Esther Leah Kaufman

Esther Leah Kaufman

Female 1880 - 1960  (80 years)

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  • Name Esther Leah Kaufman 
    Born 3 Oct 1880  Ostro, Russia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 26 Nov 1960  Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Cook County, Illinois, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I90  Kirkley
    Last Modified 22 Sep 2020 

    Father Motl Kaufman 
    Mother Riva 
    Family ID F28  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Kefir "Sam" Sohn,   b. Abt 1877, Kamenetz, Russia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 May 1934, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 57 years) 
    Married 6 Aug 1895  Ostro, Russia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
    +1. Rebecca Sohn,   b. Jul 1898, Russia Find all individuals with events at this location
     2. Jessie Dorothy Sohn,   b. 15 Jan 1903, Ostro, Russia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Jan 1970, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 67 years)
    +3. Joseph Jerome Sohn,   b. 17 Dec 1905, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Feb 1991, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years)
     4. Maria Sohn,   b. 2 Aug 1908, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Jan 1909, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 0 years)
     5. Louis Sohn,   b. 9 Dec 1909, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States Find all individuals with events at this location
    +6. Ruben Herman Sohn,   b. Nov 1910, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Feb 1952, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 41 years)
     7. Anna Sohn,   b. 29 Jun 1913, Cook County, Illinois, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Bef 18 Jul 1995, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years)
    Last Modified 22 Sep 2020 
    Family ID F27  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsDied - 26 Nov 1960 - Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    1941 Photograph of Esther Sohn
    1941 Photograph of Esther Sohn
    Photograph attached to her Declaration of Intention in 1941.

    Ancestry.com, Illinois, Federal Naturalization Records, 1856-1991

    Documents
    1905 Birth Register for Joseph Sahn
    1905 Birth Register for Joseph Sahn
    17 December 1905, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts

    Name: Joseph Sahn
    Birth: 17 Dec 1905 in Lynn
    Parents: Keever and Lena Kofman
    Residence: 36 Charles St
    Occupation of Father: Laborer
    Birth place of parents: Russia

    FamilySearch.org, Massachusetts Births, 1841-1915
    1908 Birth Register for Mary Son
    1908 Birth Register for Mary Son
    2 August 1908, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts

    Name: Mary Son
    Birth: 2 Aug 1908 in Lynn
    Parents: Kive and Susan Krisdy
    Residence: 78 Astor
    Occupation of father: Leat[her] worker
    Birth place of parents: Russia

    FamilySearch.org, Massachusetts Births, 1841-1915
    1909 Birth Register for Louis Sohn
    1909 Birth Register for Louis Sohn
    9 December 1909, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts

    Name: Louis Sohn
    Birth: 9 Dec 1909 in Lynn
    Parents: Kive and Lizzie Hursta
    Residence: 7 Blossom St
    Occupation of father: Lea. worker
    Birth places of parents: Russia

    FamilySearch.org, Massachusetts Births, 1841-1915
    1909 Death Certificate for Maria Sohn
    1909 Death Certificate for Maria Sohn
    18 January 1909, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts

    Name: Maria Sohn
    Death: 18 Jan 1909
    Birth place: Lynn
    Age: 6 months, 18 days
    Residence: 78 Astor Street
    Father: Kiver, born Russia
    Mother: Lizzie Coffman, born Russia

    FamilySearch.org, Massachusetts Deaths, 1841-1915
    1910 US Census for Kive Sohn Household
    1910 US Census for Kive Sohn Household
    Chicago, Cook, Illinois

    505 35th Street:
    Kive Sohn, Head, age 34, Married (13 years), born in Russia, parents born Russia, emigrated 1900, Laborer - Leather Factory
    Lizzie Sohn, Wife, age 29, Married, 5 children with 4 living, born in Russia, parents born Russia, emigrated 1904
    Rebecca Sohn, Daughter, age 15, born in Russia, Clerk - Leather Factory
    Jessie Sohn, Daughter, age 12, born in Russia
    Joseph Sohn, Son, age 6, born in Russia
    Louis Sohn, Son, age 5/12, born in MA
    1913 Birth Index for Anna John
    1913 Birth Index for Anna John
    29 June 1913, Cook County, Illinois

    Name: Anna John
    Birth: 29 Jun 1913 in Cook County, IL
    Ethnicity: Jewish
    Father: Sam John, age 38
    Mother: Lizzie Hiezda, age 25, born in Oster, Russia

    FamilySearch.org, Illinois, Cook County, Birth Certificates, 1871-1940
    1918 World War I Draft Registration for Sam Sohn
    1918 World War I Draft Registration for Sam Sohn
    12 September 1918, Chicago, Cook, Illinois

    Name: Sam Sohn
    Address: 1437 S Racine Ave Chicago, Cook, IL
    Age: 45
    Birth: 20 Sep 1873 in Russia
    Occupation: Laborer
    Nearest Relative: Elizabeth Sohn at 1437 S Racine Ave
    Registration: 12 Sep 1918 in Chicago

    Note: Sam worked at 2001 Elston Ave, which is the same place he worked in 1934 when he was crushed by an elevator at work.

    Ancestry.com, U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
    1920 US Census for Leibovitz and Sohn Households
    1920 US Census for Leibovitz and Sohn Households
    Chicago, Cook, Illinois

    1437 Racine Ave
    #20 Household:
    Sam Leibovitz, head, age 42, widowed, Immigrated 1901/Naturalized, born Romania, Tinner

    #21 Household:
    Joseph Leibovitz, Head, age 31, Married, Immigrated 1908/Naturalized 1913, born in Romania, parents born in Romania, Tinner
    Rebecca Leibovitz, Wife, age 22, Married, Immigrated 1905, born in Russia, parents born in Russia
    Martin Leibovitz, Son, age 2, born in Chicago
    Evelyn Leibovitz, Daughter, 11 mo, born in Chicago

    #22 Household:
    Sam Sohn, Head, age 45, Married, born in Russia, parents born in Russia, Leather Worker
    Elizabeth Sohn, Wife, age 38, Married, born in Russia, parents born in Russia
    Jessie Sohn, Daughter, age 18, Single, born in Russia
    Joe Sohn, Son, age 15, born in MA
    Herman Sohn, Son, age 10, born in MA
    Anna Sohn, Daughter, age 6, born in Chicago

    Based on names, ages, and birth places, Elizabeth Sohn is Esther Leah, Jessie Sohn is Dorothy, and Joe is Joseph.
    1930 US Census for Sam Scon Household
    1930 US Census for Sam Scon Household
    Chicago, Cook, Illinois

    710 Independence Blvd:
    Sam Scon, Head, age 50, Married, born in Russia, parents born Russia, Laborer - Streets
    Elizabeth, Wife, age 47, Married, born in Russia, parents born Russia
    Dorothy, Daughter, age 23, Single, born in Russia, Sales Clerk - Store
    Anne, Daughter, age 16, Single, born in IL
    Herman, Son, age 20, Single, born in IL, Shipping Clerk - Factory
    1934 Death Certificate for Sam Sohn
    1934 Death Certificate for Sam Sohn
    10 May 1934, Chicago, Cook, Illinois

    Name: Sam Sohn
    Death: 10 May 1934
    Birth: 18 Feb 1882 in Russia
    Age: 52 years, 2 months, 22 days
    Occupation: Laborer - Gear Factory
    Burial: 11 May 1934
    Spouse: Elizabeth Sohn
    Father: Joseph Sohn, born in Russia
    Mother: Unknown
    Informant: Jerome J Sohn

    Note: Sam Sohn's wife was Esther Leah Kaufman. On Esther 1941 naturalization record, it states that her husband, Sam Sohn, died on 19 May 1934.

    FamilySearch.org, Chicago, Illinois death certificates, 1916-1945 : index, 1916-1938, film 4153339, img 1906
    1940 US Census for Leibovitz and Sohn Households
    1940 US Census for Leibovitz and Sohn Households
    Chicago, Cook, Illinois

    1215 Independence Ave:
    Joseph Leibovitz, Head, age 40, Married, born in Russia, Proprietor - Retail Hardware Store
    Alica Leibovitz, Wife, age 38, Married, born in Russia
    Herman Leibovitz, Son, age 23, Single, born in IL
    Evelyn Leibovitz, Daughter, age 18, born in Romania, Stenographer - Furniture
    Alice Leibovitz, Daughter, age 18, Single, born in Russia
    Rebecca Sohn, Mother-in-Law, age 60, Widowed, born in Russia
    Dorothy Sohn, Sister-in-Law, age 35, Single, born in IL, Saleswoman - Retail Millinery Store
    Hyman Sohn, Brother-in-Law, age 30, Single, born in IL, Circulation Manager - Newspaper

    Although some information about the Leibovitz and Sohn families is incorrect, enough information is correct to confirm that this is the right family. The families are living at 1215 Independence Ave, which is where Esther Leah and Dorothy were living in their 1941 naturalization records and where Joseph Leibovitz was living in his WWII draft registration card. Alica Leibovitz is actually Rebecca. Alice Leibovitz is actually Albert. Rebecca Sohn is actually Esther Leah. Hyman Sohn is actually Herman.
    1941 Obituary for Isaac Kaufman
    1941 Obituary for Isaac Kaufman
    4 March 1941, Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Illinois)

    Name: Isaac Kaufman living at 1335 S Homan Ave
    Wife: Libby
    Children: Jennie Lenett (daughter) and Rose Leibovitz and Ida Liss (stepdaughters)
    Sisters: Esther Leah Sohn and Krainzel Braitman

    Newspapers.com
    1941 Declaration of Intention for Esther Sohn
    1941 Declaration of Intention for Esther Sohn
    14 March 1941, Chicago, Cook, Illinois

    Name: Esther Sohn
    Residence: 1215 South Independence Blvd Chicago, Cook, IL
    Age: 60
    Birth: 3 Oct 1880 in Ostro, Russia
    Spouse: Samuel (died 10 May 1934)
    Marriage: 6 Aug 1895 in Ostro, Russia
    Spouse birth: about 1877 in Kamenetz, Russia
    Children:
    Rebecca b. Jul 1898 in Russia
    Dorothy b. Jan 1903 in Russia
    Joseph b. Nov 1906 in Lynn, MA
    Ruby [Ruben] b. Nov 1910 in Lynn, MA
    Anna b. 28 Jun 1913 in IL
    Emigration: Dec 1905 in Boston, MA

    Ancestry.com, Illinois, Federal Naturalization Records, 1856-1991
    1952 Death Notice for Herman H Sohn
    1952 Death Notice for Herman H Sohn
    22 February 1952, "Chicago Tribune," Chicago, Cook, Illinois

    Herman H Sohn, residing at 4748 N Springfield Ave, died. Husband of Bernice, father of Kenneth, son of Sam (deceased) and Esther, and brother of Rebecca Leibovitz, Dorothy Rosenzweiz, Jerome, and Anne Goldstein.

    Newspapers.com
    1960 Death Index for Esther Sohn
    1960 Death Index for Esther Sohn
    26 November 1960, Chicago, Cook, Illinois

    Name: Esther Sohn
    Death: 26 Nov 1960 in Chicago
    Address: 4647 N Monticello
    Age: 80
    Marital Status: Widowed
    Birth place: Austria
    Mother: Riva
    Informant: Rebecca Leibovitz

    FamilySearch.org, Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1878-1994
    1960 Death Notice for Esther Sohn
    1960 Death Notice for Esther Sohn
    27 November 1960, Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Illinois)

    Name: Esther Sohn, wife of the late Sam
    Children: Rebecca Leibovitz, Dorothy Rosenzweig, Perome J Sohn, Ann Goldstein, and the late Herman
    Siblings: Isaac Kaufman (deceased) and Katie Brakeman

    Newspapers.com
    1970 Death Index for Dorothy Rosenzweig
    1970 Death Index for Dorothy Rosenzweig
    21 January 1970, Chicago, Cook, Illinois

    Name: Dorothy Rosenzweig
    Death: 21 Jan 1970 in Chicago
    Address: 6222 N Bell
    Age: 68
    Marital Status: Widowed
    Occupation: Saleslady
    Birth place: Russia
    Burial: 23 Jan 1970 in Proviso, IL
    Father: Kive Sohn
    Mother: Esther

    FamilySearch.org, Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1878-1994
    1970 Death Notice for Dorothy Rosenzweig
    1970 Death Notice for Dorothy Rosenzweig
    23 January 1970, "Chicago Tribune," Chicago, Cook, Illinois

    Dorothy Rosenzweig, nee Sohn, of 6222 N Bell, died. Wife of Herman (deceased), daughter of Kive (deceased) and Esther Leah, and sister of Jerome J [Helen] Sohn, Anne Goldstein, Rebecca Leibovitz (deceased), and Herman Sohn.

    Newspapers.com

    Headstones
    Headstone of Sam and Esther Leah Sohn
    Headstone of Sam and Esther Leah Sohn
    Waldheim Cemetery, Forest Park, Cook, Illinois

    Esther Leah Sohn
    Beloved Mother
    At Rest 26 Nov 1960
    Aged 81 Years

    Sam Sohn
    Beloved Father
    At Rest 10 May 1934
    Age 61 Years

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