More detail on the Tarshish tree

First Generation
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1. Meyer Tarshish. Born in about 1810? Meyer died before 2 September 1874.

Children:
2 i. Zve Gercu Harris (1835-)
3 ii. (Unknown) (1845-)
4 iii. Barnett (~1847-1912)

NOTES

It’s not certain that Zve and Barnett Tarshish are actually brothers. Barnett had a brother named Hersch, and it’s possible that Zve was known by this name, but at present it remains just a theory.

The unnamed daughter could also be incorrect. Barnett Tarshish has a nephew and niece, Joseph and Rebecca Shimiloseeh, living with him at the 1881 census; however, they could be the children of his wife Annie’s sister rather than Barnett’s.

There are three other elders: Abraham Lewis Tarshish, who died in Prestwich district in 1890 aged 67, putting his birth year at 1823; Israel Tarshish, who was born in 1833 and is enumerated in Spitalfields at the 1901 census; and Isaac Tarshish, the father of the Samuel who married Maria, who was probably born in the 1840s. None are yet linked to the rest of the family, although is would be surprising if Abraham at least weren’t connected, given that he lived in the Prestwich area.

In the next generation there are five families that aren’t yet linked. Aver Tarshish, born in 1850, is a Hebrew minister living in Birmingham in 1891; the same census also shows Lazarus Tarshish, born in 1870, living in Stepney. A tailor named Gabriel Tarsis is enumerated in Leeds in 1901, and there are two women, one married (Fanny, born 1877) and the other a widow (Annie, born 1862) enumerated in Mile End at 1901.




Second Generation
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2. Zve Gercu Harris Tarshish (Meyer1).1 Born in about 1835?

Zve Gercu Harris married Naomi (Unknown)1.

They had the following children:
5 i. Benjamin (~1857-1906)
6 ii. Abraham (~1863-)
7 iii. Hyman (~1870-)
8 iv. Marks (~1872-1915)
9 v. Marie (~1873-)
10 vi. Mendel
11 vii. Sam

NOTES

It’s not yet certain that Zve Tarshish – the father of Benjamin, Abraham, Hyman, Marks, Mendel and Sam – is the same person as Hersch Tarshish, the brother of Barnett.

At the time of his daughter Marie’s marriage in 1893, Hersch is described as a Licensed Victualler. The Ancestry website has an immigration record for a Hersch Tarschiss, who is listed on a New York passenger list between 1851 and 1891. This may be the same person.
3. (Unknown) Tarshish (Meyer1). Born in about 1845?

(Unknown) married (Unknown) Shimiloseeh. They had the following children:

12 i. Joseph (~1869-)
13 ii. Rebecca (~1862-)


4. Barnett Tarshish (Meyer1). Born about 1847 in Poland, Russia.2 Barnett died in Prestwich district, Lancashire, in 1912; he was 65.3

On 2 September 1874 when Barnett was 27, he married Annie Youngerman, daughter of Harris Youngerman, at the Synagogue, Manchester, Lancashire. Born about 1857 in Poland, Russia.2

They had the following children:
14 i. Meyer Harris (1875-1883)
15 ii. Sarah (1877-1880)
16 iii. Marks (1879-1880)
17 iv. Maria (~1882-)
18 v. Rebecca (1883-1884)
19 vi. Leah (1886-)
20 vii. Tobe Yetta (1888-)
21 viii. Alta (1889-)
22 ix. Abraham Lion (1891-1891)
23 x. David (1892-1946)
24 xi. Meyer Harris (1893-1894)
25 xii. Sarah Rebecca (1894-)
26 xiii. Zepora (1896-)
27 xiv. Betsey (1897-)

NOTES FOR BARNETT

At the time of his marriage in 1874 Barnett is 25, a bachelor, and a General Dealer, living at 40 Stocks Street, Cheetham. Annie is 21 and a spinster. Witnesses to their marriage were Isaac Wolstone, Leopold Solomon Phillips, Isaac A Isaacs, and Leo ----. Barnett’s age at this time differs slightly from the census, putting his birth year at 1849.

At the 1881 census, Barnett is 32 and a Commercial Traveller. He is living at 89 Lord Street, Cheetham, with his wife Hannah, 26, and their son Meyer, 5. Also in the household are Barnett’s nephew Joseph Shimiloseeh (22, unmarried, and a Traveller Boots & Shoes born in Poland) and niece Rebecca Shimiloseeh (19, unmarried, and a Tailoress born in Austria), and two lodgers, Ezra Schama (aged 50 and a Shipper’s Agent, born in Lyria) and Leopold Schama (aged 5 and born in Manchester). The family’s name is spelt ‘Tardrish’ on the LDS transcript of the census.

At 1891 he is 46 and a Furniture Dealer. He is living at 10 Elizabeth Street, Cheetham, with his wife Annie, 36, and children Maria, 10, Leah, 5, Ettta, 3, and Alta, 2. His niece Maria Tarshish, 17, is also living with them.

At 1901 Barnett is 54 and a Commercial Traveller. His wife Annie is 44; they are living at 11 Derby Road, Southport. With them are their children Maria, 19, Lily, 14, Ettie, 13, Alta, 11, David, 9, Sarah, 7, Zeporah, 5, and Betsey, 4. Also living with them is an 18-year-old servant, Alice Robinson, and three boarders: Ralph Marks, 29, a retired Clerk born in Salford, Saul Cowen [sic], aged 7 and born in Wigan, and Annie Cowen, aged 5 and also born in Wigan.

Nb: The links to Sarah, Marks, Rebecca, Abraham, and the second child named Meyer Harris, are not yet established for certain. All died as infants or toddlers, so they’re not enumerated on the census; however, Barnett and Annie seem to be the only couple of the name Tarshish having children in the district at this time. Barnett’s niece Marie married in December quarter 1893 and raised her family in Wigan, but all these children were born prior to that date.

Barnett’s exact death date based on a submitted unsourced IGI record.

GRO ref for marriage certificate: 4
September 1874 8D 792 Manchester


NOTES FOR ANNIE

Annie’s age at the time of her marriage is given as 21, putting her birth year at 1853. The ages given on census suggest that it was later, somewhere between 1855 and 1857.





Third Generation
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5. Benjamin Tarshish (Zve Gercu Harris2, Meyer1).1 Born about 1857 in Busslem [probably in Lithuania], Russia.2 Benjamin died in Prestwich district, Lancashire, in 1906; he was 49.

Benjamin married Minnie Welstein5. Born about 1856 in Busslem [probably in Lithuania], Russia.2

They had the following children:
28 i. Fanny (~1879-)
29 ii. Joseph (~1882-)
30 iii. Eli (~1885-)
31 iv. Moses (~1889-)
32 v. Henry (1893-)
33 vi. Sophia (1897-)
34 vii. Minnie

At the 1891 census, Benjamin is 33, married, and a Travelling Draper. He is staying as a boarder in the household of Charles Bath in Cullompton, Devon. Minnie isn’t enumerated at this census, unless the spelling of her name is very wide of the mark.

At 1901 Barnett is 44 and a Jewellery Hawker. He is living at 29 Carnarvon Street, Manchester, with his wife Minnie, 45, and their children Fanny, 22, Joe, 19, Eli, 16, and Sophia, 4. Two other children – Moses Tarshish, 12, Henry Tarshish, 9 – are enumerated as boarders in the household, but are probably Benjamin and Minnie’s sons.

GRO ref for death certificate: 4
March 1906 8D 219 Prestwich


6. Abraham Tarshish (Zve Gercu Harris2, Meyer1).1 Born about 1863 in Russia.2

Abraham married Esther (Unknown). Born about 1865 in Russia.2 They had the following children:

35 i. Flora (1886-)
36 ii. Meyer (1887-)
37 iii. Rachel (1889-)
38 iv. Marie (1891-)



NOTES FOR ABRAHAM

At the 1891 census, Abraham is 28 and a Jewellery Traveller. He is living at 10 Neville Street, Wigan, with his wife Esther, 23. With them are their children Flora, 5, Meyer, 4, Rachel, 2, and Marie, six months. Also in the household are Abraham’s brother Marks, 20, and his cousin Simon, 24.

At 1901 he is 38 and still a Jewellery Traveller. He is living at 264 Cable Street, Shadwell, London, with his wife Esther, 36, and their children Florrie, 14, Mayre, 13, Rachel, 11, and Maria, 10.

Abraham and Esther were probably married in the UK, although no GRO reference has shown up yet.

NOTES FOR ESTHER

Esther travelled to Ellis Island from Southampton in 1904, arriving on 11 June on the ship Philadelphia. Her age is given as 39, and she was with her children Florrie, 17, Meyer, 16, Rachel, 14, and Maria, 13. She is 44, and her status is given as married, not widowed. The family’s name is spelt ‘Tarshist’ on the manifest. 6


7. Hyman Tarshish (Zve Gercu Harris2, Meyer1).1 Born about 1870 in Russia.2

In 1891 when Hyman was 21, he married Jane Isaacs, in Prestwich district, Lancashire. Born about 1868 in Russia.2

They had the following children:
39 i. Amelia (1892-)
40 ii. Rachel (1894-)
41 iii. Yetta (1895-)
42 iv. Samuel (~1897-)
43 v. Emanuel (1900-)

NOTES FOR HYMAN

At the 1901 census, Hyman is 31 and a Cabinet Maker. He is living at 37 Carnarvon Street, Manchester, with his wife Jane, 33, and their children Millie, 9, Rachel, 7, Yetta, 5, Samuel, 4, and Manuel, ten months. The family’s name is spelt ‘Tarstish’ on the PRO transcript of the census.

GRO ref for marriage certificate: 4
June 1891 8D 556 Prestwich

NOTES FOR JANE

Jane travelled to the USA in 1911 aboard the ship Baltic, arriving at Ellis Island on 3 April. With her were her children Millie, 19, Ettie, 16, and Manuel, 11. She is 44, and her status is given as married, not widowed. The surname is spelled correctly on the Ellis Island transcript of the manifest. 6

Jane’s sister-in-law Esther Tarshish travelled to New York with her children in 1904. It’s not clear whether they were just visiting or emigrating.


8. Marks Tarshish (Zve Gercu Harris2, Meyer1). Born about 1872 in Shosli, Lithuania.1,7 Marks died in 1915; he was 43.1

In 1894 when Marks was 22, he married Annie Schaffer, in Prestwich district, Lancashire. Born in 1873 in Russia.2,1 Annie died in 1963; she was 90.1

They had the following children:
44 i. Esther (1896-)
45 ii. Marie (1897-)
46 iii. Miriam (1899-)
47 iv. Rachel (1900-)
48 v. Jacob (1904-1956)
49 vi. Sarah Minnie (1906-2004)

NOTES

At the 1891 census, Marks is 20 and a Draper Traveller. He is living at 10 Neville Street, Wigan, with his brother Abraham and his wife and family.

At 1901, he is 31 and a General Dealer working on his own account. He is living at 15 Greenough Street, Wigan, with his wife Annie, 28, and their daughters Ester, 5, Maria, 3, Miriam, 2, and Rachel, eight months. The family’s name is spelt ‘Tarohish’ on the PRO transcript.

GRO ref for marriage certificate: 4
September 1894 8D 636 Prestwich


9. Marie Tarshish (Zve Gercu Harris2, Meyer1). Born about 1873 in Russia.2

On 25 October 1893 when Marie was 20, she married Samuel Tarshish, son of Isaac Tarshish (1840-), in The Register Office, Wigan, Lancashire. Born about 1869 in Russia.2

They had the following children:
50 i. Meyer (1894-)
51 ii. Lily (1896-1896)
52 iii. Isaac (1897-)
53 iv. Nathan Mendhl (~1900-)
54 v. Gertrude (1902-)
55 vi. Lily (1904-1904)
56 vii. Marks (1905-)

NOTES FOR MARIE

At the 1891 census, Maria is 17. She is living at 10 Elizabeth Street, Cheetham, with her uncle Barnett Tarshish and his wife and young family.

NOTES FOR SAMUEL

At the 1901 census, Samuel is enumerated in the name Jacob S Tarshish. He is 32 and a General Dealer working on his own account, living at 18 Warrington Lane, Wigan. With him are his wife Maria, 28, and their sons Meyer, 6, Isaac, 4, and Nathan, eleven months. Also in the household are two boarders, Joe and Jack Roy, 22 and 18 respectively. The family’s name is spelt ‘Tarshieh’ on the PRO transcript of the census.

NOTE: the links to children Gertrude, Marks, and both Lilys, are not yet established for certain.

GRO ref for marriage certificate: 4
December 1893 8C 105 Wigan


10. Mendel Tarshish (Zve Gercu Harris2, Meyer1).1


11. Sam Tarshish (Zve Gercu Harris2, Meyer1).1


12. Joseph Shimiloseeh ((Unknown) Tarshish2, Meyer1). Born about 1869 in Poland, Russia.8
At the 1881 census Joseph is 22, unmarried, and a Traveller – Boots & Shoes. He is living at 89 Lord Street, Cheetham, in the household of his uncle Barnett and aunt Hannah Tarshish. Also living there is his sister Rebecca, 19 and a Tailoress.


13. Rebecca Shimiloseeh ((Unknown) Tarshish2, Meyer1). Born about 1862 in Austria.8

At the 1881 census Rebecca is 19, unmarried, and a Tailoress. She is living at 89 Lord Street, Cheetham, in the household of her uncle Barnett and aunt Hannah Tarshish. Also living there is her brother Joseph, 22 and a Traveller – Boots & Shoes.


14. Meyer Harris Tarshish (Barnett2, Meyer1). Born in 1875 in Manchester, Lancashire.8 Meyer Harris died in Prestwich district, Lancashire, in 1883; he was 8.

At the 1881 census, Meyer is 5. He is living at 89 Lord Street, Cheetham, with his parents, two cousins, and two lodgers.

GRO ref for birth certificate: 4
September 1875 8D 413 Prestwich

GRO ref for death certificate: 4
September 1883 8D 262 Prestwich


15. Sarah Tarshish (Barnett2, Meyer1). Born in 1877 in Prestwich district, Lancashire. Sarah died in Prestwich district, Lancashire, in 1880; she was 3.

Link to Barnett and Annie not yet confirmed.

GRO ref for birth certificate: 4
September 1877 8D 385 Prestwich

GRO ref for death certificate: 4
March 1880 8D 291 Prestwich
Age at death: 2


16. Marks Tarshish (Barnett2, Meyer1). Born in 1879 in Prestwich district, Lancashire. Marks died in Prestwich district, Lancashire, in 1880; he was 1.

Link to Barnett and Annie not yet confirmed.

GRO ref for birth certificate: 4
June 1879 8D 398 Prestwich

GRO ref for death certificate: 4
March 1880 8D 291 Prestwich Age at death: 1


17. Maria Tarshish (Barnett2, Meyer1). Born about 1882 in Manchester, Lancashire.2

At the 1891 census, Maria is 10. She is living at 10 Elizabeth Street, Cheetham, with her parents, brother and sisters. Her cousin Maria Tarshish is also living in the household.

At 1901 she is 19. She is living at 11 Derby Road, Southport, with her parents, brothers and sisters.
18. Rebecca Tarshish (Barnett2, Meyer1). Born in 1883 in Prestwich district, Lancashire. Rebecca died in Prestwich district, Lancashire, in 1884; she was 1.

Link to Barnett and Annie not yet confirmed.

GRO ref for birth certificate: 4
June 1883 8D 382 Prestwich

GRO ref for death certificate: 4
March 1884 8D 268 Prestwich
Age at death: 1


19. Leah Tarshish (Barnett2, Meyer1). Born in 1886 in Manchester, Lancashire.2

At the 1891 census, Leah is 5. She is living at 10 Elizabeth Street, Cheetham, with her parents, brother and sisters. Her cousin Maria Tarshish is also living in the household.

At 1901, she is 14 and enumerated in the name Lily. She is living at 11 Derby Road, Southport, with her parents, brothers and sisters.

GRO ref for birth certificate: 4
December 1886 8D 386 Prestwich


20. Tobe Yetta Tarshish (Barnett2, Meyer1). Born in 1888 in Manchester, Lancashire.2

At the 1891 census, Etta is 3. She is living at 10 Elizabeth Street, Cheetham, with her parents, brother and sisters. Her cousin Maria Tarshish is also living in the household.

At 1901, she is 13. She is living at 11 Derby Road, Southport, with her parents, brothers and sisters.

GRO ref for birth certificate: 4
June 1888 8D 383 Prestwich


21. Alta Tarshish (Barnett2, Meyer1). Born in 1889 in Manchester, Lancashire.2

At the 1891 census, Alta is 2. He is living at 10 Elizabeth Street, Cheetham, with his parents and sisters. His cousin Maria Tarshish is also living in the household.

At 1901, he is 11. He is living at 11 Derby Road, Southport, with his parents, brother and sisters.

GRO ref for birth certificate: 4
September 1889 8D 402 Prestwich


22. Abraham Lion Tarshish (Barnett2, Meyer1). Born in 1891 in Prestwich district, Lancashire. Abraham Lion died in Prestwich district, Lancashire, in 1891; he was less than one year old.

Link to Barnett and Annie not yet confirmed; no birth information found yet.

GRO ref for death certificate: 4
June 1891 8D 353 Prestwich
Age at death: 0

23. David Tarshish (Barnett2, Meyer1). Born on 1 February 1892 in Manchester, Lancashire.2,9 David died in Manhattan, New York, USA, on 21 August 1946; he was 54.3 Buried on 22 August 1946 in Manhattan, New York, USA.3

On 27 April 1930 when David was 38, he married Annie Feinberg3, in Manhattan, New York, USA.3

NOTES

At the 1901 census, David is 9. He is living at 11 Derby Road, Southport, with his parents, brother and sisters.

A submitted unsourced IGI record suggests that David emigrated to the US. The contributor states that he was born on 1 February 1892 in Cheetham, that he married Annie Feinberg on 27 April 1930 in Manhattan, and that he died on 21 August 1946 and was buried on 22 August 1946, in Manhattan.

This is backed up by a ship passenger record, which shows that he travelled from Liverpool on the Baltic, arriving at Ellis Island, New York, on 3 December 1923. He was 32 and unmarried at that point.

GRO ref for birth certificate: 4
March 1892 8D 391 Prestwich


24. Meyer Harris Tarshish (Barnett2, Meyer1). Born in 1893 in Wigan district, Lancashire. Meyer Harris died in Ormskirk district, Lancashire, in 1894; he was 1.

Link to parents Samuel and Marie Tarshish not yet established for certain.

GRO ref for birth certificate: 4
March 1893 8C 81 Wigan

GRO ref for death certificate: 4
September 1894 8B 518 Ormskirk (name given as Myer Harry on the GRO index)


25. Sarah Rebecca Tarshish (Barnett2, Meyer1). Born in 1894 in Southport, Lancashire.2

At the 1901 census, Sarah is 7. She is living at 11 Derby Road, Southport, with her parents, brothers and sisters.

GRO ref for birth certificate: 4
September 1894 8B 771 Ormskirk


26. Zepora Tarshish (Barnett2, Meyer1). Born in 1896 in Southport, Lancashire.2

At the 1901 census, Zipporah [sic] is 5. She is living at 11 Derby Road, Southport, with her parents, brothers and sisters.

GRO ref for birth certificate: 4
March 1896 8B 812 Ormskirk


27. Betsey Tarshish (Barnett2, Meyer1). Born in 1897 in Southport, Lancashire.2

At the 1901 census, Betsy is 4. She is living at 11 Derby Road, Southport, with her parents, brothers and sisters.

GRO ref for birth certificate: 4
June 1897 8B 814 Prescot
Fourth Generation
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28. Fanny Tarshish (Benjamin3, Zve Gercu Harris2, Meyer1). Born about 1879 in Busslem [probably in Lithuania], Russia.2

At the 1901 census, Fanny is 22 and a Cap Maker. She is living at 29 Carnarvon Street, Manchester, with her parents, brothers and sister.

Fanny married either Barnet Bajeches or Jacob Rubin.

GRO ref for marriage certificate: 4
June 1903 8D 779 Prestwich


29. Joseph Tarshish (Benjamin3, Zve Gercu Harris2, Meyer1).1 Born about 1882 in Busslem [probably in Lithuania], Russia.2

At the 1901 census Joe is 19 and an Auctioneer, working on his own account. He is living at 29 Carnarvon Street, Manchester, with his parents, brothers and sisters.

Joseph married Flossy Presburg1.

They had the following children:
57 i. Ben
58 ii. Marjorie


30. Eli Tarshish (Benjamin3, Zve Gercu Harris2, Meyer1).1 Born about 1885 in Busslem [probably in Lithuania], Russia.2

At the 1901 census Eli is 19 and a Waterproof Garment Maker. He is living at 29 Carnarvon Street, Manchester, with his parents, brothers and sisters.

Eli married Bertha Goodman1. They had one child:

59 i. Estelle


31. Moses Tarshish (Benjamin3, Zve Gercu Harris2, Meyer1).1 Born about 1889 in Busslem [probably in Lithuania], Russia.2

Moses married Violet Haggerty1. They had the following children:

60 i. Pamela
61 ii. Philip

NOTES

At the 1901 census, Moses is 12. He is living as a boarder at 29 Carnarvon Street, Manchester, with Benjamin and Minnie Tarshish (who are actually likely to be his parents).


32. Henry Tarshish (Benjamin3, Zve Gercu Harris2, Meyer1).1 Born in 1893 in Stockport, Lancashire.2

At the 1901 census, Henry is 9. He is living as a boarder at 29 Carnarvon Street, Manchester, with Benjamin and Minnie Tarshish (who are actually likely to be his parents).

GRO ref for birth certificate: 4
June 1893 8A 47 Stockport


33. Sophia Tarshish (Benjamin3, Zve Gercu Harris2, Meyer1). Born on 2 May 1897 in 29 Carnarvon Street, Cheetham, Manchester, Lancashire.2

Sophia married Sydney Samuel Presburg, son of Simon Presburg (~1850-) & Sophia Samuels (~1864-). Born in 1892 in Liverpool, Lancashire.2

They had the following children:
62 i. Henry
63 ii. Elaine
64 iii. (Living)

NOTES FOR SOPHIA

At the 1901 census, Sophia is 4. She is living at 29 Carnarvon Street, Manchester, with her parents, brothers and sister.

GRO ref for birth certificate: 4
June 1897 8D 402 Prestwich

NOTES FOR SYDNEY

At the 1901 census, Sydney is 9. He is living at 94 Lodge Lane, Toxteth Park, Liverpool, with his parents, brothers and sisters.

Later, he is known to have kept a boarding-house in Southport with his wife Sophia.

GRO ref for birth certificate: 4
September 1892 8B _80 West Derby


34. Minnie Tarshish (Benjamin3, Zve Gercu Harris2, Meyer1).1

Minnie married (Unknown) Rubinstein (Robinson)1.


35. Flora Tarshish (Abraham3, Zve Gercu Harris2, Meyer1). Born in 1886 in Wigan, Lancashire.1

At the 1891 census, Flora is 5. She is living at 10 Neville Street, Wigan, with her parents, brother and sisters.

At 1901 she is 14. She is living at 264 Cable Street, Shadwell, London, with her parents, brother and sisters.

GRO ref for birth certificate: 4
December 1886 8D 376A Prestwich


36. Meyer Tarshish (Abraham3, Zve Gercu Harris2, Meyer1). Born in 1887 in Wigan, Lancashire.1

At the 1891 census, Meyer is 4. He is living at 10 Neville Street, Wigan, with his parents and sisters.

At 1901 he is 13. He is living at 264 Cable Street, Shadwell, London, with his parents and three sisters.


37. Rachel Tarshish (Abraham3, Zve Gercu Harris2, Meyer1). Born in 1889 in Wigan, Lancashire.1

At the 1891 census, Rachel is 2. She is living at 10 Neville Street, Wigan, with her parents, brother and sisters.

At 1901 census, she is 11. She is living at 264 Cable Street, Shadwell, London, with her parents, brother and sisters.

GRO ref for birth certificate: 4
September 1889 8C 35 Wigan

Rachel married (Unknown) Cohn1.


38. Marie Tarshish (Abraham3, Zve Gercu Harris2, Meyer1). Born in 1891 in Wigan, Lancashire.1

Marie married (Unknown) Myers1.

NOTES

At the 1891 census, Marie is six months old. She is living at 10 Neville Street, Wigan, with her parents, brother and sisters.

At 1901 she is 10. She is living at 264 Cable Street, Shadwell, London, with her parents, brother and sisters.

GRO ref for birth certificate: 4
December 1890 8C 47 Wigan


39. Amelia Tarshish (Hyman3, Zve Gercu Harris2, Meyer1). Born in 1892 in Manchester, Lancashire.2

At the 1901 census, Millie is 9. She is living at 37 Carnarvon Street, Manchester, with her parents, brothers and sisters.

Millie travelled to the US in 1911 aboard the ship Baltic, arriving at Ellis Island on 3 April. She was with her mother Janie, her sister Ettie, and her brother Manuel. 6

GRO ref for birth certificate: 4
September 1892 8D 402 Prestwich


40. Rachel Tarshish (Hyman3, Zve Gercu Harris2, Meyer1). Born in 1894 in Manchester, Lancashire.2

At the 1901 census, Rachel is 7. She is living at 37 Carnarvon Street, Manchester, with her parents, brothers and sisters.

GRO ref for birth certificate: 4
June 1894 8D 384 Prestwich


41. Yetta Tarshish (Hyman3, Zve Gercu Harris2, Meyer1). Born in 1895 in Manchester, Lancashire.2

At the 1901 census, Yetta is 5. She is living at 37 Carnarvon Street, Manchester, with her parents, brothers and sisters.

Ettie travelled to the US in 1911 aboard the ship Baltic, arriving at Ellis Island on 3 April. She was with her mother Janie, her sister Millie, and her brother Manuel. 6

GRO ref for birth certificate: 4
December 1895 8D 387 Prestwich (name on index Hetty)


42. Samuel Tarshish (Hyman3, Zve Gercu Harris2, Meyer1). Born about 1897 in Manchester, Lancashire.2

At the 1901 census, Samuel is 4. He is living at 37 Carnarvon Street, Manchester, with his parents, brother, and sisters.

GRO ref for birth certificate: 4
June 1897 8D 400 Prestwich


43. Emanuel Tarshish (Hyman3, Zve Gercu Harris2, Meyer1). Born in 1900 in Manchester, Lancashire.2

At the 1901 census, Manuel is ten months old. He is living at 37 Carnarvon Street, Manchester, with his parents, brother, and sisters.

Manuel travelled to the US in 1911 aboard the ship Baltic, arriving at Ellis Island on 3 April. He was with his mother Janie and his sisters Millie and Ettie. 6

GRO ref for birth certificate: 4
September 1900 8D 398 Prestwich


44. Esther Tarshish (Marks3, Zve Gercu Harris2, Meyer1). Born in 1896 in Wigan, Lancashire.1

At the 1901 census, Ester is 5. She is living at 15 Greenough Street, Wigan, with her parents and sisters.

GRO ref for birth certificate: 4
March 1896 8C 33 Wigan


45. Marie Tarshish (Marks3, Zve Gercu Harris2, Meyer1).1 Born in 1897 in Wigan, Lancashire.2

Marie married Ruben Gold1.

NOTES

At the 1901 census, Maria is 3. She is living at 15 Greenough Street, Wigan, with her parents and sisters.

GRO ref for birth certificate: 4
December 1897 8C 41 Wigan


46. Miriam Tarshish (Marks3, Zve Gercu Harris2, Meyer1).1 Born in 1899 in Wigan, Lancashire.

At the 1901 census, Miriam is 2. She is living at 15 Greenough Street, Wigan, with her parents and sisters.

GRO ref for birth certificate: 4
June 1899 8C 37 Wigan


47. Rachel Tarshish (Marks3, Zve Gercu Harris2, Meyer1). Born in 1900 in Wigan, Lancashire.1

At the 1901 census, Rachel is eight months old. She is living at 15 Greenough Street, Wigan, with her parents and sisters.

GRO ref for birth certificate: 4
December 1900 8C 37 Wigan


48. Jacob Tarshish (Tarsh) (Marks Tarshish3, Zve Gercu Harris2, Meyer1). Born in 1904 in Wigan district, Lancashire.1 Jacob died in 1956; he was 52.1

GRO ref for birth certificate: 4
June 1904 8C 36 Wigan


49. Sarah Minnie Tarshish (Marks3, Zve Gercu Harris2, Meyer1). Born in 1906 in Wigan district, Lancashire.1 Sarah Minnie died in 2004; she was 98.1

GRO ref for birth certificate: 4
December 1906 8C 57 Wigan


50. Meyer Tarshish (Marie3, Zve Gercu Harris2, Meyer1). Born in 1894 in Wigan, Lancashire.2

GRO ref for birth certificate: 4
December 1894 8C 42 Wigan


51. Lily Tarshish (Marie3, Zve Gercu Harris2, Meyer1). Born in 1896 in Wigan district, Lancashire. Lily died in Liverpool district, Lancashire, in 1896; she was less than one year old.

Link to parents Samuel and Marie Tarshish not yet established for certain.

GRO ref for birth certificate: 4
March 1896 8C 32 Wigan

GRO ref for death certificate: 4
September 1896 8B 97 Liverpool

52. Isaac Tarshish (Marie3, Zve Gercu Harris2, Meyer1). Born in 1897 in Wigan, Lancashire.2

The National Archives hold a WW1 medal card for Isaac Tarshish, who served as Private J/4444 in the Royal Fusiliers.

GRO ref for birth certificate: 4
June 1897 8C 41 Wigan


53. Nathan Mendhl Tarshish (Marie3, Zve Gercu Harris2, Meyer1). Born about 1900 in Wigan, Lancashire.2

GRO ref for birth certificate: 4
June 1900 8C 64 Wigan


54. Gertrude Tarshish (Marie3, Zve Gercu Harris2, Meyer1). Born in 1902 in Wigan district, Lancashire.

Link to parents Samuel and Marie Tarshish not yet established for certain.

GRO ref for birth certificate: 4
December 1902 8C 68 Wigan


55. Lily Tarshish (Marie3, Zve Gercu Harris2, Meyer1). Born in 1904 in Wigan district, Lancashire. Lily died in Wigan district, Lancashire, in 1904; she was less than one year old.

Link to parents Samuel and Marie Tarshish not yet established for certain.

GRO ref for birth certificate: 4
June 1904 8C 36 Wigan

GRO ref for death certificate: 4
September 1904 8C 22 Wigan


56. Marks Tarshish (Marie3, Zve Gercu Harris2, Meyer1). Born in 1905 in Wigan district, Lancashire.

Link to parents Samuel and Marie Tarshish not yet established for certain.

GRO ref for birth certificate: 4
September 1905 8C 34 Wigan




Sources

1. Information courtesy of Brian Friedman.
2. Information from the 1901 British census.
3. Online IGI - submitted unsourced record.
4. Information from the FreeBMD transcript of the England and Wales Civil Registration Index.
5. Information from the 1901 British census. Surname from daughter Sophia’s birth certificate.
6. Ship passenger manifest, from Ellis Island Foundation website at www.ellisislandrecords.org
7. Information from the 1891 British census.
8. Information from the 1881 British census.
9. Online IGI - submitted unsourced record.