Israel Golden was born in Rovno, Rovenskaya oblast, Volin, Russia on 15 July 1877 or 1880 or on 20 January 1874. By 1927, Israel filed this as being in the Republic of Poland. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7] An alternate story is that Israel or Rose were from Vilnus, Lithuania [8][9]
As is common, he has different birth dates on different documents.
For the 1910 census he was 30 years old, so born in 1880.
For
Israel departed Liverpool, England on 8 January 1905 on the SS Saxonia for Boston, MA, USA. [11][12][13]
He arrived in the US on 9 February 1905 on the SS Saxonia from Liverpool, England. He arrived with his friend Motel Teitelman. He is listed on the list as Israel Goldern. The passenger manifest lists him going to stay with Mayor Royman at 40 Spring St, Boston, MA. [14]<[15][16]
He was married either shortly before or shortly after arrival in the US as he'd been married for 5 years in 1910. [21]
He spoke Yiddish, but not English in 1910, but was able to read and write Yiddish. [22]
He filed his Declaration of Intention on 17 Jan 1924, and Petition of Naturalization on April 1927. [23][24]. He was admitted on 25 July 1927 [25]
He registered for the WW1 draft in September of 1918. [26]. He entered his description as tall, medium build, blue eyes, dark hair.
According to Bobby HOFFENBERG, Israel helped to build Fort Devens in Ayer, MA during WWI. Not sure if Israel was in the military for that or if he'd been hired by the govt or if he was part of the USO. Israel's daughter Molly claims to remember Israel driving to then Camp Devens every day from Chelsea. [27]
According to a conversation with Bobby HOFFENBERG, Israel died from heart failure. This occurred fairly soon after there was a fire at the family house in which a fire fighter died. [28]. He was dead before the 1930 Census.[29] His wife Rosa is listed as a widow in the 1932 city directory [30].
According to Israel's daughter Molly, the rest of Israel's family staying in Vilna Gaburnia (Vilna county?)[31]
He is listed as Israel Golding in the 1910 US Census. [32]
He is listed as Jacob Golden in the 1916 city directory. Jacob is an alternative for Israel. The job matches and the address is only off by one number (139 vs 137)
He is listed as Israel Goldin in WW1 draft registration WW1 Draft Registration #3, Chelsea, MA, Division 1, 12 Sept 1918 - Israel Golden (Goldin) SN 114 ON 9317
He is listed as Israel Goldin in the 1920 US Census [33].
1918 - tall, medium build, blue eyes, dark hair WW1 Draft Registration #3, Chelsea, MA, Division 1, 12 Sept 1918 - Israel Golden (Goldin) SN 114 ON 9317
1924 - light complexion, weight 160 pounds, light hair, no distinctive marks [52]
1909- 110 Everett Ave, Chelsea, Suffolk, MA, USA [57]
1910 - 110 Everett Ave. Chelsea, Suffolk, MA [58]. This was a rented a rented home.
1915 - 137 Chestnut St, Chelsea, Suffolk, MA, USA [59]
1918 - 137 Chestnut St, Chelsea, Suffolk, MA, USA [60][61]
1920 - 137 Chestnut St, Chelsea, Suffolk, MA, USA [62]. Israel and Rose owned this with a mortgage.
1924 - 139 Chestnut St, Chelsea, Suffolk, MA USA [63]
1925 - 139 Chestnut St. Chelsea, Suffolk, MA USA [64]
1927 - 139 Chestnut St, Chelsea, Suffolk, MA USA [65]
1928 - 139 Chestnut St. Chelsea, Suffolk, MA USA [66]
Sources
↑ Birth Certificate Elizabeth (Vesa) Golden - Massachusetts, Chelsea, 1907, line 415
↑ US Census 1910, MA, Suffolk, Chelsea Ward 2 Enumeration District 1664 Sheet 13A
↑ US Census 1920, MA, Suffolk, Chelsea Ward 2 Enumeration District 629 Sheet 33B
↑ Declaration of Intention #150027 - US District & Circuit Courts of Massachusetts, 1906 - 1929 (Ancestry.com) Roll 239, #91488 - Petition for Naturalization Israel Golden, 17 Jan 1924
↑ Petition for Naturalization #91488 - US District & Circuit Courts of Massachusetts, 1906 - 1929 (Fold3.com), 18 Apr 1927, Roll 239, - Petition for Naturalization Israel Golden, April 1927
↑ 12 Sept 1918 - Israel Golden (Goldin) SN 114 ON 9317
↑ 1915 - Birth Certificate Molly Golden - Massachusetts, Chelsea 1915, pg. 257 line 475 Molly GOLDEN's birth certificate
↑ Oath of Allegiance - US District & Circuit Courts of Massachusetts, 1906 - 1929 (Fold3.com), 25 July 1927
↑ US Census 1910, MA, Suffolk, Chelsea Ward 2 Enumeration District 1664 Sheet 13A
↑ Declaration of Intention #150027 - US District & Circuit Courts of Massachusetts, 1906 - 1929 (Ancestry.com) Roll 239, #91488 - Petition for Naturalization Israel Golden, 17 Jan 1924
↑ Petition for Naturalization #91488 - US District & Circuit Courts of Massachusetts, 1906 - 1929 (Fold3.com), 18 Apr 1927, Roll 239, - Petition for Naturalization Israel Golden, April 1927
↑ Passenger List, Boston, Massachusetts, SS Saxonia, February 1905
↑ Passenger List, Boston, Massachusetts, SS Saxonia, February 1905
↑ Declaration of Intention #150027 - US District & Circuit Courts of Massachusetts, 1906 - 1929 (Ancestry.com) Roll 239, #150027 - Declaration of Intention Israel Golden & wife Rose 17 Jan 1924
↑ Petition for Naturalization #91488 - US District & Circuit Courts of Massachusetts, 1906 - 1929 (Fold3.com), 18 Apr 1927, Roll 239, - Petition for Naturalization Israel Golden, April 1927
↑ US Census 1910, MA, Suffolk, Chelsea Ward 2 Enumeration District 1664 Sheet 13A
↑ US Census 1920, MA, Suffolk, Chelsea Ward 2 Enumeration District 629 Sheet 33B
↑ Declaration of Intention #150027 - US District & Circuit Courts of Massachusetts, 1906 - 1929 (Ancestry.com) Roll 239, #150027 - Declaration of Intention Israel Golden & wife Rose 17 Jan 1924
↑ Petition for Naturalization #91488 - US District & Circuit Courts of Massachusetts, 1906 - 1929 (Fold3.com), 18 Apr 1927, Roll 239, - Petition for Naturalization Israel Golden, April 1927
↑ US Census 1910, MA, Suffolk, Chelsea Ward 2 Enumeration District 1664 Sheet 13A
↑ US Census 1910, MA, Suffolk, Chelsea Ward 2 Enumeration District 1664 Sheet 13A
↑ Declaration of Intention #150027 - US District & Circuit Courts of Massachusetts, 1906 - 1929 (Ancestry.com) Roll 239, #150027 - Declaration of Intention Israel Golden & wife Rose 17 Jan 1924
↑ Petition for Naturalization #91488 - US District & Circuit Courts of Massachusetts, 1906 - 1929 (Fold3.com), 18 Apr 1927, Roll 239, - Petition for Naturalization Israel Golden, April 1927
↑ Certificate of Naturalization #2635750, US, Naturalization Index, MA 1907 - 1966 (Fold3.com) 1927, Israel Golden, July 25, 1927
↑ 12 Sept 1918 - Israel Golden (Goldin) SN 114 ON 9317
↑ US Census 1910, MA, Suffolk, Chelsea Ward 2 Enumeration District 1664 Sheet 13A
↑ US Census 1920, MA, Suffolk, Chelsea Ward 2 Enumeration District 629 Sheet 33B
↑ Passenger List, Boston, Massachusetts, SS Saxonia, February 1905
↑ US Census 1910, MA, Suffolk, Chelsea Ward 2 Enumeration District 1664 Sheet 13A
↑ WW1 Draft Registration #3, Chelsea, MA, Division 1, 12 Sept 1918 - Israel Golden (Goldin) SN 114 ON 9317
↑ US Census 1920, MA, Suffolk, Chelsea Ward 2 Enumeration District 629 Sheet 33B
↑ Petition for Naturalization #91488 - US District & Circuit Courts of Massachusetts, 1906 - 1929 (Fold3.com), 18 Apr 1927, Roll 239, - Petition for Naturalization Israel Golden, April 1927
↑ Passenger List, Boston, Massachusetts, SS Saxonia, February 1905
↑ Birth Certificate Elizabeth (Vesa) Golden - Massachusetts, Chelsea, 1907, line 415
↑ Birth Certificate Celia Golden - Massachusetts, Chelsea, 1909, Oct 30 page , line 299
↑ US Census 1910, MA, Suffolk, Chelsea Ward 2 Enumeration District 1664 Sheet 13A
↑ 1915 - Birth Certificate Molly Golden - Massachusetts, Chelsea 1915, pg. 257 line 475 Molly GOLDEN's birth certificate
↑ US Census 1920, MA, Suffolk, Chelsea Ward 2 Enumeration District 629 Sheet 33B
↑ Declaration of Intention #150027 - US District & Circuit Courts of Massachusetts, 1906 - 1929 (Ancestry.com) Roll 239, #150027 - Declaration of Intention Israel Golden & wife Rose 17 Jan 1924
↑ Chelsea, Massachusetts City Directory, Lothrop's 1925 pg. 180 (Golden)
↑ Petition for Naturalization #91488 - US District & Circuit Courts of Massachusetts, 1906 - 1929 (Fold3.com), 18 Apr 1927, Roll 239, - Petition for Naturalization Israel Golden, April 1927
↑ Chelsea, Massachusetts City Directory, Lothrop's 1928 pg. 189 (Golden)
↑ Declaration of Intention #150027 - US District & Circuit Courts of Massachusetts, 1906 - 1929 (Ancestry.com) Roll 239, #150027 - Declaration of Intention Israel Golden & wife Rose 17 Jan 1924
↑ Passenger List, Boston, Massachusetts, SS Saxonia, February 1905
↑ Declaration of Intention - US District & Circuit Courts of Massachusetts, 1906 - 1929 (Ancestry.com) Roll 239, #91488 - Petition for Naturalization Israel Golden, 1927-04-18
↑ Passenger List, Boston, Massachusetts, SS Saxonia, February 1905
↑ Birth Certificate Elizabeth (Vesa) Golden - Massachusetts, Chelsea, 1907, line 415
↑ Birth Certificate Celia Golden - Massachusetts, Chelsea, 1909, Oct 30 page , line 299
↑ US Census 1910, MA, Suffolk, Chelsea Ward 2 Enumeration District 1664 Sheet 13A
↑ 1915 - Birth Certificate Molly Golden - Massachusetts, Chelsea 1915, pg. 257 line 475 Molly GOLDEN's birth certificate
↑ WW1 Draft Registration #3, Chelsea, MA, Division 1, 12 Sept 1918 - Israel Golden (Goldin) SN 114 ON 9317
↑ US Census 1920, MA, Suffolk, Chelsea Ward 2 Enumeration District 629 Sheet 33B
↑ Declaration of Intention #150027 - US District & Circuit Courts of Massachusetts, 1906 - 1929 (Ancestry.com) Roll 239, #150027 - Declaration of Intention Israel Golden & wife Rose 17 Jan 1924
↑ Chelsea, Massachusetts City Directory, Lothrop's 1925 pg. 180 (Golden)
↑ Petition for Naturalization #91488 - US District & Circuit Courts of Massachusetts, 1906 - 1929 (Fold3.com), 18 Apr 1927, Roll 239, - Petition for Naturalization Israel Golden, April 1927
↑ Chelsea, Massachusetts City Directory, Lothrop's 1928 pg. 189 (Golden)
US Census
US Census 1910, MA, Suffolk, Chelsea Ward 2 Enumeration District 1664 Sheet 13A
US Census 1920, MA, Suffolk, Chelsea Ward 2 Enumeration District 629 Sheet 33B (Israel Golden & family)
US Census 1930, MA, Suffolk, Chelsea Ward 2 Enumeration District 534 Sheet 13A
Birth
Birth Certificate Elizabeth (Vesa) Golden - Massachusetts, Chelsea, 1907, line 415
1909- Birth Certificate Celia Golden - Massachusetts, Chelsea, 1909, Oct 30 page , line 299
1915 - Birth Certificate Molly Golden - Massachusetts, Chelsea 1915, pg. 257 line 475 Molly GOLDEN's birth certificate
Marriage
Death Information
City Directories
Chelsea, Massachusetts City Directory, Lothrop's 1916 pg. 169 (Jacob Golden)
Chelsea, Massachusetts City Directory, Lothrop's 1918 pg. 172 (Israel Golden)
Chelsea, Massachusetts City Directory, Lothrop's 1925 pg. 180 (Golden)
Chelsea, Massachusetts City Directory, Lothrop's 1928 pg. 189 (Golden)
Immigration and Naturalization
Passenger List, Boston, Massachusetts, SS Saxonia, February 1905
WW1 Draft Registration #3, Chelsea, MA, Division 1, 12 Sept 1918 - Israel Golden (Goldin) SN 114 ON 9317
Declaration of Intention #150027 - US District & Circuit Courts of Massachusetts, 1906 - 1929 (Fold3.com) Roll 239, #150027 - Declaration of Intention Israel Golden & wife Rose 17 Jan 1924
Petition for Naturalization #91488 - US District & Circuit Courts of Massachusetts, 1906 - 1929 (Fold3.com), 18 Apr 1927, Roll 239, - Petition for Naturalization Israel Golden, April 1927
Oath of Allegiance - US District & Circuit Courts of Massachusetts, 1906 - 1929 (Fold3.com), 25 July 1927
Certificate of Naturalization #2635750, US, Naturalization Index, MA 1907 - 1966 (Fold3.com) 1927, Israel Golden, July 25, 1927
Ancestry has a hint for Israel Golden as being in Lancashire, England in 1901 and 1891 UK census.
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