Born in 1902, Chaim Podjazd came to the US in 1923 by way of Mexico City, where he had spent a couple years, crossing the border at Laredo Texas. His occupation was either Tailor or Sailor, and when he was admitted to the US he was noted by officials as being in good health and having $250. He told them he was going to say with his mother, Esther Podiazd, in Chicago.
In a 1923 city directory, my great grandfather Jacob Marcus (tailor) is listed along with his several sons (Marcus Bros. paper company) plus a Hyman Marcus -- could Chaim have been working with his cousins?
Hyman Marcus from "Checkinos" Poland buried 3-year old daughter Sandra in 1933. His wife was Nancy Berstein (married in 1931).
In 1938 he became a naturalized citizen, officially changing his name from Chaim Podiazd to Hyman Marcus.
Hyman is in the 1940 census with wife Nancy, and children David and Elliott. He had recently moved to Oak Park, Illinois, and listed his occupation as delicatessen proprietor.
I believe he was the son of David Marcus (who I believe was my grandfather's uncle), and I'm soon to find out because I've obtained his Polish birth record and I'm now waiting for a translation from the communities at JewishGen and Polish Origins forums.
Hyman Marcus was about the same age as my grandfather, so his grandchildren (if any) would likely know much more about him and potentially the previous Podjazd generations. If that's you, please get in touch!
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