1950: Obituary: Los Angeles County, California, Los Angeles Times - Clipping:
"Deaths, funeral Announcements"
"BERNSEN, Harry, husband of Pearl Bernsen, father of William, Jack, Harry Jr. and Jerome Bersen.
Services private. Please emit flowers. Reed Bros., Tapley & Geiger, directors."
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Harry Ike Bernstein: (WWI Draft Registration Card).
Harry I. Bernstein: (Son Jack Bernsten's 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card).
Harry Bernstein: (1900/1910/1920/1930/1940 Census & 1912 OH Marriage & 1921 Dir. & Cook Co., IL Marriage & Obituary & Son Jacques Bernstein's IL Birth Certificate Index & See also Son Jack Barton's CDI for surname).
Harry Bernsteim: (Cook Co., IL Marriage).
Harry I. Bernsen: (1950 Census).
Harry (Bernsen): (SS Appl. & Obituary & Son Jack Barton's SS Appl.).
Harry (Bernson): (CDI - but lists father as Bernsen).
b. 9 Nov 1876, Richmond, [Wayne Co.,] IN. (SS Appl. except Co. presumed).
b. 9 Nov 1876, Indiana. (WWI Draft Regis. Card & SSDI).
b. Sept. 1876. (1900 Census).
b. Indiana. (1900/19201930/1940 Census & CDI).
m.(1) 15 Nov 1905, Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Bertha Sandberg. (Cook Co., IL Marriage). Ended prior to 1913.
m.(2a) 12 Sep 1912, Butler Co., OH, Pearl Block. (OH Marriage).
m.(2b) 26 May 1913, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, Pearl Block. (Cook Co., IL Marriage).
d. 22 Dec 1950, Los Angeles Co., CA.
Burial: ?
Jan 1876: Family was in Indiana where their son Harry was born.
Apr 1880: Residence in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois when his sister Alice was born.
1880 U. S. Federal Census: ?
Record of Mother & deceased Father & Brother - unknown if any of the three Harry names are his so not transcribed:
1896: U.S. City Directories
Name: Regina Bernstein
Gender: Female
Residence Year: 1896
Street address: 574 North Park av
Residence Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Spouse: Victor Bernstein
Publication Title: Chicago, Illinois, City Directory, 1896
"Bernstein"
"Morris, barber, h. rear 687 Orleans"
"--Regina, wid. Victor, h. 574 North Park av."
"Bernstein" "Victor, tailor, h. 332 W. 12th" [?]
"--Harry..." [3 options - uncertain if any match]
1900 U. S. Federal Census (June 2): Chicago Ward 22, Cook County, Illinois
US Fed. Census, Chicago, Dist. 668
Roll: T623 272; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 668.
(Indexed as Riche Bernstein)
Riche Bernstein (Looks like it could be Richea), Head, White/Female, b. Mar 1852, age 48, Widowed, # children born: 7, children living 6, b. Germany, Father b. Ger., Mother b. Ger., immigration 1870, 30 yrs. here, Occupation: Cook, Education: can read, write, speak English: all yes
Leo Bernstein, Son, W/M, b. Sept. 1874, age 25, Single, b. Ohio, Father b. Ger., Mother b. Ger, Occupation: Bartender, read, write and speak English: all yes
Harry Bernstein, Son, W/M, b. Sept. 1876, age 23, Single, b. Indiana, Father b. Germany, Mother b. Germany, Occupation Gold Beater, r, w, speak English: all yes
Louis Bernstein, Son, W/M, b. April?, 1883, age 17, Single, b. Illinois, Father b. Ger., Mother b. Ger., Occupation Gold Beater, r, w, and speak English: all yes
Mark Bernstein, Son, W/M, b. Jan. 1885, age 15, Single, b. Illinois, Father b. Ger., Mother b. Ger., Occupation: Book Binder, r, w, and speak English: all yes
Alice Mc Ginnis, Daughter, W/F, b. April 1880, age 20, married 2 yrs., # children: 1, # children living: 1, b. Illinois, Father b. Ger., Mother b. Ger., no occupation listed
Frank Mc Ginnis, son-in-law, W/M, b. July 1876, married 2 yrs, b. VT, Father b. VT, mother b. IL, occupation: Actor, r, w and speak English: all yes
Frank Mc Ginnis, Jr., grandson, W/M b. Mar. 1899, age 1, single, b. IL, Father b. VT, Mother b. IL
m.(1) 15 Nov 1905, Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Bertha Sandberg. (Cook Co., IL Marriage). Ended between 1910-1913.
15 Nov 1905: Cook County, Illinois, Marriage Index 1871-1920
Name: Harry Bernsteim [sic - Bernstein]
Age: 29
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1876
Marriage Type: Marriage
Marriage Date: 15 Nov 1905
Marriage Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Spouse Name: Bertha Sandberg
Spouse Age: 25
Spouse Gender: Female
FHL Film Number: 1030394
1910 U. S. Federal Census: 25-Wd, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
US Federal Census 1910
Series_Roll T624_268, Chicago, Part 1, Page 204A,
Street name unreadable, enumerated 22 April,
House, 727, Dwelling 77, Family 212
SANDBERG, SOPHIA, Head, Female, White, Age 65, Widow, # of children 8, # of children living 8, b. Sweden, Father b. Sweden, Mother b. Sweden, Year of Immigration 1883, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None, Able to Read Yes, Able to Write Yes, Rent, House.
" RODDA, Daughter, Female, White, Age 32, Single, b. Sweden, Father b. Sweden, Mother b.Sweden, Year of Immigration 1883, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Operator - Shore, W, At Work 4-15 No, Able to Read Yes, Able to Write Yes, # of farm schedule 5, -7, -4, 6.
" AL. R., Son, Male, White, Age 24, Single, b. IL, Father b. Sweden, Mother b. Sweden, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Actor - Vaudeville, W, At Work 4-15 No, 0, 0, 6, X.
" OTTO, Son, Male, White, Age 22, Single, b. IL, Father b. Sweden, Mother b. Sweden, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation AZ. Tracer - Railroad, W, At Work 4-15 No, 10, 7, X, 5.
BERNSTEIN, HARRY, Son-in-law, Male, White, Age 33, Marriage 1, Years at present marriage 5, b. Indiana, Father b. Germany, Mother b. Germany, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Manager - Saloon, W, At Work 4-15 No, 1, 6, 7, X.
" BERTHA, Daughter, Female, White, Age 31, Marriage 1, Years of present marriage 5, b. Sweden, Father b. Sweden, Mother b. Sweden, Year of Immigration 1883, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None.
PETRES (?), William F., Son-in-law, Male, White, Age 29, Marriage 1, Years at present marriage 6, b. England, Father b. UN, Mother b. UN, Year of Immigration 1883, No, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Actor - Vaudeville, W, At Work 4-15 No, 0, 0, 6, X.
" ANNA, Daughter, Female, White, Age 26, Marriage 1, # of years of present marriage 6, # of children 1, # of children living 1, b. IL, Father b. Sweden, Mother b. Sweden, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None.
" RICHARD, Grandson, Male, White, Age 3, Single, b. Illinois, Father b. England, Mother b. Illinois, Occupation None.
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Bet 1910-1913: The marriage to Bertha ended.
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m.(2a) 12 Sep 1912, Butler Co., OH, Pearl Block. (OH Marriage).
12 Sep 1912: Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993
Name: Harry Bernstein
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1891
Father: Victor Bernstein
Mother: Regina Summers
Spouse: Pearl Block
Gender Female
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1891
Father: Emil Block
Mother: Nettie Weinberg
Marriage Date: 12 Sep 1912
Marriage Place: Butler Co., Ohio, USA
Film Number: 000355788
"In the matter of }
Harry Bernstein and } No.
Pearl Block }
Probate Court, Butler County, Ohio.
MARRIAGE LICENSE. APPLICATION.
To the Honorable Judge of the Probate Court of said County:
The undersigned respectfully makes application for a Marriage License for said parties, and upon oath states: that he
is 35 years of age on the 9th day of Nov. 1911
his residence is Chicago, Ill.
his place of birth is " " [Chicago, Illinois]
his occupation is manager "buffet"
his father's name is Victor Bernstein
his mother's maiden name was Regina Summers
that he was previously married once
and that he has no wife living.
The said Pearl Block
is 21 years of age on the 30 day of Dec. 1911
her residence is Middletown, Butler County, O. [Ohio]
her place of birth is Cincinnati
her occupation is [blank]
her father's name is Emil Block
her mother's maiden name was Nettie Weinberg
that she was not previously married
and is not a widow or divorced woman, her married name being [blank]
that she has no husband living.
That neither of said parties is an habitual drunkard, epileptic, imbecile or insane, and is not under the influence of any intoxicating liquor or narcotic drug.
Said parties are not nearer of kin than second cousins, and there is no legal impediment to their marriage.
It is expected that _________ is to solemnize the marriage of said parties.
Sworn to before me and signed in my presence, this }
12th day of Sept. 1912. }
/s/ Harry Bernstein
/s/ Pearl Block
/s/ JB Cunnaughton, Pro. Judge. By: M. Zieeiex
ENTRY Probate Court, Butler County, Ohio Sept. 12, 1912
Marriage License was this day granted to Harry Bernstein and
Miss Pearl Block /s/ JB Cunnaughton, Probate Judge.
MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE. No. The State of Ohio, Butler County, ss
I do hereby certify, That on the 12 day of Sept. A. D. 1912, I solemnized the Marriage of
Mr. Harry Bernstein with Miss Pearl Block
/s/ W. H. Morton
Justice of the Peace
Filed and Recorded Sept. 12th, 1912
J. B. Cunnaughton Probate Judge"
26 May 1913: It appears they came to IL and had a second wedding ceremony there.
m.(2b) 26 May 1913, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, Pearl Block. (Cook Co., IL Marriage).
They had five children: Helen, William "Bill" Victor, Jacques, Harry, Jr., and Jerome J.
26 May 1913: Cook County, Illinois, Marriages Index 1871-1920
Name: Pearl Block
Age: 23
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1890
Marriage Type: Marriage
Marriage Date: 26 May 1913
Marriage Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Spouse Name: Harry Bernstein
Spouse Age: 36
Spouse Gender: Male
FHL Film Number: 1030546
Pearl was a chef for well-known movie stars and would cook in their home (long before TV). (Family Source).
12 Sep 1918: World War I Draft Registration Card B, 1917-1918
1229, A3844, 12-2-26-C
Name: Harry Ike Bernstein
Address: 3628 Rokaby (?), Chicago, Cook, Ill.
Age: 41
Birth Date: Nov. 9, 1876
Race: White
U.S. Citizen: Native Born
Occupation: Saloon Keeper
Employer: Guinther & Bernstein Parkview Cafe
Employer's Address: 1554 N. Clark, Chicago, Cook, Ill.
Nearest Relative: Mrs. Pearl Bernstein wife - 3628 Rokaby (?), Chicago, Cook, Ill.
Signature: Harry I. Bernstein
City: Chicago
County: Cook
State: Illinois
Roll: 1613575
DraftBoard: 54
Height: Medium
Build: Medium
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Dark
Disabilities: No
Signature of Registrar: Roy F. Weliska
Date: 9-12-1918
1920 U. S. Federal Census: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
US Fed. Census, EN 1420
Roll T625_343, Chicago, Page 2A, enumerated 3 & 5 January
Rokeby Street, House 3628, Dwelling 15, Family 35
BERNSTEIN, HARRY, Head, Own Home, Mortgaged, Male White, Age 42, Married, Able to Read Yes, Able to Write Yes, Birthplace Indiana, Father's Birthplace Germany, Father's Mother Tongue German, Mother's Birthplace Germany, Mother's Mother Tongue German, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation: Saloon - Own Shop, W, 974.
" PEARL, Wife, Female, While, Age 29, Married, Birthplace Ohio, Father's Birthplace France, Father's Mother Tongue German, Mother's Birthplace Germany, Mother's Mother Tongue German, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None.
" HELMA, Daughter, Female, White, Age 5, Single, Birthplace Illinois, Father's Birthplace Indiana, Mother's Birthplace Ohio, Able to Speak English, Yes, Occupation None.
" WILLIAM, Son, Male, White, Age 4-6/12, Single, Birthplace Ohio, Father's Birthplace Indiana, Mother's Birthplace Ohio, Able to Speak English, Yes, Occupation None.
" JACQUES, Son, Male, White, Age 2-7/12, Single, Birthplace Illinois, Father's Birthplace Indiana, Mother's Birthplace Ohio, Able to Speak English, Yes, Occupation None.
1921: U.S. City Directories
Name: Regina Bernstein
Gender: Female
Residence Year: 1921
Street address: 3B9 W 36th pi
Residence Place: Los Angeles, California, USA
Spouse: Victor Bernstein
Publication Title: Los Angeles, California, City Directory, 1921
"BERNSTEIN, see also Burnstein and Burnstein"
"Harry shoe repr 2113 Brooklyn av h327 N Chicago"
"Mark electr h4213 S Grand av"
"Maurice V slsmn Brooks Sewing Mach Co r229 W 25th"
"Regina wid Victor h1359 W 36th pl"
18 Aug 1924: Harry & Pearl's daughter Helen Bernstein who was born 1914 died in 1924 so she is not listed in 1930 census along with the family.
1930 U. S. Federal Census (April 10): Dist. 1720, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Roll T624, Chicago, enumerated 10 April
3698 Reta (?) Avenue, (Boarding House), Dwelling 68, Family 205
BERNSTEIN, HARRY, Head, Rents at $90, has Radio set, Male, White, Age 53, Married, Age at first marriage 35, Attend School No, Able to Read & Write Yes, Birthplace Indiana, Father's Birthplace Poland, Mother's Birthplace Germany, Code 60, 40, 0, Occupation Proprietor at Gas Station, Code 8989, Class of Worker Employer, Actually worked yesterday Yes, Veteran No.
" PEARL, Wife H, Female, White, Age 39, Age at first marriage 21, Attend School No, Able to Read & Write Yes, Birthplace Ohio, Father's Birthplace France, Mother's Birthplace Germany, Code 59, 12, 0, Occupation None.
" WILLIAM, Son, Male, White, Age 14, Single, Attend School Yes, Able to Read & Write Yes, Birthplace Ohio, Father's Birthplace Indiana, Mother's Birthplace Ohio, Code 59, Occupation None.
" JACQUES, Son, Male, White, Age 10, Single, Attend School Yes, Able to Read & Write Yes, Birthplace Illinois, Father's Birthplace Indiana, Mother's Birthplace Ohio, Code 61, Occupation None.
" HARRY, JR., Son, Male, White, Age 4, Single, Attend School No, Birthplace Illinois, Father's Birthplace Indiana, Mother's Birthplace Ohio, Code 61, Occupation None.
" JEROME J., Son, Male, White, Age 2, Birthplace Illinois, Father's Birthplace Indiana, Mother's Birthplace Ohio, Code 61, Occupation None.
1935: Residence: La Grange, Cook County, Illinois. (1940 Census).
Bet 1935 - 1940: Moved about 16.2 miles from La Grange, Cook Co., IL to Chicago, Cook Co., IL. (See 1940 Census).
1940 U. S. Federal Census (April 20): Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Street: Sheridan Road
House Number: 709
Visitation Number: 102
Home Owned or Rented: Rented
Monthly Rent: $42.50
Live on a Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: La Grange, Cook County, Illinois
Residence in 1935: La Grange, Cook County, Illinois
Sheet Number: 15B
[Note: Indexed in error as: Blontein]
Harry Bernstein, Head, Relationship Code 0, Male, White, Age 63, Married, Attended School or College - No, Attended School or College - No, Attended School or College - No, Highest Grade Completed - Elementary school 3rd Grade, Code 3, Birthplace Indiana, Code 60, Residence in 1935 - La Grange, Cook County, Illinois, Code 6X35, At Private Employment Week of Mar 24-30 Yes, -- -- -- --, Code 1, Hours Worked 48, Occupation Doorman - Theatre, Private Worker, Code 770 9V 1, Weeks Worked in 1939 - 26, Income in 1939 - $500, Income Other Sources - No.
Pearl Bernstein, Wife, Relationship Code 1, Female, White, Age 49, Married, Attended School or College - No, Attended School or College - No, Highest Grade Completed - High school 1 year, Code 9, Birthplace Ohio, Code 59, Residence in 1935 - La Grange, Cook County, Illinois, Code 6X35, At Private Employment Week of Mar 24-30 No, At Public Employment No, Seeking Work No, Has a Job No, Other Work - Housework, Code 5, Weeks Worked in 1939 - 0, Income in 1939 - $0, Income Other Sources - No.
William Bernstein, Son, Relationship Code 2, Male, White, Age 24, Single, Attended School or College - No, Attended School or College - No, Highest Grade Completed - High school 3 years, Code 20, Birthplace Ohio, Code 59, Residence in 1935 - La Grange, Cook County, Illinois, Code 6X35, At Private Employment Week of Mar 24-30 Yes, -- -- -- --, Code 1, Hours Worked 48, Occupation Attendant - Gas Station, Private Worker, Code 416 7V 1, Weeks Worked in 1939 - 52, Income in 1939 - $1,200, Income Other Sources - No.
Jack Bernstein, Son, Relationship Code 2, Male, White, Age 22, Single, Attended School or College - No, Highest Grade Completed - High school 3 years, Code 20, Birthplace Illinois, Code 61, Residence in 1935 - La Grange, Cook County, Illinois, Code 6X35, At Private Employment Week of Mar 24-30 Yes, -- -- -- --, Code 1, Hours Worked 45, Occupation Artist - Commercial Studio, Working on Own Account, Code V00 83 4, Weeks Worked in 1939 - 52, Income in 1939 - $0, Income Other Sources - No.
Harry Bernstein, Son, Relationship Code 2, Male, White, Age 14, Single, Attended School or College - Yes, Highest Grade Completed - Elementary school, 8th Grade, Code 8, Birthplace Illinois, Code 61, Residence in 1935 - La Grange, Cook County, Illinois, Code 6X35, At Private Employment Week of Mar 24-30 No, At Public Employment No, Seeking Work No, Has a Job No, Other Work - Student, Code 6, Weeks Worked in 1939 - 0, Income in 1939 - $0, Income Other Sources - No.
Jerome Bernstein, Son, Relationship Code 2, Male, White, Age 12, Attended School or College - Yes, Highest Grade Completed - Elementary school, 4th Grade, Code 4, Birthplace Illinois, Code 61, Residence in 1935 - La Grange, Cook County, Illinois, Code 6X35.
Emil Block, Father-in-law, Relationship Code 3, Male, White, Age 79, Widowed, Attended School or College - No, Highest Grade Completed - Elementary school, 8th Grade, Code 8, Birthplace France, Code 11, Residence in 1935 - Same Place [Chicago, Cook County, Illinois], Live on a Farm No, Code XOXO, At Private Employment Week of Mar 24-30 No, At Public Employment No, Seeking Work No, Has a Job No, Other Work - Unable to Work, Code 7, Weeks Worked in 1939 - 0, Income in 1939 - $0, Income Other Sources - Yes.
Mentioned in Son's Record:
16 Oct 1940: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
Serial Number: 1925
Order Number: 401 / 391
Name: Jack ----- Bernsten
Residence Place: 4043 Mozart [Crossed out later and wrote:] "3547 Janssen"
Chicago, Cook County, Ill[inois, USA]
Telephone: Chicago - WEL. 9463 [Crossed out later and wrote:] "LAK 9116"
Age: 23
Birth Date: May 3 1917
Birth Place: Chicago, Ill[inois, USA]
County of Citizenship: U.S.A.
Next of Kin: Mr. Harry I. Bernstein - Father
Address of That Person: 709 Sheridan Road, Chicago, Cook County, Ill[inois]
Employer: Feldkamp and Malloy
Place of Employment: 540 N. Michigan, Chicago, Cook County, Ill[inois]
Registrant's signature: /s/ Jack Bernsten
REGISTRAR'S REPORT
DESCRIPTION OF REGISTRANT
Race: White
Height: 5' 11-3/4"
Weight: 180
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Complexion: Light
Signature of registrar: Florence H. Gindele
Registrar for: 36 Precinct, 40 Ward, Chicago, Ill[inois]
Date of registration: October 16 - 1940
Registration Place: CHICAGO BOARD No. 139, 3242 MONTROSE AVE., CHICAGO, COOK CO., ILLINOIS.
Early 1940s: Harry and family changed their surname to Bernsen. Believe this took place in the Los Angeles County, California courts, like his cousin did, only they had assumed surname of Evans. [Probably between 1943 - 1950]. However, it appears their son Jacques Bernstein changed his name to Jack Barton.
1949: Residence: 249 North St. Andrews Place, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. (See 1950 Census of Son Harry Bernsen, Jr.).
1950 United States Federal Census (April 14): Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Street Name: North St. Andrews Place
House Number: 249
Dwelling Number: 107
Farm: No
Acres: No
E.D. Number: 66-1089
Lines: 3-7
Harry I. Bernsen, Head, White, Male, Age 73 [Birth Date abt 1877], Married, Birth Place Indiana, Code 032, Occupation Category - Working, Hours Worked Last Week - 48, Occupation Elevator Operator, Industry - Hotel, Worker Class - Private, Code 761 836 1.
Pearl Bernsen, Wife, White, Female, Age 59 [Birth Date abt 1891], Married, Birth Place Ohio, Code 031, Occupation Category Keeping House, Worked Last Week - No, Seeking Work - No, Employment Status - No.
Harry Bernsen Jr., Son, White, Male, Age 24 [Birth Date abt 1926], Never Married (Single), Birth Place Illinois, Code 033, Occupation Category - Other, Worked Last Week - No, Seeking Work - Yes, Occupation Souvenir Book Salesman, Industry - Theatrical agency, Worker Class - Private, Code 490 857 1.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS: Living at Same House a Year Ago - Yes,
Father Birth Place Indiana, USA, Mother Birth Place Ohio, USA, [Note: States crosses out and replaced with "US"],
Highest Grade of School Attended/Completed S12 [12th Grade], Grade Completed Yes, School Attendance Since February 1 - No,
Last Year Weeks Worked - 45, Last Year How Much Money Earned as Employee for Wages - None, Last Year How Much Money from Own Business - $2,400.00 [Crossed out and 24 written], Last Year How Much Money from Dividends, etc. - None, Code 24,
World War II Veteran No, World War I Veteran No, Veteran No.
Jerome Bernsen, Son, White, Male, Age 22, Never Married (Single), Birth Place Illinois, Code 033, Occupation Category Working, Hours Worked - 40, Occupation Photographic Technician, Industry Color Film Laboratory,
Employment Status - No, Worker Class Private, Code 671 857 1.
Carolyn Leigh Pauley, Lodger, White, Female, Age 36, Married, Birth Place Kansas, Code 047, Occupation Category - Other, Worked Last Week - No, Seeking Work - No, Employment Status - No.
d. 22 Dec 1950: Harry Ike Bernstein (Bernsen)/(Bernson) died on 22 Dec 1950. in Los Angeles County, California.
California Death Index, 1940-1997:
Name: BERNSON, HARRY
Social Security #:
Sex: MALE
Birth Date: 9 Nov 1876
Birthplace: INDIANA
Death Date: 22 Dec 1950
Death Place: LOS ANGELES
Mother's Maiden Name: HESS
Father's Surname: BERNSEN
U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: Harry Bernsen
Birth Date: 9 Nov 1876
Birth Place: Richmond, Indiana
Claim Date: 26 Sep 1950
SSN:
Notes: 12 Aug 1977: Name listed as HARRY BERNSEN
"Deaths, funeral Announcements"
"BERNSEN, Harry, husband of Pearl Bernsen, father of William, Jack, Harry Jr. and Jerome Bersen.
Services private. Please emit flowers. Reed Bros., Tapley & Geiger, directors."
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Harry Ike Bernstein: (WWI Draft Registration Card).
Harry I. Bernstein: (Son Jack Bernsten's 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card).
Harry Bernstein: (1900/1910/1920/1930/1940 Census & 1912 OH Marriage & 1921 Dir. & Cook Co., IL Marriage & Obituary & Son Jacques Bernstein's IL Birth Certificate Index & See also Son Jack Barton's CDI for surname).
Harry Bernsteim: (Cook Co., IL Marriage).
Harry I. Bernsen: (1950 Census).
Harry (Bernsen): (SS Appl. & Obituary & Son Jack Barton's SS Appl.).
Harry (Bernson): (CDI - but lists father as Bernsen).
b. 9 Nov 1876, Richmond, [Wayne Co.,] IN. (SS Appl. except Co. presumed).
b. 9 Nov 1876, Indiana. (WWI Draft Regis. Card & SSDI).
b. Sept. 1876. (1900 Census).
b. Indiana. (1900/19201930/1940 Census & CDI).
m.(1) 15 Nov 1905, Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Bertha Sandberg. (Cook Co., IL Marriage). Ended prior to 1913.
m.(2a) 12 Sep 1912, Butler Co., OH, Pearl Block. (OH Marriage).
m.(2b) 26 May 1913, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, Pearl Block. (Cook Co., IL Marriage).
d. 22 Dec 1950, Los Angeles Co., CA.
Burial: ?
Jan 1876: Family was in Indiana where their son Harry was born.
Apr 1880: Residence in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois when his sister Alice was born.
1880 U. S. Federal Census: ?
Record of Mother & deceased Father & Brother - unknown if any of the three Harry names are his so not transcribed:
1896: U.S. City Directories
Name: Regina Bernstein
Gender: Female
Residence Year: 1896
Street address: 574 North Park av
Residence Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Spouse: Victor Bernstein
Publication Title: Chicago, Illinois, City Directory, 1896
"Bernstein"
"Morris, barber, h. rear 687 Orleans"
"--Regina, wid. Victor, h. 574 North Park av."
"Bernstein" "Victor, tailor, h. 332 W. 12th" [?]
"--Harry..." [3 options - uncertain if any match]
1900 U. S. Federal Census (June 2): Chicago Ward 22, Cook County, Illinois
US Fed. Census, Chicago, Dist. 668
Roll: T623 272; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 668.
(Indexed as Riche Bernstein)
Riche Bernstein (Looks like it could be Richea), Head, White/Female, b. Mar 1852, age 48, Widowed, # children born: 7, children living 6, b. Germany, Father b. Ger., Mother b. Ger., immigration 1870, 30 yrs. here, Occupation: Cook, Education: can read, write, speak English: all yes
Leo Bernstein, Son, W/M, b. Sept. 1874, age 25, Single, b. Ohio, Father b. Ger., Mother b. Ger, Occupation: Bartender, read, write and speak English: all yes
Harry Bernstein, Son, W/M, b. Sept. 1876, age 23, Single, b. Indiana, Father b. Germany, Mother b. Germany, Occupation Gold Beater, r, w, speak English: all yes
Louis Bernstein, Son, W/M, b. April?, 1883, age 17, Single, b. Illinois, Father b. Ger., Mother b. Ger., Occupation Gold Beater, r, w, and speak English: all yes
Mark Bernstein, Son, W/M, b. Jan. 1885, age 15, Single, b. Illinois, Father b. Ger., Mother b. Ger., Occupation: Book Binder, r, w, and speak English: all yes
Alice Mc Ginnis, Daughter, W/F, b. April 1880, age 20, married 2 yrs., # children: 1, # children living: 1, b. Illinois, Father b. Ger., Mother b. Ger., no occupation listed
Frank Mc Ginnis, son-in-law, W/M, b. July 1876, married 2 yrs, b. VT, Father b. VT, mother b. IL, occupation: Actor, r, w and speak English: all yes
Frank Mc Ginnis, Jr., grandson, W/M b. Mar. 1899, age 1, single, b. IL, Father b. VT, Mother b. IL
m.(1) 15 Nov 1905, Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Bertha Sandberg. (Cook Co., IL Marriage). Ended between 1910-1913.
15 Nov 1905: Cook County, Illinois, Marriage Index 1871-1920
Name: Harry Bernsteim [sic - Bernstein]
Age: 29
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1876
Marriage Type: Marriage
Marriage Date: 15 Nov 1905
Marriage Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Spouse Name: Bertha Sandberg
Spouse Age: 25
Spouse Gender: Female
FHL Film Number: 1030394
1910 U. S. Federal Census: 25-Wd, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
US Federal Census 1910
Series_Roll T624_268, Chicago, Part 1, Page 204A,
Street name unreadable, enumerated 22 April,
House, 727, Dwelling 77, Family 212
SANDBERG, SOPHIA, Head, Female, White, Age 65, Widow, # of children 8, # of children living 8, b. Sweden, Father b. Sweden, Mother b. Sweden, Year of Immigration 1883, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None, Able to Read Yes, Able to Write Yes, Rent, House.
" RODDA, Daughter, Female, White, Age 32, Single, b. Sweden, Father b. Sweden, Mother b.Sweden, Year of Immigration 1883, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Operator - Shore, W, At Work 4-15 No, Able to Read Yes, Able to Write Yes, # of farm schedule 5, -7, -4, 6.
" AL. R., Son, Male, White, Age 24, Single, b. IL, Father b. Sweden, Mother b. Sweden, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Actor - Vaudeville, W, At Work 4-15 No, 0, 0, 6, X.
" OTTO, Son, Male, White, Age 22, Single, b. IL, Father b. Sweden, Mother b. Sweden, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation AZ. Tracer - Railroad, W, At Work 4-15 No, 10, 7, X, 5.
BERNSTEIN, HARRY, Son-in-law, Male, White, Age 33, Marriage 1, Years at present marriage 5, b. Indiana, Father b. Germany, Mother b. Germany, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Manager - Saloon, W, At Work 4-15 No, 1, 6, 7, X.
" BERTHA, Daughter, Female, White, Age 31, Marriage 1, Years of present marriage 5, b. Sweden, Father b. Sweden, Mother b. Sweden, Year of Immigration 1883, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None.
PETRES (?), William F., Son-in-law, Male, White, Age 29, Marriage 1, Years at present marriage 6, b. England, Father b. UN, Mother b. UN, Year of Immigration 1883, No, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Actor - Vaudeville, W, At Work 4-15 No, 0, 0, 6, X.
" ANNA, Daughter, Female, White, Age 26, Marriage 1, # of years of present marriage 6, # of children 1, # of children living 1, b. IL, Father b. Sweden, Mother b. Sweden, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None.
" RICHARD, Grandson, Male, White, Age 3, Single, b. Illinois, Father b. England, Mother b. Illinois, Occupation None.
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Bet 1910-1913: The marriage to Bertha ended.
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m.(2a) 12 Sep 1912, Butler Co., OH, Pearl Block. (OH Marriage).
12 Sep 1912: Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993
Name: Harry Bernstein
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1891
Father: Victor Bernstein
Mother: Regina Summers
Spouse: Pearl Block
Gender Female
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1891
Father: Emil Block
Mother: Nettie Weinberg
Marriage Date: 12 Sep 1912
Marriage Place: Butler Co., Ohio, USA
Film Number: 000355788
"In the matter of }
Harry Bernstein and } No.
Pearl Block }
Probate Court, Butler County, Ohio.
MARRIAGE LICENSE. APPLICATION.
To the Honorable Judge of the Probate Court of said County:
The undersigned respectfully makes application for a Marriage License for said parties, and upon oath states: that he
is 35 years of age on the 9th day of Nov. 1911
his residence is Chicago, Ill.
his place of birth is " " [Chicago, Illinois]
his occupation is manager "buffet"
his father's name is Victor Bernstein
his mother's maiden name was Regina Summers
that he was previously married once
and that he has no wife living.
The said Pearl Block
is 21 years of age on the 30 day of Dec. 1911
her residence is Middletown, Butler County, O. [Ohio]
her place of birth is Cincinnati
her occupation is [blank]
her father's name is Emil Block
her mother's maiden name was Nettie Weinberg
that she was not previously married
and is not a widow or divorced woman, her married name being [blank]
that she has no husband living.
That neither of said parties is an habitual drunkard, epileptic, imbecile or insane, and is not under the influence of any intoxicating liquor or narcotic drug.
Said parties are not nearer of kin than second cousins, and there is no legal impediment to their marriage.
It is expected that _________ is to solemnize the marriage of said parties.
Sworn to before me and signed in my presence, this }
12th day of Sept. 1912. }
/s/ Harry Bernstein
/s/ Pearl Block
/s/ JB Cunnaughton, Pro. Judge. By: M. Zieeiex
ENTRY Probate Court, Butler County, Ohio Sept. 12, 1912
Marriage License was this day granted to Harry Bernstein and
Miss Pearl Block /s/ JB Cunnaughton, Probate Judge.
MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE. No. The State of Ohio, Butler County, ss
I do hereby certify, That on the 12 day of Sept. A. D. 1912, I solemnized the Marriage of
Mr. Harry Bernstein with Miss Pearl Block
/s/ W. H. Morton
Justice of the Peace
Filed and Recorded Sept. 12th, 1912
J. B. Cunnaughton Probate Judge"
26 May 1913: It appears they came to IL and had a second wedding ceremony there.
m.(2b) 26 May 1913, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, Pearl Block. (Cook Co., IL Marriage).
They had five children: Helen, William "Bill" Victor, Jacques, Harry, Jr., and Jerome J.
26 May 1913: Cook County, Illinois, Marriages Index 1871-1920
Name: Pearl Block
Age: 23
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1890
Marriage Type: Marriage
Marriage Date: 26 May 1913
Marriage Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Spouse Name: Harry Bernstein
Spouse Age: 36
Spouse Gender: Male
FHL Film Number: 1030546
Pearl was a chef for well-known movie stars and would cook in their home (long before TV). (Family Source).
12 Sep 1918: World War I Draft Registration Card B, 1917-1918
1229, A3844, 12-2-26-C
Name: Harry Ike Bernstein
Address: 3628 Rokaby (?), Chicago, Cook, Ill.
Age: 41
Birth Date: Nov. 9, 1876
Race: White
U.S. Citizen: Native Born
Occupation: Saloon Keeper
Employer: Guinther & Bernstein Parkview Cafe
Employer's Address: 1554 N. Clark, Chicago, Cook, Ill.
Nearest Relative: Mrs. Pearl Bernstein wife - 3628 Rokaby (?), Chicago, Cook, Ill.
Signature: Harry I. Bernstein
City: Chicago
County: Cook
State: Illinois
Roll: 1613575
DraftBoard: 54
Height: Medium
Build: Medium
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Dark
Disabilities: No
Signature of Registrar: Roy F. Weliska
Date: 9-12-1918
1920 U. S. Federal Census: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
US Fed. Census, EN 1420
Roll T625_343, Chicago, Page 2A, enumerated 3 & 5 January
Rokeby Street, House 3628, Dwelling 15, Family 35
BERNSTEIN, HARRY, Head, Own Home, Mortgaged, Male White, Age 42, Married, Able to Read Yes, Able to Write Yes, Birthplace Indiana, Father's Birthplace Germany, Father's Mother Tongue German, Mother's Birthplace Germany, Mother's Mother Tongue German, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation: Saloon - Own Shop, W, 974.
" PEARL, Wife, Female, While, Age 29, Married, Birthplace Ohio, Father's Birthplace France, Father's Mother Tongue German, Mother's Birthplace Germany, Mother's Mother Tongue German, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None.
" HELMA, Daughter, Female, White, Age 5, Single, Birthplace Illinois, Father's Birthplace Indiana, Mother's Birthplace Ohio, Able to Speak English, Yes, Occupation None.
" WILLIAM, Son, Male, White, Age 4-6/12, Single, Birthplace Ohio, Father's Birthplace Indiana, Mother's Birthplace Ohio, Able to Speak English, Yes, Occupation None.
" JACQUES, Son, Male, White, Age 2-7/12, Single, Birthplace Illinois, Father's Birthplace Indiana, Mother's Birthplace Ohio, Able to Speak English, Yes, Occupation None.
1921: U.S. City Directories
Name: Regina Bernstein
Gender: Female
Residence Year: 1921
Street address: 3B9 W 36th pi
Residence Place: Los Angeles, California, USA
Spouse: Victor Bernstein
Publication Title: Los Angeles, California, City Directory, 1921
"BERNSTEIN, see also Burnstein and Burnstein"
"Harry shoe repr 2113 Brooklyn av h327 N Chicago"
"Mark electr h4213 S Grand av"
"Maurice V slsmn Brooks Sewing Mach Co r229 W 25th"
"Regina wid Victor h1359 W 36th pl"
18 Aug 1924: Harry & Pearl's daughter Helen Bernstein who was born 1914 died in 1924 so she is not listed in 1930 census along with the family.
1930 U. S. Federal Census (April 10): Dist. 1720, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Roll T624, Chicago, enumerated 10 April
3698 Reta (?) Avenue, (Boarding House), Dwelling 68, Family 205
BERNSTEIN, HARRY, Head, Rents at $90, has Radio set, Male, White, Age 53, Married, Age at first marriage 35, Attend School No, Able to Read & Write Yes, Birthplace Indiana, Father's Birthplace Poland, Mother's Birthplace Germany, Code 60, 40, 0, Occupation Proprietor at Gas Station, Code 8989, Class of Worker Employer, Actually worked yesterday Yes, Veteran No.
" PEARL, Wife H, Female, White, Age 39, Age at first marriage 21, Attend School No, Able to Read & Write Yes, Birthplace Ohio, Father's Birthplace France, Mother's Birthplace Germany, Code 59, 12, 0, Occupation None.
" WILLIAM, Son, Male, White, Age 14, Single, Attend School Yes, Able to Read & Write Yes, Birthplace Ohio, Father's Birthplace Indiana, Mother's Birthplace Ohio, Code 59, Occupation None.
" JACQUES, Son, Male, White, Age 10, Single, Attend School Yes, Able to Read & Write Yes, Birthplace Illinois, Father's Birthplace Indiana, Mother's Birthplace Ohio, Code 61, Occupation None.
" HARRY, JR., Son, Male, White, Age 4, Single, Attend School No, Birthplace Illinois, Father's Birthplace Indiana, Mother's Birthplace Ohio, Code 61, Occupation None.
" JEROME J., Son, Male, White, Age 2, Birthplace Illinois, Father's Birthplace Indiana, Mother's Birthplace Ohio, Code 61, Occupation None.
1935: Residence: La Grange, Cook County, Illinois. (1940 Census).
Bet 1935 - 1940: Moved about 16.2 miles from La Grange, Cook Co., IL to Chicago, Cook Co., IL. (See 1940 Census).
1940 U. S. Federal Census (April 20): Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Street: Sheridan Road
House Number: 709
Visitation Number: 102
Home Owned or Rented: Rented
Monthly Rent: $42.50
Live on a Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: La Grange, Cook County, Illinois
Residence in 1935: La Grange, Cook County, Illinois
Sheet Number: 15B
[Note: Indexed in error as: Blontein]
Harry Bernstein, Head, Relationship Code 0, Male, White, Age 63, Married, Attended School or College - No, Attended School or College - No, Attended School or College - No, Highest Grade Completed - Elementary school 3rd Grade, Code 3, Birthplace Indiana, Code 60, Residence in 1935 - La Grange, Cook County, Illinois, Code 6X35, At Private Employment Week of Mar 24-30 Yes, -- -- -- --, Code 1, Hours Worked 48, Occupation Doorman - Theatre, Private Worker, Code 770 9V 1, Weeks Worked in 1939 - 26, Income in 1939 - $500, Income Other Sources - No.
Pearl Bernstein, Wife, Relationship Code 1, Female, White, Age 49, Married, Attended School or College - No, Attended School or College - No, Highest Grade Completed - High school 1 year, Code 9, Birthplace Ohio, Code 59, Residence in 1935 - La Grange, Cook County, Illinois, Code 6X35, At Private Employment Week of Mar 24-30 No, At Public Employment No, Seeking Work No, Has a Job No, Other Work - Housework, Code 5, Weeks Worked in 1939 - 0, Income in 1939 - $0, Income Other Sources - No.
William Bernstein, Son, Relationship Code 2, Male, White, Age 24, Single, Attended School or College - No, Attended School or College - No, Highest Grade Completed - High school 3 years, Code 20, Birthplace Ohio, Code 59, Residence in 1935 - La Grange, Cook County, Illinois, Code 6X35, At Private Employment Week of Mar 24-30 Yes, -- -- -- --, Code 1, Hours Worked 48, Occupation Attendant - Gas Station, Private Worker, Code 416 7V 1, Weeks Worked in 1939 - 52, Income in 1939 - $1,200, Income Other Sources - No.
Jack Bernstein, Son, Relationship Code 2, Male, White, Age 22, Single, Attended School or College - No, Highest Grade Completed - High school 3 years, Code 20, Birthplace Illinois, Code 61, Residence in 1935 - La Grange, Cook County, Illinois, Code 6X35, At Private Employment Week of Mar 24-30 Yes, -- -- -- --, Code 1, Hours Worked 45, Occupation Artist - Commercial Studio, Working on Own Account, Code V00 83 4, Weeks Worked in 1939 - 52, Income in 1939 - $0, Income Other Sources - No.
Harry Bernstein, Son, Relationship Code 2, Male, White, Age 14, Single, Attended School or College - Yes, Highest Grade Completed - Elementary school, 8th Grade, Code 8, Birthplace Illinois, Code 61, Residence in 1935 - La Grange, Cook County, Illinois, Code 6X35, At Private Employment Week of Mar 24-30 No, At Public Employment No, Seeking Work No, Has a Job No, Other Work - Student, Code 6, Weeks Worked in 1939 - 0, Income in 1939 - $0, Income Other Sources - No.
Jerome Bernstein, Son, Relationship Code 2, Male, White, Age 12, Attended School or College - Yes, Highest Grade Completed - Elementary school, 4th Grade, Code 4, Birthplace Illinois, Code 61, Residence in 1935 - La Grange, Cook County, Illinois, Code 6X35.
Emil Block, Father-in-law, Relationship Code 3, Male, White, Age 79, Widowed, Attended School or College - No, Highest Grade Completed - Elementary school, 8th Grade, Code 8, Birthplace France, Code 11, Residence in 1935 - Same Place [Chicago, Cook County, Illinois], Live on a Farm No, Code XOXO, At Private Employment Week of Mar 24-30 No, At Public Employment No, Seeking Work No, Has a Job No, Other Work - Unable to Work, Code 7, Weeks Worked in 1939 - 0, Income in 1939 - $0, Income Other Sources - Yes.
Mentioned in Son's Record:
16 Oct 1940: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
Serial Number: 1925
Order Number: 401 / 391
Name: Jack ----- Bernsten
Residence Place: 4043 Mozart [Crossed out later and wrote:] "3547 Janssen"
Chicago, Cook County, Ill[inois, USA]
Telephone: Chicago - WEL. 9463 [Crossed out later and wrote:] "LAK 9116"
Age: 23
Birth Date: May 3 1917
Birth Place: Chicago, Ill[inois, USA]
County of Citizenship: U.S.A.
Next of Kin: Mr. Harry I. Bernstein - Father
Address of That Person: 709 Sheridan Road, Chicago, Cook County, Ill[inois]
Employer: Feldkamp and Malloy
Place of Employment: 540 N. Michigan, Chicago, Cook County, Ill[inois]
Registrant's signature: /s/ Jack Bernsten
REGISTRAR'S REPORT
DESCRIPTION OF REGISTRANT
Race: White
Height: 5' 11-3/4"
Weight: 180
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Complexion: Light
Signature of registrar: Florence H. Gindele
Registrar for: 36 Precinct, 40 Ward, Chicago, Ill[inois]
Date of registration: October 16 - 1940
Registration Place: CHICAGO BOARD No. 139, 3242 MONTROSE AVE., CHICAGO, COOK CO., ILLINOIS.
Early 1940s: Harry and family changed their surname to Bernsen. Believe this took place in the Los Angeles County, California courts, like his cousin did, only they had assumed surname of Evans. [Probably between 1943 - 1950]. However, it appears their son Jacques Bernstein changed his name to Jack Barton.
1949: Residence: 249 North St. Andrews Place, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. (See 1950 Census of Son Harry Bernsen, Jr.).
1950 United States Federal Census (April 14): Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Street Name: North St. Andrews Place
House Number: 249
Dwelling Number: 107
Farm: No
Acres: No
E.D. Number: 66-1089
Lines: 3-7
Harry I. Bernsen, Head, White, Male, Age 73 [Birth Date abt 1877], Married, Birth Place Indiana, Code 032, Occupation Category - Working, Hours Worked Last Week - 48, Occupation Elevator Operator, Industry - Hotel, Worker Class - Private, Code 761 836 1.
Pearl Bernsen, Wife, White, Female, Age 59 [Birth Date abt 1891], Married, Birth Place Ohio, Code 031, Occupation Category Keeping House, Worked Last Week - No, Seeking Work - No, Employment Status - No.
Harry Bernsen Jr., Son, White, Male, Age 24 [Birth Date abt 1926], Never Married (Single), Birth Place Illinois, Code 033, Occupation Category - Other, Worked Last Week - No, Seeking Work - Yes, Occupation Souvenir Book Salesman, Industry - Theatrical agency, Worker Class - Private, Code 490 857 1.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS: Living at Same House a Year Ago - Yes,
Father Birth Place Indiana, USA, Mother Birth Place Ohio, USA, [Note: States crosses out and replaced with "US"],
Highest Grade of School Attended/Completed S12 [12th Grade], Grade Completed Yes, School Attendance Since February 1 - No,
Last Year Weeks Worked - 45, Last Year How Much Money Earned as Employee for Wages - None, Last Year How Much Money from Own Business - $2,400.00 [Crossed out and 24 written], Last Year How Much Money from Dividends, etc. - None, Code 24,
World War II Veteran No, World War I Veteran No, Veteran No.
Jerome Bernsen, Son, White, Male, Age 22, Never Married (Single), Birth Place Illinois, Code 033, Occupation Category Working, Hours Worked - 40, Occupation Photographic Technician, Industry Color Film Laboratory,
Employment Status - No, Worker Class Private, Code 671 857 1.
Carolyn Leigh Pauley, Lodger, White, Female, Age 36, Married, Birth Place Kansas, Code 047, Occupation Category - Other, Worked Last Week - No, Seeking Work - No, Employment Status - No.
d. 22 Dec 1950: Harry Ike Bernstein (Bernsen)/(Bernson) died on 22 Dec 1950. in Los Angeles County, California.
California Death Index, 1940-1997:
Name: BERNSON, HARRY
Social Security #:
Sex: MALE
Birth Date: 9 Nov 1876
Birthplace: INDIANA
Death Date: 22 Dec 1950
Death Place: LOS ANGELES
Mother's Maiden Name: HESS
Father's Surname: BERNSEN
U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: Harry Bernsen
Birth Date: 9 Nov 1876
Birth Place: Richmond, Indiana
Claim Date: 26 Sep 1950
SSN:
Notes: 12 Aug 1977: Name listed as HARRY BERNSEN
1950: Obituary: Los Angeles County, California, Los Angeles Times - Clipping:
"Deaths, funeral Announcements"
"BERNSEN, Harry, husband of Pearl Bernsen, father of William, Jack, Harry Jr. and Jerome Bersen.
Services private. Please emit flowers. Reed Bros., Tapley & Geiger, directors."
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Harry Ike Bernstein: (WWI Draft Registration Card).
Harry I. Bernstein: (Son Jack Bernsten's 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card).
Harry Bernstein: (1900/1910/1920/1930/1940 Census & 1912 OH Marriage & 1921 Dir. & Cook Co., IL Marriage & Obituary & Son Jacques Bernstein's IL Birth Certificate Index & See also Son Jack Barton's CDI for surname).
Harry Bernsteim: (Cook Co., IL Marriage).
Harry I. Bernsen: (1950 Census).
Harry (Bernsen): (SS Appl. & Obituary & Son Jack Barton's SS Appl.).
Harry (Bernson): (CDI - but lists father as Bernsen).
b. 9 Nov 1876, Richmond, [Wayne Co.,] IN. (SS Appl. except Co. presumed).
b. 9 Nov 1876, Indiana. (WWI Draft Regis. Card & SSDI).
b. Sept. 1876. (1900 Census).
b. Indiana. (1900/19201930/1940 Census & CDI).
m.(1) 15 Nov 1905, Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Bertha Sandberg. (Cook Co., IL Marriage). Ended prior to 1913.
m.(2a) 12 Sep 1912, Butler Co., OH, Pearl Block. (OH Marriage).
m.(2b) 26 May 1913, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, Pearl Block. (Cook Co., IL Marriage).
d. 22 Dec 1950, Los Angeles Co., CA.
Burial: ?
Jan 1876: Family was in Indiana where their son Harry was born.
Apr 1880: Residence in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois when his sister Alice was born.
1880 U. S. Federal Census: ?
Record of Mother & deceased Father & Brother - unknown if any of the three Harry names are his so not transcribed:
1896: U.S. City Directories
Name: Regina Bernstein
Gender: Female
Residence Year: 1896
Street address: 574 North Park av
Residence Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Spouse: Victor Bernstein
Publication Title: Chicago, Illinois, City Directory, 1896
"Bernstein"
"Morris, barber, h. rear 687 Orleans"
"--Regina, wid. Victor, h. 574 North Park av."
"Bernstein" "Victor, tailor, h. 332 W. 12th" [?]
"--Harry..." [3 options - uncertain if any match]
1900 U. S. Federal Census (June 2): Chicago Ward 22, Cook County, Illinois
US Fed. Census, Chicago, Dist. 668
Roll: T623 272; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 668.
(Indexed as Riche Bernstein)
Riche Bernstein (Looks like it could be Richea), Head, White/Female, b. Mar 1852, age 48, Widowed, # children born: 7, children living 6, b. Germany, Father b. Ger., Mother b. Ger., immigration 1870, 30 yrs. here, Occupation: Cook, Education: can read, write, speak English: all yes
Leo Bernstein, Son, W/M, b. Sept. 1874, age 25, Single, b. Ohio, Father b. Ger., Mother b. Ger, Occupation: Bartender, read, write and speak English: all yes
Harry Bernstein, Son, W/M, b. Sept. 1876, age 23, Single, b. Indiana, Father b. Germany, Mother b. Germany, Occupation Gold Beater, r, w, speak English: all yes
Louis Bernstein, Son, W/M, b. April?, 1883, age 17, Single, b. Illinois, Father b. Ger., Mother b. Ger., Occupation Gold Beater, r, w, and speak English: all yes
Mark Bernstein, Son, W/M, b. Jan. 1885, age 15, Single, b. Illinois, Father b. Ger., Mother b. Ger., Occupation: Book Binder, r, w, and speak English: all yes
Alice Mc Ginnis, Daughter, W/F, b. April 1880, age 20, married 2 yrs., # children: 1, # children living: 1, b. Illinois, Father b. Ger., Mother b. Ger., no occupation listed
Frank Mc Ginnis, son-in-law, W/M, b. July 1876, married 2 yrs, b. VT, Father b. VT, mother b. IL, occupation: Actor, r, w and speak English: all yes
Frank Mc Ginnis, Jr., grandson, W/M b. Mar. 1899, age 1, single, b. IL, Father b. VT, Mother b. IL
m.(1) 15 Nov 1905, Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Bertha Sandberg. (Cook Co., IL Marriage). Ended between 1910-1913.
15 Nov 1905: Cook County, Illinois, Marriage Index 1871-1920
Name: Harry Bernsteim [sic - Bernstein]
Age: 29
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1876
Marriage Type: Marriage
Marriage Date: 15 Nov 1905
Marriage Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Spouse Name: Bertha Sandberg
Spouse Age: 25
Spouse Gender: Female
FHL Film Number: 1030394
1910 U. S. Federal Census: 25-Wd, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
US Federal Census 1910
Series_Roll T624_268, Chicago, Part 1, Page 204A,
Street name unreadable, enumerated 22 April,
House, 727, Dwelling 77, Family 212
SANDBERG, SOPHIA, Head, Female, White, Age 65, Widow, # of children 8, # of children living 8, b. Sweden, Father b. Sweden, Mother b. Sweden, Year of Immigration 1883, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None, Able to Read Yes, Able to Write Yes, Rent, House.
" RODDA, Daughter, Female, White, Age 32, Single, b. Sweden, Father b. Sweden, Mother b.Sweden, Year of Immigration 1883, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Operator - Shore, W, At Work 4-15 No, Able to Read Yes, Able to Write Yes, # of farm schedule 5, -7, -4, 6.
" AL. R., Son, Male, White, Age 24, Single, b. IL, Father b. Sweden, Mother b. Sweden, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Actor - Vaudeville, W, At Work 4-15 No, 0, 0, 6, X.
" OTTO, Son, Male, White, Age 22, Single, b. IL, Father b. Sweden, Mother b. Sweden, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation AZ. Tracer - Railroad, W, At Work 4-15 No, 10, 7, X, 5.
BERNSTEIN, HARRY, Son-in-law, Male, White, Age 33, Marriage 1, Years at present marriage 5, b. Indiana, Father b. Germany, Mother b. Germany, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Manager - Saloon, W, At Work 4-15 No, 1, 6, 7, X.
" BERTHA, Daughter, Female, White, Age 31, Marriage 1, Years of present marriage 5, b. Sweden, Father b. Sweden, Mother b. Sweden, Year of Immigration 1883, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None.
PETRES (?), William F., Son-in-law, Male, White, Age 29, Marriage 1, Years at present marriage 6, b. England, Father b. UN, Mother b. UN, Year of Immigration 1883, No, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Actor - Vaudeville, W, At Work 4-15 No, 0, 0, 6, X.
" ANNA, Daughter, Female, White, Age 26, Marriage 1, # of years of present marriage 6, # of children 1, # of children living 1, b. IL, Father b. Sweden, Mother b. Sweden, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None.
" RICHARD, Grandson, Male, White, Age 3, Single, b. Illinois, Father b. England, Mother b. Illinois, Occupation None.
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Bet 1910-1913: The marriage to Bertha ended.
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m.(2a) 12 Sep 1912, Butler Co., OH, Pearl Block. (OH Marriage).
12 Sep 1912: Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993
Name: Harry Bernstein
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1891
Father: Victor Bernstein
Mother: Regina Summers
Spouse: Pearl Block
Gender Female
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1891
Father: Emil Block
Mother: Nettie Weinberg
Marriage Date: 12 Sep 1912
Marriage Place: Butler Co., Ohio, USA
Film Number: 000355788
"In the matter of }
Harry Bernstein and } No.
Pearl Block }
Probate Court, Butler County, Ohio.
MARRIAGE LICENSE. APPLICATION.
To the Honorable Judge of the Probate Court of said County:
The undersigned respectfully makes application for a Marriage License for said parties, and upon oath states: that he
is 35 years of age on the 9th day of Nov. 1911
his residence is Chicago, Ill.
his place of birth is " " [Chicago, Illinois]
his occupation is manager "buffet"
his father's name is Victor Bernstein
his mother's maiden name was Regina Summers
that he was previously married once
and that he has no wife living.
The said Pearl Block
is 21 years of age on the 30 day of Dec. 1911
her residence is Middletown, Butler County, O. [Ohio]
her place of birth is Cincinnati
her occupation is [blank]
her father's name is Emil Block
her mother's maiden name was Nettie Weinberg
that she was not previously married
and is not a widow or divorced woman, her married name being [blank]
that she has no husband living.
That neither of said parties is an habitual drunkard, epileptic, imbecile or insane, and is not under the influence of any intoxicating liquor or narcotic drug.
Said parties are not nearer of kin than second cousins, and there is no legal impediment to their marriage.
It is expected that _________ is to solemnize the marriage of said parties.
Sworn to before me and signed in my presence, this }
12th day of Sept. 1912. }
/s/ Harry Bernstein
/s/ Pearl Block
/s/ JB Cunnaughton, Pro. Judge. By: M. Zieeiex
ENTRY Probate Court, Butler County, Ohio Sept. 12, 1912
Marriage License was this day granted to Harry Bernstein and
Miss Pearl Block /s/ JB Cunnaughton, Probate Judge.
MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE. No. The State of Ohio, Butler County, ss
I do hereby certify, That on the 12 day of Sept. A. D. 1912, I solemnized the Marriage of
Mr. Harry Bernstein with Miss Pearl Block
/s/ W. H. Morton
Justice of the Peace
Filed and Recorded Sept. 12th, 1912
J. B. Cunnaughton Probate Judge"
26 May 1913: It appears they came to IL and had a second wedding ceremony there.
m.(2b) 26 May 1913, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, Pearl Block. (Cook Co., IL Marriage).
They had five children: Helen, William "Bill" Victor, Jacques, Harry, Jr., and Jerome J.
26 May 1913: Cook County, Illinois, Marriages Index 1871-1920
Name: Pearl Block
Age: 23
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1890
Marriage Type: Marriage
Marriage Date: 26 May 1913
Marriage Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Spouse Name: Harry Bernstein
Spouse Age: 36
Spouse Gender: Male
FHL Film Number: 1030546
Pearl was a chef for well-known movie stars and would cook in their home (long before TV). (Family Source).
12 Sep 1918: World War I Draft Registration Card B, 1917-1918
1229, A3844, 12-2-26-C
Name: Harry Ike Bernstein
Address: 3628 Rokaby (?), Chicago, Cook, Ill.
Age: 41
Birth Date: Nov. 9, 1876
Race: White
U.S. Citizen: Native Born
Occupation: Saloon Keeper
Employer: Guinther & Bernstein Parkview Cafe
Employer's Address: 1554 N. Clark, Chicago, Cook, Ill.
Nearest Relative: Mrs. Pearl Bernstein wife - 3628 Rokaby (?), Chicago, Cook, Ill.
Signature: Harry I. Bernstein
City: Chicago
County: Cook
State: Illinois
Roll: 1613575
DraftBoard: 54
Height: Medium
Build: Medium
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Dark
Disabilities: No
Signature of Registrar: Roy F. Weliska
Date: 9-12-1918
1920 U. S. Federal Census: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
US Fed. Census, EN 1420
Roll T625_343, Chicago, Page 2A, enumerated 3 & 5 January
Rokeby Street, House 3628, Dwelling 15, Family 35
BERNSTEIN, HARRY, Head, Own Home, Mortgaged, Male White, Age 42, Married, Able to Read Yes, Able to Write Yes, Birthplace Indiana, Father's Birthplace Germany, Father's Mother Tongue German, Mother's Birthplace Germany, Mother's Mother Tongue German, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation: Saloon - Own Shop, W, 974.
" PEARL, Wife, Female, While, Age 29, Married, Birthplace Ohio, Father's Birthplace France, Father's Mother Tongue German, Mother's Birthplace Germany, Mother's Mother Tongue German, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None.
" HELMA, Daughter, Female, White, Age 5, Single, Birthplace Illinois, Father's Birthplace Indiana, Mother's Birthplace Ohio, Able to Speak English, Yes, Occupation None.
" WILLIAM, Son, Male, White, Age 4-6/12, Single, Birthplace Ohio, Father's Birthplace Indiana, Mother's Birthplace Ohio, Able to Speak English, Yes, Occupation None.
" JACQUES, Son, Male, White, Age 2-7/12, Single, Birthplace Illinois, Father's Birthplace Indiana, Mother's Birthplace Ohio, Able to Speak English, Yes, Occupation None.
1921: U.S. City Directories
Name: Regina Bernstein
Gender: Female
Residence Year: 1921
Street address: 3B9 W 36th pi
Residence Place: Los Angeles, California, USA
Spouse: Victor Bernstein
Publication Title: Los Angeles, California, City Directory, 1921
"BERNSTEIN, see also Burnstein and Burnstein"
"Harry shoe repr 2113 Brooklyn av h327 N Chicago"
"Mark electr h4213 S Grand av"
"Maurice V slsmn Brooks Sewing Mach Co r229 W 25th"
"Regina wid Victor h1359 W 36th pl"
18 Aug 1924: Harry & Pearl's daughter Helen Bernstein who was born 1914 died in 1924 so she is not listed in 1930 census along with the family.
1930 U. S. Federal Census (April 10): Dist. 1720, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Roll T624, Chicago, enumerated 10 April
3698 Reta (?) Avenue, (Boarding House), Dwelling 68, Family 205
BERNSTEIN, HARRY, Head, Rents at $90, has Radio set, Male, White, Age 53, Married, Age at first marriage 35, Attend School No, Able to Read & Write Yes, Birthplace Indiana, Father's Birthplace Poland, Mother's Birthplace Germany, Code 60, 40, 0, Occupation Proprietor at Gas Station, Code 8989, Class of Worker Employer, Actually worked yesterday Yes, Veteran No.
" PEARL, Wife H, Female, White, Age 39, Age at first marriage 21, Attend School No, Able to Read & Write Yes, Birthplace Ohio, Father's Birthplace France, Mother's Birthplace Germany, Code 59, 12, 0, Occupation None.
" WILLIAM, Son, Male, White, Age 14, Single, Attend School Yes, Able to Read & Write Yes, Birthplace Ohio, Father's Birthplace Indiana, Mother's Birthplace Ohio, Code 59, Occupation None.
" JACQUES, Son, Male, White, Age 10, Single, Attend School Yes, Able to Read & Write Yes, Birthplace Illinois, Father's Birthplace Indiana, Mother's Birthplace Ohio, Code 61, Occupation None.
" HARRY, JR., Son, Male, White, Age 4, Single, Attend School No, Birthplace Illinois, Father's Birthplace Indiana, Mother's Birthplace Ohio, Code 61, Occupation None.
" JEROME J., Son, Male, White, Age 2, Birthplace Illinois, Father's Birthplace Indiana, Mother's Birthplace Ohio, Code 61, Occupation None.
1935: Residence: La Grange, Cook County, Illinois. (1940 Census).
Bet 1935 - 1940: Moved about 16.2 miles from La Grange, Cook Co., IL to Chicago, Cook Co., IL. (See 1940 Census).
1940 U. S. Federal Census (April 20): Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Street: Sheridan Road
House Number: 709
Visitation Number: 102
Home Owned or Rented: Rented
Monthly Rent: $42.50
Live on a Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: La Grange, Cook County, Illinois
Residence in 1935: La Grange, Cook County, Illinois
Sheet Number: 15B
[Note: Indexed in error as: Blontein]
Harry Bernstein, Head, Relationship Code 0, Male, White, Age 63, Married, Attended School or College - No, Attended School or College - No, Attended School or College - No, Highest Grade Completed - Elementary school 3rd Grade, Code 3, Birthplace Indiana, Code 60, Residence in 1935 - La Grange, Cook County, Illinois, Code 6X35, At Private Employment Week of Mar 24-30 Yes, -- -- -- --, Code 1, Hours Worked 48, Occupation Doorman - Theatre, Private Worker, Code 770 9V 1, Weeks Worked in 1939 - 26, Income in 1939 - $500, Income Other Sources - No.
Pearl Bernstein, Wife, Relationship Code 1, Female, White, Age 49, Married, Attended School or College - No, Attended School or College - No, Highest Grade Completed - High school 1 year, Code 9, Birthplace Ohio, Code 59, Residence in 1935 - La Grange, Cook County, Illinois, Code 6X35, At Private Employment Week of Mar 24-30 No, At Public Employment No, Seeking Work No, Has a Job No, Other Work - Housework, Code 5, Weeks Worked in 1939 - 0, Income in 1939 - $0, Income Other Sources - No.
William Bernstein, Son, Relationship Code 2, Male, White, Age 24, Single, Attended School or College - No, Attended School or College - No, Highest Grade Completed - High school 3 years, Code 20, Birthplace Ohio, Code 59, Residence in 1935 - La Grange, Cook County, Illinois, Code 6X35, At Private Employment Week of Mar 24-30 Yes, -- -- -- --, Code 1, Hours Worked 48, Occupation Attendant - Gas Station, Private Worker, Code 416 7V 1, Weeks Worked in 1939 - 52, Income in 1939 - $1,200, Income Other Sources - No.
Jack Bernstein, Son, Relationship Code 2, Male, White, Age 22, Single, Attended School or College - No, Highest Grade Completed - High school 3 years, Code 20, Birthplace Illinois, Code 61, Residence in 1935 - La Grange, Cook County, Illinois, Code 6X35, At Private Employment Week of Mar 24-30 Yes, -- -- -- --, Code 1, Hours Worked 45, Occupation Artist - Commercial Studio, Working on Own Account, Code V00 83 4, Weeks Worked in 1939 - 52, Income in 1939 - $0, Income Other Sources - No.
Harry Bernstein, Son, Relationship Code 2, Male, White, Age 14, Single, Attended School or College - Yes, Highest Grade Completed - Elementary school, 8th Grade, Code 8, Birthplace Illinois, Code 61, Residence in 1935 - La Grange, Cook County, Illinois, Code 6X35, At Private Employment Week of Mar 24-30 No, At Public Employment No, Seeking Work No, Has a Job No, Other Work - Student, Code 6, Weeks Worked in 1939 - 0, Income in 1939 - $0, Income Other Sources - No.
Jerome Bernstein, Son, Relationship Code 2, Male, White, Age 12, Attended School or College - Yes, Highest Grade Completed - Elementary school, 4th Grade, Code 4, Birthplace Illinois, Code 61, Residence in 1935 - La Grange, Cook County, Illinois, Code 6X35.
Emil Block, Father-in-law, Relationship Code 3, Male, White, Age 79, Widowed, Attended School or College - No, Highest Grade Completed - Elementary school, 8th Grade, Code 8, Birthplace France, Code 11, Residence in 1935 - Same Place [Chicago, Cook County, Illinois], Live on a Farm No, Code XOXO, At Private Employment Week of Mar 24-30 No, At Public Employment No, Seeking Work No, Has a Job No, Other Work - Unable to Work, Code 7, Weeks Worked in 1939 - 0, Income in 1939 - $0, Income Other Sources - Yes.
Mentioned in Son's Record:
16 Oct 1940: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
Serial Number: 1925
Order Number: 401 / 391
Name: Jack ----- Bernsten
Residence Place: 4043 Mozart [Crossed out later and wrote:] "3547 Janssen"
Chicago, Cook County, Ill[inois, USA]
Telephone: Chicago - WEL. 9463 [Crossed out later and wrote:] "LAK 9116"
Age: 23
Birth Date: May 3 1917
Birth Place: Chicago, Ill[inois, USA]
County of Citizenship: U.S.A.
Next of Kin: Mr. Harry I. Bernstein - Father
Address of That Person: 709 Sheridan Road, Chicago, Cook County, Ill[inois]
Employer: Feldkamp and Malloy
Place of Employment: 540 N. Michigan, Chicago, Cook County, Ill[inois]
Registrant's signature: /s/ Jack Bernsten
REGISTRAR'S REPORT
DESCRIPTION OF REGISTRANT
Race: White
Height: 5' 11-3/4"
Weight: 180
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Complexion: Light
Signature of registrar: Florence H. Gindele
Registrar for: 36 Precinct, 40 Ward, Chicago, Ill[inois]
Date of registration: October 16 - 1940
Registration Place: CHICAGO BOARD No. 139, 3242 MONTROSE AVE., CHICAGO, COOK CO., ILLINOIS.
Early 1940s: Harry and family changed their surname to Bernsen. Believe this took place in the Los Angeles County, California courts, like his cousin did, only they had assumed surname of Evans. [Probably between 1943 - 1950]. However, it appears their son Jacques Bernstein changed his name to Jack Barton.
1949: Residence: 249 North St. Andrews Place, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. (See 1950 Census of Son Harry Bernsen, Jr.).
1950 United States Federal Census (April 14): Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Street Name: North St. Andrews Place
House Number: 249
Dwelling Number: 107
Farm: No
Acres: No
E.D. Number: 66-1089
Lines: 3-7
Harry I. Bernsen, Head, White, Male, Age 73 [Birth Date abt 1877], Married, Birth Place Indiana, Code 032, Occupation Category - Working, Hours Worked Last Week - 48, Occupation Elevator Operator, Industry - Hotel, Worker Class - Private, Code 761 836 1.
Pearl Bernsen, Wife, White, Female, Age 59 [Birth Date abt 1891], Married, Birth Place Ohio, Code 031, Occupation Category Keeping House, Worked Last Week - No, Seeking Work - No, Employment Status - No.
Harry Bernsen Jr., Son, White, Male, Age 24 [Birth Date abt 1926], Never Married (Single), Birth Place Illinois, Code 033, Occupation Category - Other, Worked Last Week - No, Seeking Work - Yes, Occupation Souvenir Book Salesman, Industry - Theatrical agency, Worker Class - Private, Code 490 857 1.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS: Living at Same House a Year Ago - Yes,
Father Birth Place Indiana, USA, Mother Birth Place Ohio, USA, [Note: States crosses out and replaced with "US"],
Highest Grade of School Attended/Completed S12 [12th Grade], Grade Completed Yes, School Attendance Since February 1 - No,
Last Year Weeks Worked - 45, Last Year How Much Money Earned as Employee for Wages - None, Last Year How Much Money from Own Business - $2,400.00 [Crossed out and 24 written], Last Year How Much Money from Dividends, etc. - None, Code 24,
World War II Veteran No, World War I Veteran No, Veteran No.
Jerome Bernsen, Son, White, Male, Age 22, Never Married (Single), Birth Place Illinois, Code 033, Occupation Category Working, Hours Worked - 40, Occupation Photographic Technician, Industry Color Film Laboratory,
Employment Status - No, Worker Class Private, Code 671 857 1.
Carolyn Leigh Pauley, Lodger, White, Female, Age 36, Married, Birth Place Kansas, Code 047, Occupation Category - Other, Worked Last Week - No, Seeking Work - No, Employment Status - No.
d. 22 Dec 1950: Harry Ike Bernstein (Bernsen)/(Bernson) died on 22 Dec 1950. in Los Angeles County, California.
California Death Index, 1940-1997:
Name: BERNSON, HARRY
Social Security #:
Sex: MALE
Birth Date: 9 Nov 1876
Birthplace: INDIANA
Death Date: 22 Dec 1950
Death Place: LOS ANGELES
Mother's Maiden Name: HESS
Father's Surname: BERNSEN
U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: Harry Bernsen
Birth Date: 9 Nov 1876
Birth Place: Richmond, Indiana
Claim Date: 26 Sep 1950
SSN:
Notes: 12 Aug 1977: Name listed as HARRY BERNSEN
"Deaths, funeral Announcements"
"BERNSEN, Harry, husband of Pearl Bernsen, father of William, Jack, Harry Jr. and Jerome Bersen.
Services private. Please emit flowers. Reed Bros., Tapley & Geiger, directors."
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Harry Ike Bernstein: (WWI Draft Registration Card).
Harry I. Bernstein: (Son Jack Bernsten's 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card).
Harry Bernstein: (1900/1910/1920/1930/1940 Census & 1912 OH Marriage & 1921 Dir. & Cook Co., IL Marriage & Obituary & Son Jacques Bernstein's IL Birth Certificate Index & See also Son Jack Barton's CDI for surname).
Harry Bernsteim: (Cook Co., IL Marriage).
Harry I. Bernsen: (1950 Census).
Harry (Bernsen): (SS Appl. & Obituary & Son Jack Barton's SS Appl.).
Harry (Bernson): (CDI - but lists father as Bernsen).
b. 9 Nov 1876, Richmond, [Wayne Co.,] IN. (SS Appl. except Co. presumed).
b. 9 Nov 1876, Indiana. (WWI Draft Regis. Card & SSDI).
b. Sept. 1876. (1900 Census).
b. Indiana. (1900/19201930/1940 Census & CDI).
m.(1) 15 Nov 1905, Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Bertha Sandberg. (Cook Co., IL Marriage). Ended prior to 1913.
m.(2a) 12 Sep 1912, Butler Co., OH, Pearl Block. (OH Marriage).
m.(2b) 26 May 1913, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, Pearl Block. (Cook Co., IL Marriage).
d. 22 Dec 1950, Los Angeles Co., CA.
Burial: ?
Jan 1876: Family was in Indiana where their son Harry was born.
Apr 1880: Residence in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois when his sister Alice was born.
1880 U. S. Federal Census: ?
Record of Mother & deceased Father & Brother - unknown if any of the three Harry names are his so not transcribed:
1896: U.S. City Directories
Name: Regina Bernstein
Gender: Female
Residence Year: 1896
Street address: 574 North Park av
Residence Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Spouse: Victor Bernstein
Publication Title: Chicago, Illinois, City Directory, 1896
"Bernstein"
"Morris, barber, h. rear 687 Orleans"
"--Regina, wid. Victor, h. 574 North Park av."
"Bernstein" "Victor, tailor, h. 332 W. 12th" [?]
"--Harry..." [3 options - uncertain if any match]
1900 U. S. Federal Census (June 2): Chicago Ward 22, Cook County, Illinois
US Fed. Census, Chicago, Dist. 668
Roll: T623 272; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 668.
(Indexed as Riche Bernstein)
Riche Bernstein (Looks like it could be Richea), Head, White/Female, b. Mar 1852, age 48, Widowed, # children born: 7, children living 6, b. Germany, Father b. Ger., Mother b. Ger., immigration 1870, 30 yrs. here, Occupation: Cook, Education: can read, write, speak English: all yes
Leo Bernstein, Son, W/M, b. Sept. 1874, age 25, Single, b. Ohio, Father b. Ger., Mother b. Ger, Occupation: Bartender, read, write and speak English: all yes
Harry Bernstein, Son, W/M, b. Sept. 1876, age 23, Single, b. Indiana, Father b. Germany, Mother b. Germany, Occupation Gold Beater, r, w, speak English: all yes
Louis Bernstein, Son, W/M, b. April?, 1883, age 17, Single, b. Illinois, Father b. Ger., Mother b. Ger., Occupation Gold Beater, r, w, and speak English: all yes
Mark Bernstein, Son, W/M, b. Jan. 1885, age 15, Single, b. Illinois, Father b. Ger., Mother b. Ger., Occupation: Book Binder, r, w, and speak English: all yes
Alice Mc Ginnis, Daughter, W/F, b. April 1880, age 20, married 2 yrs., # children: 1, # children living: 1, b. Illinois, Father b. Ger., Mother b. Ger., no occupation listed
Frank Mc Ginnis, son-in-law, W/M, b. July 1876, married 2 yrs, b. VT, Father b. VT, mother b. IL, occupation: Actor, r, w and speak English: all yes
Frank Mc Ginnis, Jr., grandson, W/M b. Mar. 1899, age 1, single, b. IL, Father b. VT, Mother b. IL
m.(1) 15 Nov 1905, Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Bertha Sandberg. (Cook Co., IL Marriage). Ended between 1910-1913.
15 Nov 1905: Cook County, Illinois, Marriage Index 1871-1920
Name: Harry Bernsteim [sic - Bernstein]
Age: 29
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1876
Marriage Type: Marriage
Marriage Date: 15 Nov 1905
Marriage Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Spouse Name: Bertha Sandberg
Spouse Age: 25
Spouse Gender: Female
FHL Film Number: 1030394
1910 U. S. Federal Census: 25-Wd, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
US Federal Census 1910
Series_Roll T624_268, Chicago, Part 1, Page 204A,
Street name unreadable, enumerated 22 April,
House, 727, Dwelling 77, Family 212
SANDBERG, SOPHIA, Head, Female, White, Age 65, Widow, # of children 8, # of children living 8, b. Sweden, Father b. Sweden, Mother b. Sweden, Year of Immigration 1883, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None, Able to Read Yes, Able to Write Yes, Rent, House.
" RODDA, Daughter, Female, White, Age 32, Single, b. Sweden, Father b. Sweden, Mother b.Sweden, Year of Immigration 1883, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Operator - Shore, W, At Work 4-15 No, Able to Read Yes, Able to Write Yes, # of farm schedule 5, -7, -4, 6.
" AL. R., Son, Male, White, Age 24, Single, b. IL, Father b. Sweden, Mother b. Sweden, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Actor - Vaudeville, W, At Work 4-15 No, 0, 0, 6, X.
" OTTO, Son, Male, White, Age 22, Single, b. IL, Father b. Sweden, Mother b. Sweden, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation AZ. Tracer - Railroad, W, At Work 4-15 No, 10, 7, X, 5.
BERNSTEIN, HARRY, Son-in-law, Male, White, Age 33, Marriage 1, Years at present marriage 5, b. Indiana, Father b. Germany, Mother b. Germany, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Manager - Saloon, W, At Work 4-15 No, 1, 6, 7, X.
" BERTHA, Daughter, Female, White, Age 31, Marriage 1, Years of present marriage 5, b. Sweden, Father b. Sweden, Mother b. Sweden, Year of Immigration 1883, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None.
PETRES (?), William F., Son-in-law, Male, White, Age 29, Marriage 1, Years at present marriage 6, b. England, Father b. UN, Mother b. UN, Year of Immigration 1883, No, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Actor - Vaudeville, W, At Work 4-15 No, 0, 0, 6, X.
" ANNA, Daughter, Female, White, Age 26, Marriage 1, # of years of present marriage 6, # of children 1, # of children living 1, b. IL, Father b. Sweden, Mother b. Sweden, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None.
" RICHARD, Grandson, Male, White, Age 3, Single, b. Illinois, Father b. England, Mother b. Illinois, Occupation None.
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Bet 1910-1913: The marriage to Bertha ended.
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m.(2a) 12 Sep 1912, Butler Co., OH, Pearl Block. (OH Marriage).
12 Sep 1912: Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993
Name: Harry Bernstein
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1891
Father: Victor Bernstein
Mother: Regina Summers
Spouse: Pearl Block
Gender Female
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1891
Father: Emil Block
Mother: Nettie Weinberg
Marriage Date: 12 Sep 1912
Marriage Place: Butler Co., Ohio, USA
Film Number: 000355788
"In the matter of }
Harry Bernstein and } No.
Pearl Block }
Probate Court, Butler County, Ohio.
MARRIAGE LICENSE. APPLICATION.
To the Honorable Judge of the Probate Court of said County:
The undersigned respectfully makes application for a Marriage License for said parties, and upon oath states: that he
is 35 years of age on the 9th day of Nov. 1911
his residence is Chicago, Ill.
his place of birth is " " [Chicago, Illinois]
his occupation is manager "buffet"
his father's name is Victor Bernstein
his mother's maiden name was Regina Summers
that he was previously married once
and that he has no wife living.
The said Pearl Block
is 21 years of age on the 30 day of Dec. 1911
her residence is Middletown, Butler County, O. [Ohio]
her place of birth is Cincinnati
her occupation is [blank]
her father's name is Emil Block
her mother's maiden name was Nettie Weinberg
that she was not previously married
and is not a widow or divorced woman, her married name being [blank]
that she has no husband living.
That neither of said parties is an habitual drunkard, epileptic, imbecile or insane, and is not under the influence of any intoxicating liquor or narcotic drug.
Said parties are not nearer of kin than second cousins, and there is no legal impediment to their marriage.
It is expected that _________ is to solemnize the marriage of said parties.
Sworn to before me and signed in my presence, this }
12th day of Sept. 1912. }
/s/ Harry Bernstein
/s/ Pearl Block
/s/ JB Cunnaughton, Pro. Judge. By: M. Zieeiex
ENTRY Probate Court, Butler County, Ohio Sept. 12, 1912
Marriage License was this day granted to Harry Bernstein and
Miss Pearl Block /s/ JB Cunnaughton, Probate Judge.
MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE. No. The State of Ohio, Butler County, ss
I do hereby certify, That on the 12 day of Sept. A. D. 1912, I solemnized the Marriage of
Mr. Harry Bernstein with Miss Pearl Block
/s/ W. H. Morton
Justice of the Peace
Filed and Recorded Sept. 12th, 1912
J. B. Cunnaughton Probate Judge"
26 May 1913: It appears they came to IL and had a second wedding ceremony there.
m.(2b) 26 May 1913, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, Pearl Block. (Cook Co., IL Marriage).
They had five children: Helen, William "Bill" Victor, Jacques, Harry, Jr., and Jerome J.
26 May 1913: Cook County, Illinois, Marriages Index 1871-1920
Name: Pearl Block
Age: 23
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1890
Marriage Type: Marriage
Marriage Date: 26 May 1913
Marriage Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Spouse Name: Harry Bernstein
Spouse Age: 36
Spouse Gender: Male
FHL Film Number: 1030546
Pearl was a chef for well-known movie stars and would cook in their home (long before TV). (Family Source).
12 Sep 1918: World War I Draft Registration Card B, 1917-1918
1229, A3844, 12-2-26-C
Name: Harry Ike Bernstein
Address: 3628 Rokaby (?), Chicago, Cook, Ill.
Age: 41
Birth Date: Nov. 9, 1876
Race: White
U.S. Citizen: Native Born
Occupation: Saloon Keeper
Employer: Guinther & Bernstein Parkview Cafe
Employer's Address: 1554 N. Clark, Chicago, Cook, Ill.
Nearest Relative: Mrs. Pearl Bernstein wife - 3628 Rokaby (?), Chicago, Cook, Ill.
Signature: Harry I. Bernstein
City: Chicago
County: Cook
State: Illinois
Roll: 1613575
DraftBoard: 54
Height: Medium
Build: Medium
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Dark
Disabilities: No
Signature of Registrar: Roy F. Weliska
Date: 9-12-1918
1920 U. S. Federal Census: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
US Fed. Census, EN 1420
Roll T625_343, Chicago, Page 2A, enumerated 3 & 5 January
Rokeby Street, House 3628, Dwelling 15, Family 35
BERNSTEIN, HARRY, Head, Own Home, Mortgaged, Male White, Age 42, Married, Able to Read Yes, Able to Write Yes, Birthplace Indiana, Father's Birthplace Germany, Father's Mother Tongue German, Mother's Birthplace Germany, Mother's Mother Tongue German, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation: Saloon - Own Shop, W, 974.
" PEARL, Wife, Female, While, Age 29, Married, Birthplace Ohio, Father's Birthplace France, Father's Mother Tongue German, Mother's Birthplace Germany, Mother's Mother Tongue German, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None.
" HELMA, Daughter, Female, White, Age 5, Single, Birthplace Illinois, Father's Birthplace Indiana, Mother's Birthplace Ohio, Able to Speak English, Yes, Occupation None.
" WILLIAM, Son, Male, White, Age 4-6/12, Single, Birthplace Ohio, Father's Birthplace Indiana, Mother's Birthplace Ohio, Able to Speak English, Yes, Occupation None.
" JACQUES, Son, Male, White, Age 2-7/12, Single, Birthplace Illinois, Father's Birthplace Indiana, Mother's Birthplace Ohio, Able to Speak English, Yes, Occupation None.
1921: U.S. City Directories
Name: Regina Bernstein
Gender: Female
Residence Year: 1921
Street address: 3B9 W 36th pi
Residence Place: Los Angeles, California, USA
Spouse: Victor Bernstein
Publication Title: Los Angeles, California, City Directory, 1921
"BERNSTEIN, see also Burnstein and Burnstein"
"Harry shoe repr 2113 Brooklyn av h327 N Chicago"
"Mark electr h4213 S Grand av"
"Maurice V slsmn Brooks Sewing Mach Co r229 W 25th"
"Regina wid Victor h1359 W 36th pl"
18 Aug 1924: Harry & Pearl's daughter Helen Bernstein who was born 1914 died in 1924 so she is not listed in 1930 census along with the family.
1930 U. S. Federal Census (April 10): Dist. 1720, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Roll T624, Chicago, enumerated 10 April
3698 Reta (?) Avenue, (Boarding House), Dwelling 68, Family 205
BERNSTEIN, HARRY, Head, Rents at $90, has Radio set, Male, White, Age 53, Married, Age at first marriage 35, Attend School No, Able to Read & Write Yes, Birthplace Indiana, Father's Birthplace Poland, Mother's Birthplace Germany, Code 60, 40, 0, Occupation Proprietor at Gas Station, Code 8989, Class of Worker Employer, Actually worked yesterday Yes, Veteran No.
" PEARL, Wife H, Female, White, Age 39, Age at first marriage 21, Attend School No, Able to Read & Write Yes, Birthplace Ohio, Father's Birthplace France, Mother's Birthplace Germany, Code 59, 12, 0, Occupation None.
" WILLIAM, Son, Male, White, Age 14, Single, Attend School Yes, Able to Read & Write Yes, Birthplace Ohio, Father's Birthplace Indiana, Mother's Birthplace Ohio, Code 59, Occupation None.
" JACQUES, Son, Male, White, Age 10, Single, Attend School Yes, Able to Read & Write Yes, Birthplace Illinois, Father's Birthplace Indiana, Mother's Birthplace Ohio, Code 61, Occupation None.
" HARRY, JR., Son, Male, White, Age 4, Single, Attend School No, Birthplace Illinois, Father's Birthplace Indiana, Mother's Birthplace Ohio, Code 61, Occupation None.
" JEROME J., Son, Male, White, Age 2, Birthplace Illinois, Father's Birthplace Indiana, Mother's Birthplace Ohio, Code 61, Occupation None.
1935: Residence: La Grange, Cook County, Illinois. (1940 Census).
Bet 1935 - 1940: Moved about 16.2 miles from La Grange, Cook Co., IL to Chicago, Cook Co., IL. (See 1940 Census).
1940 U. S. Federal Census (April 20): Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Street: Sheridan Road
House Number: 709
Visitation Number: 102
Home Owned or Rented: Rented
Monthly Rent: $42.50
Live on a Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: La Grange, Cook County, Illinois
Residence in 1935: La Grange, Cook County, Illinois
Sheet Number: 15B
[Note: Indexed in error as: Blontein]
Harry Bernstein, Head, Relationship Code 0, Male, White, Age 63, Married, Attended School or College - No, Attended School or College - No, Attended School or College - No, Highest Grade Completed - Elementary school 3rd Grade, Code 3, Birthplace Indiana, Code 60, Residence in 1935 - La Grange, Cook County, Illinois, Code 6X35, At Private Employment Week of Mar 24-30 Yes, -- -- -- --, Code 1, Hours Worked 48, Occupation Doorman - Theatre, Private Worker, Code 770 9V 1, Weeks Worked in 1939 - 26, Income in 1939 - $500, Income Other Sources - No.
Pearl Bernstein, Wife, Relationship Code 1, Female, White, Age 49, Married, Attended School or College - No, Attended School or College - No, Highest Grade Completed - High school 1 year, Code 9, Birthplace Ohio, Code 59, Residence in 1935 - La Grange, Cook County, Illinois, Code 6X35, At Private Employment Week of Mar 24-30 No, At Public Employment No, Seeking Work No, Has a Job No, Other Work - Housework, Code 5, Weeks Worked in 1939 - 0, Income in 1939 - $0, Income Other Sources - No.
William Bernstein, Son, Relationship Code 2, Male, White, Age 24, Single, Attended School or College - No, Attended School or College - No, Highest Grade Completed - High school 3 years, Code 20, Birthplace Ohio, Code 59, Residence in 1935 - La Grange, Cook County, Illinois, Code 6X35, At Private Employment Week of Mar 24-30 Yes, -- -- -- --, Code 1, Hours Worked 48, Occupation Attendant - Gas Station, Private Worker, Code 416 7V 1, Weeks Worked in 1939 - 52, Income in 1939 - $1,200, Income Other Sources - No.
Jack Bernstein, Son, Relationship Code 2, Male, White, Age 22, Single, Attended School or College - No, Highest Grade Completed - High school 3 years, Code 20, Birthplace Illinois, Code 61, Residence in 1935 - La Grange, Cook County, Illinois, Code 6X35, At Private Employment Week of Mar 24-30 Yes, -- -- -- --, Code 1, Hours Worked 45, Occupation Artist - Commercial Studio, Working on Own Account, Code V00 83 4, Weeks Worked in 1939 - 52, Income in 1939 - $0, Income Other Sources - No.
Harry Bernstein, Son, Relationship Code 2, Male, White, Age 14, Single, Attended School or College - Yes, Highest Grade Completed - Elementary school, 8th Grade, Code 8, Birthplace Illinois, Code 61, Residence in 1935 - La Grange, Cook County, Illinois, Code 6X35, At Private Employment Week of Mar 24-30 No, At Public Employment No, Seeking Work No, Has a Job No, Other Work - Student, Code 6, Weeks Worked in 1939 - 0, Income in 1939 - $0, Income Other Sources - No.
Jerome Bernstein, Son, Relationship Code 2, Male, White, Age 12, Attended School or College - Yes, Highest Grade Completed - Elementary school, 4th Grade, Code 4, Birthplace Illinois, Code 61, Residence in 1935 - La Grange, Cook County, Illinois, Code 6X35.
Emil Block, Father-in-law, Relationship Code 3, Male, White, Age 79, Widowed, Attended School or College - No, Highest Grade Completed - Elementary school, 8th Grade, Code 8, Birthplace France, Code 11, Residence in 1935 - Same Place [Chicago, Cook County, Illinois], Live on a Farm No, Code XOXO, At Private Employment Week of Mar 24-30 No, At Public Employment No, Seeking Work No, Has a Job No, Other Work - Unable to Work, Code 7, Weeks Worked in 1939 - 0, Income in 1939 - $0, Income Other Sources - Yes.
Mentioned in Son's Record:
16 Oct 1940: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
Serial Number: 1925
Order Number: 401 / 391
Name: Jack ----- Bernsten
Residence Place: 4043 Mozart [Crossed out later and wrote:] "3547 Janssen"
Chicago, Cook County, Ill[inois, USA]
Telephone: Chicago - WEL. 9463 [Crossed out later and wrote:] "LAK 9116"
Age: 23
Birth Date: May 3 1917
Birth Place: Chicago, Ill[inois, USA]
County of Citizenship: U.S.A.
Next of Kin: Mr. Harry I. Bernstein - Father
Address of That Person: 709 Sheridan Road, Chicago, Cook County, Ill[inois]
Employer: Feldkamp and Malloy
Place of Employment: 540 N. Michigan, Chicago, Cook County, Ill[inois]
Registrant's signature: /s/ Jack Bernsten
REGISTRAR'S REPORT
DESCRIPTION OF REGISTRANT
Race: White
Height: 5' 11-3/4"
Weight: 180
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Complexion: Light
Signature of registrar: Florence H. Gindele
Registrar for: 36 Precinct, 40 Ward, Chicago, Ill[inois]
Date of registration: October 16 - 1940
Registration Place: CHICAGO BOARD No. 139, 3242 MONTROSE AVE., CHICAGO, COOK CO., ILLINOIS.
Early 1940s: Harry and family changed their surname to Bernsen. Believe this took place in the Los Angeles County, California courts, like his cousin did, only they had assumed surname of Evans. [Probably between 1943 - 1950]. However, it appears their son Jacques Bernstein changed his name to Jack Barton.
1949: Residence: 249 North St. Andrews Place, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. (See 1950 Census of Son Harry Bernsen, Jr.).
1950 United States Federal Census (April 14): Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Street Name: North St. Andrews Place
House Number: 249
Dwelling Number: 107
Farm: No
Acres: No
E.D. Number: 66-1089
Lines: 3-7
Harry I. Bernsen, Head, White, Male, Age 73 [Birth Date abt 1877], Married, Birth Place Indiana, Code 032, Occupation Category - Working, Hours Worked Last Week - 48, Occupation Elevator Operator, Industry - Hotel, Worker Class - Private, Code 761 836 1.
Pearl Bernsen, Wife, White, Female, Age 59 [Birth Date abt 1891], Married, Birth Place Ohio, Code 031, Occupation Category Keeping House, Worked Last Week - No, Seeking Work - No, Employment Status - No.
Harry Bernsen Jr., Son, White, Male, Age 24 [Birth Date abt 1926], Never Married (Single), Birth Place Illinois, Code 033, Occupation Category - Other, Worked Last Week - No, Seeking Work - Yes, Occupation Souvenir Book Salesman, Industry - Theatrical agency, Worker Class - Private, Code 490 857 1.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS: Living at Same House a Year Ago - Yes,
Father Birth Place Indiana, USA, Mother Birth Place Ohio, USA, [Note: States crosses out and replaced with "US"],
Highest Grade of School Attended/Completed S12 [12th Grade], Grade Completed Yes, School Attendance Since February 1 - No,
Last Year Weeks Worked - 45, Last Year How Much Money Earned as Employee for Wages - None, Last Year How Much Money from Own Business - $2,400.00 [Crossed out and 24 written], Last Year How Much Money from Dividends, etc. - None, Code 24,
World War II Veteran No, World War I Veteran No, Veteran No.
Jerome Bernsen, Son, White, Male, Age 22, Never Married (Single), Birth Place Illinois, Code 033, Occupation Category Working, Hours Worked - 40, Occupation Photographic Technician, Industry Color Film Laboratory,
Employment Status - No, Worker Class Private, Code 671 857 1.
Carolyn Leigh Pauley, Lodger, White, Female, Age 36, Married, Birth Place Kansas, Code 047, Occupation Category - Other, Worked Last Week - No, Seeking Work - No, Employment Status - No.
d. 22 Dec 1950: Harry Ike Bernstein (Bernsen)/(Bernson) died on 22 Dec 1950. in Los Angeles County, California.
California Death Index, 1940-1997:
Name: BERNSON, HARRY
Social Security #:
Sex: MALE
Birth Date: 9 Nov 1876
Birthplace: INDIANA
Death Date: 22 Dec 1950
Death Place: LOS ANGELES
Mother's Maiden Name: HESS
Father's Surname: BERNSEN
U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: Harry Bernsen
Birth Date: 9 Nov 1876
Birth Place: Richmond, Indiana
Claim Date: 26 Sep 1950
SSN:
Notes: 12 Aug 1977: Name listed as HARRY BERNSEN
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