Henry William Davidson

Henry William Davidson

• Father: Jacob Davidson b. circa October 1868, d. between 1920 and 1930
• Mother: Rachel Rabinowitz b. circa November 1870, d. 22 June 1962

• Henry William Davidson was born on 15 August 1910 in New York.
• Jacob Davidson and Rachel Rabinowitz appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, at 2210 North Main Street. Other members of the household included Henry William Davidson, Lillian Davidson and Louis S. Davidson. Note that this is where Jacob's brother Hyman was living when he registered for the World War I draft.
• He married Jean Komisar, daughter of Victor Komisar and Sarah (?), on 19 January 1929 in Bronx, New York.
• Victor Komisar and Sarah (?) appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Bronx, New York, at 847 Hunts Point Avenue. Other members of the household included Henry William Davidson, Jean Komisar.
• He was employed as a store manager, according to the 1930 census.
• Henry William Davidson and Jean Komisar appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1940 in Bronx, New York, at Seabury Place. Other members of the household included Victor Davidson.
• He was employed as a driver by a food co-op, according to the 1940 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.
• Henry William Davidson died on 18 July 1986 at age 75 in Houston, Harris County, Texas.
• His wife Jean Komisar became a widow at his death.
• He was interred at Beth Yeshurun Cemetery, Allen Parkway, Houston, Harris County, Texas.
• The following appeared on 24 July 1986 in The Houston Jewish Herald-Voice: Henry W. Davidson, a member of United Orthodox Synagogues and founder and chairman of the board of Crown Plumbing, died on Wednesday, Julyu 16, 1986, at age 76
       He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jean Davidson; sons, Victor and Jack Davidson; sister, Lillie Rosen; brother, Louis Davidson; and grandchildren, Brenty, Lauren and Mark Davidson.
       Graveside services took place at 11 a.m., Friday, July 18, 1986, at Beth Yeshurun Cemetery (Allen Parkway). Rabbi Joseph Radinsky and Cantor Irving Dean officiated.
       Expressions of sympathy may be made to United Orthodox Synagues. 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: 29 Jan 2013