Bessie Davidson

b. circa 1891
  • Bessie Davidson arrived in the US, according to the 1910 census, may have travelled with her grandmother Fanny Davidson.
  • Bessie Davidson was born circa 1891 in Russia.
  • Jacob Davidson and Rachel Rabinowitz appeared in the New York state census of 1 June 1905 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, at Bristol. Other members of the household included Bessie Davidson, Isadore Davidson, Lillian Davidson, Louis S. Davidson and Gussie Davidson.
  • Jacob Davidson and Rachel Rabinowitz appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, at 90 Chester Street. Other members of the household included Bessie Davidson, Isadore Davidson, Lillian Davidson and Louis S. Davidson. Jacob's daughter Bessie also is enumerated with her grandmother in Manhattan.
  • Zelda F. (?) appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Manhattan, New York, at 233 Madison Street. Other members of the household included Bessie Davidson, Hyman Davidson and Ida Davidson. Granddaughter Bessie also is enumerated with her father in Brooklyn. Also in the household were two male boarders.
  • She was employed as a tucker in a shirt waists shop, according to the 1910 census.
  • The following appeared on 28 June 1962 in The Houston Jewish Herald-Voice: Mrs. Ray Davidson, 93, of the Jewish Home for the Aged, died 11:15 a.m. Friday, June 22, in her home. Member Congregation Beth Jacob. Survivors: daughters Mrs. Sam Rosen, Houston, Mrs. Jack Gottlieb, New York City; sons, Louis S. Davidson, Sr., Henry Davidson, Houston, Ed Davidson, Ruidoso, N. M; sisters, Mrs. Morris [B]obkoff, Corsicana, Mrs. Gussie Abr[am]owitz, New York City; 10 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren. Services 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 24, Levy Memorial Chapel, Rabbi William S. Maley. Burial Adath Yeshurun Cemetery. Levy Funeral Directors.
  • A clue to the Russian origins of the Davidson family may be found in the birthplaces provided on draft registration cards of Hyman Davidson (Wishnero) and his nephew Isadore Davidson (Vishnevo), and Ida Davidson's 1939 naturalization documents (Vishnowe, Poland).
  • Last Edited: 20 Jan 2013