Kaplan - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Kaplan Family in PA, a century ago

resnicoff — 2009-11-02 00:43:33Z

Martha Polansky Kaplan(born 1877, in Lithuania) was the sister of my great-grandmother, Betsy Polansky Greenberg. A 1930 census for Ridley, Pennsylvania (in the are of Delaware, Pennsylvania) shows:
Mother and Father, Martha and Joseph Kaplan
with children Anna/Ann (b1896), David (b1899), Fannie(b1901), and Irvin (b1902) Kaplan.
Anna/Ann Kaplan married David Abrams, and had one daughter, Faye Abrams.

I have no information on the marriags or children of any of the other Kaplan siblings, or any more information on Anna Kaplan Abrams, past the birth of Faye.

I would vry much appreciate hearing from anyone who might have knowledge about the Kaplan Family that begin a century ago in the area of Ridley, Pennsylvania.

Arnold Resnicoff

Re: Winces KAPLAN of Pilzen Bohemia

HANSONDVM2 — 2009-09-17 05:32:28Z

Jenny I have all this info and pictures of his and her grave site in Sparks Nebraska please email me and we can share info

Joseph Hanson

descendant of Francis Kaplan
hansondvm2@hotmail.com

Thelma J. Kaplan, b. abt. 1936, New London County, CT

forebeartracker1 — 2009-07-18 23:14:26Z

Seeking the whereabouts of Thelma J. Kaplan, born about 1936 in New London County, CT. Graduate of New London High School in 1954. Wish to notify her of 55th Class Reunion to be held at the Groton Inn on Friday, September 25, 2009. Please contact for details. If not interested in attending, at least let us hear from you.

Diane Hayward, Class of 1954

Mae Kaplan Nabedrick

JIWelsch — 2009-07-04 12:08:16Z

CHICAGO -- Mae Kaplan Nabedrick died Friday, Jan. 28, 2005, in Chicago.

Private services have been held.

She was a long time resident of Muscatine. She and her late husband, Israel, were in the coal and real estate business for a number of years. They also were strong supporters of Muscatine's Jewish Community.

Survivors include her children, Linda Lipman and husband, Jerry, Marsha Brown and husband, Hal, Meraly Brown and Susan Tenenbaum and husband, Sam; grandchildren, llayne Etkind and husband, Steven, Ronald Padzensky and wife, Debby, and Daniel Padzensky and wife, Crystal, Allison and Gardner Humphries, Stacey and Marni Brown, Amy and Julia Gordon, Debra, Andrew, Natalie and Josh Brown, Ben Tenenbaum, Rachel Hesser and husband, Mat, and Ross Lipman and wife, Charlotte; great-grandchildren, Jamie and Josh Etkind, Eliot, Miles and Jordyn Padzensky, Megan Hesser and Ishmael Lipman; siblings, Betty Schulman, Martin Kaplan and wife, Florence, and Dorothy Harris; sister-in-law, Molly Kaplan; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a brother, David Kaplan; two brothers-in-law, Samuel Schulman and Herb Harris.

Ellen Mae KAPLAN from Chicago, IL

Stan50Crook — 2009-06-14 06:49:48Z

Seeking to make contact with Ellen Mae KAPLAN, born in the mid-1930's, Chicago, IL. She is the daughter of Arthur KAPLAN and Frieda (maiden name not known). She had 1 brother, Earl KAPLAN, who, in the mid-60's was a widower with 2 children.

Can you help me?

Re: Chicago, IL (Correction)

Stan50Crook — 2009-06-14 06:46:43Z

Correction: whether Arthur KAPLAN married Frieda LIBMAN (not Esther Libman).

Chicago, IL

Stan50Crook — 2009-06-14 06:44:22Z

Seeking to connect some trees I've found. Are you related or know of this family from Chicago, IL:

Esther (maiden name unknown), born 1864-65, Russia, died before 1920 in Chicago had 4 children, of which I know a little about 3 of them.

(1) Freda BASKIN, born 1883-1884 married Samuel KAPLAN. Samuel was born about 10 April 1881 and they married 1903-1904. They had 4 children: Arthur KAPLAN (born 1904-1905), Morris KAPLAN (born 1906-1907), Rebecca KAPLAN (born about Aug 1909, Chicago; died before 1920, Chicago) and Jeanette KAPLAN (born about Jul 1916, Chicago).

(2) Martin BASKIN, born 20 Feb 1885-1887, died after 1920.

(3) Rosa BASKIN, born 1891-1892, Russia.

What I'm trying to find out whether the above Arthur KAPLAN married Esther LIBMAN and had 2 children, Ellen Mae and Earl.

Thank you.

Origin of Solomon Kaplan

rlmilton1 — 2009-06-04 23:52:02Z

Solomon Kaplan born 1854 in Prussia/Russia Married Augusta Cohen from Germany (where?) and had four of five children in England before immigrating to US in 1887. Would like to know the birthplace of Solomon and Augusta.

Re: Relatives of Jennie Kaplan

J_Lender — 2009-05-29 21:37:00Z

Did any of you family live in Harrisburg, PA?

Re: Relatives of Jennie Kaplan

skoppitt — 2009-05-27 11:35:03Z

Sorry no relative. Jennie Kaplan was her married name. Maiden name Jennie Grace and I have now been able to trace some of her children and grandchildren.

Re: Need Help with kap/cap/cop????

lillybet1 — 2009-05-15 23:13:07Z

Hi Denise,
I found your message while doing a search for "Bert Caplan".I am looking for my husband's father, Bert "Bud" Caplan.My husband, Michael Steven(Caplan)Parra was born in Pontiac,Michigan on October 30, 1948.My mother-in-law's birth name was San Juana Rodriguez, but she also went by the name Jenny Aguilar before marriage. My husband went by the name, Michael Steven Parra, after Jenny married Henry Parra. She was previously married to Bert Caplan.I have no photos of Bert(that I know of...I do have some photos of unidentified people that Jenny had...maybe Bert is in some of those.)I don't think Jenny and Bert were married very long;my husband had only vague memories of him as a very little boy. I do remember Jenny telling me that someone she knew saw Bert in the Antelope Valley area (Palmdale,California)sometime in the mid 90s...I wish I could remember the exact date, though I think it was after Henry's death (1996),though I may be wrong...My husband died on March 9;Jenny also passed away a few years ago. If any of this info rings a bell, can you help? If not, I'll keep searching. I'm also working on our family tree.
Thanks,
Liz

Sam and Jennie Kaplan of Worcester, Mass

skoppitt — 2009-05-13 13:46:32Z

. Children Rose (who married Alfred Israelton)Lilly (who married Lou Solloway) Harold and Jack.
On the Census we have found a Judith Kaplan, widow of Abraham Kaplan, living with the family with her children.I have no idea who she is.
Would love to hear from any descendants of the above Kaplans.

Re: Relatives of Jennie Kaplan

skoppitt — 2009-04-12 18:50:57Z

My grandfather's brother, Sam Kaplan, was married to a Jenni
and they lived in Worcester, Mass.Children: Lillian.Harold,Rose and another child.
Any connection?

Re: Relatives of Jennie Kaplan

sekaplan — 2009-03-20 22:18:34Z

My grandfather, Al (aka Allie) Kaplan had a sister named Jennie, spelled the same way. Do a search for Al Kaplan from Quogue, NY. (He was born in Brooklyn) It will show his father Samuel and their children. Let me know if it is one and the same. Regards, Steve Kaplan (sekaplan@wfubmc.edu)

Who/Where is Kaplan family NYC, new york? Robin, James, Michael, Adam, Yelena..son's and daughters of Harvey Kaplan.

lycanwolf666 — 2009-03-02 22:36:02Z

My name is Adam Kaplan and I don't know any of my Kaplan family. I was seperated from them in the early 80's and reunited with my father before his death in 2000.

I can not find my brothers or sisters. My brothers, James and Michael and my sister Robin, all lived in Brooklyn, N.Y, but are not there any more from what I could gather.

I am proud of my heritage, but sad that I do not know more and have not had the oppurtunity to meet my family that was taken away from me 24 years ago.

Benjamin, Sarah & Esther/Etty Kaplan 1914 arrival in New York

daniellelowy1 — 2009-01-16 22:04:45Z

I'm trying to find out what became of these relations. Benjamin was born 1860 in Poland, Sarah was from Manchester UK and Etty was born in Hull UK in 1893. They travelled from Liverpool to New York in 1914 but no further traces found.

KAPLAN Virginia TANNER 1893 1961

t42IOOF_DenCoTX — 2008-11-11 13:53:58Z

KAPLAN Virginia TANNER 1893 1961

I photographed this gravestone in the I O O F Cemetery, Section X, Denton, Denton Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records.

This is one of the 197,990 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com If you know more about this person please reply here.

Looking for my brothers son Christopher Hurst

marlagenealogy1 — 2008-10-26 20:33:11Z

My brother is looking for the son he never met. Christopher's mothers name is Patricia Hurst.
This child was born in California (we believe).
His mother lived in Broward County, Florida in 1975, 1976, 1977,,,,,,
Please email if you know this person.
MarlaGenealogy@aol.com

Re: Hyman Kaplan

2006-09-30 21:47:16Z

Some facts in common...but maybe coincidental. My paternal great-grandfather, Hyman/Chiam Cemnik (changed to Kaplan) was born in Jalowka in about 1861 and did come to the US, where he settled in Chicago and operated a dry cleaning business (Imperial cleaners)

Brothers and sisters were Shlamie Cemnik Shamberg (born 1857), Emil Cemnik Shamberg (born about 1871), Morris Cemnik Shamberg (born about 1879), Frumie Shamberg (born about 1881) Part of the family assumed the Shamberg name

My patrnal great-great grandfather wasOSHER BERYL CEMNIK who was married twice, first to SARAH COHEN and then to RAIZEL/ROSE

Unless Shlamie or Emil changed their name to Louis..it would not appear to be a match. Let me know if any of the above fits with your information. Good Luck...

Looking for relatives of Hannah Kaplan

eferdinand — 2008-09-14 21:49:04Z

My great grandmother's name was Hannah Kaplan. I am not positive that is how she spelled her name though. She married Jake Rubin and lived in Savannah but I believe she came over from Russia/Poland? via NY. If you have any info, please email me @ ericasf@msn.com

Kaplans from Russia, then Columbus, OH and Los Angeles

lcorrene — 2006-09-30 18:36:49Z

I am trying to locate any information of these Kaplans. I was married to a David Joseph Kaplan, born in Columbus, OH in 1934 and we have 2 sons, but I cannot find out any backgroud on the family.
David's father was Louis Kaplan, grandparents were Mina and Isador Kaplan . There was some scandal and newspaper articles in Columbus when Isador took up with another woman. Don't know who all moved to Los Angeles, but believe both Louis and Hyman did in the late 1930's.

TIA Lois Kaplan

Re: Hyman Kaplan

lcorrene — 2006-09-30 18:26:30Z

I know of a Hyman Kaplan who had a brother, Louis Kaplan.
They came to the US with their father, Isador Kaplan, mother was 'maybe' Mina Kaplan. and settled in Columbus, OH.

There were some write ups in the Columbus, OH newspapers when Isador took up with another woman and left his wife.

Son Louis married and had 4 children: David, Gary, Toby and Karen.

some of the family moved to the Los Angeles area sometine in late 1930 or early 1940's.

I think Hyman had a dry cleaning business, and later a flower shop.
if this fits at all, let me know and I'' post what information I have.

Re: Hyman Kaplan

lcorrene — 2006-09-30 22:15:27Z

Wendy,
thanks for the info, but I don't think this is a match. However, as I'm not sure what their names were in Russia, I will store this along with Kapustniki as possibilities.

I have found one record in Ohio that seems to match Louis and his father Izadoe, but nothing else yet. In the way names are typed, or changed when they came to America, I found Izador(Joseph) under Joe Kaplan and wife Mina, son's Louis (translated as Leon) and Hyman (younger brother of Louis). Then later found Louis with wife Freida. As some of this fit what little I know I am using them as a starting poing.

happy hunting.

Lois

A. A. KAPLAN - ca 1921 - Minneapolis, MN

AnnaLovesBooks — 2008-03-22 03:13:00Z

Hi all! I have a Lost and Found on my website, where I post items that MAY be possible for people to link to their families. Since I've come across a KAPLAN, I thought I'd post and try to find it a home.

The item is one page of contract between A.A. KAPLAN, L. RUBENSTEIN and Wilfred R. FRANK, dated July 1, 1921. It is regarding the New Franklin Amusement Company, which was in Minneapolis, MN.

I AM trying to sell it, but only for the price I paid for it plus shipping - and if you don't want to buy it, you can still take a copy of it from the site, free. You can see it at http://annalovesbooks.com/lostfound10.html and the entire Lost and Found at http://annalovesbooks.com/genealogy.html

Thanks!
Anna

Re: Searching for Birth Mom Shelly Kaplan

ElissaHaden — 2008-01-15 06:21:44Z

Where was she from?

Re: Any Relatives to Issac Kaplan (Connecticut)?

ElissaHaden — 2008-01-15 05:54:24Z

I don't know who Issac was, but was wondering if there was a Louis Kaplan in your tree. He lived in Danbury Ct and was married to a woman named Esther.

Re: Looking for relatives of the Kaplans of Danbury CT

ElissaHaden — 2008-01-13 04:05:07Z

Also looking for any information on the Berelson Family of NY. I do not know what Isabella Berelson's maiden name was but I know she was most likely related on the Kaplan side.

Re: Searching for Birth Mom Shelly Kaplan

ElissaHaden — 2008-01-15 21:18:21Z

Couldn't be the one I know as she was only 10 at the time.
Sorry I couldn't help you out.

Looking for relatives of the Kaplans of Danbury CT

ElissaHaden — 2007-11-15 20:13:41Z

My Grandfather was Simon Kaplan born 1899 Bielsk, Russia.
His family lived in Lomza Russia until @ 1905.
The emigrated to the US through Nova Scotia, Canada.
They settled in Danbury CT.
My Great Grandparents were Louis Kaplan born @ 1872 in Russia, died @1940 in NJ. His wife was Esther Wallach born approx born @ 1865 (She had been previously married to a man named Kadell (Kadlubok?) She had at least 3 children with him before he died, Louis, Unknown and Honkie (Hannah or Ana).
My Grandfather legally changed his name to Simon Kadell. His brother and sister's names had been changed to Kadel, Kadell when they emigrated to the US, everyone knew his as Kadell's brother so he changed his name.
Anyone who has any info on our family. Please contact me.
I have hit a dead end and I know there has got to be relatives of at least my Great Grandfather Louis somewhere out there. My Grandfather Simon died in 1981 in Fair Lawn, NJ. Great-Grandma Esther died in Monte Video, Uraguay @ 1946 while visiting one of her sons. The son's last name was Kadlubok (sp?)
Thanks

How: Research in Belarus

aggiroux — 2006-10-17 18:55:06Z

I am also researching relatives in the same place
and time (or nearly -- Mogilev, Belarus to be
precise). HOW do I start?!! Most of the websites
for Mogilev etc. seem not to have the English
language option and the ones for Belarus are
just general information. Any ideas?? Anyone?

GOLTZMAN, HOLTZMAN

aggiroux — 2006-10-17 18:55:06Z

I believe that the family name originally was something like Goltzman or Holtzman (maybe CH like in Chanukah) but was changed at immigration into the U.S. and is now Goldman. I believe there were other family members who remained in Poland and may have been scattered accross eastern Europe assuming they survived the Holocaust. They may have retained the Goltzman/Holtzman pronunciation and spelling. It is difficult because Jewish records were often destroyed and I have not found much even on Jewish.gen
I believe that some Goldmans from my family subsequently went to Israel from the United States but their names are lost to us now and I don't even know how to locate them.

Re: KAPLAN

glagreca41 — 2008-07-22 00:34:12Z

I am related to a Jacob Kaplan that was married to Rose and lived in New York. They had 4 children.. Anna, Rebecca (Betty), twin Morris (Murray), and Charles.

I am Betty's granddaugher.

? Kaplan of Va

oclarke11 — 2007-12-06 02:00:40Z

Need his name & the names of his parents & siblings. Not sure where he was b but he marr EtheL S. Skinner who was from Caroline Co Va. Ethel is the dau of Robert E. Skinner Sr. & Corrine Clock. Also need children for this couple.
Ollie

Re: Iowa Kaplan's

KarolynKaplan — 2007-06-22 01:25:04Z

I found your information on the Ancestry site and have little information but some. My father was Marvin Arnold Kaplan born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and his father was Otto Kaplan born 1889 also in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.That brings us to his father Charles Kaplan born in Bacvar Bohemia date unknown but he married ALoisie Pazerka date unkown. I am just now getting the tree posted with dates that I can find. My mother is still living in Cedar Rapids she is 87 and starting to forget people and names in the past. So I will try to get more dates but may not have more names.
It would be great if we share families.
Let me know if this reaches you.
Karolyn Kaplan Lang

Re: My grandmother visited Kaplan's in Iowa

KarolynKaplan — 2007-06-22 01:22:55Z

Re: Winces Kaplan

KarolynKaplan — 2007-06-22 01:07:26Z

Kaplan/Kaplinski in Manhattan

oldparish — 2008-10-09 17:32:02Z

Seeking relatives of Reuben Kaplan. Mother's name was Bella, dad's was Harris. Immigrated from Russia with last name being: Kaplinsky/Kaplan. Family had three children: Reuben, Mildred and Arthur.

Re: Searching for Birth Mom Shelly Kaplan

prophet144 — 2008-01-15 13:09:31Z

I don't know where she was from. All I know is that she was in Great Lakes, Illinois in 1974, possibly in the Navy or working on the Navy base there.

Re: My grandmother visited Kaplan's in Iowa

4u184 — 2007-06-22 04:47:27Z

My grandfathers name was Charles Kaplan.
He was born in Caledonia Wisconsin.
He was married to Anna Vodstrichil of Bohemia, CZ.
They had an oldest son (my uncle) named Otto Kaplan.
My Dad was Miles Wencel Kaplan and a daughter named Vera Kaplan.
They all lived in Racine, Wis.
Charles, Anna and my Dad are buried at the Bohemian National Cemetary in Racine on 5 1/2 miles road.
My uncle and aunt are buried at the Catholic Cemetary in Racine.

Re: Sol KAPLAN family - Russia to Chicago abt 1894

shari1pearl — 2007-10-24 15:20:07Z

Does your Kaplan Family have a Ruth in it? She would have had a son Sheldon born about 1928 and her maidon name could have been Blackman.

Bohemian Kaplans

jela1966 — 2007-02-26 21:07:57Z

I am searching for information on Frank Kaplan, born 1856 died in South Dakota in 1918 married to Mary Meleneck, also died 1918 in South Dakota. Brother to Vincent Kaplan of Chicago. Parents of Rose, Rudolph, Mollie, Helen and 4 additional daughters.

Thanks,
James LaForest

Kaplan family in Memphis, TN

rlmilton1 — 2008-03-29 05:56:39Z

Anyone researching Kaplan family members that settled in Memphis, TN in the late 1880's? Solomon Kaplan and wife Gussie Cohen (?) with children, Anna, Louie, Samuel, and Carrie moved from London or Liverpool, England in 1887. All the children were born in England, but youngest, Mary, born in Tenn. Solomon stated on Fed. Census he was born in Poland/Russia; Gussie in Germany. Would love further information about the family. I have a photo of a Sol (Maybe Sam?)Kaplan, brother of my grandmother Anna.Sam married a woman named Carrie and they named their children after the grandparents, Solomon and Gussie. Found application for passport with wife and children's pictures attached and info. as to Solomon Kaplan's naturalization in a criminal court of Shelby County in Memphis, 1903.

Hannah Kaplan

rnicolai128 — 2006-10-07 01:00:00Z

I am looking for information on my GG grandmother Hannah Kaplan b. approx 1845-59? in Russia who married a Nathan Kobrinsky. They had a daughter named Anna b. 3/17/1877 who married Philip Lenowsky and immigrated to NY.

Faye Kaplan?

kaleenb1 — 2008-06-30 01:25:31Z

I'm trying to find information on my father's side of the family but am unable to ask anyone. I found a picture labeled "George's mother and her 2nd husband" on the front. George is George Eisenberg (my grandfather). On the back of the photo it said "--- and Faye Kaplan" (I don't remember the first name, sorry). Does anyone have any information that could help me? George died probably 10-20 years ago, if that helps.

Joseph and Lena Kaplan

marlagenealogy1 — 2008-10-26 20:30:11Z

I am looking for information of my great grandparents Lena and Joseph Kaplan. They came to the USA between 1904 and 1908. They had a daughter Sophie, Yetta, Jennie and sons Charley and Albert.
I need more information.
You can email me at MarlaGenealogy@aol.com

Re: relatives of Jacob and Annie Kaplan

krisomilo — 2006-10-12 16:34:17Z

Dear Faye

Please contact me I know we are first cousins and would love to know you. Perhaps you remember my father as Uncle Bunny and my name changed as I got married but it used to be KAPLAN

Phyllis

Re: kaplan family

krisomilo — 2006-10-12 16:14:15Z

Faye Kaplan we have met a long time ago when you visited us as a child. I am your first cousin and would love to hear from you

Phyllis

Re: Kaplan Family Genealogy

asharame — 2008-03-12 06:00:54Z

And I have Henry KAPLAN, born in Vilna (which I believe is/was part of Minsk)in about 1883. His sister was my grandmother Minnie, who married Morris GERSHENOWITZ (later GERSHENOW)

Maybe they're all related? It's quite possible.

Judith

Re: KAPLAN Genealogy Photos - List & Link

asharame — 2008-03-12 05:44:48Z

I notice some of your pictures were taken in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

My great-uncle Henry Kaplan and his family lived in New York, and by 1930 they were in Bethlehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania. In the 1930 census it shows him, his wife Sarah, 2 sons - Ben & Morris (also called Maishe [sp?], and a daughter, Evelin.

He had a sister, Minnie (my grandmother) who married Morris Gershenowitz (later shortened to Gershenow).

Ida Kaplan boarded with Morris and Minnie on 1910 census.

Are we related?

Need Help with kap/cap/cop????

Caplan2Kaplan — 2008-08-13 09:02:19Z

i wanted to start a family tree, my grandfather was Samual Caplan with wife Clara. now the information i found looks to be the right,DOB-09/22/1883, not sure of birth place could be Austria,Ireland the search info said he came from England to NY USA 1900-1920.they had two boys, Bert Caplan nick-name Buddy DOB-9/14/1923 and DOD-01/01/1997 wife Mary and his brother Martian Caplan died of massive heart attack 5 years earlier.both born in Detroit Michagan.Now this is where it starts to fall apart, my dad said he did not have a middle name and the data shows Martain Kaplan without, not spelled Caplan and Bert C Kaplan, not Caplan. Martian had 4 children David is the only one i remember, oh there was some story about changing name to Copeland for reasons of safty,my name is Denise Caplan sister Claire and Brother Mark.we were all born in Detroit Michagan I have some pictures of my dad. any help would be wonderful. meantime i will keep looking