Samuel Grossman was a jeweler and operator of a trust and loan company. He lived at 1818 Comox Street in 1911.
It appears that Samuel was born in Poland (or Germany) on July 15, 1874. His parents were Frank and Annie Grossman. According to the 1911 Canada census, Samuel arrived in Canada about 1881.
On January 4, 1899, in Toronto, Ontario, Samuel married Ray Rosenthal. She was born in Toronto in 1879 (although one source says it was January 1, 1881). Her parents were Harris and Jennie Rosenthal.
The Grossmans lived in Indiana, and in Cleveland, Ohio, in the early 1900s, and in Washington State for a time, before arriving in Vancouver about 1908.
Samuel appeared at the following addresses in the Vancouver directories.
| 1909 and 1910 | 876 Hamilton Street |
| 1911 | 1818 Comox Street |
In 1909 Samuel was a jeweler at 604 West Hastings Street.
In 1910 and 1911, Samuel operated the Grossman Trust and Loan Company.
Samuel did not appear in the Vancouver directories after 1911.
It appears that the family moved to San Diego, California about 1912. Samuel died in San Diego on September 3, 1913.
Ray and the rest of the Grossman family continued to live in California.
It appears that Ray died in San Diego, on March 26, 1946.
Samuel and Ray had the following children.
Joseph Grossman
Joseph Grossman was born in Indian in August 1900. He was living in San Diego with Ray Grossman in 1920.
Jeanette Grossman
Jeanette Grossman was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on September 3, 1901.
It appears that she never married. She was living with Ray Grossman in 1920.
Jeanette died in San Diego, California, on March 20, 1979.
Harry Grossman
Harry Grossman was born in Ohio on November 30, 1902. He died in San Diego, California on December 24, 1989.
Millard Grossman
Millard Grossman was born in Washington State on December 19, 1906. He died in San Diego, California, on December 10, 1991.
Beatrice Grossman
Beatrice Grossman was born in British Columbia (probably in Vancouver) in April 1911. She was living with Ray Grossman in 1920 and 1930.
Sources
Samuel Grossman
“Ontario Marriages, 1869-1927,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KZBQ-KZJ : accessed 6 February 2016), Samuel Grossman and Ray Rosenthal, 04 Jan 1899; citing registration , Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada, Archives of Ontario, Toronto; FHL microfilm 1,870,922.
“Ontario Marriages, 1869-1927,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KZBQ-KZX : accessed 6 February 2016), Samuel Grossman and Ray Rosenthal, 04 Jan 1899; citing registration , Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada, Archives of Ontario, Toronto; FHL microfilm 1,870,922.
“Recensement du Canada de 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV95-MGKG : accessed 6 February 2016), Samuel S*, 1911; citing Census, Vancouver Sub-Districts 1-18, British Columbia, Canada, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 2,417,661; http://automatedgenealogy.com/census11/View.jsp?id=63718&highlight=50&desc=1911+Census+of+Canada+page+containing+Samuel+Grossman; http://data2.collectionscanada.gc.ca/1911/pdf/e001940095.pdf.
“California Death Index, 1905-1939,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK91-2JYH : accessed 6 February 2016), Samuel Grossman, 03 Sep 1913; citing 29253, Department of Health Services, Vital Statistics Department, Sacramento. (possible connection)
Ray Grossman (wife of Samuel Grossman)
“Recensement du Canada de 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV95-MGKP : accessed 6 February 2016), Ray Grossman in entry for Samuel S*, 1911; citing Census, Vancouver Sub-Districts 1-18, British Columbia, Canada, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 2,417,661.
“United States Census, 1920,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MHWZ-QDN : accessed 6 February 2016), R Grossman, San Diego, San Diego, California, United States; citing sheet 1A, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,820,130.
“United States Census, 1930”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XC6V-NFY : accessed 6 February 2016), Ray Grossman, 1930.
“United States Census, 1940,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K9H9-S53 : accessed 6 February 2016), Ray Grossman, National Judicial Township, San Diego, California, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 37-66, sheet 2B, family 42, NARA digital publication T627 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012), roll 298.
“California Death Index, 1940-1997,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VPQV-TW7 : accessed 6 February 2016), Ray Grossman, 26 Mar 1946; Department of Public Health Services, Sacramento. (probable connection)
Joseph Grossman (son of Samuel Grossman)
“Recensement du Canada de 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV95-MGK5 : accessed 6 February 2016), Joseph Grossman in entry for Samuel S*, 1911; citing Census, Vancouver Sub-Districts 1-18, British Columbia, Canada, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 2,417,661.
“United States Census, 1920,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MHWZ-QDJ : accessed 6 February 2016), Joseph Grossman in household of R Grossman, San Diego, San Diego, California, United States; citing sheet 1A, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,820,130.
Jeanette Grossman (daughter of Samuel Grossman)
“Ohio, County Births, 1841-2003,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X6M4-CB3 : accessed 6 February 2016), Grossman, 03 Sep 1901; citing Birth, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, reference frame 1626, county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 1,852,567. [Link to image is incorrect; this is the correct link: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9Y9M-W3K?i=1619&wc=MPHQ-3TL%3A227593401%2C234518801%3Fcc%3D1932106&cc=1932106.]
“Recensement du Canada de 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV95-MGKR : accessed 6 February 2016), Jeannette Grossman in entry for Samuel S*, 1911; citing Census, Vancouver Sub-Districts 1-18, British Columbia, Canada, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 2,417,661.
“United States Census, 1920,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MHWZ-QDV : accessed 6 February 2016), Jeannette Grossman in household of R Grossman, San Diego, San Diego, California, United States; citing sheet 1A, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,820,130.
“United States Census, 1930”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XCVH-D8P : accessed 6 February 2016), Jeanette Grossman in entry for Sarah Livingston, 1930.
“United States Census, 1930”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XCVH-DD6 : accessed 6 February 2016), Jeanette Grossman in entry for Sarah Livingston, 1930.
“United States Census, 1940,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K98K-J68 : accessed 6 February 2016), Jeanette Grossman, Assembly District 22, San Francisco, San Francisco City, San Francisco, California, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 38-165, sheet 83A, family , NARA digital publication T627 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012), roll 304.
“California Death Index, 1940-1997,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VPNT-9C4 : accessed 6 February 2016), Jeanette Grossman, 20 Mar 1979; Department of Public Health Services, Sacramento.
Harry Grossman (son of Samuel Grossman)
“Recensement du Canada de 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV95-MGKT : accessed 6 February 2016), Harry Grossman in entry for Samuel S*, 1911; citing Census, Vancouver Sub-Districts 1-18, British Columbia, Canada, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 2,417,661.
“United States Census, 1920,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MHWZ-QDK : accessed 6 February 2016), Harry Grossman in household of R Grossman, San Diego, San Diego, California, United States; citing sheet 1A, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,820,130.
“California Death Index, 1940-1997,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VP9M-WV8 : accessed 6 February 2016), Harry Grossman, 24 Dec 1989; Department of Public Health Services, Sacramento.
“United States Social Security Death Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JLB1-XNL : accessed 6 February 2016), Harry H Grossman, 24 Dec 1989; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
Millard Grossman (son of Samuel Grossman)
“Recensement du Canada de 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV95-MGKY : accessed 6 February 2016), Millard Grossman in entry for Samuel S*, 1911; citing Census, Vancouver Sub-Districts 1-18, British Columbia, Canada, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 2,417,661.
“United States Census, 1920,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MHWZ-QD2 : accessed 6 February 2016), Milliard Grossman in household of R Grossman, San Diego, San Diego, California, United States; citing sheet 1A, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,820,130.
“United States Census, 1930”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XC6V-NFB : accessed 6 February 2016), Millard Grossman in entry for Ray Grossman, 1930.
“United States Census, 1940,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K9H9-S5Q : accessed 6 February 2016), Millard Grossman in household of Ray Grossman, National Judicial Township, San Diego, California, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 37-66, sheet 2B, family 42, NARA digital publication T627 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012), roll 298.
“California Death Index, 1940-1997,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VPJM-RXD : accessed 6 February 2016), Millard Grossman, 10 Dec 1991; Department of Public Health Services, Sacramento.
“United States Social Security Death Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JB36-2YD : accessed 6 February 2016), Millard Grossman, 10 Dec 1991; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
“United States Public Records, 1970-2009,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KY8H-153 : accessed 6 February 2016), Millard M Grossman, Residence, San Diego, California, United States; a third party aggregator of publicly available information.
Beatrice Grossman (daughter of Samuel Grossman)
“Recensement du Canada de 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV95-MGKB : accessed 6 February 2016), Beatrice Grossman in entry for Samuel S*, 1911; citing Census, Vancouver Sub-Districts 1-18, British Columbia, Canada, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 2,417,661.
“United States Census, 1920,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MHWZ-QDL : accessed 6 February 2016), Beatrice Grossman in household of R Grossman, San Diego, San Diego, California, United States; citing sheet 1A, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,820,130.
“United States Census, 1930”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XC6V-NF1 : accessed 6 February 2016), Beatrice Grossman in entry for Ray Grossman, 1930.
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