David (Cherniack) Chernik (1889 - 1945)

Born 5 May 1889 in Vietka, Gomel Uyezd, Mogilev Guberniya, Russian Empire

Ancestors

Husband of Isabel (Shane) Chernik — married 19 Mar 1929 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States

Died 21 Jan 1945 at age 55 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States

Problems/Questions Profile manager: Mark Shernick [send private message]

David (Cherniack) Chernik has Jewish Roots.

Biography

David Hersz Czerniakowski, aka David Cherniak, was born 5 May 1889 or 1890 near Vietka, Gomel, Mogilev in the Russian Empire (today Mogilev, Belarus).

He was the son of Chaim Черниховский and Ita Kushnirov.

He died 21 January 1945 in Los Angeles, California.

Tracking the records of Chaim's son David Hersz is made a bit difficult by the popularity of the name David, which was used very often in the Czernichow-Czernichowsky family tree. His records may be confused with those of his cousins, specifically:

1. David Gersz Czernichowsky (1884 - 1939), the son of Khershon and Bluma (Savransky) Czernichowsky, a cousin who died in the Holocaust while being held as a prisoner at Opatow, Poland

2. David Shornick (23 November 1887, d. 1951) aka Dovid Chonan (Tchernichovsky) Shornick or Schornick, the son of Chaim Lev Tschernichovsky. This David Shornick may be found on U.S. census records for Ridgefield, Connecticut. He had a sister named Bertha and he is buried nearby her in New Haven. David Shornick also named one of his sons Nathan.

3. Isaiah Czerniakhovsky (Yisnayahu Tchernichovsky, 1882 - 1971) who changed his name to Chernoff and settled at New Haven, Connecticut.

SOURCES

• Chernick, Paul. David Chernick (1889 - 1949) Fact Page, Gonick and Gonik Family Tree, Ancestry.com
• Hornik, Ruty - Chanan (Jone) Chernijovsky - Geni.com
• Perkes, Jonathan. Chaim Hyman Chernick (1841 - 1927) Family Tree - Geneanet.com

David Chernik b. 5 May 1890 in Geneanet Community Trees Index

David Chernik in the Geneanet Community Trees Index

• Name David Chernik
• Gender M (Male)
• Birth Date 5 mai 1890 (5 May 1890)
• Birth Place Vietka, Gomel (Vyetka), Biélorussie (Belarus)
• Death Date 21 janv. 1945 (21 Jan 1945)
• Death Place Los Angeles, Los Angeles (Los Angeles), California, USA
• Father Chaim Hyman Chernick
• Mother Etta Ita Kushnirov \ Kuchrenoff
• Spouse Isabel Shane-Chernik
• Child Helen Barbara Chernick

View on Geneanet https://gw.geneanet.org/garymichaelkatz?n=chernik&oc=&p=david

David Chernik's January 1916 Canadian Border Crossing

David Chernik in the U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., 1895-1960

• Name David Chernik
• Gender Male
• Race/Nationality Hebrew
• Age 25
• Record Type Manifests
• Birth Date abt 1891
• Birth Country Russia
• Arrival Date Jan 1916
• Port of Arrival Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
• Residence Country Canada
• Line Number 24

Source Citation The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Manifests of Passengers Arriving at St. Albans, VT, District through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787 - 2004; Record Group Number: 85; Series Number: M1464; Roll Number: 300

Source Information Ancestry.com. U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., 1895-1960 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.

Dave Chernik b. 1889 WWI Draft Registration in Detroit

Dave Chernik in the U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

• Name Dave Chernik
• Race Caucasian (White)
• Marital Status Single
• Birth Date 5 May 1889
• Birth Place Russia
• Residence Date 1917-1918
• Street Address 288 High St
• Residence Place Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
• Draft Board 06
• Physical Build Medium
• Height Medium
• Hair Color Light Brown
• Eye Color Light Brown

Source Citation Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Wayne

Source Information Ancestry.com. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005.

Original data: United States, Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. M1509, 4,582 rolls. Imaged from Family History Library microfilm.

David Chernik b. 1892 in 1920 U.S. Census [Detroit, Michigan]

David Chernik in the 1920 United States Federal Census

• Name David Chernik [David Chernick]
• Age 28
• Birth Year abt 1892
• Birthplace Russia
• Home in 1920 Detroit Ward 5, Wayne, Michigan
• Residence Date 1920
• Race White
• Gender Male
• Immigration Year 1916
• Relation to Head of House Brother
• Marital Status Single
• Father's Birthplace Russia
• Mother's Birthplace Russia
• Native Tongue Jewish
• Able to Speak English Yes
• Occupation Invalid
• Industry Auto Factory
• Employment Field Wage or Salary
• Naturalization Status Naturalized
• Able to read Yes
• Able to Write Yes

Household Members:

• Sam Shakofsky 40 Head
• Lena Shakofsky 46 Wife
• David Shakofsky 11 Son
• Mary Shakofsky 10 Daughter
• Dora Shakofsky 8 Daughter
• David Chernik 28 Brother

Source Citation Year: 1920; Census Place: Detroit Ward 5, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_804; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 179

Source Information Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.

Original data: Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920. (NARA microfilm publication T625, 2076 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C. For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the following NARA web page: NARA. Note: Enumeration Districts 819-839 are on roll 323 (Chicago City).

19 March 1929 Marriage of David Chernik to Bella T. Shane

Bella Shane in the California, U.S., County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1849-1980

• Name Bella Shane
• Gender Female
• Event Type Marriage
• Marriage Date 19 Mar 1929
• Marriage Place Los Angeles, California, USA
• Spouse David Chernik

California Department of Public Health, courtesy of www.vitalsearch-worldwide.com. Digital Images.

Source Information Ancestry.com. California, U.S., County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1849-1980 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2017.

Original data: California, County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1830-1980. California Department of Public Health, courtesy of www.vitalsearch-worldwide.com. Digital Images.

David Chernik b. 1894 in 1930 U.S. Census [Los Angeles, California]

David Chernak in the 1930 United States Federal Census

• Name: David Chernak
• Birth Year: abt 1894
• Gender: Male
• Race: White
• Birthplace: Russia
• Marital Status: Married
• Relation to Head of House: Head
• Home in 1930: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
• Map of Home: View Map
• Street address: N. Mountain View
• Ward of City: Assembly Dist 64
• Block: 307
• House Number in Cities or Towns: 320
• Dwelling Number: 230
• Family Number: 258
• Radio Set: No
• Lives on Farm: No
• Age at First Marriage: 35
• Attended School: No
• Able to Read and Write: Yes
• Father's Birthplace: Russia
• Mother's Birthplace: Russia
• Language Spoken: Hebrew
• Immigration Year: 1915
• Naturalization: Naturalized
• Able to Speak English: Yes
• Occupation: Bookkeeper
• Industry: Insurance Office
• Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
• Employment: Yes

Household Members:

• David Chernak 36
• Bella Chernak 24
• Helen Chernak 3/12
• Ella Kimball 35

Source Citation Year: 1930; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 147; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0401; Image: 1012.0; FHL microfilm: 2339882

Source Information Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1930. T626, 2,667 rolls.

Description The 1930 Census contains records for approximately 123 million Americans. The census gives us a glimpse into the lives of Americans in 1930, and contains information about a household’s family members and occupants including: birthplaces, occupations, immigration, citizenship, and military service. The names of those listed in the census are linked to actual images of the 1930 Census.

David Chernik b. 1892 in 1940 U.S. Census [Los Angeles, California]

David Chernik in the 1940 United States Federal Census

• Name: David Chernik
• Age: 48
• Estimated birth year: abt 1892
• Gender: Male
• Race: White
• Birthplace: Russia
• Marital Status: Divorced
• Relation to Head of House: Brother
• Home in 1940: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
• Map of Home in 1940: View Map
• Street: Blackburn Avenue
• House Number: 8231
• Inferred Residence in 1935: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
• Residence in 1935: Same Place
• Resident on farm in 1935: No
• Citizenship: Naturalized
• Sheet Number: 19B
• Occupation: Sheet Metal Worker
• Attended School or College: No
• Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
• Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
• Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
• Income: 1800
• Income Other Sources: No
• Neighbors: View others on page

Household Members:

• Lillian Malloy 43
• Jack Malloy 51
• Albert Malloy 24
• Edith Malloy 19
• Martin D Malloy 16
• David Chernik 48

Source Citation Year: 1940; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_404; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 60-195

Source Information Ancestry.com. 1940 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls.

Description The 1940 United States Federal Census is the largest census released to date and the most recent census available for public access. The census gives us a glimpse into the lives of Americans in 1940, with details about a household’s occupants that include birthplaces, occupations, education, citizenship, and income.

David Chernik b. 1889 1942 World War II Draft Registration

David Chernik in the U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942

• Name: David Chernik
• Age: 53
• Birth Date: 5 May 1889
• Residence Year: 1942
• Residence: Los Angeles, California

Source Citation The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for California, 04/27/1942 - 04/27/1942; NAI Number: 603155; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

Source Information Ancestry.com. U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.

Original data: United States, Selective Service System. Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Fourth Registration. Records of the Selective Service System, Record Group Number 147. National Archives and Records Administration.

Description This database is an indexed collection of the draft cards from the Fourth Registration, the only registration currently available to the public (the other registrations are not available due to privacy laws). The Fourth Registration, often referred to as the "old man's registration", was conducted on 27 April 1942. The records include name of registrant, age, birth date, birthplace, residence, employer information, and physical description.

David Chernik's 21 Jan 1945 California Death Record

David Chernick in the California, Death Index, 1940-1997

• Name: David Chernick
• Social Security #: xxx-xx-0930
• Gender: Male
• Birth Date: abt 1891
• Birth Place: Other Country
• Death Date: 21 Jan 1945
• Death Place: Los Angeles
• Mother's Maiden Name: Kuchrenoff
• Father's Surname: Chernick

Source Citation Date: 1945-01-21

Source Information Ancestry.com. California, Death Index, 1940-1997 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2000. Original data: State of California. California Death Index, 1940-1997. Sacramento, CA, USA: State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics.

Description This database is an index to the death records in State of California, USA, from 1940 through 1997.

David Chernik's Find A Grave Memorial

David Chernik in the U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

• Name David Chernik
• Birth Date 5 May 1890
• Death Date 21 Jan 1945
• Cemetery Home of Peace Memorial Park
• Burial or Cremation Place East Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America
• Has Bio? N

URL https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/228233831/david-chernik

David Henry Chernoff Jr. Dies 9 Sept 1984 in Dade County, Florida

David Henry Chernoff in the Florida Death Index, 1877-1998

• Name: David Henry Chernoff
• Race: White
• Age at Death: 80
• Birth Date: 11 Feb 1904
• Death Date: 9 Sep 1984
• Death Place: Dade, Florida, United States

Source Information Ancestry.com. Florida Death Index, 1877-1998 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004.

Original data: State of Florida. Florida Death Index, 1877-1998. Florida: Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Records, 1998.

Description This index covers the death records in the State of Florida, USA, from 1877 to 1998. Most records contain a name, race, death date, death place, gender, birth date, volume number, and certificate number.

The von Zarnekau family's Connecticut Connection

Ida Shernick Alsitzer Gluck, David Chernik's sister, kept family history notes which suggested that her family were connected in some way to the Counts von Zarnekau of Tiflis (Tbilsi), Georgia.

David Shornick of Ridgefield, Connecticut and Count Peter von Zarnekau were roughly the same age. both born about 1887 to 1889. It is therefore interesting to compare the profiles of David Chernik and David Shornick to that of Count Peter von Zarnekau at Peerage.com.

They are obviously very different people, but they were possibly moving in the very same Russian and Ukrainian social circles, especially when it came to immigration, because they had to use the same embassies, ports and ships.

Count Peter, the youngest of the counts von Zarnekau, survived the World War by making a very long trek from Ukraine through Constantinople, finally arriving in Paris about 1920. He and his beautiful wife, Princess Tamara Schevachidze, were practically broke, and not able to support the luxurious lifestyle to which they were accustomed before the Revolution of 1917.

Tamara found work as a model for Paris fashion designer Coco Chanel. Indeed, she became one of Coco Chanel's most celebrated Russian models, and made a handsome living prior to World War II.

Whether Count von Zarnekau and his fashion-model wife entertained any secret desires to move to Connecticut or New Jersey is anyone's guess, but it is fairly safe to bet that the David Shornick and David Chernik listed on the U.S. census records for this period are not identical to the much more famous Count Peter von Zarnekau, who was clearly living in Paris during the same period.

However, some interesting connections between the von Zarnekau, Shornick and Chernik families cannot be discounted entirely. With regard to the "Connecticut Connection," it is interesting to note that Peter von Zarnekau's brother, Count Alexis von Zarnekau, married in 1918 to Anna Behrs, a niece of Count Leo Tolstoy via Tolstoy's wife, Sonia Behrs Tolstoy.

In the early 1920s, Countess Anna Behrs von Zarnekau made a big splash in the society pages of the New York Times when she arrived from Russia and settled in New York. The same news articles note that she spent some time seeking a cousin in Connecticut, Ilya Tolstoy, whom she found living at Waterbury, Connecticut.

Ilya Tolstoy became very involved in the creation of the Tolstoy Foundation. He died at New Haven, Connecticut in 1933.

Put all of the pieces together and it suggests the von Zarnekau and Tchernichovsky families were settling in and around New Haven because they shared a strong interest in the Tolstoy Foundation, which amounted to an immigrant aid society. David Shornick's father, Gertzel-Al Tchernichovsky, was certainly very active in the Doukhobor movement and the Hebrew immigrant aid societies which helped many Jews and Doukhobors leave Russia and settle in communities throughout the United States and Canada.

That huge immigration movement clearly included immigrant settlements in and around New Haven, Connecticut.