Elias H. Gelman

     Elias H. Gelman was born on 16 September 1898 at Russia; per father's 1912 Petition for Naturalization. He was the son of Solomon Gelman and Zelda Metzer Gelman. He was born on 11 September 1899; per 1918 Selective Service registration. He married Mollie Gelfand, daughter of Samuel Gelfand and Rose Gelfand, on 24 October 1939 at New York, New York.
     He immigrated on 12 October 1909 to Ellis Island, New York, as Elie GILMANN (indexed GILMARRIN), father S. GELMAN, 109 Madison St, NY, c/o L. Fainstain; closest kin uncle Moische GELMOWSKY, Mir. As of 12 October 1909, Elias H. Gelman was also known as Elie Gilmann. He appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at 143 Madison Street, New York, New York, as Elias GILLMAN, age 11. He appeared on the census of 1 June 1915 at 143 Madison Street, New York, New York, as Elias GELLMAN, 16. He on 12 September 1918 while living at 143 Madison Street, New York, New York, registered for Selective Service as Elias GELMAN, born 11 Sep 1899; student, City College; closest kin father Solomon GELMAN. He appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 at 143 Madison Street, New York, New York, as Elias GELMAN, 20. He appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 at 145 Madison Street, New York, New York, as Ely GELMAN, age 24; occupation junior accountant. He appeared on the census of 4 April 1940 at 739 E. 6th Street, New York, New York, as Elias H. GELMAN, 34; pharmacist, wholesale drugs. He on 16 February 1942 while living at 92 Sheriff Street, New York, New York, as Elias H. GELMAN, born 11 Sep 1899; employed Winsale Drug Co; closest kin Molly GELMAN.