Chaika Pertzelai
b. 1 January 1902, d. circa 1968
Father | Avram Pertzelai b. c 1872, d. c 1942 |
Chaika Pertzelai was born on 1 January 1902 Woloczysk, Volin, Ukraine, Russia.1,2 She was the daughter of Avram Pertzelai.
Her name was legally changed to Clara Persily.
In September 1920, Chaika lived at 2265 Davidson Avenue, Bronx, New York.2 She petioned for naturalization on 19 September 1920 Southern District, New York, New York, She stated that she lived at 2265 Davidson Ave, Bronx, NY and was a finisher of coats. She listed as being born in Volin, Russia on January 1, 1902 and was not married.2
Chaika Pertzelai and Chantse Pertzelai immigrated to New York on 20 September 1920. "Chaika Perselaj", age 19, and her sister "Chana Perselaj", age 17 arrived from Woloczysk, Poland on the New Rochelle from Danzig, West Prussia, Prussia, Germany. They were listed as single, female, and seamstresses. Their ethnicity was listed as Polish. Their father is listed as Aron Percelaj from Woloczysk, their last permanent residence and birthplace. They came with no money. Also on the boat were Malka and Ruchla Perselaj and Herman Persely.3,4
Chaika Pertzelai married Jack Feinstein.
Chaika Pertzelai married Harry Jacobs.5
Chaika Pertzelai died circa 1968.6
Her name was legally changed to Clara Persily.
In September 1920, Chaika lived at 2265 Davidson Avenue, Bronx, New York.2 She petioned for naturalization on 19 September 1920 Southern District, New York, New York, She stated that she lived at 2265 Davidson Ave, Bronx, NY and was a finisher of coats. She listed as being born in Volin, Russia on January 1, 1902 and was not married.2
Chaika Pertzelai and Chantse Pertzelai immigrated to New York on 20 September 1920. "Chaika Perselaj", age 19, and her sister "Chana Perselaj", age 17 arrived from Woloczysk, Poland on the New Rochelle from Danzig, West Prussia, Prussia, Germany. They were listed as single, female, and seamstresses. Their ethnicity was listed as Polish. Their father is listed as Aron Percelaj from Woloczysk, their last permanent residence and birthplace. They came with no money. Also on the boat were Malka and Ruchla Perselaj and Herman Persely.3,4
Chaika Pertzelai married Jack Feinstein.
Chaika Pertzelai married Harry Jacobs.5
Chaika Pertzelai died circa 1968.6
Family: Chaika Pertzelai and Jack Feinstein
Family: Chaika Pertzelai and Harry Jacobs
Charts | Descendant Chart - Pertzelai / Persily Family |
Citations
- [S97] Microfilmed Record, by Ellis Island Foundation, Chajka Perselaj.
- [S237] "U.S. Petitions for Naturalization," microfilm viewed online , August 31, 2011.
- [S27] Persily Family, paper, C 1955 Helen Nash May.
- [S97] Microfilmed Record, by Ellis Island Foundation, Chaijka Percelaj, Page 808-809, List 6, Line 16-17.
- [S28] Interview, Mildred Trugman Nash.
- [S176] Miriam Brickman, "Some of MyDetails," e-mail to Helen Nash May, May 26, 2007.
David Krehl Brickman1
b. 20 July 1898, d. 21 January 1958
David Krehl Brickman was born on 20 July 1898 Odessa, Russia.2,3
David Krehl Brickman married Chantse Pertzelai, daughter of Avram Pertzelai, on 11 November 1922 in New York, New York. According to her granddaughter Andrea, Anna supposedly met David on a blind date in Prospect Park. Miriam, said in an e-mail that they were distant cousins. I do not know the relationship. Andrea noticed that David's mother and Chantse's mother were both "Blatt"'s.4,5,6,7
David Krehl Brickman died on 21 January 1958 at age 59.2 He was buried Jewish Peoples Cemetery, Albany, New York. Burial record comment on jewishgen, reads: Containes photo of Tombstone: beloved husband / devoted father, birth and death.2
David Krehl Brickman married Chantse Pertzelai, daughter of Avram Pertzelai, on 11 November 1922 in New York, New York. According to her granddaughter Andrea, Anna supposedly met David on a blind date in Prospect Park. Miriam, said in an e-mail that they were distant cousins. I do not know the relationship. Andrea noticed that David's mother and Chantse's mother were both "Blatt"'s.4,5,6,7
David Krehl Brickman died on 21 January 1958 at age 59.2 He was buried Jewish Peoples Cemetery, Albany, New York. Burial record comment on jewishgen, reads: Containes photo of Tombstone: beloved husband / devoted father, birth and death.2
Children of David Krehl Brickman and Chantse Pertzelai
- Norman Brickman+ b. 22 Jul 1925, d. 4 Sep 2008
- Martin Brickman+ b. 12 Jul 1930, d. 28 Jun 2001
- Miriam Brickman b. 6 Dec 1933, d. 30 Apr 2015
Citations
- [S176] Miriam Brickman, "Some of MyDetails," e-mail to Helen Nash May, May 26, 2007.
- [S236] "JOWBR", database. JewishGen.org , , Brickman, David Khrel.
- [S294] Andrea Brickman Scheviak, "RE: Here it is!," e-mail to Helen Nash May, August 3, 2020.
- [S27] Persily Family, paper, C 1955 Helen Nash May.
- [S187] "Italian Genealogical Group: Marriage Records Index NYC," database index , Record of Anna Persily , certificate number 28720 Manhattan County.
- [S176] Miriam Brickman, "re: Volochiskians," e-mail to Helen Nash May, May 16, 2007.
- [S294] Andrea Brickman Scheviak, "Re: Photo family," e-mail to Helen Nash May, July 27, 2020.
Norman Brickman
b. 22 July 1925, d. 4 September 2008
Father | David Krehl Brickman b. 20 Jul 1898, d. 21 Jan 1958 |
Mother | Chantse Pertzelai1 b. 14 Feb 1903, d. 30 May 1954 |
Norman Brickman was born on 22 July 1925 Great Barrington, Massachusetts.2,3 He was the son of David Krehl Brickman and Chantse Pertzelai.1
As of 1935, Norman lived at Albany, New York.3 He ran a thriving wholesale fruiit and vegetable business with his father from 1950 to 2000 in Menands, New York.3 He died on 4 September 2008 Albany, New York, at age 83 from complications following a stroke the previous November.3
As of 1935, Norman lived at Albany, New York.3 He ran a thriving wholesale fruiit and vegetable business with his father from 1950 to 2000 in Menands, New York.3 He died on 4 September 2008 Albany, New York, at age 83 from complications following a stroke the previous November.3
Child of Norman Brickman
- Mona Ruth Brickman+ b. 5 Sep 1949, d. 6 Aug 2010
Martin Brickman
b. 12 July 1930, d. 28 June 2001
Father | David Krehl Brickman b. 20 Jul 1898, d. 21 Jan 1958 |
Mother | Chantse Pertzelai b. 14 Feb 1903, d. 30 May 1954 |
Martin Brickman was born on 12 July 1930.1 He was the son of David Krehl Brickman and Chantse Pertzelai.
Circa 1985, Martin lived at Albany, New York.2
Martin Brickman died on 28 June 2001 College Station, Texas, at age 70 lung cancer.1,3,4
Circa 1985, Martin lived at Albany, New York.2
Martin Brickman died on 28 June 2001 College Station, Texas, at age 70 lung cancer.1,3,4
Citations
- [S176] Miriam Brickman, "Persily Tree," e-mail to Helen Nash May, May 25, 2007.
- [S178] Arthur Brickman, "Persily Tree," e-mail to Helen Nash May, May 31, 2007.
- [S176] Miriam Brickman, "Some of MyDetails," e-mail to Helen Nash May, May 26, 2007.
- [S294] Andrea Brickman Scheviak, "Re: Here it is!," e-mail to Helen Nash May, July 31, 2020.
Miriam Brickman
b. 6 December 1933, d. 30 April 2015
Father | David Krehl Brickman b. 20 Jul 1898, d. 21 Jan 1958 |
Mother | Chantse Pertzelai b. 14 Feb 1903, d. 30 May 1954 |
Miriam Brickman was born born one half hour after Arthur and a total surprise to everyone. on 6 December 1933 Fairview Hospital, Great Barrington, Massachusetts.1 She was the daughter of David Krehl Brickman and Chantse Pertzelai.
Miriam Brickman married Dr. Ronald Senator on 17 October 1986 in New York, New York.1
Miriam Brickman married Dr. Ronald Senator on 13 June 1987 in London, England.1
Miriam and Ronald lived at 17 Hillcrest Street, Yonkers, New York.
She was a world renowned pianist for over six decades. She was a guest soloist at the Moscow Philharmonic, Lincoln Center, and the Brooklyn Philharmonic, amongst others. She performed in Asia under the US Information Service and in the 1960's and was musical director for the Asian touring production of "How to Succeed in Business". She was an active performer on many cruise voyages, did outreach in nuring homes and prisons, and taught privately. She and Ronnie were noted for their gracious "Musicales" at their home in Yonkers. Her style of music included literary recitations, often in another language..2
Miriam Brickman died on 30 April 2015 Yonkers, New York, at age 81 Miriam and Ronald were killed in an overnight fire at their home..2
Miriam Brickman married Dr. Ronald Senator on 17 October 1986 in New York, New York.1
Miriam Brickman married Dr. Ronald Senator on 13 June 1987 in London, England.1
Miriam and Ronald lived at 17 Hillcrest Street, Yonkers, New York.
She was a world renowned pianist for over six decades. She was a guest soloist at the Moscow Philharmonic, Lincoln Center, and the Brooklyn Philharmonic, amongst others. She performed in Asia under the US Information Service and in the 1960's and was musical director for the Asian touring production of "How to Succeed in Business". She was an active performer on many cruise voyages, did outreach in nuring homes and prisons, and taught privately. She and Ronnie were noted for their gracious "Musicales" at their home in Yonkers. Her style of music included literary recitations, often in another language..2
Miriam Brickman died on 30 April 2015 Yonkers, New York, at age 81 Miriam and Ronald were killed in an overnight fire at their home..2
Family: Miriam Brickman and Dr. Ronald Senator
Jack Feinstein
Family: Jack Feinstein and Chaika Pertzelai
Charts | Descendant Chart - Pertzelai / Persily Family |
Edis Rosenzweig1
b. circa 1850
Edis Rosenzweig was born circa 1850 Ukraine, Russia.2
Edis Rosenzweig married Kalman Pertzelai, son of Hershur Pertzelai and Mindyai (?).3
Edis Rosenzweig and Kalman Pertzelai immigrated to New York on 5 July 1909. "Ralinen Parcelaj" age 58, from Prokurow, Russia, arrived on the Nieuw Amsterdam from Rotterdam with his wife, "Ides" age 59, and two children, "Scheindel" age 15 and "Freide" age 13.(I think these were Jennie and Fanny). They were going to a son, Machel Parcelay at 116-15 E 105th Street, New York. Kalman listed that he had 4 sons and 2 daughters in the U.S. According to Laura Persily, Fannie told the story that they arrived on July 4th and couldn't land. Nobody on the ship could understand why, and then they began to hear frightening explosions. The next day, when they docked, they were told about the celebrations. Note - Kalman does not have a child named Machel. I am not sure who this person is.3,4,5
Her name was legally changed to Edith Persily.3
In 1911, Edith and Kalman lived at 532 East 11th Street, New York, New York.3
Edis Rosenzweig married Kalman Pertzelai, son of Hershur Pertzelai and Mindyai (?).3
Edis Rosenzweig and Kalman Pertzelai immigrated to New York on 5 July 1909. "Ralinen Parcelaj" age 58, from Prokurow, Russia, arrived on the Nieuw Amsterdam from Rotterdam with his wife, "Ides" age 59, and two children, "Scheindel" age 15 and "Freide" age 13.(I think these were Jennie and Fanny). They were going to a son, Machel Parcelay at 116-15 E 105th Street, New York. Kalman listed that he had 4 sons and 2 daughters in the U.S. According to Laura Persily, Fannie told the story that they arrived on July 4th and couldn't land. Nobody on the ship could understand why, and then they began to hear frightening explosions. The next day, when they docked, they were told about the celebrations. Note - Kalman does not have a child named Machel. I am not sure who this person is.3,4,5
Her name was legally changed to Edith Persily.3
In 1911, Edith and Kalman lived at 532 East 11th Street, New York, New York.3
Children of Edis Rosenzweig and Kalman Pertzelai
- Ashur Pertzelai+ b. c 1871
- Bessie Pertzelai+ b. c 1872
- Joseph Pertzelai+1 b. c 1872, d. 10 Mar 1961
- Shiyeh Pertzelai+ b. c 1873
- Dora Pertzelai1 b. c 1875, d. c 1880
- Surka Pertzelai+1 b. c 1876, d. c 1930
- Duvid Pertzelai+ b. 1880, d. 1953
- Arke Pertzelai+ b. c 1887, d. 1953
- Pesche Pertzelai+ b. c 1889
- Fannie Pertzelai+ b. 1897, d. 1989
- Jennie Pertzelai+ b. 25 Aug 1899, d. 25 Sep 1959
Charts | Descendant Chart - Pertzelai / Persily Family |
Citations
- [S66] Letter, Carl Burtoff to Helen May.
- [S97] Microfilmed Record, by Ellis Island Foundation, Kalman Parcelaj.
- [S27] Persily Family, paper, C 1955 Helen Nash May.
- [S97] Microfilmed Record, by Ellis Island Foundation, Kalamn Parcelaj.
- [S54] Laura Persily, "Family Tree," e-mail to Helen Nash May, December 28, 2002.
Ashur Pertzelai1
b. circa 1871
Father | Kalman Pertzelai2 b. c 1851, d. c 1911 |
Mother | Edis Rosenzweig b. c 1850 |
Ashur Pertzelai was born circa 1871 Ukraine, Russia. He was the son of Kalman Pertzelai and Edis Rosenzweig.2
Ashur Pertzelai married Fannie Neidorf circa 1906.3
His name was legally changed to Ashur Persily.
As of circa 1907, Ashur lived at 180-04 East 104th Street, New York, New York, according to Pesche Portzelay's passenger manifest. She was going to her brother Usher at that address.4 He was a laundry owner. According to Carl Burtoff, during the winter, he often went from the hot laundry to the cold outside to make deliveries. He developed a cough, neglected it, the cough became "walking pneumonia" and he died around age 50. circa 1930 in Brooklyn, New York.5
Ashur Pertzelai and Fannie Persily appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings County,New York, at 7 Opal Court, enumerated 22 April 1930 Listed as "Harry" Persily, age 50, age at marriage 26, born Russia, parents born Russia, immigrated 1890, naturalized, operator in laundry. Listed with wife Fannie, age 45, age at marriage 21, immigrated 1896, naturalized; Anna, age 20, born New York, bookkeeper for insurance company; Clarence, age 17 born New York, and Joseph, age 13, born New York. Also listed was Mother-in-law Sara "Meininsdorf" age 76. Rent listed as $60.3
Ashur Pertzelai married Fannie Neidorf circa 1906.3
His name was legally changed to Ashur Persily.
As of circa 1907, Ashur lived at 180-04 East 104th Street, New York, New York, according to Pesche Portzelay's passenger manifest. She was going to her brother Usher at that address.4 He was a laundry owner. According to Carl Burtoff, during the winter, he often went from the hot laundry to the cold outside to make deliveries. He developed a cough, neglected it, the cough became "walking pneumonia" and he died around age 50. circa 1930 in Brooklyn, New York.5
Ashur Pertzelai and Fannie Persily appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings County,New York, at 7 Opal Court, enumerated 22 April 1930 Listed as "Harry" Persily, age 50, age at marriage 26, born Russia, parents born Russia, immigrated 1890, naturalized, operator in laundry. Listed with wife Fannie, age 45, age at marriage 21, immigrated 1896, naturalized; Anna, age 20, born New York, bookkeeper for insurance company; Clarence, age 17 born New York, and Joseph, age 13, born New York. Also listed was Mother-in-law Sara "Meininsdorf" age 76. Rent listed as $60.3
Children of Ashur Pertzelai and Fannie Neidorf
- Anne Persily b. 17 Feb 1910, d. 2 Jan 1985
- Clemens "Clem" Persily+ b. 21 Jul 1912
Charts | Descendant Chart - Pertzelai / Persily Family |
Citations
- [S58] Clancy Sigal, "Re: A Letter from my Grandfather," e-mail to Helen May, April 9, 2000.
- [S27] Persily Family, paper, C 1955 Helen Nash May.
- [S109] Harry Persily household, 1930 Federal Census, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, ED 1901, sheet 20A/238, dwelling 1-6.
- [S97] Microfilmed Record, by Ellis Island Foundation, Pesche Portzelay, Page 49-50, List 6, Line 22.
- [S66] Letter, Carl Burtoff to Helen May, April 30, 2000.
Arke Pertzelai1
b. circa 1887, d. 1953
Father | Kalman Pertzelai2 b. c 1851, d. c 1911 |
Mother | Edis Rosenzweig b. c 1850 |
Arke Pertzelai was born circa 1887 Proskurev, Ukraine (near Kiev).3 He was the son of Kalman Pertzelai and Edis Rosenzweig.2
Arke Pertzelai immigrated to United States. in 1907.4
In 1908 his name was legally changed to Morris Persily.
Arke Pertzelai married Feiga Pertzelai, daughter of Duvid Pertzelai, circa 1911. Arke and Feiga were first cousins.5,6
Arke Pertzelai married Sarah Hartenstein in 1918.3,7 Arke Pertzelai was naturalized in 1928 This date needs to be checked.8
Morris Persily and Sarah Persily appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings County,New York, at 3171 Coney Island Avenue, enumerated 17 April 1930 He was listed as Persily, Morris 42, age at marriage: 26, born: Russia, parents born: Russia, immigrated 1907, naturalized, proprietor tailor shop, Also listed were: Sarah, 35, age at marriage 19, born Romania, parents born Romania, immigrated 1907, naturalized; David, 15; Charles, 14; Esther, 8; and Bernard, 6. Rent listed as $40.3
Arke Pertzelai died in 1953 Los Angeles, California.9
Arke Pertzelai immigrated to United States. in 1907.4
In 1908 his name was legally changed to Morris Persily.
Arke Pertzelai married Feiga Pertzelai, daughter of Duvid Pertzelai, circa 1911. Arke and Feiga were first cousins.5,6
Arke Pertzelai married Sarah Hartenstein in 1918.3,7
Arke Perisly and Sara Hartenstein Family
standing-Coleman Persily, David (Joe) Persily, George Kohlhorst, Esther Persily Kohlhorst, Bernard and Claire Persily, seated - Alma, Jody, Arke, Terry, Sarah, Fred and Pearl Persily
standing-Coleman Persily, David (Joe) Persily, George Kohlhorst, Esther Persily Kohlhorst, Bernard and Claire Persily, seated - Alma, Jody, Arke, Terry, Sarah, Fred and Pearl Persily
Morris Persily and Sarah Persily appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings County,New York, at 3171 Coney Island Avenue, enumerated 17 April 1930 He was listed as Persily, Morris 42, age at marriage: 26, born: Russia, parents born: Russia, immigrated 1907, naturalized, proprietor tailor shop, Also listed were: Sarah, 35, age at marriage 19, born Romania, parents born Romania, immigrated 1907, naturalized; David, 15; Charles, 14; Esther, 8; and Bernard, 6. Rent listed as $40.3
Arke Pertzelai died in 1953 Los Angeles, California.9
Children of Arke Pertzelai and Feiga Pertzelai
- Joseph David Persily+ b. 13 Jul 1914, d. 20 Apr 1992
- Charlie Persily+ b. 1916, d. Feb 2007
Children of Arke Pertzelai and Sarah Hartenstein
- Esther Persily+ b. 1922, d. c 1985
- Bernard Persily+ b. 21 Oct 1923, d. 31 Oct 2010
Charts | Descendant Chart - Pertzelai / Persily Family (#1) Descendant Chart - Pertzelai / Persily Family (#2) |
Citations
- [S58] Clancy Sigal, "Re: A Letter from my Grandfather," e-mail to Helen May, April 9, 2000|.
- [S27] Persily Family, paper, C 1955 Helen Nash May.
- [S109] Morris Persily household, 1930 Federal Census, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, ED 11293, sheet 21A/106/1807, dwelling 3171, line 1-6.
- [S103] Morris Persily household // T626-1497, Page 21A, ED: n1293, Line 1 household, 1930 U.S. Census, New York County, New York, ED unknown cd3, sheet unknown cd4.
- [S28] Interview, Mildred Trugman Nash.
- [S69] Letter, Ida B. Persily to Helen May, May 22, 2000.
- [S160] Jodi Warman, "June 20, 2006," e-mail to Michael Persily, Fw: Family Tree.
- [S187] "Italian Genealogical Group: Marriage Records Index NYC," database index , Record of Morris Persily, Volume 334, petition # 98933.
- [S62] Fred Persily, "re: Persily Family," e-mail to Helen May, December 7, 2010.
Shiyeh Pertzelai1
b. circa 1873
Father | Kalman Pertzelai2 b. c 1851, d. c 1911 |
Mother | Edis Rosenzweig b. c 1850 |
Shiyeh Pertzelai was born circa 1873 Ukraine, Russia. He was the son of Kalman Pertzelai and Edis Rosenzweig.2
His name was legally changed to Samuel Persily.
Shiyeh Pertzelai married Anna Goldman circa 1900.3
His name was legally changed to Samuel Persily.
Shiyeh Pertzelai married Anna Goldman circa 1900.3
Child of Shiyeh Pertzelai and Anna Goldman
- Claire Persily+ b. 19 Oct 1915, d. 4 Apr 1990
Charts | Descendant Chart - Pertzelai / Persily Family |
Bessie Pertzelai1
b. circa 1872
Father | Kalman Pertzelai2 b. c 1851, d. c 1911 |
Mother | Edis Rosenzweig b. c 1850 |
Bessie Pertzelai was born circa 1872 Ukraine, Russia. She was the daughter of Kalman Pertzelai and Edis Rosenzweig.2
Her name was legally changed to Bessie Persily.
Her name was legally changed to Bessie Persily.
Child of Bessie Pertzelai
- Jack Rosenfeld+2 b. c 1927, d. c 1990
Charts | Descendant Chart - Pertzelai / Persily Family |
Duvid Pertzelai1
b. 1880, d. 1953
Father | Kalman Pertzelai2 b. c 1851, d. c 1911 |
Mother | Edis Rosenzweig b. c 1850 |
Duvid Pertzelai was born in 1880 Proskurov, Russia.3 He was the son of Kalman Pertzelai and Edis Rosenzweig.2 Duvid Pertzelai began military service between 1904 and 1905 Duvid served in the army during the Russo-Japanese War.3
Duvid Pertzelai immigrated to United States in 1910.3 He was naturalized in 1914.4
Duvid Pertzelai married Sonia Rothstein on 6 December 1915. The Italian Genealogical Society's Grooms index, lists the marriage date as Dec 6, 1914.5,6
Duvid Pertzelai and Sonia Rothstein appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Bronx,New York, at 630 137th Street, enumerated 10 January 1920 David Persily age 38, immigrated 1906, naturalized, occupation, leather goods. Also listed were wife Sarah, age 30, immigrated 1911, naturalized 1914, and daughter Ida 3.4
Duvid Pertzelai died in 1953.3 He was buried United Hebrew Cemetery, Staten Island, New York.7
Duvid Pertzelai immigrated to United States in 1910.3 He was naturalized in 1914.4
Duvid Pertzelai married Sonia Rothstein on 6 December 1915. The Italian Genealogical Society's Grooms index, lists the marriage date as Dec 6, 1914.5,6
Duvid Pertzelai and Sonia Rothstein appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Bronx,New York, at 630 137th Street, enumerated 10 January 1920 David Persily age 38, immigrated 1906, naturalized, occupation, leather goods. Also listed were wife Sarah, age 30, immigrated 1911, naturalized 1914, and daughter Ida 3.4
Duvid Pertzelai died in 1953.3 He was buried United Hebrew Cemetery, Staten Island, New York.7
Child of Duvid Pertzelai and Sonia Rothstein
- Ida Persily b. 4 Sep 1916, d. 1 Jul 2011
Charts | Descendant Chart - Pertzelai / Persily Family |
Citations
- [S58] Clancy Sigal, "Re: A Letter from my Grandfather," e-mail to Helen May, April 9, 2000.
- [S27] Persily Family, paper, C 1955 Helen Nash May.
- [S69] Letter, Ida B. Persily to Helen May.
- [S111] David Persily household, 1920 Federal Census, Bronx, Bronx County, New York, ED 11, sheet 11A/4732, dwelling 630, line 47-49.
- [S69] Letter, Ida B. Persily to Helen May, May 22, 2000.
- [S187] "Italian Genealogical Group: Marriage Records Index NYC," database index , Record of David Persily, certificate number 323 Bronx County.
- [S69] Letter, Ida B. Persily to Helen May, August 2002.
Pesche Pertzelai1
b. circa 1889
Father | Kalman Pertzelai2,3 b. c 1851, d. c 1911 |
Mother | Edis Rosenzweig b. c 1850 |
Pesche Pertzelai was born circa 1889 Kuzmin, Ukraine. According to her son, Carl Burton she then moved to Proscurov. It is also possible that Pesche was older than Arke.3,4 She was the daughter of Kalman Pertzelai and Edis Rosenzweig.2,3 Pesche Pertzelai was also known as Pesche Portzelay.5
Pesche Portzelay immigrated to New York on 12 July 1907. Pesche Portzelay, age 18, arrived on the Ryndam from Rotterdam, South Holland, The Netherlands on December 11, 1907. She is a single female, with her ethnicity listed as Hebrew and her place of residence listed as Proskurow, Russia. Pesche was listed as a daughter of Kalman, and going to her brother Usher at 180-04 East 104th Street, NY.6
In 1908 her name was legally changed to Pauline Persily.
Pesche Portzelay immigrated to New York on 12 July 1907. Pesche Portzelay, age 18, arrived on the Ryndam from Rotterdam, South Holland, The Netherlands on December 11, 1907. She is a single female, with her ethnicity listed as Hebrew and her place of residence listed as Proskurow, Russia. Pesche was listed as a daughter of Kalman, and going to her brother Usher at 180-04 East 104th Street, NY.6
In 1908 her name was legally changed to Pauline Persily.
Charts | Descendant Chart - Pertzelai / Persily Family |
Citations
- [S58] Clancy Sigal, "Re: A Letter from my Grandfather," e-mail to Helen May, April 9, 2000.
- [S27] Persily Family, paper, C 1955 Helen Nash May.
- [S97] Microfilmed Record, by Ellis Island Foundation, Pesche Portzelay, Page 49-50, List 6, Line 22.
- [S93] Letter, Carl Burtoff to Charlie Persily, April 25, 2000.
- [S97] Microfilmed Record, by Ellis Island Foundation, Pesche Portzelay.
- [S97] Microfilmed Record, by Ellis Island Foundation, Pesche Portzelay.
Jennie Pertzelai1
b. 25 August 1899, d. 25 September 1959
Father | Kalman Pertzelai2 b. c 1851, d. c 1911 |
Mother | Edis Rosenzweig b. c 1850 |
Jennie Pertzelai was born on 25 August 1899 Proscurov, Russia.3,4,5 She was the daughter of Kalman Pertzelai and Edis Rosenzweig.2 Jennie Pertzelai was born possibly in 1895, as noted elsewhere.. She immigrated with her parents Kalman Pertzelai and Edis Rosenzweig on 5 July 1909 New York "Ralinen Parcelaj" age 58, from Prokurow, Russia, arrived on the Nieuw Amsterdam from Rotterdam with his wife, "Ides" age 59, and two children, "Scheindel" age 15 and "Freide" age 13.(I think these were Jennie and Fanny). They were going to a son, Machel Parcelay at 116-15 E 105th Street, New York. Kalman listed that he had 4 sons and 2 daughters in the U.S. According to Laura Persily, Fannie told the story that they arrived on July 4th and couldn't land. Nobody on the ship could understand why, and then they began to hear frightening explosions. The next day, when they docked, they were told about the celebrations. Note - Kalman does not have a child named Machel. I am not sure who this person is.2,6,7
Her name was legally changed to Jennie Persily.
Jennie Pertzelai married Leo Sigal.8
Jennie lived at California.
Jennie Sigal died on 25 September 1959 Los Angeles, California, at age 60.9,5 She was buried Glen Haven Cemetery, Los Angeles, California, Workman's Circle sectiuon, Grave H, Plot 77. Her grave reads: Jennie Persily Sigal - a woman of the working class.10
Her name was legally changed to Jennie Persily.
Jennie Pertzelai married Leo Sigal.8
Jennie lived at California.
Jennie Sigal died on 25 September 1959 Los Angeles, California, at age 60.9,5 She was buried Glen Haven Cemetery, Los Angeles, California, Workman's Circle sectiuon, Grave H, Plot 77. Her grave reads: Jennie Persily Sigal - a woman of the working class.10
Child of Jennie Pertzelai and Leo Sigal
- Clancy Sigal+ b. 1925, d. 16 Jul 2017
Charts | Descendant Chart - Pertzelai / Persily Family |
Citations
- [S58] Clancy Sigal, "Re: A Letter from my Grandfather," e-mail to Helen May, April 9, 2000.
- [S27] Persily Family, paper, C 1955 Helen Nash May.
- [S58] Clancy Sigal, "Another Persily Heard from in the Bleachers," e-mail to Helen May, March 27, 2000.
- [S97] Microfilmed Record, by Ellis Island Foundation, Kalman Parcelaj.
- [S228] "Social Security Death Index," database , Record of Jennie Pertzelai.
- [S97] Microfilmed Record, by Ellis Island Foundation, Kalamn Parcelaj.
- [S54] Laura Persily, "Family Tree," e-mail to Helen Nash May, December 28, 2002.
- [S58] Clancy Sigal, "unknown cd1," e-mail to Helen May.
- [S58] Clancy Sigal, "Re: Another Persily heard from in the bleachers," e-mail to Helen May, March 31, 2000.
- [S175] Clancey Sigal, A Woman of Uncertain Character, p.5.
Fannie Pertzelai1
b. 1897, d. 1989
Father | Kalman Pertzelai2 b. c 1851, d. c 1911 |
Mother | Edis Rosenzweig b. c 1850 |
; Fannie and Sam Levinson with Grandma Fannie Pertzelai was born in 1897 Proscurov, Russia.3,4 She was the daughter of Kalman Pertzelai and Edis Rosenzweig.2
Her name was legally changed to Fannie Persily. Fannie Pertzelai immigrated with her parents Kalman Pertzelai and Edis Rosenzweig on 5 July 1909 New York "Ralinen Parcelaj" age 58, from Prokurow, Russia, arrived on the Nieuw Amsterdam from Rotterdam with his wife, "Ides" age 59, and two children, "Scheindel" age 15 and "Freide" age 13.(I think these were Jennie and Fanny). They were going to a son, Machel Parcelay at 116-15 E 105th Street, New York. Kalman listed that he had 4 sons and 2 daughters in the U.S. According to Laura Persily, Fannie told the story that they arrived on July 4th and couldn't land. Nobody on the ship could understand why, and then they began to hear frightening explosions. The next day, when they docked, they were told about the celebrations. Note - Kalman does not have a child named Machel. I am not sure who this person is.2,5,6
Fannie Pertzelai married Sam Levinson. Fannie Pertzelai died in 1989 in New York.3 She was buried United Hebrew Cemetery, Staten Island, New York.7
Her name was legally changed to Fannie Persily. Fannie Pertzelai immigrated with her parents Kalman Pertzelai and Edis Rosenzweig on 5 July 1909 New York "Ralinen Parcelaj" age 58, from Prokurow, Russia, arrived on the Nieuw Amsterdam from Rotterdam with his wife, "Ides" age 59, and two children, "Scheindel" age 15 and "Freide" age 13.(I think these were Jennie and Fanny). They were going to a son, Machel Parcelay at 116-15 E 105th Street, New York. Kalman listed that he had 4 sons and 2 daughters in the U.S. According to Laura Persily, Fannie told the story that they arrived on July 4th and couldn't land. Nobody on the ship could understand why, and then they began to hear frightening explosions. The next day, when they docked, they were told about the celebrations. Note - Kalman does not have a child named Machel. I am not sure who this person is.2,5,6
Fannie Pertzelai married Sam Levinson. Fannie Pertzelai died in 1989 in New York.3 She was buried United Hebrew Cemetery, Staten Island, New York.7
Child of Fannie Pertzelai and Sam Levinson
- Carl Levinson+2 b. 1927, d. 7 Dec 2011
Charts | Descendant Chart - Pertzelai / Persily Family |
Citations
- [S58] Clancy Sigal, "Re: A Letter from my Grandfather," e-mail to Helen May, April 9, 2000.
- [S27] Persily Family, paper, C 1955 Helen Nash May.
- [S69] Letter, Ida B. Persily to Helen May, May 22, 2000.
- [S97] Microfilmed Record, by Ellis Island Foundation, Kalman Parcelaj.
- [S97] Microfilmed Record, by Ellis Island Foundation, Kalamn Parcelaj.
- [S54] Laura Persily, "Family Tree," e-mail to Helen Nash May, December 28, 2002.
- [S69] Letter, Ida B. Persily to Helen May, August 2002.
Sam Levinson
; Fannie and Sam Levinson with Grandma
Sam Levinson married Fannie Pertzelai, daughter of Kalman Pertzelai and Edis Rosenzweig.
Sam Levinson married Fannie Pertzelai, daughter of Kalman Pertzelai and Edis Rosenzweig.
Child of Sam Levinson and Fannie Pertzelai
- Carl Levinson+ b. 1927, d. 7 Dec 2011
Charts | Descendant Chart - Pertzelai / Persily Family |
Carl Levinson
b. 1927, d. 7 December 2011
Father | Sam Levinson |
Mother | Fannie Pertzelai1 b. 1897, d. 1989 |
Carl Levinson was born in 1927.2 He was the son of Sam Levinson and Fannie Pertzelai.1
Carl Levinson died on 7 December 2011 California.3
Carl Levinson died on 7 December 2011 California.3
Charts | Descendant Chart - Pertzelai / Persily Family |
Fannie Neidorf1
b. circa 1885
Fannie Neidorf was born circa 1885.2
Fannie Neidorf immigrated in 1896.2
Fannie Neidorf married Ashur Pertzelai, son of Kalman Pertzelai and Edis Rosenzweig, circa 1906.2
Fannie Persily and Ashur Pertzelai appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings County,New York, at 7 Opal Court, enumerated 22 April 1930 Listed as "Harry" Persily, age 50, age at marriage 26, born Russia, parents born Russia, immigrated 1890, naturalized, operator in laundry. Listed with wife Fannie, age 45, age at marriage 21, immigrated 1896, naturalized; Anna, age 20, born New York, bookkeeper for insurance company; Clarence, age 17 born New York, and Joseph, age 13, born New York. Also listed was Mother-in-law Sara "Meininsdorf" age 76. Rent listed as $60.2
Fannie Neidorf immigrated in 1896.2
Fannie Neidorf married Ashur Pertzelai, son of Kalman Pertzelai and Edis Rosenzweig, circa 1906.2
Fannie Persily and Ashur Pertzelai appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings County,New York, at 7 Opal Court, enumerated 22 April 1930 Listed as "Harry" Persily, age 50, age at marriage 26, born Russia, parents born Russia, immigrated 1890, naturalized, operator in laundry. Listed with wife Fannie, age 45, age at marriage 21, immigrated 1896, naturalized; Anna, age 20, born New York, bookkeeper for insurance company; Clarence, age 17 born New York, and Joseph, age 13, born New York. Also listed was Mother-in-law Sara "Meininsdorf" age 76. Rent listed as $60.2
Children of Fannie Neidorf and Ashur Pertzelai
- Anne Persily b. 17 Feb 1910, d. 2 Jan 1985
- Clemens "Clem" Persily+ b. 21 Jul 1912
Charts | Descendant Chart - Pertzelai / Persily Family |
Anne Persily
b. 17 February 1910, d. 2 January 1985
Father | Ashur Pertzelai b. c 1871 |
Mother | Fannie Neidorf b. c 1885 |
Anne Persily was born on 17 February 1910 New York.1,2 She was the daughter of Ashur Pertzelai and Fannie Neidorf.
Anne Persily appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Brooklyn New York, at 7 Opal Court in the household of her parents Ashur Pertzelai and Fannie Persily.1
Anne Persily died on 2 January 1985 at age 74.2
Anne Persily appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Brooklyn New York, at 7 Opal Court in the household of her parents Ashur Pertzelai and Fannie Persily.1
Anne Persily died on 2 January 1985 at age 74.2
Charts | Descendant Chart - Pertzelai / Persily Family |
Clemens "Clem" Persily1
b. 21 July 1912
Father | Ashur Pertzelai b. c 1871 |
Mother | Fannie Neidorf b. c 1885 |
Clemens "Clem" Persily was also known as Kalman.
He was born on 21 July 1912 New York.2,3 He was the son of Ashur Pertzelai and Fannie Neidorf.
Clemens "Clem" Persily appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Brooklyn New York in the household of his parents Ashur Pertzelai and Fannie Persily.3
Clemens "Clem" Persily married Mathilda Mallis on 12 March 1937.4,5
As of circa 1955, Clemens lived at Long Island.6
Clemens "Clem" Persily died in March 1980 at age 67.2
He was born on 21 July 1912 New York.2,3 He was the son of Ashur Pertzelai and Fannie Neidorf.
Clemens "Clem" Persily appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Brooklyn New York in the household of his parents Ashur Pertzelai and Fannie Persily.3
Clemens "Clem" Persily married Mathilda Mallis on 12 March 1937.4,5
As of circa 1955, Clemens lived at Long Island.6
Clemens "Clem" Persily died in March 1980 at age 67.2
Child of Clemens "Clem" Persily and Mathilda Mallis
- Andrew Persily+ b. 7 Dec 1944, d. 9 Jul 1984
Charts | Descendant Chart - Pertzelai / Persily Family |
Citations
- [S100] Nathaniel Persily, "unknown cd1," e-mail to Helen Nash May.
- [S26] Social Security Death Index: U.S., 1.112.5.98792.14, Broderbund Family Archive, #110, Volume 2, Ed. 5.
- [S109] Harry Persily household, 1930 Federal Census, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, ED 1901, sheet 20A/238, dwelling 1-6.
- [S66] Letter, Carl Burtoff to Helen May, May 22, 2000.
- [S187] "Italian Genealogical Group: Marriage Records Index NYC," database index , Record of Clemens Persily, certificate number4267 Kings County.
- [S27] Persily Family, paper, C 1955 Helen Nash May.
Mathilda Mallis1
d. 1960
Mathilda Mallis married Clemens "Clem" Persily, son of Ashur Pertzelai and Fannie Neidorf, on 12 March 1937.1,2
Mathilda Mallis died in 1960.3
Mathilda Mallis died in 1960.3
Child of Mathilda Mallis and Clemens "Clem" Persily
- Andrew Persily+ b. 7 Dec 1944, d. 9 Jul 1984
Charts | Descendant Chart - Pertzelai / Persily Family |
Andrew Persily1
b. 7 December 1944, d. 9 July 1984
Father | Clemens "Clem" Persily b. 21 Jul 1912 |
Mother | Mathilda Mallis d. 1960 |
Andrew Persily was born on 7 December 1944.2 He was the son of Clemens "Clem" Persily and Mathilda Mallis.
Andrew Persily married Nancy Alfred on 18 June 1968.1
He was a computer consultant and started his own firms: ARM Inc. and Microcrop (computer solutions for the agricultural industries) in 1973 in Miami, Florida.1
Andrew Persily died on 9 July 1984 at age 39 during surgery.2,1
Andrew Persily married Nancy Alfred on 18 June 1968.1
He was a computer consultant and started his own firms: ARM Inc. and Microcrop (computer solutions for the agricultural industries) in 1973 in Miami, Florida.1
Andrew Persily died on 9 July 1984 at age 39 during surgery.2,1
Family: Andrew Persily and Nancy Alfred
Charts | Descendant Chart - Pertzelai / Persily Family |
Citations
- [S101] Andrew M. Persily Website, online http://www.persily.org/
- [S26] Social Security Death Index: U.S., 1.112.5.98792.14, Broderbund Family Archive, #110, Volume 2, Ed. 5.
Nancy Alfred
b. 1944, d. 12 March 2008
Nancy Alfred was born in 1944.1
Nancy Alfred married Andrew Persily, son of Clemens "Clem" Persily and Mathilda Mallis, on 18 June 1968.2
Nancy Alfred died on 12 March 2008 New York, New York.3,1 She was buried in 2009 Lakeside Memorial Park, Miami, Florida.1
Nancy Alfred married Andrew Persily, son of Clemens "Clem" Persily and Mathilda Mallis, on 18 June 1968.2
Nancy Alfred died on 12 March 2008 New York, New York.3,1 She was buried in 2009 Lakeside Memorial Park, Miami, Florida.1
Family: Nancy Alfred and Andrew Persily
Charts | Descendant Chart - Pertzelai / Persily Family |
Citations
- [S216] Obit- Nanacy Persily, March 13, 2008.
- [S101] Andrew M. Persily Website, online http://www.persily.org/
- [S100] Nathaniel Persily, "unknown cd1," e-mail to Helen Nash May.