Swansea Hebrew Congregation - WW1 - Oystermouth Cemetery
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| Swansea Hebrew Congregation First World War Oystermouth Cemetery credit - Imperial War Museum War Memorials Register |
Situated in the Jewish section of Oystermouth Cemetery is a memorial to 9 Jewish soldiers that were killed during the First World War.
The memorial previous locations were at the Jewish Synagogue
situated at Ffynone Road and prior to that the Ffynone Synagogue situated at
Goat Street. Goat Street used to run
from Caer Street to College Street today but made way for the Princess Way
created during the late 1950s.
This blog looks at the men who are commemorated on the
memorial.
Joseph CLOMPUS
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| Lance Corporal Joseph Clompus Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres Credit - Findagrave |
Joseph was the son of Moses and Rose Clompus who was born
1886, Russia. When he enlisted into the
army, Joseph states that his place of birth was Swansea.
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| 1901 Census |
At the time of the 1901 Census, the family was residing at 19 Neath Road. Moses, 54, was employed as a Pedlar Hawk. He was Russia born, along with wife, Rose, 44 and children Leah, 16; Josph, 15; Harris, 14; Rachael, 12 and Sophia, 10. The rest of the children were born in Swansea, Sidney, 7; Samuel, 5 and Josephine, 4. The census records their surname as Columbus.
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| 1911 Census |
A decade late the family having moved from Swansea were
residing at 33 Kings Road, Canton, Cardiff.
Moses, 65 is unable to Follow Any Occupation. Rose is 54.
Daughter, Leah, 27 is married and her children Rita Zausmer, 6; Lydia
Zausmer, 2 and 4-month-old Harold Zausmer are present. Joseph, 25 is employed as a Picture Frame
Maker. Harry, 24 is employed as Clerk in
Office. Rashel, 17; Sidney, 17 is also a Picture Frame Maker. Sam, 16 is
employed as a Shop Assistant and Josephine, 16.
The census records the family surname as Clompers.
Benjamin COLLINS
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| Private Benjamin Collins Tyne Cot Memorial Credit - Findagrave |
Benjamin place of birth was Borough, London, SE. and his
place of enlistment was Stratford, Essex.
Morris JACKSON
Private Morris Jackson served with the Welsh Regiment, 6th
Battalion. Died of Wounds on 2nd
April 1916 and is buried at Bethune Town Cemetery, France.
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| 1911 Census |
Morris was Russian born along with his parents and siblings. At the time of the 1911 Census, the family were residing at 3 Th Walk, Roath, Cardiff. Israel Jackson, 53, was an employer in his Picture Dealer business. Ada, wife, 52. Children Louis, 24; Benjamin, 21; Morris, 18 and Robert, 16 all Assisted in the Business, whilst Jack, 11, was a Scholar. The family employed a Servant, Kate Davies, 23.
Joel JACOBS
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| Joel Jacobs |
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| Second Lieutenant Joel Jacobs La Laiterie Military Cemetery, Belgium Credit - findagrave |
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| 1901 Census |
At the time of the 1901 Census, the family were residing at
53 Walter Road. Michael, 31, has his own
business as a Home Furnisher. Wife,
Pearlie, 27. Joel, 6, is the only child
currently. Also present are brother,
Graham, 26, who also has his own business as a Home Furnisher and
brother-in-law, Albert Victor Goodman, 25 who is Assisting in the
Business. Also is a nephew, Henry
Barnett, 7. A Servant, Alice Vigers, 24
is present at the address.
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| 1911 Census |
A decade later, at the time of the 1911 Census, the family
are still residing at 53 Walter Road.
Michael, 41. His occupation is
listed as Furniture Dealer. Wife,
Selina Pearl, 38. Children Joel,
15. He is still at School along with his
brother, Louis George, 8. Also present
at the property on the Census Night is nephew Jacob Joel Manchester, 17. His occupation is listed as Furniture
Dealer. Also, two Servants, Ida Poole,
19 and Alice Vaughan, 24.
Hyman LEITZ
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| Private Hyman Leitz Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres Credit - Findagrave |
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| 1911 Census |
At the time of the 1911 Census, the family were residing at 17 Eva Street, Neath. Herman Leitz, 44, has his own business as a Clothes Dealer. His place of birth is listed as Vilnow, Russia. Also born here are wife, Gilda, 42, who is also a Clothes Dealer. Hyman, 15, also a Clothes Dealer. Jacob, 13; Abrham, 13. Phoebe, 8; Joseph, 4; Edith, 3; Rachael, 3 and Ruben, 1 are listed to having been born at Neath. Also present at the address Vilnow, Russa born David Leitz, 25, Carpenter and Edith, 25.
Solomon NEWMAN
Rifleman Soloman Neuman served with the King’s Royal Rifle
Corps, 1/7th Battalion.
Killed in Action on 17th April 1918, aged 19. Commemorated at Tyne Cot Memorial,
Belgium. Son of Harris and Rebecca
Neuman, of 26 Prince of Wales Road, London.
At the time of Solomon’s enlistment, his place of birth is
recorded as Bristol. He had been
resident at Swansea, and he enlisted at Cockspur Street, Middlesex.
Reuben ORMAN
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| Serjeant Reuben Orman Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres Credit - Findagrave |
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| 1901 Census |
At the time of the 1901 Census, the family were residing at
Cambrian House, Risca, Monmouthshire.
Parents are both Russian born, Simon, 43. His occupation is listed as Drapery Traveller
and Shopkeeper. Wife, Ester, 40, her
occupation is listed as Drapery. All the
children having been born locally in Monmouthshire. Hyman, 18, Hawker; Bessie, 16; Amy, 15,
Schoolteacher; Joseph, 14; Reuben, 12; Gerty A., 11; Jepha C., 9; Selina C., 7
and Sarah R., 5. Also present at the
address is Servant, Mary A. Sulivan, 15.
Sadly, there record as to where Reuben was at the time of
the 1911 Census.
Brother Hyman, enlisted on the 16th April 1915,
at St. Paul’s Churchyard, London to serve with the Royal Field Artillery. The
following days Hyman deserted from the army.
Joseph POMERANTZ
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| Private Joseph Pomerantz Loos Memorial, France Credit - Findagrave |
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| 1901 Census |
At the time of the 1901 Census, London born Joseph Pomerantz
was residing at his brother, Harris address, 23 Baundo Street, Llangnwyd. Harris, 37, who was Polish. Harris owned his own shop. Wife Alice, 38 is also Polish born. They had adopted a child, Annie, 3. Also present at the property is brother,
Reuben, 22, also Polish works in Shop.
Joseph, 20 is a Peddler Hawker. Their father, Louis, 67, also Polish
works in the shop. Also, resident at the
address is boarder, Isaac, 28, he is also a Peddler, Hawker.
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| 1911 Census |
By the time of the 1911 Census, Joseph has moved to
Swansea. Now 29, he is employed by
Glazier. He is married to Austrian born,
Geniz. They have four children Israel,
9; Sarah, 7; Leah, 5 and 2-year-old Clara.
Joseph Jacob SELINE
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| Joseph Jacob Seline |
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| Private Joseph Jacob Seline Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France credit - Findagrave |
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| 1901 Census |
At the time of the 1901 Census, Joseph, 4, was residing at his parent’s home, 5 Oakland Terrace. All were Swansea born, David Moses, 33, had his own Solicitors business. Wife Ray, 33. Children Nathan, 9; Nita, 8; Mervyn, 6 and Joseph, 4. Also present at the address is a Servant, Elizabeth Atkins, 24.
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| 1911 Census |
By the time of the 1911 Census, the family have moved to 1 Sketty Road. David, 43, his occupation still listed as a Solicitor. Wife Ray, 43. Children Nibe, 18; Mervyn, 16, Apprentice to Motor Engineer and Joseph, 16. Also present is a niece, Ethel Borgen, 15.
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