Schmul Munitz (abt. 1882 - 1942)

Born about 16 Oct 1882 in Griva, Illukst, Courland, Russian Empire

Husband of Celia (Schandler) Munitz — married 2 May 1907 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States

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Biography

Samuel was born in shtetl Griva in the area of present day city of Daugavpils, Latvia. Some records indicate that he was born on October 16, 1882 and others give date as October 15, 1882.

His parents were David Munitz and Sara Fox^[1].

Samuel's occupation was a butcher for pretty much his whole life.

He immigrated to United States, where he landed in New York on November 25, 1904. He came aboard vessel Graf Waldersee that sailed from Hamburg, Germany. The ship manifest has him recorded under the name of Schmul Munitz. His destination was Cleveland, and he was going to uncle Wolf Grin (sp.?) living at Cleveland, Oh, Perry st. 373 (sp. ?)

He was naturalized by United States on September 14, 1912 in Cleveland, OH. His residence at the time was at 2373 East 46 Street, Cleveland, OH.

In 1942 he lived at 11703 Fairport, Cleveland, OH. At that time he worked Munitz Meat Market that was located at 966 East 123rd Street, Cleveland, OH.

It is possible that the following marriage record belongs to Samuel. However, his age is off by two years. On the date of marriage May 2, 1907 Samuel was 24 years old., and not 26 as recorded. https://www.ancestrylibrary.ca/interactive/1876/32365_225704-00244?pid=986689

Sources

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1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Marriage License No. A-58106 issued on February 7, 1939 to George Katz and Anna Munitz for marriage on February 11, 1939 in Cuyahoga county, Ohio.

• The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147 https://www.ancestrylibrary.ca/interactive/1002/2wwii_2251770-4940?pid=8240994

• National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Index Cards to Naturalization Petitions for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Eastern Division, Cleveland, 1855-1967; Microfilm Serial: M1893; Microfilm Roll: 21 https://www.ancestrylibrary.ca/interactive/1192/M1893_21-0843?pid=2705251

• U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942. Samuel Munitz.

Name: Samuel Munitz

Place of Residence: 11703 Fairport, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, OH

Age: 59

Date of Birth: 16 Oct 1882

Place of Birth: Griva, Russia

Next of Kin: Celia Munitz 11703 Fairport

Employer's Name and Address: Munitz Meat Mkt. 966 E 123rd St., Cleveland, Cuyahoga, OH

Height: 5'5"

Weight: 160 lbs

Eyes: Blue

Hair: Gray & Bald