| Date of birth | 1892 |
| Place of birth | Birzai, Lithuania |
| Date of emigration | 1908 |
| Spouse | Samuel Briss |
| Date of marriage | 22 Feb 1916 |
| Place of marriage | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Children | Philip, b. 17 Jun 1917, Athol, Massachusetts Ida Edith, b. 22 May 1919, Boston, Massachusetts Esther, b. 8 Dec 1920, Athol, Massachusetts Florence, b. 14 Oct 1922, Boston, Massachusetts |
| Date of death | 6 Apr 1963 |
| Place of death | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Place of burial | Lindwood Memorial Park, Randolph, Massachusetts |
Fannie Briss, next to her father Jehudah Menashe, Click picture to view larger version in separate window. |
Fannie Briss Click picture to view larger version in separate window. |
| Document | Details | Where found |
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Passenger Manifest SS St Paul sailing from Liverpool, 28 Mar 1908 arriving at Port of New York 6 Apr 1908 |
Sore Leia Maler (cousin to next two), age 18, female, tailoress, can neither read nor write, subject of Russia, race or people Hebrew, last permanent residence Russia, town of Ponewesh. Address of nearest relative in country whence came: father, Israel Maler, Kvetky near Ponewesh. Final destination: New York, NY, has ticket to destination. Passage paid by self. Carrying no money. Going to join brother-in-law Max Goldstein, 326 East 100th Street, New York, NY. Never been in an almshouse or other institution, not a polygamist, not an anarchist, not coming to the US under any labor agreement, good mental and physical health, not deformed or crippled. Height 5 feet zero inches. Fair complexion, brown hair, brown eyes, no marks of identification. Place of birth: Russia, Kvatky.
Riska Briss, age 20, female, tailoress, can neither read nor write, subject of Russia, race or people Hebrew, last permanent residence Russia, town of Birshy. Address of nearest relative in country whence came: sister, Hode Poswalsky, Birshy near Ponewesh. Final destination: New York, NY, has ticket to destination. Passage paid by self. Carrying no money. Going to join brother Mowscha Briss, 326 East 100th Street, New York, NY. Never been in an almshouse or other institution, not a polygamist, not an anarchist, not coming to the US under any labor agreement, good mental and physical health, not deformed or crippled. Height 5 feet, one-half inches. Fair complexion, brown hair, brown eyes, no marks of identification. Place of birth: Russia, Birshy. Bune Briss, age 18, female, tailoress, can neither read nor write, subject of Russia, race or people Hebrew, last permanent residence Russia, town of Birshy. Address of nearest relative in country whence came: sister, Hode Poswalsky, Birshy near Ponewesh. Final destination: New York, NY, has ticket to destination. Passage paid by self. Carrying no money. Going to join brother Mowscha Briss, 326 East 100th Street, New York, NY. Never been in an almshouse or other institution, not a polygamist, not an anarchist, not coming to the US under any labor agreement, good mental and physical health, has conjunctivitis. Height 5 feet zero inches. Fair complexion, brown hair, brown eyes, no marks of identification. Place of birth: Russia, Birshy. |
Ancestry.com Scan of original record New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 > 1908 > April > 06 > St Paul > 33 and 34 |
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Record of Detained Aliens SS St Paul arrived 6 Apr 1908 |
Name of Aliens: Briss, Risja and sister and Maler, Sore. Manifest Group 3 and Number 7/8. Three aliens older than 1 year. Cause of detention: To brother and brother-in-law. Disposition: Brother Morris, 326 East 100th Street, NYC. Discharged by Inspector Cowen on 6 Apr, time 4:40. Three dinners. |
Ancestry.com Scan of original record New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 > 1908 > April > 06 > St Paul > 41 |
| 1916 Marriage record |
Groom: Sam Bris. Color: White. Residence: Athol, MA. Age: 24. First marriage. Occupation: Clerk. Place of birth: Russia. Name of father: Nathan A. Bris. Maiden name of mother: Fannie [Unknown].
Bride: Fannie Bris. Color: White. Residence: Athol, MA. Age: 25. First marriage. Occupation: At home. Place of birth: Russia. Name of father: Max Bris. Maiden name of mother: Ida [Unknown]. Place and date of marriage: Boston, MA, 22 Feb 1916. By whom married: Harry H. Dulinsky, Justice of the Peace. Date of record: 24 Feb 1916. |
Copy of original record held by Joyce Rowland Provided by Town of Athol |
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US Federal Census 13 Jan 1920 102 Harvard Street, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. |
Sam Bris, head of household, male, white, age 27, married, immigrated in 1910, has first papers of seeking naturalization, able to read and write, born in Covna, Russia - mother tongue Jewish, father born in Covna, Russia - mother tongue Jewish, mother born in Covna, Russia - mother tongue Jewish, able to speak English, butcher in own shop.
Fannie Bris, wife of head of household, female, white, age 27, married, immigrated in 1912, has first papers of seeking naturalization, able to read and write, born in Covna, Russia - mother tongue Jewish, father born in Covna, Russia - mother tongue Jewish, mother born in Covna, Russia - mother tongue Jewish, able to speak English, not employed. Philip Bris, son of head of household, male, white, age 2 and 6/12, born in Massachusetts, father born in Russia - mother tongue Jewish, mother born in Russia - mother tongue Jewish. Ida Bris, daughter of head of household, female, white, age 7/12, born in Massachusetts, father born in Russia - mother tongue Jewish, mother born in Russia - mother tongue Jewish. |
Ancestry.com Scan of original record Massachusetts > Suffolk > Boston Ward 19 > District 480 > 23 |
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US Federal Census 3 Apr 1930 131 Harold Street, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Home rented, monthly rent $30. |
Samuel Briss, head of household, male, white, age 40, married, aged 26 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 Yiddish before coming to the US, immigrated in 1910, has first papers of seeking naturalization, able to speak English, meat cutter at a slaughterhouse, currently working, not a US military veteran.
Fannie Briss, wife of head of household, female, white, age 40, married, aged 26 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 Yiddish before coming to the US, immigrated in 1908, has first papers of seeking naturalization, able to speak English, dressmaker in own shop, currently working. Philip Briss, son of head of household, male, white, age 12, single, has attended school recently, able to read and write, born in Massachusetts, father born in Russia, mother born in Russia, able to speak English. Ida Briss, daughter of head of household, female, white, age 10, single, has attended school recently, able to read and write, born in Massachusetts, father born in Russia, mother born in Russia, able to speak English. Esther Briss, daughter of head of household, female, white, age 9, single, has attended school recently, able to read and write, born in Massachusetts, father born in Russia, mother born in Russia, able to speak English. Florence Briss, daughter of head of household, female, white, age 7, single, has attended school recently, able to read and write, born in Massachusetts, father born in Russia, mother born in Russia, able to speak English. |
Ancestry.com Scan of original record Massachusetts > Suffolk > Boston (Districts 251-500) > District 371 > 7 |
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US Federal Census 2 Apr 1940 37 Abbotsford Street, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Home rented, monthly rent $35. Household not living on a farm. |
Samuel Briss, head of household, male, white, age 48, married, has not attended school recently, highest grade of school completed: 0, born in Lithuania, is naturalized, city of residence in 1935 was the same, is employed, working 45 hours per week, meat cutter working in meat market on own account.
Fannie Briss, wife of head of household, female, white, age 46, married, has not attended school recently, highest grade of school completed: 0, born in Lithuania, is naturalized, city of residence in 1935 was the same, performing home housework. Philip Briss, son of head of household, male, white, age 22, single, has not attended school recently, highest grade of school completed: H4, born in Massachusetts, city of residence in 1935 was the same, seeking work. Ida Briss, daughter of head of household, female, white, age 20, single, has not attended school recently, highest grade of school completed: H4, born in Massachusetts, city of residence in 1935 was the same, seeking work. Esther Briss, daughter of head of household, female, white, age 19, single, has not attended school recently, highest grade of school completed: H4, born in Massachusetts, city of residence in 1935 was the same, performing home housework. Florence Briss, daughter of head of household, female, white, age 17, single, has attended school recently, highest grade of school completed: H3, born in Massachusetts, city of residence in 1935 was the same, student. |
Ancestry.com Scan of original record Massachusetts > Suffolk > Boston > 15-437 > Page 1 of 36 |
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US Petition for Naturalization 27 Jan 1943 US District Court of Massachusetts at Boston |
Fannie Briss, presently residing at 37 Abbotsford Street, Roxbury, Suffolk, Boston, Massachusetts. Housewife, age 50, born 8 Sep 1892 in Birsen, Lithuania. Female, white, medium complexion, blue eyes, gray-brown hair, height 5 feet and 6 inches, weight 130 pounds, no visible distinctive marks, race White, present nationality Lihuanian.
Married, husband's name Samuel, married on 22 Feb 1916 in Boston, MA, husband born in Covnia, Lithuania on 8 Sep 1892. He entered the US at New York, NY on 15 Apr 1910, now resides with me, was naturalized 20 May 1940 at USDC Boston, MA, certificate number 4920676.
Have four children: [Note from Joyce: I think the only child's birthdate which is reported correctly is Phil's.] My last place of foreign residence was Birsen, Lithuania. I emigrated from Southampton, England. My lawful entry for permanent residence in the United States was at New York, NY under the name Bunke Faigie Briss on 5 Apr 1908 on the [Unknown].
Petition witnessed by:
Oath of Allegiance taken by Fannie Briss on 13 Sep 1943. |
Copy of original record held by Joyce Rowland Provided by New England National Archives
Certificate of Naturalization No. 5877261 |
| 1963 Death record | Date of death: 6 Apr 1963. Name of deceased: Fannie Briss. Female, white, married, age 72. Name of husband: Samuel M. Briss. Residence: 8 Fermoy Heights Avenue, Boston, MA. Occupation: Housewife. Place of death: Hebrew Home for the Aged. Place of birth: Lithuania. Father: Menasha Briss, born in Lithuania. Maiden name of mother: Esther [Unknown], born in Lithuania. Disease or cause of death: Cerebral arteriosclerosis. Place of burial: Linwood Memorial Park Cemetery, Randolph, MA. Date of record: 9 Apr 1963. |
Copy of original record held by Joyce Rowland Provided by City of Boston |
| Grave marker |
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Photographed by Joyce Rowland |