David Dragon (1923-2022), Holocaust Survivor of Sieprc, Poland

Stephen M. Morris thank you for sending this to me. Links on the names connect to the Geni family tree.

https://vimeo.com/404670767

David died yesterday. Here is his obituary in the Chicago Tribune.

David Dragon, 99, Holocaust survivor, beloved husband of the late Sara nee Wloch; proud father of Dr. Leon Dragon (Carol Hellman); beloved grandfather of Deborah Dragon (Justin Goldstein) and Rebecca Dragon-Freiden (Jonathan Freiden); great-grandfather of Jordana, Alexandra, Jonah, Austin and Danielle; son of Szmuel Henoch Dragon and Hinda nee Kadetsky, who died in the Warsaw Ghetto; brother of Moishe, Yenta, Faiga, and Chaim, all of whom died in the Holocaust; dear friend to many. David was 16 when the Jewish population of Czierps (Sierpc), Poland, was forced by the Nazis to resettle in the Warsaw Ghetto. In an effort to sustain his family, he traveled in and out of the ghetto through the sewers, bringing vegetables and any other goods that he could acquire. Once, stopped by Nazi guards as he was sneaking back in, he believed he was going to be killed, but God had other plans for him. Leaving the ghetto, he was captured and taken to Auschwitz where he endured for 2 ½ years. He wears the tattooed number 78363 on his left forearm as a constant reminder of that bondage. He survived the Death March of January 1945 and was liberated near Munich, Germany in April 1945. In 1948, he, his wife and his infant son emigrated to the US and settled in Chicago. David became a skilled tailor and worked hard to build a new life with his family. He was fluent in Hebrew, Yiddish, Polish, and English, easily moving between languages. He was an avid sports fan, who loved the White Sox, Cubs, and the Bears. David was an astute and passionate observer of politics and world events. He loved tennis and enjoyed travel. In later years, he became a speaker at the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, where he shared his personal story with school groups. He was a devoted member of Northwest Suburban Jewish Congregation, which merged with Congregation Beth Shalom, where he found a comfortable, loving spiritual home. Synagogue service at Congregation Beth Shalom, 3433 Walters Avenue, Northbrook. Interment Shalom Memorial Park, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights.

Post #200!!! Adeline Kadetsky's Marriage Certificate

The blog's 200th post! I never thought that there would be enough info to post 200 research posts on the Kautsky family history. But here we are. Every time I think that the research has been exhausted, some new database or newspaper is digitalized and new information is there to be discovered. 

The NYC archives have been digitalized and are now available to download from the online database for free. https://a860-historicalvitalrecords.nyc.gov/view/8014310. 

Here are the images of the marriage certificate of Adeline Kadetsky 20 yo (link to the geni tree) to Joseph Wasserzug (Waters), 39 yo. The marriage certificate is for December 7, 1884. They lived at 80 Henry Street. It was his 2nd marriage and her first marriage. Adeline's parents are listed as Isaac Yishai and Bluma Jacobs. Since they are both patronymic surnames, it seems that Isaac's father's name would be Yishai. 

Post for Bluma Jacobs: 

https://kadetskyfamilyhistory.blogspot.com/search/label/Bluma%20Rosa%20Kadetsky

The data from this record was previously extracted by a Jewishgenner in the following post: https://kadetskyfamilyhistory.blogspot.com/2017/01/new-info-extracted-from-adeline.html

The surnames are a mixture of patronymic surnames and the more updated family surnames. Adeline's maiden name of Kadetsky is not mentioned. Patronymic names include Wolff, Josephs, Yishia, and Jacobs. 

Benjamin Kadetsky Opens Hebrew School and is President of Congregation Ahavath Scholem in Buffalo, NY

Benjamin Kadetsky, brother of Sussman Kadetsky was an active member of the Buffalo Jewish Community. He was a well-known successful businessman, running a tailoring service. He served as president of Congregation Ahavath Scholem and the local Hebrew school.

He was president of the "Shabbat School" as reported by the Buffalo Times on September 3, 1909. The school would serve 400 kids. The curriculum would cover "lectures, history, Hebrew, and English."

The following is found in the google book search from the "Bulletin By American Newspaper Publishers Association" Dated 1904 GLASGOW WOOLEN, MILLS, Buffalo, N. Y. The above is conducted by Benjamin Kadetsky. He is a married man about 46 years old, and has been in business at the present location since December last, at that time succeeding the Isham Taylor Company. On interviewing the above he stated that he is doing a prosperous business and is meeting all obligations promptly. He has two stores in Buffalo and one factory which was his former tailor shop. He also has a store in Akron, Ohio. He declines to give any information further than this. Locally, he is regarded as a man of good reputation and ability.

From the Buffalo Evening News Oct 23, 1909. Benjamin Kadetsky was president and fellow tailor, Abraham Slotkin was vice president. (Abraham's great grand-niece is Congresswoman, Elissa Slotkin)

Jacob Kadetsky Family Pictures!

One of our cousins has shared the following pictures of the Jacob Kadetsky family: their tree is as follows:

Jacob (9/23/1853 - 3/1/1906) arrived in the USA in 1871 with Isaac Kadetsky. Jacob married Pauline Baruch in Manhattan in 1876 and they had the following children:

1. Augusta (6/21/1877-11/11/1958) m Samuel DeHaan
2. Fannie (9/5/1879 - 1/21/1945) m. Henry Porcelaine
3. Rosa (7/25/1882-12/14/1957) m. Abraham Kalish
4. Nettie (7/16/1885-10/27/1977) m. Henry Bowman (no children)
5. Abram (10/14/1887- 8/13/1889)
6. Tena (6/23/1890-4/4/1961) m. Benjamin Finkelstein
7. Martha (5/31/1892-1/23/1966) m. Harry Cooper
8. Edna  (9/8/1898-4/3/1919)

Jacob Kadetsky 1853-1906

Friedman Kadetsky AKA Koedskey, Kadet, Fred or Frank

In the 1892 NY Census (3rd Column at the bottom and top of the 4th column)

Fred Koedskey was living in Buffalo, NY. Living with him at the time were Jennie 29 yo, Edna 10 yo, Annie 8 yo, Ben 7 yo, Jac 5 yo, illegible male 3 yo, and Lillie 1yo. Illegible female Kadetsky 29 yo, Moris Berkowise 23 yo. Morris Berkowise Americanized his name to Morris Berk. he is married to Friedman's sister. Pauline Berk. Fred remarried twice, first to Esther Sugar and second to Pauline Feigenbaum. SHe had been previously married to Philip Goldberg. 

The next people listed are Leon Gershon 28 yo, Carl Scheuk 28, Kattie? Scheuk, Carl Scheuk 1 yo, David Fried 28 yo, Rosie Fried 26 yo, Bertie Fried 6 yo, Rose Fried 5 yo, J Fried (male) 3 yo, and Louis Fried 2 yo.

The only thing that brings these families together is the proximity with which they lived to each other and that Fred, Moris, and Leon are tailors and David Fried is a cutter.

Friedman Kadet's death record lists his parents as Israel M. Kadet and Sarah Miriam. His gravestone lists his name as Friedman Kadetsky.

Interestingly Friedman's children, Jack and Rose are not listed on his 1900 United States Federal Census or the 1905 New York State Census but are listed in his obituary.

https://kadetskyfamilyhistory.blogspot.com/search/label/Friedman

Jacob Kadetski part 5: Rae Kadetzky Schnieder

Just tying up a loose end on this tree. According to her marriage license, Ray Kadetski (b. 1903, 24 yo) married Philip Schneider (b. 1888, 39 yo) on March 26, 1927, in Cook, Il. The marriage license does not give any indication of whether Philip was married previously.  According to the 1930 and 1940 US Census, Rae and Philip did not have children. In 1930, Rae worked as a tailor and Philip was a mattress maker, which is confirmed by Philip's death certificate. In 1940, Rae's occupation is a "finisher" at a wholesale men's clothing business and Philip is a "mattress filler" for a wholesale mattress business. See the previous post, Jacob Kadetski part 2 for a newspaper article about Rae's arrival in America and her death certificate.

Rae Kadetzky marriage certificate to Philip Schneider March 26, 1927

Philip Schneider's death certificate February 25, 1966

Join the Kadetsky Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/590281731035704/