| Date of birth | 1896 |
| Place of birth | Papilys, Lithuania |
| Date of emigration | 1913 |
| Spouse | Sheila (later Celia) Schwiel |
| Date of marriage | 1918 |
| Place of marriage | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Children | Jenette Esther, b. 20 Sep 1919, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Clara, b. 23 Mar 1921, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Date of death | 22 Apr 1921 |
| Place of death | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Place of burial | Montefiore Cemetery, Jenkintown, PA |
Israel Glass (seated), with sister Anna (seated), 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 Sroel 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 |
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US World War I Draft Registration Card 5 Jun 1917 |
Israel Glass, age 21, home address 622 South 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA, date of birth 10 May 1895, alien, born in Popell, Kovna, Russia, subject of Russia, employed as a salesman by A. Litvin at 622 South 6th Street, single, Caucasian, tall, slender, grey eyes, dark brown hair. |
Ancestry.com Scan of original record U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Record for Israel Glass > Image 633 of 1523 |
| 1918 Marriage License Application |
Statement of Male: Israel Glass, Color: white. No blood relationship of parties making application. Occupation: leather worker. Residence: 622 South 6th Street. Date of birth: 20 May 1895. Never married before. Not afflicted with any transmissible disease. Father's name: Itzok. Mother's maiden name: Itta Briss. Residence of father: Russia. Residence of mother: Same. Color of father: white. Color of mother: white. Occupation of father: shoemaker. 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: Sheila Schwiel. Color: white. Occupation: housework. Birthplace: Russia. Residence: 1956 North Stanley Street. Date of birth: 1 Aug 1895. Never married before. Not afflicted with any transmissible disease. Father's name: Schloime. Mother's maiden name: Rochel Schmuckler. Residence of father: Russia. Residence of mother: Same. Color of father: white. Color of mother: white. Occupation of father: dealer. 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 |
| 1921 Death Certificate | Place of death: Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia. Full name: Israel Glass. Male, white, married. Salesman. Born in Russia. Father's name Isaac, born in Russia. Mother's maiden name not given, born in Russia. Attested by Harry Lerner [brother-in-law] of 1924 North Napa Street. Date of death: 22 Apr 1921, 9:15 PM. Cause of death: Mitral stenosis, duration 1 year. Contributory: Broncho pneumonia, duration 8 days. Residence: 525 South 6th Street. Place of burial: Montefiore Cemetery. |
Copy of original record held by Charles Zar Provided by City of Philadelphia |
| Grave marker |
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Photographed by Charles Zar |