| Date of birth | 1893 |
| Place of birth | Papilys, Lithuania |
| Date of emigration | 1913 |
| Spouse | Harry Lerner |
| Date of marriage | 28 Mar 1920 |
| Place of marriage | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Children | Jack, b. ca 1921, Pennsylvania Minnie, b. ca 1923, Pennsylvania Albert, b. 1930, Pennsylvania; d. 30 Dec 1931, Philadelphia, PA |
| Date of death | 25 Oct 1937 |
| Place of death | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Place of burial | Har Jehudah Cemetery, Upper Darby, Pennsylvania |
Anna Glass (seated), with brother Israel (seated), Click picture to view larger version in separate window. |
Anna Glass, Click picture to view larger version in separate window. |
| Document | Details | Where found |
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1913 Immigrant Passage Bank Record |
Account opened for Hene Glas, 15 Jun 1913, at Rosenbaum Bank in Philadelphia, by Morris Glas. |
Ancestry.com Scan of original record Philadelphia Bank Immigrant Passage Records, 1890-1949 |
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Passenger Manifest SS Rhein sailing from Bremen, 25 Sep 1913 arriving at Port of Baltimore 10 Oct 1913 |
Henie Glas, age 20, female, single, servant, able to read and write, subject of Russia, race or people Hebrew, last residence Popiel, nearest relative in country of origin Ytzig Glas of Popiel, Kovno, final destination Philadelphia, has ticket to destination, passage paid by brother, has never been in the US before, going to join brother Mojche Glas, North Philadelphia, never been in an almshouse or institution, not a polygamist, not an anarchist, not coming to the US under any labor agreement, condition of mental and physical health good, not deformed or crippled, 5'2", fair complexion, blond hair, blue eyes, no marks of identification, place of birth Popiel, Russia.
Srul Glas, age 17, male, single, shoemaker, able to read and write, subject of Russia, race or people Hebrew, last residence Popiel, nearest relative in country of origin Ytzig Glas of Popiel, Kovno, final destination Philadelphia, has ticket to destination, passage paid by brother, has never been in the US before, going to join brother Mojche Glas, North Philadelphia, never been in an almshouse or institution, not a polygamist, not an anarchist, not coming to the US under any labor agreement, condition of mental and physical health good, not deformed or crippled, 5'4", fair complexion, blond hair, blue eyes, no marks of identification, place of birth Popiel, Russia. |
Ancestry.com Scan of original record Baltimore, Passenger Lists, 1820-1948 > Passenger List > 1913 > October > 117 |
| 1920 Marriage License Application |
Statement of Male: Harry Lerner, Color: white. No blood relationship of parties making application. Occupation: upholsterer. Birthplace: Russia. Residence: 1849 North 7th Street. Date of birth: 9 Mar 1888. Never married before. Not afflicted with any transmissible disease. Father's name: Jachiel. Mother's maiden name: Mirael Passynk. Residence of father: Russia. Residence of mother: Same. Color of father: white. Color of mother: white. Occupation of father: Rabbi. Occupation of mother: wife. Birthplace of father: Russia. Birthplace of mother: same. Not an imbecile, epileptic, of unsound mind, or under guardianship as a person of unsound mind, or under the influence of any intoxicating liquor or narcotic drug. Has not within five years been an inmate of any county asylum or home for indigent persons. Is physically able to support a family.
Statement of Female: Anna Glass. Color: white. Occupation: shirtwaist maker. Birthplace: Russia. Residence: 1917 North Napa Street. Date of birth: 1 Mar 1889. Never married before. Not afflicted with any transmissible disease. Father's name: Elias. Mother's maiden name: Beckie Bris. Residence of father: Russia. Residence of mother: Same. Color of father: white. Color of mother: white. Occupation of father: farmer. Occupation of mother: wife. Birthplace of father: Russia. Birthplace of mother: same. Not an imbecile, epileptic, of unsound mind, or under guardianship as a person of unsound mind, or under the influence of any intoxicating liquor or narcotic drug. [her mark given in lieu of signature] |
Copy of original record held by Charles Zar Provided by City of Philadelphia |
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US Federal Census 9 Apr 1930 2315 West Third Street, Chester City, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Home owned, worth $5,000.00. |
Harry Lerner, head of household, does not own a radio set, does not live on a farm, male, white, age 40, married, aged 30 at first marriage, has not attended school recently, able to read and write, born in Russia, father born in Russia, mother born in Russia, spoke Russian before coming to the US, immigrated in 1911, is a naturalized citizen, able to speak English, upholsterer with own business, currently working, is a US military veteran.
Anna Lerner, wife of head of household, female, white, age 40, married, aged 30 at first marriage, has not attended school recently, able to read and write, born in Lithuania, father born in Lithuania, mother born in Lithuania, spoke Lithuanian before coming to the US, immigrated in 1913, is a naturalized citizen, able to speak English, not employed. Jack Lerner, son of head of household, male, white, age 9, single, has attended school recently, born in Pennsylvania, father born in Russia, mother born in Lithuania, able to speak English, not employed. Minnie Lerner, daughter of head of household, female, white, age 6, single, has attended school recently, able to read and write, born in Pennsylvania, father born in Russia, mother born in Lithuania, able to speak English, not employed. Elvert Lerner, son of head of household, male, white, age 2 months, single, has not attended school recently, not able to read or write, born in Pennsylvania, father born in Russia, mother born in Lithuania. Rebecca Glass, mother-in-law of head of household, female, white, age 66, married, age 26 at first marriage, has not attended school recently, able to read and write, born in Lithuania, father born in Lithuania, mother born in Lithuania, spoke Lithuanian before coming to the US, immigrated in 1928, is alien, is not able to speak English, not employed. |
Ancestry.com Scan of original record Pennsylvania > Delaware > Chester > District 37 > 11 |
| 1930 Death Certificate of mother, Buna Ita Glass | Place of death: Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia. Full name: Edith Glass. Residence: 2316 North 29th Street. Female, white. Date of birth: 1860 written first, then crossed out and corrected with 1864. Age: 70 written first, then crossed out and corrected with 66. Birthplace: Russia. Birthplace of father: Russia. Birthplace of mother: Russia. Informant: Anna Lerner, 2316 North 29th Street. Date of death: 14 Nov 1930. Last seen alive by doctor on same date. Death occurred at 3:55 AM. Cause of death: Myocarditic decompensation. Length of illness: 2 years. No operation preceded death. No autopsy was performed. Diagnosis confirmed by physical exam. Place of burial: Har Judah Cemetery. |
Copy of original record held by Charles Zar Provided by City of Philadelphia |
| 1937 Death Certificate | Place of death: Philadelphia General Hospital, Philadelphia. Full name: Ann Lerner. Residence: 3942 Wallace Street. Female, white, married. Date of birth: 1889. Age: 48. Birthplace: Russia. Father's name: Isaac Glass. Birthplace of father: Russia. Mother's maiden name: Yette. Birthplace of mother: [Not given]. Informant: Harry Lerner, 3912 Wallace Street. Date of burial: 26 Oct 1937. Place: Har Jehuda, Philadelphia County, PA. Date of death: 25 Oct 1937, 3:20 PM. Principal cause of death: Carcinoma of breast. Other contributory causes of importance: Metastatic carcinoma. |
Copy of original record held by Charles Zar Provided by City of Philadelphia |
| Grave marker |
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Photographed by Charles Zar |