Thomas Comment: Place of Birth differs at first in Romania and then later is recorded as New York City.
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1910 US Federal Census:
Name: Jake Burnstein
Age in 1910: 14
Birth Year: abt 1896
Birthplace: Romania [Russia]
Home in 1910: Brooklyn Ward 26, Kings, NY
Street: Lavonia Avenue (#361)
(Thomas Note: Multi family home - Nickelsburg, Burnstein, Bookbinder, and Seventhol)
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Paul Burnstein
Father's Birthplace: Romania
[Russia]
Mother's name: Minnie Burnstein
Mother's Birthplace: Romania [Russia]
Native Tongue: Yiddish
Attended School: Yes
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Paul Burnstein 40 - Head - born in Romania - Medal Plater - Polishing Factory
Minnie Burnstein 35 - Wife - born in Romania
Jake Burnstein 14 - Son - born in Romania
Tillie Burnstein 9 - Daughter - born in New York
Joe Burnstein 7 - Son - born in New York
Gussie Burnstein 6 - Daughter - born in New York
Clara Burnstein 4 - Daughter - born in New York
Hyman Burnstein 1 [1 5/12] - Son - born in New York
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On June 28, 1912, Jacob's sister, Sarah Bernstein, born of Paul and Minnie Bernstein, his parents, died on the same day at Jewish Hospital, New York City, Brooklyn, New York of Acute Lymphatic Leukemia. Their residence was 361 Livonia Avenue. She was buried on June 30, 1912 at Mount Zion Cemetery. (New York, New York, Index of Death Certificates, 1862-1948) (See FAG Memorial No. 214136522)
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1915 New York State Census:
Name: Jake Bernstein
Birth Year: abt 1896
Birth Place: Russia
Age: 19
Gender: Male
Residence Place: New York, Kings
Relationship: Son
Color or Race: White
Number of Years in US: 12
Assembly District: 23
House Number: 361
(Thomas Note: Multi family home: Buchlinder, Bernstein, and Lehavitz)
Line Number: 20
Page Number: 54
Household Members:
Paul Bernstein 44 - Head - born in Romania - Prd Polisher
Mennie Bernstein 41 - Wife - born in Romania - Housewife
Jake Bernstein 19 - Son - born in Romania - Soldier USA
Tillie Bernstein 15 - Daughter - born in Romania - School
Joe Bernstein 13 - Son - born in U.S. - School
Gussie Bernstein 11 - Daughter - born in U.S. - School
Ida Bernstein 10 - Daughter - born in U.S. - School
Hyman Bernstein 7 - Son - born in U.S. - School
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An Army information card gives the following information:
Jacob Berstein - Serial number 1,845,629 with Brooklyn, New York, as his residence. He enlisted in RA at Ft Slocum, New York on Mar 21, 1914. Jacob was 21 year and 1 month old when he enlisted making his date of birth in Feb, 1893. He was assigned to 131 Co CAC to March 29, 1916; Hosp C Ft Wright, New York...; 318 Field Hospital MD 305 Sanitary Train to furlough to reserve. He was a Sergeant. He was overseas to May 31, 1919. On Jul 12, 1919 from furlough to reserve.
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Sgt Jack G. Bernstein mailing address home was at 361 Levania Avenue, Brooklyn, NY during WWI.
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Name: Jacob Bernstein
Departure Place: New York, VA
Address: 361 Levonia Ave
Residence Place: Brooklyn, New York
Father: Paul Bernstein
Ship: Siboney
Rank: Sergeant
Service Number: 1845629
Notes: Headquarters Ambulance Section, 305th Sanitary Train 80th Division
(U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, 1910-1939)
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Name: Jacob Bernstein
Departure Date: 20 May 1919
Departure Place: Brest, France
Arrival Date: 1919
Address: 361 Livonia Avenue
Residence Place: Brooklyn, New York
Father: Paul Bernstein
Ship: ROTTERDAM
Military Unit: CAMP INFIN MARY 1, 305TH SAN TN
Rank: Sergeant
Service Number: 1, 845, 629
Notes: FIELD HOSPITAL NO 318, 305 SANITARY TRAIN
(U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, 1910-1939)
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SGT Jacob George Bernstein sailed to & from France aboard the ships Siboney & Rotterdam with the 318th Field Hospital, of the 305th Sanitary Train. Soldiers of the 305th Sanitary Train of the 80th Division sailed to France for WWI on several ships, USS Mercury, USS Siboney, or USS Huron from Newport News & Norfolk, Virginia, in May, 1918. The Sanitary Train consisted of the 317, 318, 319, and 320th Ambulance Companies, the 317, 318, 319, and 320th Field Hospitals, and the 305th Sanitary Train Headquarters. The sanitary train returned to Hoboken, New Jersey, on the USS Rotterdam from Brest, France. The soldiers boarded the ship on May 20, 1919 in Brest France and arrived in Hoboken on May 31, 1919. Once ashore they were given refreshments by welfare organizations. They proceeded to Jersey City by ferry and then by passenger coaches to Camp Dix, New Jersey, for out-processing. All their possessions were sterilized in a steam sterilizer which was very effective. Anything leather shrunk to a much smaller size. Sanitary Train was decommissioned on Jun 9, 1919. (Reference: "History of 318 Field Hospital" (2019) by Thomas Nelson; U.S. Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, 1910-1939)
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Name: Jacob Bernstein
Record Type: Military Service
Birth Date: 18 Feb 1893
Military Date: 12 Jul 1919
Residence Place: Brooklyn, New York
(Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940)
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1920 US Federal Census:
Name: Jacob Bernstein
Age: 24
Birth Year: abt 1896
Birthplace: Romania
Home in 1920: Brooklyn Assembly District 2, Kings, NY
Street: Livonia Avenue (#361)
(Thomas Note: Multi family home: Kline, Binder, Buchbindey, Bernstein, and Oliver)
Race: White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1900
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Paul Bernstein
Father's Birthplace: Romania
Mother's name: Minna Bernstein
Mother's Birthplace: Romania
Native Tongue: Yiddish
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Clerk
Industry: Government
Employment Field: Wage or Salary
Naturalization Status: Naturalized (1918)
Household Members:
Paul Bernstein 51 - Head - Polisher - Silver
Minna Bernstein 48 - Wife
Jacob Bernstein 24 - Son - Clerk - Government
Guisse Bernstein 16 - Daughter - Trimmer - Embroidery
Joe Bernstein 17 - Son
Ida Bernstein 14 - Daughter
Herman Bernstein 11 - Son - Watcher - Embroidery - Find A Grave Memorial# 77391144
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U.S., Application for Seaman's Protection Certificates)
Name: Jacob Bernstein
Age: 27
Birth Date: 18 Feb 1893
Birth Place: N. Y. C.
Application Date: Apr 20, 1920
Application Place: New York, New York, USA
Record Type: Application
Address: 361 Livonia Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Birth (or citizenship) confirmed Reg Army furlough Cert# 1845629 sgt Camp Dix N.J. 7/12/1919 May O Mintoch?
Naturalized: Age 27, on Feb 18, 1920, height: 5'7"
Last vessel: First trip
Next vessel: Standard Oil Co. Rating on same: Cook
Complexion: Dark
Hair: Dark Brown
Eyes: Blue
Physical marks: nc top right thumb, mole right chin
Identified by: signature on employment letter
(Thomas Note from Wikipedia) "Seamen Protection Papers," "Seamen Protection Certificates," or "Sailor's Protection Papers", were issued to American seamen during the last part of the 18th century through the first half of the 20th century. These papers provided a description of the sailor and showed American citizenship. They were issued to American sailors to prevent them from being impressed on British men-of-war, during the period leading to and after the War of 1812. The certificates could be issued for a fee of 25 cents, and required proof of citizenship, although this was later changed to require only a notarized affidavit of citizenship.
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36805
4/21st/20
U.S. Passport Bureau Form 19
Dear sirs: If J. Bernstein gets his passport we will ship him on one of our vessels Standard Ohio of N.J. Respectfully, I. Alba Asst. Agent
B...... sginature 12 Pearl St.
Jacob Bernstein
(Affidavit of Loss of Seaman's Certificate of American Citzenship)
Jacob Berstein being duly sworn deposes and states that on the 20 day of April 1920 he received from the Collector of Custom of the Port of New York, Seaman's Certificate of American Citizenship No. 36805 and that he lost the same at the Time, Place and in the Manner Herein-after specified, that is to say:
That on or about Aug. 1922 passport was left on stor... country in London, England. ...s/s Geo Washington #1688961 ny. Oct 7/29 US Liomish
Furthermore the affiant states that he has not SOLD, GIVEN AWAY or DISPOSED of said certificate otherwise than as above states and that if the certificate at any time comes into his possession he will at ONCE RETURN THE SAME to the Coolector of Customs at New York end if he ever learns of the whereabouts of said cetificate he will at once notify the said Collector of Customs.
Jacob Berstein
Subscribed and sworn to before this this 9 day of Nov 1927
(notariez seal)
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Name: Jacob Bernstein
Arrival Date: May 1921
Birth Date: abt 1893
Age: 28
Gender: Male
Ethnicity/ Nationality: American
Port of Departure: Perth Amboy
Port of Arrival: Tampico, Mexico
Ship Name: Edward L Doheny Jr
(New York, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1820-1957)
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Name: Jacob Bernstein
Arrival Date: 24 Oct 1921
Birth Date: abt 1893
Age: 28
Ethnicity/ Nationality: American
Place of Origin: United States of America
Port of Departure: New York
Port of Arrival: New York, New York To Bremen, Germany
Ship Name: America
(New York, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1820-1957)
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Name: Jacob Bernstein
Arrival Date: 17 Nov 1922
Birth Date: abt 1893
Age: 29
Gender: Male
Ethnicity/ Nationality: American
Port of Departure: Danzig and Bremerhavew
Port of Arrival: New York, New York
Ship Name: President Arthur
(New York, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1820-1957)
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Name: Jacob Bernstein
Arrival Date: Feb 1923
Birth Date: abt 1893
Birth Location: New York
Age: 30
eight: 5'7"
Complexion: Light
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Crew on board this American Steamer
Capacity: A.B.
Port of Arrival: Hamburg, Germany
Ship Name: Minnekahda
(New York, Passenger List)
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Name: Jacob Bernstein
Arrival Date: 30 Mar 1923
Birth Date: abt 1893
Age: 30
Gender: Male
Ethnicity/ Nationality: American
Place of Origin: United States of America
Port of Departure: Hamburg,deu
Port of Arrival: New York, New York
Ship Name: Minnekahda
(New York, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1820-1957)
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1940 US Federal Census:
Name: Jack Bemstein
[Jack Bernstein]
Age: 44
Estimated birth year: abt 1896
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: New York
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: New York, Kings, New York
Street: Elton Street
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: New York, Kings, New York
Residence in 1935: Same House
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 3B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 65
Occupation: Painter
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 35
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 7th grade
Duration of Unemployment: 16
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 36
Income: 600
Household Members:
Jack Bemstein 44 - Head
Celia Bemstein 33 - Wife - born in New Jersey
Herbert Bemstein 6 - Son
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On Apr 27, 1942, Jack Bernstein registered for the WWII draft at Local Board 111, Bronx, NY. His residence was at 770 East 178th Street, Bronx, NY. His phone was Sudlow 7-3137. He was 5 feet 8 inches tall, 170 pounds, blue eyes, brown hair, and ruddy complexion. He listed his wife, Celia Bernstein, as someone who would always know his address. He was self employed - Consumer Paint Company. He recorded a scar on his right thumb as well as the second finger, same hand. (ref: WWII Draft Registration Card)
(Note: 770 East 178th Street was listed as sold from Anna Bergetal to Wolf Goldberg, the property, 93.6x47. (The New York Herald, New York, NY, Sep 25, 1922, Page 20)
(Note: According to housing information the house at this address was built in 1994, therefore the home the Jacob Bertstein was razed at some point.)
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Name: Jacob George Bernstein
[Jack Bernstein]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 18 Feb 1893
Birth Place: New York City, New York
[New York Cit]
Father: Paul Bernstein
Mother: Minnie Stein
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Dec 1936: Name listed as JACOB GEORGE BEONSTEIN; Feb 1944: Name listed as JACK BERNSTEIN
(U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index)