Moses Ephraim Levy
Newspapers like to make a mistake!
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| South Wales Daily Post |
So, who was E. M. Levy?
Moses Ephraim Levy, who was born in 1892 in Russia was the
eldest child of Abraham and Sarah Levy
At the time of the 1901 Census, the Levy family lived at 48
Carlton Terrace, Swansea.
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| 1901 Census |
Abraham, 31, who was employed as a Rag Merchant, Sara also
31 years old, and Moses, 9, were all born in Russia (Russian Subjects)
Leah Levy, the next child aged 7 years was born in
Ystalyfera.
The younger children, Esther, 6 years old, Rachel, 4 years
old, and 11-month-old William were all born in Swansea.
Also present at the property, was Isaac, 19, brother of
Abraham, who was also born in Russia. He
is recorded as a Jewellery Dealer. Abraham Rapport, 22 years old, a Rag/Packer
was a boarder, born in Rumania.
Employed by the family were two servants, 41-year-old Mary
Davies and 15-year-old Elizabeth J. Fowler.
In 1907, Abraham and his family applied for a Naturalization
Certificate. Herbert John Gladstone MP
was the Principal Secretary of State.
The Naturalization Certificate came about following the
passing of the Naturalization Act, of 1870.
This Act was an act of Parliament that amended and consolidated
enactments relating to British nationality.
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| Naturalization Certificate |
In the 1911 Census, Abraham Levy and his family are living at Carmel Eaton Grove. The family moved from Marine House, New Orchard Street when they lived there in 1907.
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| 1911 Census |
Abraham is now aged 41. His occupation is recorded as a Marine Store Dealer. Sarah is also 41.
Their children who are living at the property are Leah, 17;
Esther, 16; Rachel, 14; Wilfred, 10; Eva, 9; Bessie, 7 and 4-year-old Miriam.
Also present at the property, is 44-year-old Sarah Jane
Colebrook, servant.
So, where is Moses? 1911,
Moses was a student at the Jews College, London.
The next record of Moses is an article published in the Western
Mail, in February 1916, A Swansea-Born Rabbi.
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| Western Mail |
This is followed later that year, with his posting as a clergyman of the Jewish troops based at Aldershot.
Information regarding Oses after the First World War goes cold
but will return to him shortly.
The census of 1921, Abraham, has yet again moved. This time the family is living at The Elms,
Mount Pleasant.
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| 1921 Census |
Abraham, 51 years old, is recorded as a Rag Merchant. His
place of birth is now recorded as Poland. Sarah is 50 years old, and her place
of birth is recorded as Belarus.
Present at the property are their four children. Rachel, 24
years old; William, 21 is employed as Iron & Metal Merchant. Eva, 20 is
employed as a Clerk. Miriam, 14 years old is in full-time education.
Violet Day, an 18-year-old servant is employed by the family
as a servant.
Returning to Moses
Moses married Rachel Newman.
The marriage took place in Hackney, London, in April 1923.
1936, Moses is recorded as living in Australia.
By the 1939 Register, the couple were living Hygga Farm,
Llanishen, Chepstow, Monmouthshire. Moses’
occupation is Minister of Religion.
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| 1939 Register |
Following the Second World War, Moses departed England in February 1947 on the Cunard White Star Limited Aquitania embarking to Halifax, Canada.
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| Aquitania Passenger List |
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| Rabbi Ephraim Moses Levy Schara Tzedeck Cemetery credit - findagrave |
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