was listed as a carpenter, bridge (working on construction of a bridge?) in the 1930 census.³

Joseph Ben Ramey died on 21 November 1937 at Batesville, Arkansas, at age 38.²

Clarence Lindon Ramey was born on 28 January 1851 in Mississippi.¹ Alternative sources suggest Clarence Lindon Ramey was born in May 1850 in Arkansas and in Kentucky (on a date not indicated).^2,3

Clarence Lindon Ramey married Nancy Rebecca Stinson, daughter of William Daniel Stinson and Bethany Valentine, on 29 August 1889 in Union County, Arkansas.¹

Clarence Lindon Ramey appeared on the census of 1900 at White River Township, Washington County, Arkansas.² He was listed as a farmer in 1900.²

Clarence Lindon Ramey died on 18 April 1940 at Strong, Union County, Arkansas, at age 89.¹

Nancy Rebecca Stinson may also have been known as Mary Columbia (--?--) (or, possibly, Clarence Lindon Ramey may have had two seprate wives).² She was born on 24 May 1865 in Wilkinson County, Georgia. Alternative sources give her birth date as August 1856 and as 24 May 1866.¹

Nancy Rebecca Stinson married Clarence Lindon Ramey on 29 August 1889 in Union County, Arkansas.¹

Nancy Rebecca Stinson appeared on the census of 1900 at White River Township, Washington County, Arkansas.³ She lived in 1918 at Carter, Arkansas.²

Nancy Rebecca Stinson appeared on the census of 1920 in White River Township, Washington County, Arkansas.⁴

Nancy Rebecca Stinson died on 23 October 1945 at Harrison, Union County, Arkansas, at age 80.¹

(?) Emma? was born circa 1901 at New Mexico.¹ She lived in 1920 at White River Township, Washington County, Arkansas.¹

(?) Emma? appeared on the census of 1920 at White River Township, Washington County, Arkansas.¹

Lawrence Gray Ramey was born on 26 August 1932 at Batesville, Independence County, Arkansas.¹ He was born circa 1934 at Arkansas.³

Lawrence Gray Ramey married Delois Bruce circa 1954 at Batesville, Arkansas.¹

Lawrence Gray Ramey died on 15 September 1993 at Owasso, Oklahoma.¹

Myrtle Lawrence was born on 17 February 1905 at Batesville, Independence County, Arkansas.¹

Myrtle Lawrence married Joseph Ben Ramey, son of Clarence Lindon Ramey and Nancy Rebecca Stinson, on 3 October 1925.¹

Myrtle Lawrence appeared on the census of 1930 at Porter Street, Batesville, Independence County, Arkansas.²

Myrtle Lawrence died on 24 June 2004 at Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas.¹

Ella (--?--) married Joseph Isenberg. Ella (--?--) was born at Swualki, Russia.¹

Samuel J Schwartz was born on 4 April 1892 at Paterson, New Jersey.^5,10

Samuel J Schwartz appeared on the census of 1900 at 91 Prospect, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey.¹¹ He was listed as at school in the 1900 census.¹¹

Samuel J Schwartz appeared on the census of 1910 at 91 Prospect (Ward 6), Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey.¹² He was listed as a salesman, shoe store, in the 1910 census.¹²

Samuel J Schwartz married Rose Slobodien, daughter of Joseph Slobodien and Fannie Ziegelnietski, circa 1916.^13,5

Samuel J Schwartz lived on 5 June 1917 at 98 Madison Avenue, Perth Amboy, New Jersey. He was a salesman employed by Joe Slobodien in Perth Amboy. He was married and his wife was expecting a child. He was described as being of medium height with a stout build, blue eyes, black hair, and slightly balding.¹⁰

Samuel J Schwartz was listed as living at 107 Market Street, Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey, in the 1918 through 1922 Perth Amboy city directories. His occupation was listed as a salesman in 1918 and a manager (possibly in a shoe store) in the years 1919 through 1922.⁷

Samuel J Schwartz and Rose Slobodien appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey at 107 Market Street (Ward 2), enumerated 6 January 1920. The home was listed as rented. The official date of that census was 01 January 1920. Their son Harold Schwartz were listed as living with them. Both adult members of the household were listed as being able to read and write. Harold was listed as not attending school after September 1, 1919.⁶ Samuel J Schwartz was listed as a salesman (salaried), shoes, in the 1920 census.⁶

Samuel J Schwartz lived at 153 Brighton Avenue, Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey, according to the 1923 and 1924 Perth Amboy city directories. His occupation was listed as manager in those two city directories.³

Samuel J Schwartz and Rose Slobodien were divorced on 26 July 1928 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.^14,5,15

Samuel J Schwartz remarried Rose Slobodien, daughter of Joseph Slobodien and Fannie Ziegelnietski, on 12 September 1930 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.¹⁵

Eleanor Slobodien was born on 20 December 1914 at Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.^3,6,5

Eleanor Slobodien appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania in the household of her parents, John Slobodien and Bess M. Kempner, at 4130 Parkside Avenue.⁴

Eleanor Slobodien appeared on the census of 1930 at 9028 Lloyd Place, Beverly Hills, California.⁷

Eleanor Slobodien appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of West Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California in the household of her parents, John Slobodien and Bess M. Kempner, at 935 Westmount Drive. The official date of that census was 01 April 1940. She was listed as: age 25, single, did not attend school during March 1940, had completed four years of college, born in New Jersey, lived in the same house on 1 Apr 1935, was employed, and worked 40 hours the week of March 24-30 1940. Her occupation was listed as a social worker working for "state relief" (an agency, apparently) as a government worker. In 1939 she worked 52 weeks, earned $1560, and did not have income in excess of $50 from sources other than wages or salary.⁸

Eleanor Slobodien married Benjamin Goldman circa 1940.

Eleanor Slobodien died on 25 February 1981 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, at age 66.^3,6,5 At the time of her death Eleanor Slobodien lived at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.⁶

Eleanor Slobodien's Social Security Number was 556-54-8603 (card issued in California.)^6,5

Her primary occupation during her life (outside the home) was real estate agent.³