| Date of birth | 1882 |
| Place of birth | Kvetkai, Lithuania |
| Date of emigration | 1914 |
| Spouse | Never married |
| Children | No known children |
| Date of death | 28 Jul 1958 |
| Place of death | |
| Place of burial | Beth El, Baker Street Cemeteries West Roxbury, Massachusetts Section 4, Side 24, Grave 11 |
Yankel Menasha Maler, back row, left, Click picture to view larger version in separate window. |
Jack Miller, second from right, with sister Sarah Plotkin Click picture to view larger version in separate window. |
| Document | Details | Where found |
| 1897 Lithuanian Census record for the Maler Family of Kvetkai |
Gersh Maler, age 55, shoemaker, born in Kvetkai, living in Kvetkai. Chana-Mere Maler, age 50, wife, daughter of Israel, born in Pumpenai, living in Kvetkai. Chaim-Itzek Maler, age 21, soldier, son of Gersh, born in Kvetkai, currently in Army. Yankel Maler, age 15, son of Gersh, born in Kvetkai, living in Kvetkai. Chaika Maler, age 14, daughter of Gersh, born in Kvetkai, living in Popil. Sora-Leah Maler, age 8, daughter of Gersh, born in Kvetkai, living in Popil. Gena Maler, age 6 mos, daughter of Gersh, born in Kvetkai, living in Popil. 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. |
JewishGen.org Transcription of record LVIA/768/1/43 |
| 1912 Lithuanian record of Municipal Electors |
Yankel Mnashe Maler, son of Izrail, age 30. 28 November 1912, Kvetkai. |
JewishGen.org Transcription of record
KRA/49/1/30215 |
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Passenger Manifest RMS Laconia sailing from Liverpool, 8 Aug 1914 bound for Port of New York |
Chana M. Meller, adult, traveling 3rd Class, bound for New York, woman not accompanied by spouse, age 55, subject of Russia, arrival in United Kingdom Libau / Hull, steamship line USS Co.
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. |
Ancestry.com Scan of original record UK, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960 |
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Passenger Manifest RMS Laconia arriving at Port of New York, 17 Aug 1914 |
Chane Meller, age 55, female, housewife, can neither read nor write, subject of Russia, race or people Hebrew, last permanent residence Kwetky. Address of nearest relative in country whence came: sister, Mrs. Ita Glas, Popel, Kwetky, Kowno. Final destination: Boston, MA, has ticket to destination. Passage paid by brother. Carrying $50. Going to join brother 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.
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. |
Ancestry.com Scan of original record New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 |
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Record of Aliens Held For Special Inquiry Laconia, Cunard, 17 Aug 1914 |
55 year old female, index number 43, Chona Meller, manifest group 24, number 2, number of persons 2, cause of detention LPC ["likely public charge"] / cert [certificate of health problem], Inspector Macste. Actions of the Boards of Special Inquiry: First Hearing 8/18, Second Hearing 8/20, Admitted 9/2: Landed.
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. |
Ancestry.com Scan of original record New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 |
| HIAS Record | Chane Meller, age 55, arrival date 17 Aug 1914, previous residence Kwatky, ship Laconia, family members Jankel 28, Jache 17. Resident relative Brother, Max Annes, 59 Middlesex Street, Boston. |
Ancestry.com Transcription of original record
U.S., Boston Arrivals of Jewish Immigrants from HIAS Records, |
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US Federal Census 10 Apr 1940 40 Devon Street, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Home rented for $32 per month. Household not living on a farm. |
David Davidson, head of household, male, white, age 48, married, has not attended school recently, highest grade of school completed: 0, born in Russia, naturalized US citizen, city of residence in 1935 was the same, working 40 hours a week as proprietor of retail meat store.
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. |
Ancestry.com Scan of original record Massachusetts > Suffolk > Boston > 15-489 > Page 12 of 32 |
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Photographed by Joyce Rowland |