Note from Joyce: The census record as transcribed on JewishGen says the three youngest children are in "Papile," a town which is quite far from Kvetkai. I wondered for years why they were so far from their parents, especially the baby. It wasn't until connecting with Charles Zar and learning about the Glas branch of the Briss Family that I realized the children were not in Papile, but Popil, the Yiddish name for the town of Papilys, which is right next to Kvetkai. Popil was the home of the Glas family. I would guess that there was illness or violence in Kvetkai, and the three girls were sent to stay with Auntie Buna for a time.

LVIA/768/1/43

Jankel Meller, adult, traveling 3rd Class, bound for New York, man not accompanied by spouse, age 28, subject of Russia, arrival in United Kingdom Libau / Hull, steamship line USS Co.

Joche Meller, adult, traveling 3rd Class, bound for New York, man not accompanied by spouse, age 17, subject of Russia, arrival in United Kingdom Libau / Hull, steamship line USS Co.

UK, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960

Jankel Meller, age 28, male, [section obscured by notes on hospital admission], can read and write, subject of Russia, race or people Hebrew, last permanent residence Kwetky. Address of nearest relative in country whence came: aunt, Mrs. Ita Glas, Popel, Kwetky, Kowno. Final destination: Boston, MA, has ticket to destination. Passage paid by uncle. Carrying no money. Going to join uncle Max Annis, 59 Middlesex Street, Boston, MA. 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. Height 5 feet 5 inches. Dark complexion, dark hair, brown eyes, no marks of identification. Place of birth: Russia, Kwetky.

Joche Meller, age 17, female, seamstress, can read and write, subject of Russia, race or people Hebrew, last permanent residence Kwetky. Address of nearest relative in country whence came: aunt, Mrs. Ita Glas, Popel, Kwetky, Kowno. Final destination: Boston, MA, has ticket to destination. Passage paid by uncle. Carrying no money. Going to join uncle Max Annis, 59 Middlesex Street, Boston, MA. 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. Height 5 feet 4 inches. Dark complexion, dark hair, brown eyes, no marks of identification. Place of birth: Russia, Kwetky.

New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1957

17 year old female, index number 43, Joche Meller.

23 year old male, index number 51, Jankel Meller, manifest group 26, number 30, number of persons 1, cause of detention LPC ["likely public charge"] / PhD ["physical defect"]. Released from hospital 8/20/14 12:30 PM. Inspector Schwartz. Actions of the Boards of Special Inquiry: First Hearing 8/20, Second Hearing 8/21, Admitted 9/2: Landed.

New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1957

U.S., Boston Arrivals of Jewish Immigrants from HIAS Records,
1882-1929

33 Whitman Street, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

Home rented for $40 per month. Household not living on a farm.

Annie Davidson, wife of head of household, female, white, age 31, married, aged 21 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 US, immigrated in 1915, is alien, able to speak English, no occupation.

Sydney Davidson, son of head of household, male, white, age 9, has attended school recently, able to read and write, born in Massachusetts, father born in Russia, mother born in Russia, able to speak English, no occupation.

Esther Davidson, daughter of head of household, female, white, age 6, has attended school recently, able to read and write, born in Massachusetts, father born in Russia, mother born in Russia, able to speak English, no occupation.

Massachusetts > Suffolk > Boston (Districts 251-500) > District 466 > 28

40 Devon Street, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

Home rented for $32 per month. Household not living on a farm.

Annie Davidson, wife of head of household, female, white, age 43, married, has not attended school recently, highest grade of school completed: 0, born in Russia, has first papers of seeking naturalization, city of residence in 1935 was the same, performing home housework.

Sidney Davidson, son of head of household, male, white, age 19, single, has attended school recently, highest grade of school completed: H4, born in Massachusetts, city of residence in 1935 was the same, student.

Esther Davidson, daughter of head of household, female, white, age 16, single, has attended school recently, highest grade of school completed: H3, born in Massachusetts, city of residence in 1935 was the same, student.

Jack Miller, brother-in-law of head of household, male, white, age 60, single, has not attended school recently, highest grade of school completed: 0, born in Russia, is alien, city of residence in 1935 was the same, not employed, not seeking work, unable to work, received income in 1939 of $50 or more from sources other than wages or salary.

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