Sam Sterenoz

Esther’s brother, Sam Sterenoz, arrived in New York CIty on Oct. of 1904 on the steamship S.S. Baltic. He was 28 years old, married, but travelling alone, and going to his brother-in-law’s, M. Feldman’s home.

We see him listed on the ship manifest upon his arrival in New York City, but also on the out-going ship manifest leaving Liverpool. On both, his occupation is listed as a brick-layer.

When he arrived in New York, he was detained. He waited for Morris, and or, Esther to arrive to pick him up and accompany him to their apartment at 306 Bushwick Ave. in Brooklyn. Their apartment was in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn which was known as “Little Germany”. With the construction of the Williamsburg Bridge, it became easy to work in Manhattan from Bushwick.

Outbound Ship Manifest

Sam's ship manifest - 1904

Detainee list for Sam - 1904

Sam lived with Morris and Esther through 1905 until his wife arrived. He worked as a glazier which was a skilled tradesman who cut, installed and removed glass in buildings.

1905 NY State census for Sam

His wife, Anna Maltaner (Moltana) arrived between 1905 – 1906. Over the years they had four children all born in the United States: Nathan, Mollie, Esther, and William. Esther must have been named for Samuel’s sister, Esther, who died in 1911. All of the children had the last name of Stein.

By 1910, he was working as a chair framer in the furniture industry. Did he work with his brother-in-law, Morris Feldman, or did Morris find him a job in the furniture industry? He was living with his wife, Annie, and young son, Nathan, and a boarder, William Spector on Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. He is not yet naturalized.

1910 Federal Census for Sam.

By 1915, he is working as a Laundryman and is still not naturalized. He now has three children: Nathan, Mollie (Male) and Ester. They are living on 1st Ave. in New York City.

1915 NY State Census for Sam

In 1920, he is still living in New York City at 337/9 E. 49th Street and not yet naturalized. He now owns the laundry business.

1920 Federal Census for Sam

By 1925, he moved to the Bronx with his family. His youngest son William is listed as one year old. He is still listed as an alien (not naturalized). His occupation is listed as a Wet Wash Company.

1925 NY State Census for Sam

In 1930, he shows up as naturalized, still living in the Bronx, but on Harrod Street. He now says he is a manager in the laundry industry.

1930 Federal Census for Sam

At this point, we lose track of Sam and Annie.

Outstanding Questions

  • When did Sam die?
  • Where is Sam buried?

Sources

  • Sam’s Ship Manifest arriving in NYC
    The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1897-1957; Microfilm Serial or NAID: T715; RG Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; RG: 85. Ancestry.com. New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.
    • Sam’s Ship Manifest Leaving Liverpool, England
      Departure: Oct 19 1904 – Liverpool, Lancashire, England
    • Arrival: New York, United States
    • Ship: Baltic
    • Ticket #: 14732
    • Line #: 27
    • Series: BT27
    • Archive reference: BT27/1773
  • Sam’s Detained List
    (National Archives Microfilm Publication 508, roll T715).
    • Nathan Birth Certificate
      Source:
    • New York City Births, 1866-1909
    • MyHeritage.com [online database], MyHeritage Ltd.
    • https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20810/new-york-city-births-1866-1909
    • Record:
    • https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-20810-1891224/nathan-stein-in-new-york-city-births
    • Nathan Stein
    • Citation:
    • Nathan Stein
    • Birth: July 9 1906 – Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States
    • Father: Sam Stein
    • Mother: Annie Moltaner
  • Bushwick Brooklyn Information https://www.nyc.gov/site/brooklyncb4/about/history-of-bushwick.page#:~:text=Numerous%20transportation%20advances%20starting%20in,styles%20by%20well%2Dknown%20architects.
  • Glaziers – https://mohai.org/collections-and-research/search/item/Lib1993.8/-%23.19/?searchQuery=Labor+and+Labor+Unions&Braas=&modules%5B0%5D=item&pageNum=57
  • 1905 NY State Census
    • DetailVarious County Clerk Offices; New York; New York, State Census, 1905. Population Schedules; Election District: A.D. 15 E.D. 18; City: Brooklyn; County: Kings; Page Number: 10Edit source
    • Source information
    • New York, State Census, 1905AuthorAncestry.comPublisherAncestry.com Operations, Inc. Publisher date
  • 1910 Federal Census
    • Year: 1910; Census Place: Brooklyn Ward 15, Kings, New York; Roll: T624_963; Page: 21b; Enumeration District: 0302; FHL microfilm: 1374976
    • 1910 United States Federal CensusAuthorAncestry.comPublisherAncestry.com Operations IncPublisher date2006
  • 1915 – NY State Census
    • New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 18; Assembly
    • District: 16; City: New York; County: New York; Page: 34Edit source
    • New York, State Census, 1915AuthorAncestry.comPublisherAncestry.com Operations, Inc. Publisher date
  • 1920 – Federal Census
    • 1920; Census Place: Manhattan Assembly District 12, New York, New York; Roll: T625_1208; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 925Edit
    • 1920 United States Federal CensusAuthorAncestry.comPublisherAncestry.com Operations, Inc .Publisher date2010
  • 1925 NY State Census
    • New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 04; Assembly District: 03; City: New York; County: Bronx; Page: 15
    • TitleNew York, State Census, 1925AuthorAncestry.comPublisherAncestry.com Operations, Inc.Publisher date2012
  • 1930 Federal Census
    • Year: 1930; Census Place: Bronx, Bronx, New York; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0824; FHL microfilm: 2341213
    • Title1930 United States Federal CensusAuthorAncestry.comPublisherAncestry.com Operations IncPublisher date2002