Joseph Minsky

Maleabout 1845–25 February 1898

Brief Life History of Joseph

Joseph Minsky was born about 1845, in Poland. He married GALIA or GOLDIE Cohen about 1863, in Poland. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 3 daughters. He lived in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, United States in 1880. He died on 25 February 1898, in Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana, United States, at the age of 54, and was buried in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, United States.

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Family Time Line

Joseph Minsky
1845–1898
GALIA or GOLDIE Cohen
1844–1894
Marriage: about 1863
Samuel Howard Minsky
1864–1929
Abraham MINSKY
1873–
Rosetta Minsky
1867–1928
Bessie Gertrude Minsky
1871–1941
Lillian MINSKY
1876–
David Minsky
1878–

Sources (10)

  • Joseph Minskey, "United States Census, 1880"
  • Joseph Minsky, "Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1967"
  • Joseph Minsksey in entry for David Minskey, "Ohio, County Births, 1841-2003"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    about 1863Poland
  • Children (6)

    +1 More Child

    World Events (8)

    1846

    Age 1

    U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.

    1848 · Greater Poland Uprising (1848)

    Age 3

    Europe experienced a period of rebellions and political upheavals known as the Spring of Nations. During this time, the Greater Poland Uprising of 1848 began against Prussian forces. Much of the fighting was concentrated in the Greater Poland region, but some fights did occur inside of the Prussian Partition. The insurrection was ultimately unsuccessful for the Polish and resulted in many casualties on both sides. The Kingdom of Prussia had at least 500 deaths and over 640 Polish citizens were killed.

    1863

    Age 18

    Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.

    Name Meaning

    Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Naftaly, Hershel, Meir, Menachem, Meyer, Schneur, Yair, Yaron.

    Russian, Belorussian, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic):habitational name for someone from Minsk, now the capital of Belarus.

    Jewish (from Poland): habitational name for someone from MińskMazowiecki, in Poland.

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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