Hersch Leftan

     Hersch Leftan was born circa 1888 at Jendnewo, Lomza. He was the son of Ick Fajwel Lefton and Taube Bursztejn. He was born on 15 September 1890 at Jendnewo, Lomza; per Petition for Naturalization. He was born in July 1891 at Poland; per 1942 Selective Service registration. He married Perel Ulrich, daughter of Max Ulrich and Hannah unknown, on 16 February 1919.
     He immigrated on 3 July 1909 to Ellis Island, New York, as Hersch LEFTON, 20, tailor; aboard the Lucania, from Liverpool; closest kin mother Taube LEFTON in Jednewo; en route to New York to meet brother-in-law Jankel HERSHMEYER at 390 Grand Street, NY, NY. He appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 at 27 W. 112th Street, New York, New York, as Harry LEFTON, 25; tailor, cloak factory; living with in-laws Max ULRICH and Hannah ULRICH. He appeared on the census of 1 June 1925 at 127 W. 112th Street, New York, New York, as Harry LEFTON, 28; tailor. As of 24 July 1929, Hersch Leftan was also known as Harry Lefton. On 24 July 1929 while living at 2003 Walton Avenue, Bronx, New York, Hersch Leftan filed Declaration of Intention as Harry LEFTON; birthplace Jednewo, Lomza, Poland. He appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 at 2003 Walton Avenue, Bronx, New York, as Harry LEFTON, tailor, men's clothing. On 30 November 1934 while living at 2003 Walton Avenue, Bronx, New York, Hersch Leftan filed Petition for Naturalization as Harry LEFTON; occupation tailor; born 15 Sep 1890 in Jednewo, Lomza, Poland; wife Pauline born in Birzin, Poland in May 1899; married in September 1919; children Ruth born 15 Feb 1920 and Martin 13 March 1926; witnesses Jack ULRICH and Israel COHEN. He was naturalized on 4 March 1935 at New York, New York; naturalization certificate 3883881. He appeared on the census of 3 April 1940 at 2003 Walton Avenue, Bronx, New York, as Harry LEFTON, operator, wholesale cloak and suits. He in 1942 at 2081 Grand Concourse, Bronx, New York, registered for Selective Service as Harry LEFTON; wife Pauline; born July 1891 in Poland.