| Date of birth | 1891 |
| Place of birth | Ukmergė, Lithuania |
| Date of emigration | 1910 |
| Spouse | Fannie 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. 28 Dec 1920, Athol, Massachusetts Florence, b. 14 Oct 1922, Boston, Massachusetts |
| Date of death | 16 Feb 1965 |
| Place of death | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Place of burial | Lindwood Memorial Park, Randolph, Massachusetts |
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Sam and Fannie Briss Click picture to view larger version in separate window. |
| Document | Details | Where found |
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Passenger Manifest The ship SS Graf Waldersee of the Hamburg America Line sailing from Hamburg, 31 Jul 1910 bound for Boulogne-sur-Mer and New York |
Scholem Skaist, age 19, male, single. Residence: Janowo, Russia. Occupation: Schlachtergeselle ("butcher journeyman"). |
Ancestry.com Scan of original record Hamburg Passenger Lists, 1850-1934 > 1910 > Direkt Band 224 (Jul 1910) > 223 |
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Passenger Manifest SS Graf Waldersee sailing from Hamburg, 30 Jul 1910 arriving at Port of New York 12 Aug 1910 |
Scholem Skaist, age 19, male, butcher, can read and write, subject of Russia, race or people Hebrew, last permanent residence Russia, town of Wilkomir. Address of nearest relative in country whence came: father, Note Skaist, Wilkomir. Final destination: Athol, MA, has ticket to destination. Passage paid by self. Carrying $25. Going to join brother-in-law David Wolk, Athol, 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. Fair complexion, black hair, brown eyes, no marks of identification. Place of birth: Russia, Wilkomir. |
Ancestry.com Scan of original record New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 > 1910 > August > 12 > 206 |
| 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 Declaration of Intention 26 Jun 1937 US District Court of Massachusetts at Boston |
Samuel Skaist, presently residing at 37 Abbotsford Street, Roxbury, Suffolk, Boston, Massachusetts. Butcher, age 45, white, dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair, height 5'5", weight 150 pounds, no visible distinctive marks. Race Hebrew, nationality Polish (Russian), born in Kovno, Poland (Russia) on 12 July 1891.
Married, wife's name Beatrice, married on 22 Feb 1916 in Boston, MA, husband born in Kovno, Poland (Russia) in 1891. She entered the US at New York, NY in 1908 for permanent residence, now resides with me.
Have four children: I have heretofore made a declaration of intention: number 192350 on 8 Jan 1927 in Boston, MA. My last place of foreign residence was Kovno, Poland. I emigrated from Hamburg, Germany. My lawful entry for permanent residence in the United States was at New York, NY under the name Scholem Skaist on 12 Aug 1910 on the SS Graf Waldersee. |
Copy of original record held by Joyce Rowland
Provided by New England National Archives |
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US Petition for Naturalization 6 Feb 1940 US District Court of Massachusetts at Boston |
Samuel Skaist aka Samuel Briss, presently residing at 37 Abbotsford Street, Roxbury, Suffolk, Boston, Massachusetts. Meat cutter, born in Kovno, Poland on 12 Jul 1891. Race: Hebrew. Declared intention to become a citizen of the United States on 26 Jun 1937 in the US District Court of Massachusetts at Boston.
Married, wife's name Beatrice, married on 22 Feb 1916 in Boston, MA, wife born in Kovno, Poland, Russia. She entered the US at New York, NY in 1908 for permanent residence therein, now resides with me, is not naturalized.
Have four children: My last place of foreign residence was Kovno, Poland (Russia). I emigrated from Hamburg, Germany. My lawful entry for permanent residence in the United States was at New York, NY under the name Scholem Skaist on 12 Aug 1910 on the SS Graf Waldersee. I pray that I may be admitted a citizen of the United States of America, and that my name be changed to Samuel Briss from Samuel Skaist.
Petition witnessed by:
Oath of Allegiance taken by Samuel Briss on 20 May 1940. |
Copy of original record held by Joyce Rowland Provided by New England National Archives
Certificate of Naturalization No. 4920676 |
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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 |
| 1959 Last Will and Testament |
"Be it remembered that I, Samuel Briss, of Boston, in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, being of sound mind and memory, but knowing the uncertainty of this life, do make this my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me ar any time heretofore made."
Persons mentioned in this will: Sam's wife Fannie Briss, and their four children, Philip, Ida, Esther, and Florence. |
Original held by Joyce Rowland |
| 1963 Death record | Date of death: 16 Feb 1965. Name of deceased: Samuel Briss. Male, white, widower, age 74. Name of wife: Fannie Briss. Residence: 8 Fermoy Heights Avenue, Boston, MA. Occupation: Retired. Place of death: 330 Brookline Avenue. Place of birth: Russia. Father: Nathan A. Skist, born in Russia. Maiden name of mother: Fannie [Unknown], born in Russia. Disease or cause of death: Myocardial infarction. Place of burial: Lindwood Memorial Park Cemetery, Randolph, MA. Date of record: 23 Feb 1965. |
Copy of original record held by Joyce Rowland Provided by City of Boston |
| Grave marker |
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Photographed by Joyce Rowland |