We remember, Hanna, Philipp, and Julius Braunhart. Their photos are below.
Hanna Braunhart - Auschwitz
Philipp Braunhart - Sachsenhausen
Julius Braunhart - Theresienstadt
International Holocaust Remembrance Day
On this day, we remember three of our Braunhart descendants whose lives were taken from them during the Holocaust.
We remember, Hanna, Philipp, and Julius Braunhart. Their photos are below.
Hanna Braunhart - Auschwitz
Philipp Braunhart - Sachsenhausen
Julius Braunhart - Theresienstadt
We remember, Hanna, Philipp, and Julius Braunhart. Their photos are below.
Hanna Braunhart - Auschwitz
Philipp Braunhart - Sachsenhausen
Julius Braunhart - Theresienstadt
New Marks Found - How is Fanny Related?
I have been in touch over the last 24 hours with a gentleman from Santa Cruz, California. He is the great great grandson of Fanny Marks. How is she related? We suspect strongly that she is, but do not know exactly.
Here's the story:
My great great grandfather Louis Marks had a brother Emil Marks. They were naturalized on the same day in 1864 in San Francisco and died 3 months apart - Louis in December, 1888, and Emil in a train accident in March, 1889. While researching Emil, I found him in the 1880 census living with a widow, Fanny Lust and her children. Fanny had been married to Simon Lust, who had died before the 1880 census. Emil was listed in that census as a Lodger. Now Emil was found in the 1860 census in San Francisco as a lodger and employed as a cap maker.. Next to him in that census was Simon Lust, also a cap maker.
There is a newspaper article in The Daily Alta California newspaper dated April 17, 1889, published shortly after his death that states that a Fanny Lusk (sp) was attempting to administer Emil's estate, so one would assume that they were related in some way.
Benjamin Lust was one of Fanny Lust's sons. In his mortuary record, it states that his mother's maiden name was "Marks". Also, one of Fanny's daughters - Carrie, has her mother's maiden name identified as "Marks" in the California Death Index.
So with this evidence, it appears that Fanny and Emil (and Louis) were brothers and sister. But then again, they just might be cousins.
The search continues!
Here's the story:
My great great grandfather Louis Marks had a brother Emil Marks. They were naturalized on the same day in 1864 in San Francisco and died 3 months apart - Louis in December, 1888, and Emil in a train accident in March, 1889. While researching Emil, I found him in the 1880 census living with a widow, Fanny Lust and her children. Fanny had been married to Simon Lust, who had died before the 1880 census. Emil was listed in that census as a Lodger. Now Emil was found in the 1860 census in San Francisco as a lodger and employed as a cap maker.. Next to him in that census was Simon Lust, also a cap maker.
There is a newspaper article in The Daily Alta California newspaper dated April 17, 1889, published shortly after his death that states that a Fanny Lusk (sp) was attempting to administer Emil's estate, so one would assume that they were related in some way.
Benjamin Lust was one of Fanny Lust's sons. In his mortuary record, it states that his mother's maiden name was "Marks". Also, one of Fanny's daughters - Carrie, has her mother's maiden name identified as "Marks" in the California Death Index.
So with this evidence, it appears that Fanny and Emil (and Louis) were brothers and sister. But then again, they just might be cousins.
The search continues!
Ida Tous Sternbach
Ida Tous Sternbach passed today (January 8, 2012) after a hundred year life. She was born on March 14, 1911 in Goworowo, Russia (now Poland). She immigrated to America at 2 years old and became a naturalized citizen in 1932 in Brooklyn, New York.
Ida married her husband Leo George Sternbach on June 29, 1947 in Brooklyn. They were married until Leo's passing in 1996 - not quite 50 years.
Ida graduated from New York University and became an elementary school teacher in Brooklyn, New York until she retired. She kept in touch with many of her former students for years.
Ida was a very devoted wife to Leo. She also loved her parents very much and always told stories about her youth with them. She never had children, but she was very close to and adored her nieces and nephews. They were very good to her and took great care of her. Ida talked about them endlessly and attended all holiday celebrations in their homes.
Ida married her husband Leo George Sternbach on June 29, 1947 in Brooklyn. They were married until Leo's passing in 1996 - not quite 50 years.
Ida graduated from New York University and became an elementary school teacher in Brooklyn, New York until she retired. She kept in touch with many of her former students for years.
Ida was a very devoted wife to Leo. She also loved her parents very much and always told stories about her youth with them. She never had children, but she was very close to and adored her nieces and nephews. They were very good to her and took great care of her. Ida talked about them endlessly and attended all holiday celebrations in their homes.
Just Found - An 1890s Gravestone Marker
Bernhard Braunhart - the oldest child of Lewin and Minnie Zadek Braunhart, was the first Braunhart to immigrate to America (in 1857 at the age of 16!). He eventually landed in California, married in San Francisco, and was a merchant in San Bernardino.
He committed suicide in 1890, despondent over business failures and the breakup of his marriage to Rosa Levison Braunhart. He left one child - Harry, who lived most if his adult life in Agnews State Hospital in Santa Clara County, California.
Bernhards' gravestone marker has just been found. He is buried at the Home of Eternity Cemetery in San Bernardino, California.
He committed suicide in 1890, despondent over business failures and the breakup of his marriage to Rosa Levison Braunhart. He left one child - Harry, who lived most if his adult life in Agnews State Hospital in Santa Clara County, California.
Bernhards' gravestone marker has just been found. He is buried at the Home of Eternity Cemetery in San Bernardino, California.
The Brocks At Rest
Thanks to Martha's persistence and landscaping skills - we now have photos of the gravestones of William Brock, Amalie (Molly) Brock and Eric Brock. They are in Westwood, New Jersey at the Cedar Park and Beth El cemeteries. Eric's sister Regina (Jean) I believe is buried in Florida and his other sister Teresa was cremated (I believe).
Amalie was the daughter of Sara Braunhart and Aaron Bernstein and the granddaughter of Levin Jacob Braunhart and Minnie Zadek.
Amalie was the daughter of Sara Braunhart and Aaron Bernstein and the granddaughter of Levin Jacob Braunhart and Minnie Zadek.
Stafford Repp as Chief O'Hara in the Batman TV Show
Another cousin of my Dad - Stafford Repp, was also in movies and television. His most famous role was as Chef O'Hara in the campy Batman series of the 1960s. Below is a segment of one of the shows where he was featured.
New Photo and Video of Our Very Own Gloria Dea
One of my Dad's cousins - Gloria Metzner (stage name Gloria Dea) last movies was the 1952 serial with Buster Crabbe entitled "King of the Congo". Gloria played "Princess Pha". Below is a photo from the serial and below that is a trailer video.
Which Relatives Were Born on September 11th?
Of all identified relatives in our family tree, 3 were born on September 11th on this day that we remember September 11, 2001.
They are:
Sarah Raphael, born September 11, 1865. She was my great great Aunt.
Marjorie Evans, born September 11, 1915 - She is/was my second cousin - once removed.
and
Alva Sara Kaul, born September 11, 1915 - She was the wife of my first cousin, twice removed.
They are:
Sarah Raphael, born September 11, 1865. She was my great great Aunt.
Marjorie Evans, born September 11, 1915 - She is/was my second cousin - once removed.
and
Alva Sara Kaul, born September 11, 1915 - She was the wife of my first cousin, twice removed.
A Tribute to Mom on Mother's Day
My Mom (Muriel Williams Marks) would have been 90 this year. I think of her often. She was friendly to everyone and I think everyone who knew her liked her. She had no enemies.
Jacob Braunhart/Walter Hart
Thanks to Martha's persistence, the obituary for Walter Hart (born as Jacob Braunhart) was found in a dusty old box at her cousin's house. Some interesting photos were found as well. Those will be posted soon.
Here is the text of the obit (the scanned version will be available later this week):
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The Sunday Morning Star
Wilmington, Delaware
June 20, 1943
World War Vet Dies After Illness
Funeral services for Walter Hart, aged 58 years, World War 1 veteran, and aviator who served with the American Forces Air Service Detachment in Germany, will be held from the Hirzel funeral home, Elmhurst this afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. James F. Kelly, pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran church, officiating. Rev. G. Ashworth Burslem, chaplain of the Robert L. Taylor Post No. 13 American Legion will conduct the military services and members of the post, George L. Bright, Howard Holliday, David Money, Joseph Neel, Cortland Saxton and James A. Schecter will be pallbearers. A firing squad from Fort Du Pont will fire the final salute at the grave in the Delaware City cemetery.
The deceased was born in Berlin, Germany, and came to this country several years ago. He enlisted at Fort McDowell, Calif., Sept. 2, 1920. In civilian life after his honorable discharge from the Army, he was a tailor at Fort Du Pont.
Surviving are his wife, Ilsa M. Gass Hart; two daughters, Mrs. Joseph P. Cadden, and Margaret, living at home as well as one grandson. Three sisters, and a brother reside in Brooklyn, N.Y., as well as three other brothers and one sister, last known to be living in Germany.
The deceased died in the U.S. Naval hospital, Philadelphia, on Wednesday afternoon after an illness of three weeks. He was operated upon for appendicitis a week preceding his death, complications followed, causing his death.
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That makes his date of death June 16, 1943.
Here is the text of the obit (the scanned version will be available later this week):
________________________________________________________________
The Sunday Morning Star
Wilmington, Delaware
June 20, 1943
World War Vet Dies After Illness
Funeral services for Walter Hart, aged 58 years, World War 1 veteran, and aviator who served with the American Forces Air Service Detachment in Germany, will be held from the Hirzel funeral home, Elmhurst this afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. James F. Kelly, pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran church, officiating. Rev. G. Ashworth Burslem, chaplain of the Robert L. Taylor Post No. 13 American Legion will conduct the military services and members of the post, George L. Bright, Howard Holliday, David Money, Joseph Neel, Cortland Saxton and James A. Schecter will be pallbearers. A firing squad from Fort Du Pont will fire the final salute at the grave in the Delaware City cemetery.
The deceased was born in Berlin, Germany, and came to this country several years ago. He enlisted at Fort McDowell, Calif., Sept. 2, 1920. In civilian life after his honorable discharge from the Army, he was a tailor at Fort Du Pont.
Surviving are his wife, Ilsa M. Gass Hart; two daughters, Mrs. Joseph P. Cadden, and Margaret, living at home as well as one grandson. Three sisters, and a brother reside in Brooklyn, N.Y., as well as three other brothers and one sister, last known to be living in Germany.
The deceased died in the U.S. Naval hospital, Philadelphia, on Wednesday afternoon after an illness of three weeks. He was operated upon for appendicitis a week preceding his death, complications followed, causing his death.
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That makes his date of death June 16, 1943.
Happy Birthday Grandfather
In Oakland, California, on April 1, 1896 my grandfather Mervyn Raphael Marks was born. A gentle and loving man, I never ever saw him get angry. Devoted to his wife Celia Heyman, they were married for 48 years until his death in 1966. He started California Optical Leather Company in the 1930s and it was in the family for about 50 years. The company still exists today.
I remember working beside him in the "shop" as it was called, doing the same factory job. I always tried to be faster than him. Unfortunately I was the hare and he was the tortoise. His steady style always won out.
Always great memories of my Grandpa.
I remember working beside him in the "shop" as it was called, doing the same factory job. I always tried to be faster than him. Unfortunately I was the hare and he was the tortoise. His steady style always won out.
Always great memories of my Grandpa.
Progress With The Brocks
Having recently found the obituary for Eric Brock, inspiration took hold and his stepdaughter, and his sister Regina's step-granddaughter have been found and are in communication. A few photos have been found and more stories about more Braunhart descendants are hopefully on the way.
A New Mystery
So one of the cousins ventured into her deep dark basement last night and discovered some more photos and German letters. And on the back of one of the photos was the name "Shaina Braunhart". So is this a new mystery ancestor? Is it a misspelling? Could it be an Anna (which is a variant name for Shaina)? We shall see.
Stay tuned - and may the cousin who found this new "stuff" share it with us soon!
Stay tuned - and may the cousin who found this new "stuff" share it with us soon!
Happy Birthday Aunt Bert
Today is the birthday of Roberta Jane Warren Williams - my Aunt Bert. She would have been 95 today. She did live to be 90. She was a delightful lady - always upbeat. She couldn't have children because of a serious illness in her early 20s, so her nieces and nephews were her "children". We do miss her positive attitude.
Here she is in 1942 when she was married to Uncle Ed. They were married for 60 years.
Here she is in 1942 when she was married to Uncle Ed. They were married for 60 years.
Happy Birthday Dad and Cousin
Both Robert Joseph Marks (my father) and Linda Crump Platt (my first cousin) were born today on January 27th, in 1921 and 1948 respectively. Both passed far too early, Dad at age 71 and Linda at age 23 (along with two of her little boys - Gregory and Ralph, and our Great Aunt Ann Lutgerns Brodahl - in a house fire.
Happy Birthday to both of you on this day that we remember you fondly.
Happy Birthday to both of you on this day that we remember you fondly.
Stafford Repp Is On Qwiki
If you haven't tried Qwiki (www.qwiki.com) you should. Although it is in just the alpha or beginning stages. it has great promise.
My first cousin, once removed (my father's cousin) - Stafford Repp is on there. Check him and try others. His link is
http://www.qwiki.com/q/#!/Stafford_Repp
Another "relative" - who actually married into the family as Gloria Metzner's husband was Hal Borne. His Qwiki link is
http://www.qwiki.com/q/#!/Hal_Borne.
Gloria is also my first cousin, once removed.
My first cousin, once removed (my father's cousin) - Stafford Repp is on there. Check him and try others. His link is
http://www.qwiki.com/q/#!/Stafford_Repp
Another "relative" - who actually married into the family as Gloria Metzner's husband was Hal Borne. His Qwiki link is
http://www.qwiki.com/q/#!/Hal_Borne.
Gloria is also my first cousin, once removed.
Joseph Marks Treatment Doesn't Work
My great grandfather - Joseph Marks, died 91 years ago on Sunday (December 26, 1919) of gastric issues. Apparently the remedy that he promoted in the advertisement below didn't work.
Christmas 1952
Linda Crump, Judy Crump, Uncle Ed (Santa), John Marks, Kenneth Marks - Santa flashing Judy - nice going Uncle Ed!
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