Joseph Woolfson
Not to be confused with Joseph J Woolfson born 1898 the brother of Edward Woolfson. or with Joe Woolfson (b. 1912)
Joseph Woolfson (b 1892 - 1973 at 81 years old.[1]) Sometimes referred to as Joseph Woolfson 'Senior' on account of being some 6 years older than his relative Joseph J Woolfson, who was correspondingly referred to as 'Junior'.
Married Dora Woolfson (nee Jacobs) in 1920 [2]
Timeline
- 1948 - appointed a member of the council of Garnethill Hebrew Congregation.[3]
- 1947 - MARRIAGES GABA — WOOLFSON. — At Garnethill Synagogue, Glasgow, on 23rd June, - 1947, by the Rev. Dr I. K. Cosgrove and the Rev. I. Hirshow, M.A., B.Mus., Maurice, eldest son of Mr and Mrs I. Gaba, 17 Winchester Avenue, Cardiff, to Pauline, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Woolfson, 25 Kersland St., Glasgow, W. 2.[4]
- 1920-1940 - Valuation data shows that Joseph was a tenant in the house in Grant Street in 1920 and 1925. Meanwhile from 1930 to 1935 and 1940 he was registered as a tenant in 25 Kersland Street, listed as 'Govan' but being in the West End, two blocks east of the top of Byres Road.[5]
- 1935 - Dora Woolfson was registered as a tenant in a house in Rutherglen Road running alongside Richmond Park in the East end in 1935.[6]
- 1930 - Valuation records that Joseph Woolfson, 'merchant' is a tenant at 25 Kersland St.[7]
- 1925 - Valuation records that Joseph Woolfson, 'jeweller' is a tenant at 44 Grant St.[8]
- 1921 - In the 1921 census newly-weds Joseph (28) and Dora (23) lived at 44 Grant Street a six room house in Kelvingrove in the West End. Also living there was a 23 year old housemaid called Margaret McCloy born in Ballymoney in Antrim.
Family
- Parents of Joseph: Moses Woolfson 1847 - 1929 - married Pesha Lea Tankel 1851 - 1894
- Parents of Dora: Benjamin Jacobs and Judith Abigail Jacobs
- Siblings: Brother of Sora Etta Baren (Woolfson); Tilla Toiba Bas Reb Moshe Goldberg; Philip Israel Shraga ben Moshe Woolfson; Barnie Barnett Woolfson; William (Willie) Hillman Woolfson; Ezekiel Woolfson and Nathan Woolfson
- Children: Pauline Woolfson 1922 - 2010 | Dr Harold Woolfson 1924 - 2007
See also
Affiliations
- Glasgow Grove in the Balfour Forest - contributor
Notes
- ↑ WOOLFSON JOSEPH 81 M 1973 603 / 891 Glasgow, Martha St
- ↑ WOOLFSON JOSEPH JACOBS DORA 1920 633 / B / 49 Cathcart (Lanark)
- ↑ Jewish Echo - Friday 02 January 1948
- ↑ Jewish Echo - Friday 04 July 1947
- ↑
- WOOLFSON JOSEPH Tenant HOUSE 25 KERSLAND STREET GOVAN 1940 VR010201665-
- WOOLFSON JOSEPH Tenant HOUSE 25 KERSLAND STREET GOVAN 1935 VR010201562-
- WOOLFSON JOSEPH Tenant HOUSE 25 KERSLAND STREET GOVAN 1930 VR010201463-
- WOOLFSON JOSEPH Tenant HOUSE 44 GRANT STREET GLASGOW 1925 VR010201369-
- WOOLFSON JOSEPH Tenant HOUSE 44 GRANT STREET GLASGOW 1920 VR010201278-
- ↑ *WOOLFSON DORA MRS Tenant HOUSE 96 RUTHERGLEN ROAD GOVAN 1935 VR010201564-
- ↑ WOOLFSON JOSEPH Tenant HOUSE 25 KERSLAND STREET GOVAN 1930 VR010201463-
- ↑ WOOLFSON JOSEPH Tenant HOUSE 44 GRANT STREET GLASGOW 1925 VR010201369-