Kadetsky Mystery: Abraham Kadatsky?!?!

This is Abraham Kadatzky who also lives in Chicago. According to his naturalization, he was born in Kiev. On his naturalization, he lists his sons, Isadore Isak born 1900, Hyman Chaim born 1903 in Kiev, and Joseph born in 1906. 

This Abrama Kadatzky (dob 11/18/1875) of Chicago, lists his nearest relative as Minnie Kadatzky. 

Jacob Kadetski part 4: Grandson Alan Kadets (Harry's son)

In Memoriam: Alan I. Kadet, Rogers & HollandsApril 12, 2017 (2 comments)

Buffalo Grove, IL—Alan I. Kadet, chairman of the board of the Illiniois-based jewelry chain Rogers and Hollands Jewelers, died April 3. He was 91.

Kadet was a decorated WWII veteran, having received a Bronze Medal from the United States Army during his service. After his discharge, he met and married Juell Friedman (shown together in the photo at left), daughter of Bernard Friedman who, together with partner Herbert Goldstone, had founded Rogers Jewelers in 1945. Kadet joined the firm in 1949, rising to president and later, upon Friedman’s retirement in the 1980s, chairman.

In 1979, Rogers Jewelers acquired Hollands Jewelers, a chain of six Chicago-area jewelry stores with stores in prime real estate areas like the city’s famed Water Tower Place. Following the acquisition, the company officially changed its name to Rogers & Hollands Jewelers.

The company expanded through the 1980s and 1990s, adding stores in Indiana, Missouri, Michigan, and Minnesota, and acquiring Armond’s Diamond Centers, an eight-store chain in Illinois and Wisconsin. By the end of 2001, the company had 64 stores in six states, having expanded into Ohio. The company also added the trade name Ashcroft & Oak Jewelers, and throughout the 2000s added new stores under that name in Kentucky, Tennessee, and western Pennsylvania.

Kadet is survived by his wife of 67 years, Juell, the matriarch and former jewelry designer for the chain. She was a leader in the advancement of women in the jewelry industry, as the first woman to be featured on the cover of National Jeweler and the first woman to be inducted into the magazine’s renowned Retailer Hall Of Fame. 

Kadet also is survived by three children: daughters Marla (Michael) Epton and Lori (Craig) Stern, and son Rodger (Katherine) Kadet; six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

https://news.centurionjewelry.com/articles/detail/in-memoriam-alan-i.-kadet-rogers-hollands

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Jacob Kadetski part 3: Jake's son Alexander Kadetsky tragically drowns

Tragically, Jake Kadetski's son Alex died at 18 years old. Alexander Kadetsky appears to be an Americanized name. I am unsure if he is Itzig or Elie who immigrated in 1910 at ages of 17 and 18 respectively or if this is a different son who I have not yet found his immigration manifest. There are no known records for Itzig or Elie aside from their Ellis Island Manifests. In 1913, Itzig would have been 20 and Elie 21, so the ages do not match either of the boys unless Itzig lied about his age to enable him to be old enough for him to travel with his brother. Whatever the case, Alexander's death was tragic. 

The article says that Godie (Godel) Braman was a "cousin," son of Rachael Braman nee Given. Here is the Braman family plot. I think there is something nice about putting the picture of the deceased on the headstone.

Line 15/16 Elie and Itzig Kadecki Ellis Island Manifest July 3, 1910 page 1

Line 15/16 Elie and Itzig Kadecki Ellis Island Manifest July 3, 1910 page 2

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Jacob Kadetski part 2: The East Chicago, Indiana Kadetskys

Jacob Kadetski worked as a tailor in East Chicago, Indiana. 5 of his children followed him to America. It does not appear that his wife Tzirel Sarah came to America. Sons Eli (18 yo) and Itzig (17 yo) arrived in Ellis Island on July 3rd, 1910. They last lived with their mother Cirl in Sierpc and were joining their father in East Chicago, Indiana. Hersch Kadeczki arrived on May 14, 1912, to his uncle Juda Weinstein. He last resided with his mother Zirel in Sierpc. He Americanized his name to Harry Kadetski and worked with his father. Sister Rywka arrived at Ellis Island on February 22, 1921, and joined her brother, Harry, in East Chicago. (Kadetsky manifests, Column L, designated as group "F.")

Arrives from Russia

Journeying all the way from Russia, Poland, Miss. Ray Kadetski just arrived in East Chicago to remain with her parents, the J. Kadetsky family and her brother, Harry Kadetski, haberdasher in Chicago Avenue. The young lady had sought for passage to this country before the war, but could not gain it and she is happy here now in being reunited with her kinspeople.

March 26, 1921, "The Times" Indiana. See Rae Kadetski Schnieder death certficate below.

The Times (Munster, Indiana) · 6 Jul 1931, Mon · Page 6 

Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Illinois) · 30 May 1958, Fri · Page 14 

Rae Kadetsky Schnieder death certficiate

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Jacob Kadetski part 1: Jake Kadetski son of Jacob Kadetski?!?!

Some records are just unbelievable.  Here is an example of a "huh?" moment: Jake Kadetski son of Jacob Kadetski?!?!

Naming customs vary for Ashkenazi vs Sephardic Jews. Sephardic Jews name after the living while Ashkenazi Jews do not name after living people. There is a joke about the parents of the couple getting married. The groom's family is Ashkenazi and the bride's family is Sephardic. The families are attempting to resolve a conflict that made tempers flare. As a token of peace, the Sephardic father offers that Ashkenazi father, that the firstborn son should be named after the Ashkenazi father.  The Ashkenazi father is severely insulted and storms off. The Sephardic father is befuddled that the Ashkenazi father is so angered by the offering of this prestigious honor. Meanwhile, the Ashkenazi father, understands that the Sephardic in law has just wished him to die....

Regarding Jake and his father Jacob, this is a case of an immigrant Americanizing his name. (Click here for the geni tree, I'll explain how this branch was created over the next several posts) Jake's ship manifest records his name as Itzchok Kadecky who immigrated on July 29, 1903. (see Kadetsky Manifest list line 16). He stayed with his brother-in-law, Albert Given. (Albert Given was a wealthy department store owner.)

In 1910 we find Jake Kadetski listed as a servant for the Givens. He lists his immigration as 1906. Since he was not the head of the household, he is unlikely to be the source of the information. 

In the 1920 Census, Jake Kadetski is living on his own and lists his immigration year as 1901. He owned his own tailoring shop.

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