Solomon Gelman

     Solomon Gelman was born circa 1863; per 1910 census. He was born on 4 October 1868 at Minsk; per 1912 Petition for Naturalization. He was the son of Meshulam Feivel Gilmowski and Zelda Levine. He married Zelda Metzer Gelman, daughter of Dov Gershon Metzer, circa 1893. He died on 7 March 1924 at 143 Madison Street, New York, New York, at age 55; as Solomon GELMAN, age 59; presser; father Frank GELMAN, mother Zelda LEVINE; interred 9 Mar 1924 at Mount Hebron Cemetery; NY death certificate 6701. He was buried on 9 March 1924 at Mount Hebron Cemetery, Flushing, New York; as S. GELMAN, aged 58; Hebrew has Shlomo Zalman, son of Meshulam Feivish.
     Solomon Gelman was also known as Sam Gilman. He immigrated on 3 May 1904 to Ellis Island, New York, as Zalmen GILMOWSKI, age 36; aboard Potsdam from Rotterdam; merchant; last residence Mir; en route to uncle J. TOBIAS, 11 Monroe Street, NY; with wife Zelde. As of 3 May 1904, Solomon Gelman was also known as Zalmen Gilmowski. On 17 May 1906 while living at 104 Monroe Street, New York, New York, Solomon Gelman filed Declaration of Intention. As of 22 April 1910, Solomon Gelman was also known as Solomon Gillman. He appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at 143 Madison Street, New York, New York, as Solomon GILLMAN, age 46; presser in clothing shop. He on 30 April 1912 at 143 Madison Street, New York, New York, filed Petition for Naturalization with NY County Supreme Court as Solomon GELMAN, presser; wife Zelda (Metzger) GELMAN and four children (Barney, Benjamin, Elias, Rebecca). Witnesses Edward GOODMAN, salesman, 49 Avenue D; Sam KANTER, operator, 620 East 6th Street. He was naturalized on 12 August 1912; swore Oath of Allegiance. He appeared on the census of 1 June 1915 at 143 Madison Street, New York, New York, as Solomon GELLMAN, 45; clothing presser. He appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 at 143 Madison Street, New York, New York, as Solomon GELMAN, age 50; occupation presser.