Raphael - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Rahaels from Antim to South Dakota to California

kathleenmorrison57 — 2009-10-07 03:33:12Z

How old is William Raphael?

Re: Raphaels from Antrim, Ireland

kathleenmorrison57 — 2009-10-07 03:31:15Z

My great grandfather was John Barnes Raphael from Antrim, Ireland and was married to Sophie Christina Petterson(?). My grandmother Anna May married Delmer Morrison. Would love to learn more about William's family.

Ida Raphael of CA & Oscar L. Lytle of Texas

907016 — 2009-08-27 00:47:19Z

Oscar Lacurtis Lytle is Afro-American born in 1902 to James C. Lytle and Viola Lott. Both of his parents were born in the state of Texas. . .

Oscar L. Lytle had one sister named DORIS LAZELLE LYTLE, she married Jessie L. Taylor in Texas. . .

Oscar L. Lytle married Miss Ida Raphael, she was born in California. In 1927 they had a son named EUGENE JAMES LYTLE, who was born in Los Angeles County, California. . .

I have been working on my family-tree, and found one of my descendants named LETITIA EDWARDS who married into the LYTLE family. She married Charles F. Lytle, who I believe is the brother of James C. Lytle. . .

My descendant Letitia (Edwards) Lytle and her husband Charles F. Lytle owned and managed a Funeral Home in Victoria, Texas. I believe it was named Lytle Funeral Home. . .

In 1970 Letitia (Edwards) Lytle died, she was listed as the Funeral Director of the Home. Please contact me if you are related to Ida Raphael and Oscar L. Lytle. Thank you.

Re: Raphaels from Galgorm, Ballymena, Antrim Ireland

peterdempster924 — 2009-07-04 00:38:04Z

hi, saw an old headstone about 1 year ago near galgorm or ahoghill name william raphael wife i think was sarah jane , peter from ballymena

Re: Thomas

saies — 2009-06-14 03:06:39Z

Hi!
I am looking for information on my 3X-GreatGrandfather, John Raphael (b. ~1811) and his wife Eliza. His daughter Jane married John Anderson in 1859.

The family is in the 1851 Census

214 Craigs Townland, Craigs County Antrim (1851)
John Raphael, Head, M, 40, Linen Weaver, County Antrim,
Eliza Raphael, Wife, M, 39, None, County Antrim,
Samuel Raphael, Son, U, 20, Linen Weaver, County Antrim,
William Raphael, Son, U, 19, Linen Weaver, County Antrim,
Jane Raphael, Daughter, U, 18, None, County Antrim,
Margaret Raphael, Daughter, U, 17, None, County Antrim,
Eliza Raphael, Daughter, U, 16, None, County Antrim,
James Raphael, Son, U, 15, None, County Antrim,
John Raphael, Son, U, 14, None, County Antrim,
Archibald Raphael, Son, U, 9, None, County Antrim,
Mathew Raphael, Son, U, 6, None, County Antrim,
Hugh Raphael, Son, U, 5, None, County Antrim,

If anyone has any further information I would greatly appreciate it.

Nancy

Re: RAPHAEL line from Russia abt.1870

felson1 — 2009-06-07 04:22:59Z

My great aunt was Anna Raphaelson. Her brother,
my grandfather, was Jacob Raphaelson of Cincinnati,
who moved to Newport Kentucky from Lithuania.
A brother of Jake's Harry Raphael moved to California
and has grandchildren there.

M Felson

Raphaels from Galgorm, Ballymena, Antrim Ireland

glb2727 — 2009-03-30 13:31:48Z

I am looking for ancestors or relatives of the following people.
1. Henry William ("Harry") Raphael, born Galgorm, Ballymena, Antrim Ireland Feb 21 1850, moved to Montreal 1866, died in Montreal October 12 1931, m. Sophie Fateaux.

2. Jane Raphael (mother of Henrietta or Hettie), born Galgorm, Ballymena, Antrim Ireland March 4, 1803, Died March 1889 (her obituary says her husband, no name given, died when she was 35 before she came to the U.S.). She moved to Philadelphia in abt 1838, then to Steubenville Ohio in about 1854, then to Owensboro KY before 1850 where she died in 1889. She was the oldest of 13.

3. George Raphael, founder, Philadelphia Corn Exchange (later Commercial Exchange) born about 1821, moved to Philadelphia and worked in grain business, was still alive in 1904. I have an article marking his 50th anniversary at the Commercial Exchange. Probably naturalized in Philadelphia in 1851

4. William Raphael, died in Galgorm, Ballymena, Antrim Ireland June 27 1889 at age of 76

5. Helen Raphael (daughter of Henry above) m. Thomas H Wood in Toronto in 1905

Re: Raphael's from New York

vrleiter — 2009-01-21 19:19:04Z

Dear William,

His name was Lewis, if you have not discovered it yet.

Valerie Leiter

Re: Raphael's from New York

vrleiter — 2009-01-21 02:09:27Z

Dear Susan,

It sounds as though we may be cousins? My great grandmother was Vera Rose Raphael--I'm named for her, Valerie Rachel. I will try to ask my father about Edith and Shirley, as he's one of the few remaining folk on that side of my family who are still here and would remember anything. If you get this message, please let me know and I'll follow up.

Valerie

Re: RAPHAEL from the POZNAN (Posen) area

kr_marks — 2009-01-03 01:06:50Z

I have two ancestors from Posen province, specifically Marks Raphael and Aaron Raphael, who both came from Kolmar(now Chodziez). They both immigrated to San Francisco in the 1850s and settled in Marysville and Oakland.

If you think that there is any connection, please email me fdirectly at kr_marks@yahoo.com.

Kenneth Marks

Re: Raphaels

ballydoodle — 2008-10-22 17:26:26Z

Rod,
I've now found out a bit more about my Abraham Raphael and i'm not sure he's the one that married Leah.
He was buried in Stockton cemetery in 1940 and was 84 when he died. so the dates are out by 10 years to be the Abraham who married Leah Sape - i made an assumption and i think it may have been wrong! However, i've found no other records of an abraham raphael at that time in that part of the world. Do you know anything more about Abraham and Leah that may make it more obvious whether or not we've got the same abraham?
Inbal

Re: RAPHAEL from the POZNAN (Posen) area

zeevr — 2008-10-20 06:16:53Z

Dear Arnold,

I just read your posting dated 28 Sep 2008.

If you will contact me directly I shall give you the complete line of that part of my RAPHAEL ancestry.
There may possibly be a connection between our families.

Zeev Raphael, Haifa
email: Zeevra@gmail.com

Re: Raphaels

Rodraphael — 2008-10-20 00:15:08Z

Hi,
I am Rod Raphael. I think you have a link with your information to our family.Leah Sape (Saipe) is right, so is Abraham I believe. I have not looked at this for a long time. Let me know what you have and I will do the same.

Re: Raphael

sandra_pender — 2008-10-10 22:33:44Z

not sure if Rod is around now but we have a Samuel Raphael c1811 from prussia(germany) came to London father was a Meir Halevi according to marriage cert.

sandie

Re: Raphaels

ballydoodle — 2008-10-02 22:56:17Z

I realise i'm responding to a very old thread but...
I am a descendent of Max and Rachel Raphael from Kowal, Poland. The story goes that max settled in Darlington, England, having followed over his brother David who came some time earlier. I think that Abraham David Raphael (buried with Max in Stockton cemetery) is that brother. Abraham married a Leah Sape from Leeds and lived there for a time, although as he was buried in Stockton it suggests he moved back north in later years. I have a photograph of who i think is Abraham from the 1920s. According to Abraham and Leah's marriage records, his father was Joseph.
I know that max and david/abraham were from a large family but i don't know how many of them left Poland.
I don't know if these are related Raphaels but i thought i'd try!

Re: RAPHAEL from the POZNAN (Posen) area

achamove — 2008-09-28 04:13:07Z

My Abraham Raphael b. 1834 Prussia was probably born in Poznan city as he (Lena b. 1848 Poznan) and his sons married ladies from Poznan while living in San Francisco. Ive a number of Raphael who work with oneanother, although I can make no other connections.
Arnold

Rahaels from Antim to South Dakota to California

sraphaelvinci — 2008-09-06 23:47:17Z

My previous post has info. maininly on first generation to arrive.
During Great Depression, it seems most of Raphaels from Potter SD move to California. My grandfather, William works oil fields and costruction. Morrison cousins live in Bakerfiled....I remember Dewight, "Stinky" and Grandpa Morrison. I have other Rapphael cousins, Patty, Bobby and one other boy. Patty....I miss you!!! Grandfather William last lives in Huntington Park. Patty's family lives in LA. I would love to hear! srv

Raphaels from Antrim, Ireland

sraphaelvinci — 2008-09-04 19:50:15Z

Looking for relatives of William Raphael and Mary Barnes.Son John was my great-grandfather. Several siblings in family Bible who immigrated to Potter, South Dakota. One, David, married to a "Lottie K." with son Ronald. Also brother "Samuel". Family is of Scots-decent,protestant.John Raphael married a Sophia C. Petterson (Peterson?) of Stockholm Sweden. Children were William and Anna/Annie.William married Golda/Goldie Morrison. Anna married, aparantly to Goda's brother (Kit?).

Re: Thomas

2005-02-25 20:06:20Z

Hi,
I haven't asked my Dad yet so I'll get back to you on that.Can't find Arthur on the tree I have.There was a branch in London and they went there from Ireland.They went to Ireland from the isle of Anglessey in 1650 and we're trying to figure out where they were before that...?I suggest you go to a sight called "1837 online" there is a category to research births,marriages and deaths that would be helpful to you.Unfortunately it's not free...
Margot

Re: Thomas

2005-02-25 18:52:30Z

Hi Margot,
My sister has come through for me with a bit more information:
Arthur Edward Raphael - my grandfather born Sept 22, 1904-address 23 Essex Street- Mile End Old Town, North Eastern county of London.
Samuel Raphael/Elizabeth Ruth ( nee Walker) - grandparents, parents of Arthur
Not sure if there is a connection to Ireland though!
Jennifer

Re: Thomas

2005-02-25 15:56:39Z

Hi Margot!
I am not sure, I always assumed he was british... other names that come to mind are Rachel. We have a copy of his birth record... I believe his father's trade is listed shoe maker and traveller (?). My sister knows a little bit more than I do... will check with her this weekend. Arthur did marry an Irish Canadian in Montreal so maybe we are onto something! They were only married for a short while, moved back to London and then my grandmother came back to Montreal alone. We lost touch after that which was over 70 years ago.
Jennifer

Re: Thomas

2005-02-25 15:46:36Z

Dear Jennifer,
Were your Raphaels from Ireland before Montreal?There was a Raphael in Montreal but I'll have to ask and see if my Dad can remember...I will write again.
Sincerely,
Margot

Re: John Raphael of Louisiana circa 1850

2004-06-07 03:33:22Z

The earliest information is that John Raphael was on the 1850 New Orleans Census as a Market man. He marred Modeste Arriola (various spellings show up) of the Mexican Empire (now Texas). They had 1 child named John born circa 1849.

Later, siblings spell the name Rafael.

John is listed from Spain on the 1850 Census.

I can not find John or Modeste on any of the earlier or later censuses.
Ed Elam

Re: John Raphael of Louisiana circa 1850

2004-06-05 20:18:55Z

Where prior to New Orleans did John live? or did he come directly from Spain? I am the Great Great Granddaughter of Pierre Raphael and Felecia Hymel of St James Parish. Pierre is the son of Jean Baptiste Raphael and Mary Amelie Martin.

I do have info on Pierre's siblings but i have no info on Jean's siblings. Please post more info i may be able to help.

Chiqunetia

Re: Raphaels

2004-05-14 03:11:35Z

I, too, am a decendent of Harry and his 10 children and the immigration from Poland. I beleive that there is a definite connection here. I have paperwork listing all of the children and some more decendents if anyone is interested please email me at teddyshay@cox.net

Re: Thomas

2005-07-23 20:57:28Z

I have a Thomas Walker Raphael but according to my chart his parents are william and sarah jane....however my chart is a photocopy of an old handwritten one and very difficult to decipher and the left half is missing so perhaps it is not correct.Margot

Re: RAPHAEL line from Russia abt.1870

glha01 — 2007-12-04 17:01:31Z

Susan,
I wrote to you yesterday but don't see my posting listed so excuse me if you've gotten this twice. This may be a different posting by you. I am also looking into the Raphael family. My grandmother's maiden name was Raphael. She also was from Russia and moved to NY. She had a brother Sam and William and an Uncle Abe. Her mother's name (my great grandmother) was Anna Raphaelson. They shorten their name at some point. All my cousin's go by Raphael. My mom had a cousin Francies Rose who was Abe's daughter.
Gilda

Re: Raphael's from New York

glha01 — 2007-12-04 06:08:52Z

Susan,
I was just searching for my grandmother's family name "Raphael" when I came saw your post. My great grandmother's name was Anna Raphaelson so your post is very interesting to me. The family later changed their name to Raphael so my grandmother's name was Raphael. I also know that my mother had an Uncle Abe. I'm not sure but I think he was my great grandmother's brother. My grandmother's father was named Theodore Raphaelson and was also from Russia. My grandmother Bertha Raphael lived in New York and then later lived in St. Louis when she married my grandfather. I had an Uncle Sam Raphael... my grandmother's brother.
My name is Gilda. I did the familytree DNA test not too long away. Have you done that?

Re: Thomas

LindsayErwin123 — 2007-06-02 01:32:32Z

I am looking for family members named Raphael from Ballymena area of Ireland in the 1850 time frame. I believe one of them married an John Erwin or is related.

A. Dominick Raphael of Galveston, TX. in 1900

BasketLady420 — 2006-06-28 02:25:34Z

RAPHAEL, Nick (A. Dominick) 45th & Broadway

is listed among the dead in the 1900 Galveston, TX. Hurricane.

I am not related to this family, just passing on this information, which comes from a webpage called "1900 Galveston Storm Recorded Deaths List." The link for the site is listed below.
Joyce

http://www.gthcenter.org/exhibits/storms/1900/victims/vicR.h...

Hattie Herman Raphael

newtdog — 2004-03-30 17:06:10Z

I am looking for the birth mother of Hattie Herman, who in 1902 married Reverend Irvin Raphael, who was thought to have been from Pennsylvania.

Aunt Hattie was the daughter of John Christopher Herman and 1st wife name unknown. She had a brother, George. They later settled in St. Louis, Missouri, and John married Melissa Parsons to help raise his children after his first wife died in childbirth when Hattie was born approximately 1884.

Would anyone have any information on this missing link in my family? Appreciate any response.

Raphael/Rayfield/Rafil/Rafeel/Raphil/Rafeal/Rafael families of south Louisiana-St. John, St. James and surrounding parishes

chiquentiaj — 2006-10-22 00:23:07Z

Re: Thomas

jraphael_1 — 2005-02-25 06:11:46Z

Hi Margot!
This may be too late but my Grandfather Arthur Raphael lived in Montreal. My father was born there too, his name is Ronald Charles Raphael. If you know anything about Arthur Raphael I would really appreciate it!
Thanks,
Jennifer

Re: Raphael (London)

jraphael_1 — 2005-02-25 05:13:23Z

Paternal grandfather Arthur Raphael born 1904 in Mile End Old Town England. He was married to Marion Raphael (nee Flannagan) in Montreal Canada (not sure the year).

Re: Jim Raphael from Ireland

psychiam1 — 2004-04-25 12:44:22Z

Do you have any dates for Jim?

Raphaels from Antrim, Ireland

sraphaelvinci — 2008-09-04 19:48:02Z

Looking for relatives of William Raphael and Mary Barnes.
Son John was my great-grandfather. Several siblings in family Bible who immigrated to Potter, South Dakota. One, David, married to a "Lottie K." with son Ronald. Also brother "Samuel". Family is of Scots-decent,protestant.
John Raphael married a Sophia C. Petterson (Peterson?) of Stockholm Sweden. Children were William and Anna/Annie.
William married Golda/Goldie Morrison. Anna married, aparantly to Goda's brother (Kit?).

Phillip RAPHAEL and Elizabeth HARRIS descendants

jhempenstall — 2005-08-09 12:34:31Z

I am looking for any descendants of the above.
Phillip RAPHAEL born about 1807; died 1888, England.
Elizabeth HARRIS born about 1809; died 5 Mar 1883, England.
They were married 9 Sep 1829, London, England. They had a large number of children - possibly 19? Some names are -
John George, Joseph, Maurice, Ralph, Marianne, Laura, Rose, Annie, Louisa, Lewis, Nancy, Moses, Julia, Alfred, Albert Phillip.
Some children came to Australia; not sure about others.
Would also like to know any siblings to either Phillip and Elizabeth and parents names.
Regards,
Julie.

Jim Raphael from Ireland

@@bijou3@igrin.co.nz — 2005-07-13 22:21:42Z

Looking for relatives of Jim Raphael of Ireland,
he had a brother Wallie Baird and their mothers
maiden name was Jennie Ann McCloy. She married
John Lamont and had several more children.
Please email me if you have any info. Thanks

Re: Jim Raphael from Ireland

@@bijou3@igrin.co.nz — 2005-07-13 22:21:42Z

No I don't have any dates for Jim Raphael. All I know is his mother was Jennie Ann McCloy (Jane Ann) she was born
15/6/1862, she also has another son Wallie Baird. She became the 3rd wife of John Lamont and has several more children to him.

Re: Victor Love Raphael

Marchmain — 2008-07-06 10:37:05Z

Hello,

I have a Victor Love Raphael as a second great uncle. I dont know anything more about him, other than his siblings. Would be interested in hearing what you have found.

Louise

Re: Thomas Raphael

Marchmain — 2008-07-06 09:01:24Z

Hello,

I have a Louisa Maclaren as a great grandmother, who was married to Thomas Raphael. My grandmother was Annie-Louisa Raphael. We know there was a brother Victor Love Raphael, among others. Gordon Stewart Raphael married Euphemia Mcleod

You posted this message some years ago, are you still listed/active here?

L

Re: Thomas

psychiam — 2007-07-14 15:22:39Z

Hi, Sorry for my tardy reply I couldn't find the appropriate paper in my genealogy mess. I don't have any Erwins in the Raphael chart...although as you are descended from a Raphael in Ballymena it is the same Raphael family as there is only one in Ireland. They were woodcarvers and came over from Anglessey in around 1650 to work on an abbey...I have not suceeded in tracing them further back than that....yet. I did hear from another researcher that her great grandfather said they went to England from Thessalonika, in which case it is most likely that they were Sephardic Jews who were expulsed from Spain and went to the Ottoman Empire. Somewhere along the line they changed religion as they were Presbyterians in Ireland. Good luck with your research. I suggest you try the Archives of Norther Ireland for any info there may be on the Erwin, this may lead you to the right Raphael on whom I may have further info. Once again forgive my tardiness, Margot

Birth in CA 1863- to the wife of M. RAPHAEL, of a son

danderup — 2008-08-13 20:52:32Z

Am not related. May be of interest to someone who is. I have no further info.

Vern D
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Transcribed by Dee Sardoc
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Stockton Daily Independent
Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA
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>>MONDAY, 1 JUNE 1863<<

BIRTH -- in Mokelumne Hill, May 16th, to the wife of M. RAPHAEL, of a son.

Paul RAPHAEL from Frankfurt an der Oder, Germany

TimBallUK — 2006-03-09 15:00:14Z

I am trying to find information on Paul Raphael from Frankfurt an der Oder (not au Main). He was born in Frankfurt on 21 Feb 1890 and is believed to have died in the Holocaust, but we have no details. His only daughter left Germany on a Kindertransport in March 1939 and never saw her father again. Paul's wife was Elisabet (nee Steppat) and they were divorced before 1939.

Paul Raphael's parents were Louis Raphael and Emma (nee Reich).

Has anyone got any information or connections?

Thanks
Tim

Myer Raphael & Augusta Isrial england to USA

sandra_pender — 2005-09-05 21:40:30Z

around 1860 Myer Raphael emigrated to America he had at least 7 children in 1880 and was living in Chicago Cook Illinois.
his children were
Sarah born c1865 NY
Max born c1869 NY
Samuel born c1871 NY
Silvia born c1873 NE
Solamon born c1875 MO
Adolph born c1876 MO
Rebecca born c1878 KY

Myer was born in England in 1845 parents Samuel Raphael & Sarah Franks.

anyone with connections?
sandie

Re: Thomas

sandra_pender — 2005-07-24 15:03:08Z

Hi Margot,

was reading messages further up and you say they came from Ireland my Raphaels originally came from Eastern Europe (Germany) in c1820 ish and were Jewish.......not many are now but seems unlikely but I have found nothing is what it seems !!! family history is a mystery waiting to be unravelled thats as poetic as I get!

It is always possible the families crossed paths but I dont remember any Thomas's have lots of Sarahs though

sandie

raphaels from england via germany

sandra_pender — 2004-07-05 21:06:07Z

I have managed to trace my husbands family back to 1800 when they are supposed to have come over from germany, according to 1851 census
Samuel Raphael married Sarah Franc(k)s also from germany in 1833
they had Rebecca 1834 who married Abraham Ehrlich(they went to USA)
Ellen 1839
Catherine 1841 married Aaron Abraham
Twins who died
Myer 1845 married Augusta Israel(moved to USA)
Soloman 1849
Adelaide 1851
Joseph 1852 married Louisa Wakeman
Joseph is our line he had Samuel 1874 Sarah 1875
Dinah 1878
Kitty 1880
Myer 1886
Isaac 1889
Montague 1892

Samuel 1874 is our line he had
Joseph 1897
elizabeth 1898
Louisa 1899
Henry 1901
James 1902
Arthur 1905
Samuel 1906
Florence 1908
William 1912
Maud 1914
Rose 1915
Doris 1916
as you see a very proliffic family!! must be someone out there related to us love to hear from you sandra

Re: Thomas

sandra_pender — 2005-07-17 12:58:48Z

Jennifer hope you are still looking in cos my husbands grandfather is Samuel John Raphael who married Elizabeth Ruth Walker please get in touch
sandie

Re: Raphael's from New York

phoenix93550 — 2005-05-30 21:01:47Z

I am also trying to track 'Raphael' from the New York/Pennsylvania/New Jersey area. My info is sketchy as I am directly related to Morris and Rose (Kahn) Raphael, but was adopted out to a distant cousin living in California in 1950. Here's what I've got so far: Morris & Rose immigrated from Russia around 1875, had 6 or 7 boys, and 1 (possibly 2) girls in the 1880s to 1890s. (Abe, Izzy, Joe & Sam are some of the boys' names). My direct knowledge is of the girl, Anna Raphael born in 1888. Her daughter, Doris (born 1911) became my adoptive mother. Apparently, my biological grandmother's name is Edith and my biological mother's name is Shirley. I don't know Edith's age, however, Shirley was born around 1927. I've never been able to find out Edith's & Shirley's last name, but they are directly connected to the Jewish Raphaels decended from Russia. Because California is a closed adoption state, my info has been minimal. There are only 2 people left in my 'family' that were around before I was born, and their memories are like Swiss Chese.
Please let me know if any of this helps you, or if you have any info you can share.
Thanks
Susan Levine

Re: RAPHAEL line from Russia abt.1870

phoenix93550 — 2005-05-30 20:33:16Z

I am trying to track the line of Morris Raphael born 1857 of Russia (married Rose Kahn-Russia) of Jewish lineage. They could have come over in the early 1870s, but I can't find immigration info on Morris. They became U.S. citizens 1876. I don't know how many siblings Morris had, but he and Rose settled in Philadelphia. They had 6 or 7 boys, and 1 (possibly 2) girls. Some of the children may have been born in New York State, or possibly New Jersey. Some of the Raphael children became: tailors, morticians, and police officers. Apparently some of them were very prominent in Atlantic City, N.J. I don't know if this helps you, however, if you have any info to contribute for me I would appreciate it. I'm fairly new at this and I keep running into roadblocks. I don't have anyone in the family to ask questions of, as all the elders I know of are deceased.
Thanks
Susan Levine (adopted maiden name)