Wolf Arkava

M, b. 1899, d. 17 June 1967
Father*Moische Leib Arkava b. 1 Sep 1865, d. 16 May 1927
Mother*Rachel Mary Arkava
     Wolf Arkava married Bessie Yalen, daughter of Sam Yalen and Pesse Yalen. He was born in 1899 at Volpa, Grodno, Grodno. He was the son of Moische Leib Arkava and Rachel Mary Arkava. He was born on 14 May 1900 at Volpa, Grodno, Grodno; per 1923 Declaration of Intention. He died on 17 June 1967 at New London, Connecticut.
     He immigrated on 16 May 1920 to Ellis Island, New York, as Wolf ARKAWA, 17; farmer; last residence Wolpo; closest kin Mrs. Rachel ARKAWA, Wolna [sic], Grodno; en route to father Mr. Moische Lieb, 219 W. Main Street, Norwich, Connecticut. He on 30 June 1923 at 154 W. Main Street, Norwich, Connecticut, filed Declaration of Intention with Superior Court of New London County, as Wolf ARKAVA, peddler; born 14 May 1900 in Wolpa; arrived US 16 May 1920. He on 1 October 1927 at 90 Mechanic Street, Norwich, Connecticut, filed Petition for Naturalization as Wolf ARKAWA, peddler; witnesses Samuel TAYLOR, merchant, Norwich and Samuel CRAMER, merchant, Norwich. He was naturalized on 5 June 1928; swore Oath of Allegiance; certificate 2649515.

Family: Bessie Yalen b. 4 Jul 1902, d. 7 Nov 1988