Sidney Gellis (abt. 1899 - 1956)

Born about 16 Dec 1899 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States

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Biography

Sidney Gellis was born about December 16, 1899 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States.

In the 1900 census Sindey (age 1) was the son of Samuel G Gellis in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States.^[1]

In the 1905 census Sidney (age 5y) was the son of Samuel L Gellis in Brooklyn, A.D. 18, E.D. 16, Kings, New York.^[2]

In the 1910 census Sydney (age 10) was the son of Samuel Gellis in Brooklyn Ward 24, Kings, New York, United States.^[3]

Sydney was in a military record in 1917-1918 in New York City, New York, United States.^[4]

Sydney (age 27), son of Samuel L. & Anna Bleiweiss, married Rita Gildred (born about 1903; daughter of Abram Levy and Libby Gildred) on 9 June 1927 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States ^[5]

In the 1940 census Sidney (age 40) was the married head of household in New York City, New York County, New York, United States.^[6]

In the 1950 census Sydney (age 50), Barker Fina, was the married head of household in New York City, New York, United States.^[7]

Sidney died on February 20, 1956, aged about 56.

Sources

1. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 61; Digital film/folder number: 004114606; FHL microfilm: 1241099; Image number: 603; Sheet number: 11; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00695-4
   FamilySearch Record: MSVK-YYZ (accessed 31 March 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HT-69H3-S4B
   Sindey I Gellis (1), single son, in household of Samuel G Gellis (27) in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States. Born in New York.
2. ↑ 1905 Census: "New York State Census, 1905"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 004296337_001_M9DV-YRR; FHL microfilm: 1930275; Image number: 116; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01904-6
   FamilySearch Record: MKSL-Z4X (accessed 31 March 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-67F7-BHW
   Sidney Gellis (5y) son in household of Samuel L Gellis (32y) in Brooklyn, A.D. 18, E.D. 16, Kings, New York. Born in United States.
3. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004972955; FHL microfilm: 1374988; Image number: 752; Sheet number: 16; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03548-0
   FamilySearch Record: M5C5-GFP (accessed 31 March 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRKW-94S8
   Sydney J Gellis (10), single son, in household of Samuel Gellis (37) in Brooklyn Ward 24, Kings, New York, United States. Born in New York.
4. ↑ Military: "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
   citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards; Affiliate Publication Number: M1509; Digital film/folder number: 005262811; FHL microfilm: 001754392
   FamilySearch Record: KXY6-ZLW (accessed 31 March 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-G1XM-BJM Image number 05486
   Name: Sydney J Gellis; Military Draft Registration Date: from 1917 to 1918; Military Draft Registration Place: New York City, New York, United States; Birth Date: 16 Dec 1899; Citizenship Place: United States; Race: White.
5. ↑ Marriage: "New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1938"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 007589914; FHL microfilm: 1653139; Packet letter: E; Indexing batch: M00497-7
   FamilySearch Record: 24WC-W19 (accessed 31 March 2024)
   Sydney James Gellis (27) marriage to Rita Levy (27y) on 9 Jun 1927 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States.
6. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 67; Digital film/folder number: 005458614; Image number: 704; Sheet number: 8; Sheet letter: B
   FamilySearch Record: K7MC-TKZ (accessed 31 March 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9MB-MKCB
   Sidney J Gillis (40), married head of household in New York City, New York County, New York, United States. Born in New York.
7. ↑ 1950 Census: "United States 1950 Census"
   citing Page: 10; Line: 14; Digital film/folder number: 108843589; Image number: 11
   FamilySearch Record: 6XTG-FTBX (accessed 31 March 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QHN-PQHW-9F7R
   Sydney Gellis (50), married, Barker Fina, head of household in New York City, New York, United States. Born in New York.

Acknowledgments

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