Benjamin Hyman Riskin (1909 - 1991)

Born 13 Mar 1909 in Central Falls, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

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Died 17 Nov 1991 at age 82 in New York, United States

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Biography

Ben was born in 1909. He was the son of Nison Riskin and Olga Ablin.^[1][2] He married Pauline Silvey in 1933.^[3][4][5]

Ben died in 1991.^[2]

Sources

1. ↑ "Rhode Island Births and Christenings, 1600-1914," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F83Z-8VY : accessed 5 May 2016), Benjamin Riskin, 13 Mar 1909; citing Rhode Island, reference ; FHL microfilm 2,321,361.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6KMB-PXT6 : 10 February 2023), Benjamin Hyman Riskin, .
3. ↑ Marriage certificate for Benjamin Hyman Riskin and Pauline Silvey, #16546, 15 Nov 1933, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, retrieved from The New York City Municipal Archives.
4. ↑ "New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2CD-5V2Z : 22 July 2021), Benjamin Hyman Riskin and Pauline Silvey, 15 Nov 1933; citing Marriage, Kings, New York, United States, New York City Municipal Archives, New York; FHL microfilm 1,684,593.
5. ↑ Ancestry.com. New York, New York, Extracted Marriage Index, 1866-1937 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014. Certificate #16546

See also:

• "United States Census, 1910", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MP6V-7SV : Sun Mar 10 02:27:02 UTC 2024), Benjamin Riskin in entry for Nord Riskin and Olga Riskin, 1910. Age: 1 2/12 on 23 Apr 1910; birthplace: Rhode Island; residence: 10 George St, Pawtucket Ward 4.
• "Rhode Island State Census, 1915", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MMM9-8TL : Sat Mar 09 19:06:41 UTC 2024), Benjamin Riskin in entry for Nord Riskin and Olga Riskin. Age: 6; birthplace: U.S.; residence: 42 Pratt Street, Providence Ward 2.
• "United States Census, 1920", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MJVN-DM6 : Sun Mar 10 00:38:41 UTC 2024), Ben Z Riskin in entry for Nison Riskin and Olga M Riskin, 1920. Age: 10; birthplace: Rhode Island; residence: 69 Lippitt Street, Providence Ward 2.
• "United States Census, 1930", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XQG6-9FK : Sat Mar 09 13:58:21 UTC 2024), Benjamin Riskin in entry for Nison Riskin and Olga Riskin, 1930. Age: 21; birthplace: Massachusetts; residence: 68 Melba Street, Springfield Ward 2.
• Washington, D.C. City Directory (1931), Ancestry.com. U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011, Ancestry Record 2469 #1026140968. Riskin Benj H emp Civic Education Service r1306 Park rd nw.
• "New York, New York City, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:WWGT-WFPZ : Wed Mar 06 11:18:35 UTC 2024), Entry for Benjamin Hyman Riskin, 16 Oct 1940. Birth: 13 Mar 1909 in Central Falls, Rhode Island. Residence: 1277 Brentwood Rd NE, Washington [DC]. After 1 May, 141-11 78th Rd, Apt 1B, Flushing [NY]. Next of kin: Mrs. Max Silvey, mother-in-law, 146 Forbell St., Brooklyn, NY. Employer: Mr. Reid Robinson, International Union of Mine, Mill & Smelter Workers, Denver, Colorado. Personal descripition: 5'6"; 150 lbs; blue eyes; brown hair.
• 1277 Brentwood Rd NE, Washington, D.C. not enumerated in 1940 U.S. Census (ED 1-476). See: "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89M1-59QL : accessed 21 March 2024), District of Columbia > District of Columbia > Police Precinct 12, District of Columbia, Tract 91 > 1-476 Police Precinct 12 (Tract 91 - part), District of Columbia, National Lutheran Home for the Aged > images 1-13; citing Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012.
• Obituary for Nison Riskin, published 3 May 1943 in Dayton Journal, Ohio. "He is survived by his wife, Sonia; one son, Ben Riskin of New York city; two brothers, Abraham of Los Angeles, and Nathan of Columbus, and a sister, Mrs. Solomon Jaffe of New London, Conn."
• "United States 1950 Census", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6XT1-CNR2 : Thu Oct 05 03:35:41 UTC 2023), Entry for Benjamin H. Riskin and Paula S. Riskin, 14 April 1950. Age: 41; birthplace: R.I.; residence: 141-11 78th Rd #1B, Flushing (Queens). Occupation: International Rep. Trade Union.