Minnie Simon (1880)
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| Minnie Simon | |
|---|---|
| Born |
c. 1880 Poland |
| Spouse | Jean Bernstein (m. c. 1901–) |
| Children |
Reva Bernstein (b. c. 1904) Isabelle 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
Historical Records
- Minnie's maiden name is known from her daughter Reva Bernstein's California death index listing
- 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
- Jean (age 39), Winnie, Reva (age 16), Isabelle (age 13), Adolph (age 11), Morris (age 8), and Beatrice (age 4) live in Elgin, Kane, Illinois in the 1920 Federal Census. They are renting their home. Isabelle, Adolph, and Morris (but not Reva?) attended school in the last year. All can read/write. Jean born in Romania (as are parents). Winnie born in Austria (as are parents). Reva, Adolph, Morris and Beatrice born in Illinois; Isabelle born in Wisconsin?
- 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