Minnie Simon (1880)
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| Minnie Bernstein | |
|---|---|
| Born |
c. 1880 Poland |
| Spouse | Jean Bernstein (m. c. 1901–) |
| Children |
Eabel Bernstein (b. c. 1907) Adolph Bernstein (b. 1908) Morris Bernstein (b. 1911) Beatrice Bernstein (b. c. 1916)[1] |
- Minnie was depressed for much of her life, and received "shock therapy" one or more times
- Minne and Eugene immigrated, from Bacau, Romania. (We don't know if they were married then, or whether they immigrated together or independently.)
Historical Records
- Jean's (age 37) WWI Draft papers. Address: 219 Summit, Elgin, Kane, Illinois. B'day: Nov 26, 1880. Occupation: Fruits/produce. Nearest Relative: Minnie Bernstein
- Eugene (age 49), Minnie (age 49), Eabel (age 23), Morris (age 18), Beatrice (age 14) live in Elgin, Kane, Illinois in the 1930 Federal Census. The family lives in a home valued at $7,500. Eugene and Minne got married at 21 years old (c. 1901). All in home are able to read/write. Eabel not in school, but Morris and Beatrice are. Eugene born in Romania (1st language: Romanian), Minnie born in Poland (1st language: Polish). Eabel born in Wisconsin, other children born in Illinois. Both immigrated in 1900 and are naturalized and can speak English. Eugene is a fruit and produce merchant. Minnie not employed. Eabel is a stenographer at a merchant office.
- Possible match for Minnie (age 65) in Dade County Florida, in the 1945 Florida Census