Individual Details

Immigration (Fam)

On Nov 25, 1920, the SS Mauritania arrived from Liverpool (left Nov 10, 1910). On board was Abraham Lederman, a 50 yr. old tailor unable to read or write. His last permanent residence was Leeds, England and his nearest relative there was his cousin M.A. Goldstein, 72 Byron St Leeds. His final destination was Chicago to join his son Louis Lederman 1137 14th St. Chicago, Illinois. He had $25 in his possession and was 5 ft 7 in with grey hair and brown eyes. He was born in Slawatiz, Russia. His wife, Beile, was 52 yrs old, unable to read or write, 5 ft tall with light hair and dark brown eyes and born in Slawatiz, Russia. His son Ben was 24, a tailor; could read and write and was 5 ft 2 in tall with brown hair and eyes and was born in Drestleitowsk, Russia. His daughter Tilie was 17, a domestic, could read and write and was 5 ft 3 in with brown hair and eyes and was born in Drestleitowsk, Russia. His daughter Zellie was 15, a servant, could not read and write and was 5 ft with brown hair and eyes and was born in Drestleitowsk, Russia.