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     Herbert Arnold Noschkes was born on 16 May 1917 at 135 Delancy Street, Borough of Manhattan, New York. He was given the Hebrew name of Chaim Aaron ben Yitzhak Ha Cohen. He was named after his maternal grandfather, Chaim Ahron of Buchach. On his birth certificate #25512, he was listed as Herbert Noschkess (sic.) and his father is listed as Ignaz and mother as Helen. Monroe said the apartment was across the street from Ratner's Restaurant and was only torn down towards the end of the 20th Century.^1,2,3 He was the son of Isidore Noschkes and Helen Landes. His bris was on 23 May 1917.⁴ Herbert Arnold Noschkes moved with Isidore Noschkes and Helen Noschkes circa 1918 to East 165th Street, Bronx, New York.³ Herbert Arnold Noschkes moved with Isidore Noschkes and Helen Noschkes circa 1922 to 529 West 180th Street, New York, New York; This was in the Washington Heights section which in those days looked much like the Bronx with a few apartment houses, a number of private homes, and excellent schools. The kids attended P.S. 132 at 183rd Street and the Synagogue was at Wadsworth Avenue and 178th Street where both boys were Bar Mitzvahed.

Simon and Debora, his paternal grandparents, lived on the same floor but Helen kept the children away from them except for special occasions because Debora had tuberculosis.³ Herbert was educated circa 1923 P.S. 132, New York, New York, In those days, with few motor cars, they were allowed to walk to school alone. According to Monroe, Dad tagged along after him and learned how to shoot checkers and marbles and play with cards. They were also coached by a Hebrew teacher who came to the house during the week and taught them to read Hebrew, bible studies, and some Chumash.³ Herbert was educated circa 1929 Junior High 115, New York, New York, In those days, if you were bright, you were able to skip grades. Monroe mentions, that like him, Dad skipped both the Third and Sixth Grades and then went to Junior High 115, which was the first Junior High School in New York City. When Dad graduated from there he was admitted to the prestigious Townsend Harris High School which at that time only took 100 boys from all of New York City. It was a three year school and only special students were picked for it. (It was later closed by the mayor, Fiorello LaGuardia.) The school was located on the grounds of City College but for his last year, he had to commute to 23rd Street where the school had moved to. He graduated High School in 1931 at the age of 14!^3,5
     Herbert Arnold Noschkes appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of New York New York in the household of his parents Isidore Noschkes and Helen Noschkes.⁶
     In 1935 his name was legally changed to Herbert Arnold Nash. In 1935 Herbert graduated from City College, New York, New York, Dad graduated as a CPA. He always regreted finishing school at such a young age. He was 14 when he graduated High School and only 18 when he graduated College. When in college, and after his father died, he asked an Uncle (Sigmund) for money to purchase books. Sigmund refused and told him to get a job!⁵ He ran Inland Fisheries during the war (while Monroe was in service) from 1940 to 1945.⁷
     Herbert Nash and Monroe Nash appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Bronx,New York, at 1674 Macooms Rd, enumerated 8 April 1940 Monroe, age 27 and Herb, age 23 were listed in apartment 82. Their rent was $36 a month. monroe was listed as a chemistry teacher with a salary of $2000 and 3 yearts of college studies. Herb was listed as a C.P.A.with a salary of $1500 and three years of college too.⁸

     Herbert Arnold Nash married Mildred Trugman, daughter of Shmuel Trugman and Menya Pertzelai, on 8 June 1944 in New York, New York.⁷ Herbert Arnold Noschkes was described as Height: 5' 10."
     He and Bernard were importers/exporters and started Trugman-Nash, Inc. in 1946 in New York. After Herbert's death in 1958, Bernie continued the business with his sister, Millie as financial head. The business was quite successful and evolved from an import/export business of small items to the Caribbean to one in which Trugman-Nash became the largest importer of Australian cheeses. Along with Tom May and Mel Persily, they developed new products, and brought in industrial cheeses by the carloads.⁷
     From 1944 to 1953, Herbert and Mildred lived at 2720 Grand Concourse, apartment 127, Bronx, New York; Phone number was Fordham (FO) 7-8822. In those days, phone numbers did not have area codes and were preceded by an actual name.⁹
     In June 1953, Herbert and Mildred moved to 70 Parkway North, Yonkers, New York.

     Herbert Arnold Nash died on 3 March 1958 Yonkers, New York, at age 40.⁷ He died on the Hebrew date of 11th of Adar I.⁷ He was buried Cedar Park Cemetery, Fairlawn, New Jersey. His headstone reads: Beloved husband, Devoted Daddy; "To know him was to love him". He died much too young.

     Mildred Trugman was born at home on 8 March 1919 1390 Boston Road, Bronx, New York. She was given the Hebrew name of Mindya bat Shmuel HaLevi v Menya. She was named for her paternal great-grandmother Mindya, wife of Hershur Pertzelai.¹ She was the daughter of Shmuel Trugman and Menya Pertzelai.
     After birth, Mildred lived with her parents at 1390 Boston Road, Bronx, New York.¹
     Mildred Trugman lived with Minnie Trugman and Samuel Trugman in 1923 769 Jennings Street, Bronx, New York. Note that Bertha and Sol Rosen were also listed at this address in the 1930 Census.¹ Mildred Trugman moved with Minnie Trugman and Sam Trugman in 1929 to 1774 Eastburn Avenue, Bronx, New York.
     Mildred Trugman appeared on the 1930 Federal Census New York, at 1774 Eastburn Avenue in the household of her parents Samuel Trugman and Minnie Trugman.² In 1938 Mildred graduated from Hunter College, New York, New York, Throughout her life, Mom was especially proud of this degree and returned year after year with her friends to the Alumni dinner. In the 1930's it was very, very rare for a child of immigrants, to get a college education. My seventh grade teacher, took a poll on the education level of our parents and I was one of only 2 students out of a class of thirty that had both parents as college graduates.
     She was a kindergarten teacher in 1939 in Brooklyn, New York.
     Mildred Trugman appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Bronx New York, at 1774 Eastburn Avenue in the household of her parents Shmuel Trugman and Menya Pertzelai.

     Mildred Trugman married Herbert Arnold Nash, son of Isidore Noschkes and Helen Landes, on 8 June 1944 in New York, New York.³
     From 1944 to 1953, Mildred and Herbert lived at 2720 Grand Concourse, apartment 127, Bronx, New York; Phone number was Fordham (FO) 7-8822. In those days, phone numbers did not have area codes and were preceded by an actual name.⁴
     In June 1953, Mildred and Herbert moved to 70 Parkway North, Yonkers, New York.
     She was the treasurer and then CFO of Trugman-Nash, Inc. between 1958 and 2008.³
     In 1967, Mildred moved to 333 Bronx River Road, Yonkers, New York.
     In 1984, Mildred moved to 902 FairwayGreen, Mamaroneck, New York.

     Mildred Trugman died on 12 March 2008 Tisch hospital, New York, New York, at age 89.³ She died on the hebrew date of the 5th of Adar II.³ She was buried on 14 March 2008 Cedar Park Cemetery, Fairlawn, New Jersey. Her headstone reads: Beloved wife, Devoted Mom, sister and Aunt, Adored Grandmother and Great-Grandmother; "Forever in our Hearts". Although widowed before she was forty, she bravely carried on raising two daughters, helping with six grandchildren and getting to meet and love, four of her nine great-grandchildren.³

     Shmuel Trugman was also known as Samuel Trugman.
He was born on 9 October 1889 Volochisk, Russia. He was given the Hebrew name of Shmuel ben Dov. He was the son of Berel Trugman and Nachama Baron.^2,3 Shmuel Trugman was also known as Shmulick.
He emigrated on 2 December 1909 from Volochisk, Ukraine, Russia, Grandpa's escaped from the Czar's army. can be documented at the bottom of this page.. The story of his escape, "Eluding Tsar Nikolai for 300 Ruples" has been,translated.
     Shmuel Trugman immigrated on 16 January 1910. He arrived on the S.S. Marquette into Boston from Antwerp, Belgium. It is interesting to note on the Passenger manifest that he did not travel steerage and that there were actually only a handful of passengers. It is also interesting to note that he is already going by the name, Samuel Trugman. I wonder if this was due to the influence of his brother Max who had already been to the US and returned.
In the "North Atlantic Seaway by N.R.P.Bonsor, vol.3, p.1090: MARQUETTE / BOADICEA 1897 MARQUETTE was a 7,057 gross ton ship, length 486.5ft x beam 52.3ft, one funnel, four masts, single screw and a speed of 14 knots. There was accommodation for 120-1st class passengers. Built in 1897 by A.Stephen & Sons Ltd, Glasgow as the BOADICEA for Wilson's and Furness-Leyland Line, she was launched on 25th Nov.1897. She sailed from Glasgow on her maiden voyage to New York and London on 15th Jan.1898 and started London - New York sailings on 18th Feb.1898. Her last voyage on this service started 7th Jul.1898 and she was then sold to the Atlantic Transport Line and made a single round voyage between London and New York for these owners. On 15th Sep.1898 she was renamed MARQUETTE and resumed London - New York sailings. Her last voyage on this route started 24th Mar.1904 and in Sep.1905 she started Antwerp - Philadelphia voyages under charter to the Red Star Line with accommodation for 120-2nd class passengers. In Aug.1914 she made her last Antwerp - Boston - Philadelphia voyage and on 3rd Oct.1914 resumed London - New York sailings for the Atlantic Transport Line. Her third and last voyage on this route started on 30th Dec.1914 and she was then employed as a British war transport. On 23rd Oct.1915 she was torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U.35 in the Aegean Sea with the loss of 29 lives.⁴

     Samuel Trugman married Minnie Persily, daughter of Mechel Pertzelai and Fradel Shulman, on 25 October 1913 in 643 Tinton Avenue, Bronx, New York. They were married by Jacob Weinman, Minister and witnessed by Max Cooper, Minnie's cousin and Ida Persily, her sister. They were married in Brighton Beach at the home of Asher and Fannie Persily. That night they all slept in the same bed... about 6 people!^5,6
     On 25 October 1913, Samuel and Minnie lived at 643 Tinton Avenue, Bronx, New York.⁵
     Circa 1914, Samuel and Minnie lived at 123 Astoria Avenue, Astoria, Queens, New York.³ Samuel Trugman was naturalized on 17 November 1916 His Declaration of Intention from the District of Massachusetts, gives his age as 22, his height as 5'5", his eyes as blue, his hair as light, weight as 150, his address as 121 Lverett (Everett) Street in Boston. He lists his birthday as September 26th, 1888. He states he emigrated to the U.S. from Antwerp, Belgium on the Marquette on or about the 16th of January, 1910. The intention is signed on December 30, 1910. It is interesting to note that this signature is preceded by the following statement which everyone had to attest to: I am not an anarchist. I am not a polygamist, nor a believer in polygamy: and it is my intention in good faith to become a citizen of the United States of America and to permanently reside therein: So help me God.⁷
     He was an egg candler and inspector when he first came to the United States, an occupation that had its beginnings in volochisk. In 1919 he started a Butter and Egg business. At first, he went into business with ? Gitnick and later had his own company. The business did ok during the depression and he often gave people food or was able to lend them money. He was also a guest lecturer at Cornell University in 1927..³
     Circa 1918, Samuel and Minnie lived at 1390 Boston Road, Bronx, New York, with Bernie Trugman.³
     In 1923, Samuel and Minnie lived at 769 Jennings Street, Bronx, New York, with Bernie Trugman and Mildred Trugman; Note that Bertha and Sol Rosen were also listed at this address in the 1930 Census.³
     In 1929, Sam and Minnie moved to 1774 Eastburn Avenue, Bronx, New York, with Bernard Alexander Trugman and Mildred Trugman They lived there until 1958. In March of that year their son-in-law (Herbert Nash) died and then Sam died in November. At that timeshe gave up her apartment and moved in permanently with her daughte, Mildred.
     Samuel Trugman and Minnie Trugman appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Bronx County,New York, at 1774 Eastburn Avenue, enumerated 15 April 1930 Samuel Trugman, age 40, age at marriage 24, born Russia, parents born Russia, immigrated 1910, naturalized, proprietor butter and eggs. Also listed were wife, Minnie age 37, age at marriage 22, born Russia, parents born Russia, immigrated 1911, naturalized; Bernard son , age 14 born New York; and daughter Mildred, age 10, born New York. Rent was $77. (The family next door were Hymie and Ruth Rosen.)⁸
     Shmuel Trugman and Menya Pertzelai appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Bronx,New York, at 1774 Eastburn Avenue, enumerated 1940.
     He was required to register for the draft in early 1942.
     In 1942, he had a heart attack and Doctor advised him to retire immediately. Minnie and Sam spent the winter in Florida to recuperate. Later in life, Minnie felt she had traveled enough and never wanted to go far from home!³

     Samuel Trugman died on 25 November 1958 New York City at age 69 which corresponds to the 13th of Kislev.. He was buried on 27 November 1958 Old Montifiore Cemetery, Queens, New York. Shmuel Zev ben Dov. Naftir (died on) 18th of Av.⁹
     He was a storyteller extraordinaire and loved to tell jokes. His writings have given me a sense of time and place and all he went through. Becaust of his writing, we have an idea of Volochisk, and what our family's life was in the early part of the 20th Century.

     Menya Pertzelai was born on 25 September 1891 Volochisk, Russia. She was given the Hebrew name of Manya bat Yechiel.¹ She was the daughter of Mechel Pertzelai and Fradel Shulman.
     For three years, between 1904 (at age 13) and 1907 Grandma went to live with her Aunt "The Mema Esther," in Kupien. She went because her father was not making a good living and Mema Esther had no one to help her. She helped out in the house in return for food and shelter and returned to her family when she was 16.²
     Aunt Ida told a story that the family was better off than many of their neighbors. They did not have the usual outhouse... instead they had a room attached to the house that contained a semblance of toilet. Someone came once a week to empty it!
     Menya Pertzelai and Feiga Pertzelai immigrated to New York on 23 January 1911. "Minia Percelcy" arrived with "Fega Percelcy" on the Nieuw Amsterdam sailing from Rotterdam on January 14th. Listed as single, cousins, and seamstresses. Minia is listed as coming from her father, Mechel Percelcy of Woloczyska and Fega is listed as coming from her uncle, Moishe Percelcy. They are listed as Russian and Hebrew and are going to 532 East 11th Street.³
     Her name was legally changed to Minnie Persily.
     On 26 December 1912, Menya lived at 532 East 11th Street, New York, New York.⁴

     Minnie Persily married Samuel Trugman, son of Berel Trugman and Nachama Baron, on 25 October 1913 in 643 Tinton Avenue, Bronx, New York. They were married by Jacob Weinman, Minister and witnessed by Max Cooper, Minnie's cousin and Ida Persily, her sister. They were married in Brighton Beach at the home of Asher and Fannie Persily. That night they all slept in the same bed... about 6 people!^5,6
     On 25 October 1913, Minnie and Samuel lived at 643 Tinton Avenue, Bronx, New York.⁵
     Circa 1914, Minnie and Samuel lived at 123 Astoria Avenue, Astoria, Queens, New York.¹
     Circa 1918, Minnie and Samuel lived at 1390 Boston Road, Bronx, New York, with Bernie Trugman.¹
     In 1923, Minnie and Samuel lived at 769 Jennings Street, Bronx, New York, with Bernie Trugman and Mildred Trugman; Note that Bertha and Sol Rosen were also listed at this address in the 1930 Census.¹
     In 1929, Minnie and Sam moved to 1774 Eastburn Avenue, Bronx, New York, with Bernard Alexander Trugman and Mildred Trugman They lived there until 1958. In March of that year their son-in-law (Herbert Nash) died and then Sam died in November. At that timeshe gave up her apartment and moved in permanently with her daughte, Mildred.
     Minnie Trugman and Samuel Trugman appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Bronx County,New York, at 1774 Eastburn Avenue, enumerated 15 April 1930 Samuel Trugman, age 40, age at marriage 24, born Russia, parents born Russia, immigrated 1910, naturalized, proprietor butter and eggs. Also listed were wife, Minnie age 37, age at marriage 22, born Russia, parents born Russia, immigrated 1911, naturalized; Bernard son , age 14 born New York; and daughter Mildred, age 10, born New York. Rent was $77. (The family next door were Hymie and Ruth Rosen.)⁷
     Menya Pertzelai and Shmuel Trugman appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Bronx,New York, at 1774 Eastburn Avenue, enumerated 1940.
     She was a housewife.

     Minnie Trugman died on 28 August 1978 Montifiore Hospital, Bronx, New York, at age 86. She died on the Hebrew date of 26th of Av, 5738. She died after sunset which would calculate to this Hebrew Date.⁸ She was buried on 30 August 1978 Old Montifiore Cemetery, Queens, New York. Her headstone reads: Cherished Wife, Mother and Grandmother. She had lived to see a new country, raise two children, help with four grandchildren, and meet and love two of her twelve great-grandchildren.⁹

     Bernard Alexander Trugman was born at home. He was named for his paternal grandfather, Berel Trugman on 4 May 1915 123 Astoria Avenue, Astoria, Queens, New York.¹ He was the son of Shmuel Trugman and Menya Pertzelai.
     Bernie Trugman lived with Samuel Trugman and Minnie Trugman circa 1918 1390 Boston Road, Bronx, New York.¹
     Bernie Trugman lived with Minnie Trugman and Samuel Trugman in 1923 769 Jennings Street, Bronx, New York. Note that Bertha and Sol Rosen were also listed at this address in the 1930 Census.¹ Bernard Alexander Trugman moved with Minnie Trugman and Sam Trugman in 1929 to 1774 Eastburn Avenue, Bronx, New York.
     Bernard Alexander Trugman appeared on the 1930 Federal Census New York in the household of his parents Samuel Trugman and Minnie Trugman.²
     Bernard Alexander Trugman appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Bronx New York in the household of his parents Shmuel Trugman and Menya Pertzelai. Bernard Alexander Trugman began military service in 1942 He served during World War II as a medic in the Army. He was stationed in England with the 74th General Hospital and received the gradeof Technician 4th Class.^3,4 He ended military service on 14 March 1946; Discharge from Fort Dix Separation Center.⁴
     He and Herbert were importers/exporters and started Trugman-Nash, Inc. in 1946 in New York. After Herbert's death in 1958, Bernie continued the business with his sister, Millie as financial head. The business was quite successful and evolved from an import/export business of small items to the Caribbean to one in which Trugman-Nash became the largest importer of Australian cheeses. Along with Tom May and Mel Persily, they developed new products, and brought in industrial cheeses by the carloads.³

     Bernard Alexander Trugman married Nita Muhlrad in April 1949 in New York City.
     In 1957, Bernard and Nita lived at 42 Van Etten Blvd, New Rochelle, New York.³
     Bernie and Nita lived at 30 Indian Hill, New Rochelle, New York.⁵
     In July 2001, Bernie and Nita moved to 770 Salisbury Street apt 58, Worcester, Massachusetts.³

     Bernard Alexander Trugman died on 6 September 2001 Worcester, Massachusetts, at age 86.³ He was buried on 9 September 2001 Worcester, Massachusetts.⁶

     William May was born on 10 January 1915 New York City. He was the son of Frank L. May and Rose Alexander Levor.
     William May lived with Frank L. May and Rose Alexander Levor between 1920 and 1925 70 Linda Avenue, White Plains, New York.

     As of 1936, William lived at 200 West 70th Street, New York, New York.¹ In 1936 William graduated from Dartmouth College, New Hampshire, He was listed as coming from White Plains High School, which should be correct ashe had grown up there.¹

     William May married Eleanor Sichel, daughter of Walter Sichel and Grace Warner, on 21 April 1941 in Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York, New York. Eleanor and Bill were married by Rabbi Rosenblum. William May began military service circa 1943 Bill served with the U.S. Army in China in the supply corp. He received a bronze star for his service. He ended military service circa 1946.
     He was a shoe salesman who opened his own store. After this he became a stock broker for Paine Webber Jackson and Curtis..²
     Between 1962 and 1992, William and Eleanor lived at 180 East 79th Street, New York, New York.² ; 50th Wedding Anniv
     In 1992, William and Eleanor moved to 7344 Woodmont court, Boca Raton, Florida.

     William May died on 25 October 1996 Boca Raton, Florida, at age 81 Heart Failure. He was buried Temple Israel Cemetery, Elmsford, New York.²

     Eleanor Sichel was born on 28 February 1916 New York City.¹ She was the daughter of Walter Sichel and Grace Warner.
     Eleanor Sichel appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of New York New York, at 118 West 79th Street in the household of her parents Walter Sichel and Grace Warner.² In circa 1936 Eleanor graduated from Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, While at Cornell, she had tea with Eleanor Roosevelt.

     Eleanor Sichel married William May, son of Frank L. May and Rose Alexander Levor, on 21 April 1941 in Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York, New York. Eleanor and Bill were married by Rabbi Rosenblum.
     Between 1962 and 1992, Eleanor and William lived at 180 East 79th Street, New York, New York.³
     In 1973 Eleanor became the first female President of Temple Israel in New york City. This Temple was founded by her grandparents, Simon and Hannah Sichel.³ ; 50th Wedding Anniv
     In 1992, Eleanor and William moved to 7344 Woodmont court, Boca Raton, Florida.

     Eleanor Sichel died on 7 June 1994 Boca Raton, Florida, at age 78.³ She was buried Temple Israel Cemetery, Elmsford, New York.³

     Walter Frank May was born on 10 December 1948 New York City. He was the son of William May and Eleanor Sichel.
     Until his marriage, Walter, lived with his parents at 180 East 79th Street, New York, New York.¹

     Walter Frank May died on 18 March 2016 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at age 67 after a long illness. He was buried on 25 March 2016 Temple Israel Mt Hope Cemetery, Hastings-on-Hudson, New York.¹

     Mechel Pertzelai was born circa 1856 Federeck, Ukraine, Russia. Federeck was a very small town located close to Volochisk.¹ He was the son of Hershur Pertzelai and Mindyai (?)¹

     Mechel Pertzelai married Fradel Shulman, daughter of Elya Nachman Shilman and Malka (?), circa 1880 in Ukraine, Russia.²
     Mechel and Frudel had 12 children, 8 survived.

     Mechel was a forwarder (or expediter) who moved merchandise across the border to Austria. The border was located right next to Volochisk. According to Samuel Trugman, he always tried to make a living for his family but it was very difficult. It was often told to me, as I grew up, that his daughter's (Ida, Molly, Goldie) often "smuggled" goods across the border by strapping it to their bodies!

Ida had also mentioned that the family was fairly well-to-do in the community as they had one of the few indoor bathrooms. Someone would come weekly to clean it out as there was no true indoor plumbing.¹
     Mechel Pertzelai and Frudel Pertzelai immigrated to New York on 22 February 1921. "Machel Porcelaj", age 60, a merchant; his wife "Fradla", age 60, housewife; his daughter "Godla", age 37, housewife; son Chaim, age 19, workman; and 3 other relatives: Perla age 35, housewife; Bina age 3, and Chajcia Parcelayn, age 16 all immigrated together on the Aquitania from Cherbourg, Manche, France. They left no relatives in Wolochisk and were going to New York to son, Trugman, 1390 Boston Road. (As an aside - I do not have any idea who Perla, Bina and Chajcia were. The "son Trugman" was his son-in-law, my grandfather, Samuel Trugman).^2,3
     His name was legally changed to Persily.
     Between 1922 and 1925, Mechel and Fradel lived at 767 Jennings Street, Bronx, New York.² Mechel Persily died on 13 May 1928 in New York City. He died on the Hebrew date of the 23rd of Iyar.⁴ He was buried Riverside Cemetery, New Jersey. His headstone reads:
     Here lies an honest man who died of old age. Yechiel Mechel ben Tsvi Itsik. (According to Martha Lev-Zion, Yechiel is his Hebrew name and Mechel his Russian... there is also the question of Hersur vs, Tsvi Itsik???). Michael ben Tzvi Yairon 23 Iyar 5475
According to Riverside Cemetery: grave 5138, Michael Persily, located in Chevra Nusach Sfard of the Bronx. The cemetery is off of Rt 4 in Lodi, NJ. Make the first right after the gate, then continue about 50 feet. The graves are on the right.⁵

     Fradel Shulman was the daughter of Elya Nachman Shilman and Malka (?)¹ Fradel Shulman was born circa 1863 Ukraine, Russia.²

     Fradel Shulman married Mechel Pertzelai, son of Hershur Pertzelai and Mindyai (?), circa 1880 in Ukraine, Russia.³
     Frudel Pertzelai and Mechel Pertzelai immigrated to New York on 22 February 1921. "Machel Porcelaj", age 60, a merchant; his wife "Fradla", age 60, housewife; his daughter "Godla", age 37, housewife; son Chaim, age 19, workman; and 3 other relatives: Perla age 35, housewife; Bina age 3, and Chajcia Parcelayn, age 16 all immigrated together on the Aquitania from Cherbourg, Manche, France. They left no relatives in Wolochisk and were going to New York to son, Trugman, 1390 Boston Road. (As an aside - I do not have any idea who Perla, Bina and Chajcia were. The "son Trugman" was his son-in-law, my grandfather, Samuel Trugman).^3,4 Fradel Shulman was also known as Fradel Persily.

     Between 1922 and 1925, Fradel and Mechel lived at 767 Jennings Street, Bronx, New York.³
     Circa 1924, Fradel lived at 769 Jennings Street, Bronx, New York. She appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Bronx,New York in the household of her son-in-law and daughter, Julius Kaufman and Ruth Kaufman.
     Circa 1931, Fradel lived at 1774 Eastburn Avenue, Bronx, New York; Mechel had died, and Frudel went to live with her daughter Minnie and son-in-law, Sam Trugman.³ She died on 21 July 1936 in New York City. She was buried Riverside Cemetery, Saddlebrook, New Jersy. According to Riverside Cemetery: grave 10184, Frieda Persily, located in Chevra Nusach Sfard of the Bronx. According to Robert Persily's Rabbi, the headstone reads: Here lies buried and honest woman who lived a long life. Fraidie bat Eliyahu Nachman, 3 Menachem Av 5476 or maybe 5477.⁵

     Goldie Pertzelai was born circa 1884 Ukraine, Russia. She was the daughter of Mechel Pertzelai and Fradel Shulman.

     Goldie Pertzelai married Carl Ivenbaum in Ukraine, Russia. Goldie Pertzelai immigrated with her parents Mechel Pertzelai and Frudel Pertzelai on 22 February 1921 New York "Machel Porcelaj", age 60, a merchant; his wife "Fradla", age 60, housewife; his daughter "Godla", age 37, housewife; son Chaim, age 19, workman; and 3 other relatives: Perla age 35, housewife; Bina age 3, and Chajcia Parcelayn, age 16 all immigrated together on the Aquitania from Cherbourg, Manche, France. They left no relatives in Wolochisk and were going to New York to son, Trugman, 1390 Boston Road. (As an aside - I do not have any idea who Perla, Bina and Chajcia were. The "son Trugman" was his son-in-law, my grandfather, Samuel Trugman).^1,2
     Circa 1950, Goldie and Carl lived at 2042 Grand Avenue, Bronx, New York.³

     Goldie Ivenbaum died on 30 May 1960 Bronx, New York. She was buried Old Montifiore Cemetery, Queens, New York.⁴

     Eidel Pertzelai was born circa 1898 Volochisk, Ukraine, Russia. She was the daughter of Mechel Pertzelai and Fradel Shulman.
     Eidel Pertzelai immigrated to New York on 22 September 1913. "Eidel Partzelac" arrived from Podwolueyski, Austria and was listed as a 17 year old single female and seamstress. She arrived on the Nieuw Amsterdam from Rotterdam, South Holland, The Netherlands and listed her ethnicity as Austria and Hebrew. She came with $25 and her passage was paid for by her sister. According to Mom, Ida came for Grandma's wedding which was delayed until she arrived. Also, Grandpa kept writing her with the number 16. This was the age she could enter by herself and so had to remember the number! She listed her last permanent residence as Podwolochisk, Austria, her father as Mechel, and going to her sister "Brane Partzelai" at 535 East 11th Street.^1,2
     Her name was legally changed to Ida Persily.³

     Eidel Pertzelai married Philip Rosen on 18 May 1919.⁴
     She and Philip Rosen was a grocery store owner.
     Ida Rosen and Philip Rosen appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of New York,New York, at 561 179th Street, enumerated 14 April 1930 Philip Rosen age 37, age at marriage 27, immigrated 1913 (or 1903?), naturalized, proprietor of own shop. Also listed were Ida, his wife, age 31, age at immigration 21 (this was definitely wrong as she was 15 or 16), naturalized. Both were born Russia and parents were born Russia. Also listed were Carl, age 8 , born New York and Mildred age 1, born New York. Rent was $65.⁵

     Ida Rosen died on 10 August 1996 Bronx, New York. She was buried Old Montifiore Cemetery, Queens, New York.⁶

     Miriam Pertzelai was born circa 1896 Volochisk, Ukraine, Russia. She was the daughter of Mechel Pertzelai and Fradel Shulman.¹

     Miriam Pertzelai died circa 1904 Grandma always said that she was not a well child and walked with a limp..²

     Ruchel Pertzelai was born on 21 September 1902 Ukraine, Russia.¹ She was the daughter of Mechel Pertzelai and Fradel Shulman.
     Ruchel Pertzelai and Mollie Persily immigrated to New York on 17 September 1920. "Malka Perselaj", age 19 and Ruchla Perselaj, age 17 arrived from Woloczysk, Poland on the New Rochelle from Danzig, West Prussia, Prussia, Germany. They were listed as single, female seamstresses. Their ethnicity was listed as Poland and Hebrew. They listed their father as "Mechel Percelaj" from Wolochisk, their last place of residence and their birthplace. Also on the boat was their brother, "Herman (Harry) Persely", and "Chana and Chajka Perselaj". They was going to their brother-in-law, Sam Trugman at 1390 Boston Road, NY.²
     Her name was legally changed to Ruth Persily.^3,4

     Ruth Persily married Julius Kaufman on 26 June 1927.⁵
     Ruth Kaufman and Julius Kaufman appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Bronx,New York, at 1995 Davidson Avenue, enumerated 14 April 1930 Julius Kaufman age 26, age at marriage 23, born Russia, parents born Russia, immigrated 1914, naturalized, salesman in grocery store. Also listed were wife Ruth, age 26, age at marriage 23, born Russia, parents born russia, immigrated 1920, naturalized; son Melvin, age 3 months, born New York; and wife's mother, Frieda Persily age 68, widowed, age at marriage 23, born Russia, parents born Russia, immigrated 1920, alien, cap maker in cap factory. Rent $50.
     She was a seamstress. She loved to make doll's clothing for us..
     Circa 1960, Ruchel and Julius lived at 1685 Topping Avenue, Bronx, New York.⁶ Ruth Kaufman was buried Old Montifiore Cemetery, Queens, New York. here lies Ruchel daughter of "Mechial."⁷

     Ruth Kaufman died on 3 June 1993 Bronx, New York, at age 90.⁸

     Brane Pertzelai was born circa 1889 Ukraine, Russia. She was the daughter of Mechel Pertzelai and Fradel Shulman.

     Brane Pertzelai married Sol Rosen, son of Laibish Rosen, before 1912 in Ukraine, Russia.¹
     Brane Pertzelai and Sol Rosen immigrated on 26 December 1912. "Sucher Rosen", a laborer, arrived on the Rotterdam, from Rotterdam, South Holland, The Netherlands at age 22 with wife Brane. a housewife, also age 22. They were going to sister-in-law, Mina Percelay at 532 East 11th St., NY. Their nearest relative was Leibes Rosen in Wolczcysk. They were born in Woloczysk.²
     Her name was legally changed to Bertha Persily.
     Bertha Persily and Sol Rosen appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of New York, Bronx County,New York, at 769 Jennings Street, enumerated 11 April 1930 He was listed as age 39, age at marriage 22. Bertha was listed as age 39, age at marriage 22, both immigrated 1912, naturalized , born Russia, parents born Russia. Carl listed as age 11, Pearl listed as age 8. Rent was $53.³


     Bertha Persily died on 5 January 1966 Bronx, New York.⁴ She was buried Old Montifiore Cemetery, Queens, New York.⁵

     Malka Pertzelai was born circa 1900 Volochisk, Ukraine, Russia. She was the daughter of Mechel Pertzelai and Fradel Shulman.
     Mollie Persily and Ruchel Pertzelai immigrated to New York on 17 September 1920. "Malka Perselaj", age 19 and Ruchla Perselaj, age 17 arrived from Woloczysk, Poland on the New Rochelle from Danzig, West Prussia, Prussia, Germany. They were listed as single, female seamstresses. Their ethnicity was listed as Poland and Hebrew. They listed their father as "Mechel Percelaj" from Wolochisk, their last place of residence and their birthplace. Also on the boat was their brother, "Herman (Harry) Persely", and "Chana and Chajka Perselaj". They was going to their brother-in-law, Sam Trugman at 1390 Boston Road, NY.¹
     Her name was legally changed to Mollie Persily.²

     Mollie Persily married Jacob Schiloni on 22 August 1925.^3,4
     Mollie Schiloni and Jacob Schiloni appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings County,New York, at 1016 50th Street, enumerated 10 April 1930 He is listed as Jacob Schiloni, age 29, age at marriage 25, born Palestine, father born Russia, mother born Palestine, immigrated 1920, first papers, clerk in drugstore. Also listed were wife, Mollie age 28, age at marriage 24, born Russia, parents born Russia, immigrated 1920, first papers and son Melvin age 1 1/2 born New York.³
     Circa 1960, Mollie and Jack lived at 2067 Harrison Avenue, Bronx, New York.⁵

     Mollie Schiloni died on 14 June 2002 a Nursing home, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mollie died of pneumonia caused by Legionnaire's disease. She, along with other residents, were moved to a new nursing home where a number of elderly patients came down with this disease.. She was buried Old Montifiore Cemetery, Queens, New York.

     His name was legally changed to Hyman Persily.¹ Chaim Pertzelai was born on 6 January 1904 Volochisk, Ukraine, Russia. The SSDI lists his birth as 1903.^2,3 He was the son of Mechel Pertzelai and Fradel Shulman. Chaim Pertzelai immigrated with his parents Mechel Pertzelai and Frudel Pertzelai on 22 February 1921 New York "Machel Porcelaj", age 60, a merchant; his wife "Fradla", age 60, housewife; his daughter "Godla", age 37, housewife; son Chaim, age 19, workman; and 3 other relatives: Perla age 35, housewife; Bina age 3, and Chajcia Parcelayn, age 16 all immigrated together on the Aquitania from Cherbourg, Manche, France. They left no relatives in Wolochisk and were going to New York to son, Trugman, 1390 Boston Road. (As an aside - I do not have any idea who Perla, Bina and Chajcia were. The "son Trugman" was his son-in-law, my grandfather, Samuel Trugman).^4,5

     Chaim Pertzelai married Ruth Polmer, daughter of Jacob Polmer, on 16 June 1929.^4,6
     Circa 1933, Hyman and Ruth lived at 1355 Morris Avenue, Bronx, New York.
     Circa 1960, Hyman and Ruth lived at 1387 Jessup Avenue, Bronx, New York.⁷

     Chaim Pertzelai died on 26 July 1975 Bronx, New York, at age 71.^2,3 He was buried Old Montifiore Cemetery, Queens, New York.⁸