First Generation
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Family first traced to Polotsk, Belarus, Russia

     1 Abel Gerschburg, M.(born around 1815 in Polotsk, Russia (Present day Belarus))
Marriage to Unknown, F.
Information is from Belarus Archives.  Relationship needs to be confirmed.
They had the following children:
2     i.     Joseph, M
3     ii.     Avsey, M (1835- )
       iii     Beinus, M.(1859-  in Polotsk, Russia).
Abel Gerschburg time line
around 1815   - Abel born.
1835                - Avsey born.
1859                - Beinus born. 

Second Generation
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    Joseph Gerschburg, M, son of Abel Gershburg, M. and Unknown.
Marriage to Pearl, F, daughter of Unknown and Unknown.
May have played in the Moscow Symphony Orchestra, Worked with son Elias in a paving Business and made streets out of Belgium Blocks. (needs confirmation)
They had the following children:
4      i.     Elias, M (1881-1960)
5     ii.     Rifka, F. 
      iii      Tanya, F.
      iv.    UNNAMED, F.
       v.    UNNAMED, M.
      vi.    UNNAMED, M.
      vii.   UNNAMED, M.
     viii.   UNNAMED, M.
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     3 Avsey Gerschburg, M,. (1835-  in Polotsk, Russia), son of Abel Gershburg, M. and Unknown.
Marriage to Esther, F, (1838-  in Polotsk, Russia), daughter of Unknown and Unknown.
They had the following children:
      i.     Dveira, ?. (1858-  ) in Polotsk, Russia.
     ii.     Sarah, F. (1861-  ) in Polotsk, Russia.
     iii.    Mendel - Shlema, M. (1874-  ) in Polotsk, Russia.
Avsey Gershburg timeline
1835        - Avsey born.
1838        - Esther born.
1858        - Dveira born
1861        - Sarah born
1863        - Resided in Polotsk, Russia, 1st Quarter, on 158 Nevelskaya Street.
1869        - Resided in Polotsk, Russia, Spasskaya Street. Avsey's occupation was a tailor.
1874        - Mendel born.

Third Generation
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     4 Elias Gerschburg, M (19 Jan 1881- 1960), Son of Joseph Gerschburg, M, and Pearl, F.
First marriage Chia Frieda Zwav, F.
Second marriage Masha Zemachov, F.
In 1909 when Elias was 27, he first married (Chia Frieda Zwav or Hia (Haya) Kushel (or Kuzhel or Kutel)), F, daughter of Abram, M & Unknown, F, in Russia.
    They had one child:
6     i.    Sonia, F (1910-1991)
Elias second marriage was to Masha Zemachov, F, (Born in 1897) daughter of Unknown Zemachov, M. . Resided in Russia in 1923. Immigrated bef Aft 1923 and 1928.
They had one child:
7     i.    Anna, F (1913-)
Eye color: Blue. Hair color: Brown. Height: 5' 7".  
When Elias immigrated he stated the following on the passenger list or manifest:
"Name of nearest relative or friend in country whence person came: Hona Simacheff, Beitam, Jerusalem"
"Had $25 on him during immigration. Going to join friend M, Basner at 342 Henbosk St. Pittsburg or 50 Charlton St. NY"
Witnesses stated on Elias's Petition for Naturalization- ??? lamroff, Ironmaker, residing ?160 Winsdale St. Brooklyn? and Daniel Axelrod , occupation ??, ??? Brunswick Ave Brooklyn,

Elias Gershburg's Timeline
19 Jan 1881   - Elias was born in Polotsk, Witebsk, Russia (Belarus).
1909               - Elias was 27, he married Chia Frieda Zwav or Hia (Haya) Kushel (or Kuzhel or Kutel), Worked with father in paving business in Polotsk. Musician. Painter in Polotsk. 
07 Mar 1910  - Sonia was born in Polotsk, Russia
1913               - Anna born.
1913               - inducted into the Russian army.
1916               - was held captive by Germans.
Before 1923   - Elias second marriage was to Masha Zemachov, F, daughter of Unknown Zemachov
1923               - Resided in Palestine.  Merchant in Silks and Leather and possibly owned or worked in a hotel.  Needs to be confirmed.
09 Jan 1923   - Resided in Paris, France.
10 Jan 1923 from 6:03am, to Jan 10, 1923 - Emigrated Via Riga, Lativia from Charbourgh to Port of New York on the Olympic .
17 Jan 1923   - At the age of 41, Elias was employed as a waiter.
25 Jan 1923   - Resided at 425 Lafayette St. NYC, NY.
1928               - At the age of 46, Elias was employed at Painter.
19 Apr 1928   - Resided in Crotona Parkway, Bronx NY.
19 Apr 1928  - Naturalized on Bronx, NY.
07 Oct 1945  - Resided in 1056 Boynton Ave, Bronx, NY.
1960              - Elias died, he was 78.
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    5. Rifka Gerschburg, F, daughter of Joseph Gerschburg, M, and Pearl, F
Married Joseph Zemachov, M, son of Unknown Zemachov, M.
They had the following children:
        i.    Irving or Itzchoch, M.(Born 14 Nov 1917).
                  Irving or Itzchoch married Francis, F.
8      ii.    Vivian, F.
                  Vivian married Sidney Zalkin, M.
9     iii     Abe, M. Resided in 1683 Boston Road, Bronx, NY in 1958.
               Abe married Helen, F.

Fourth Generation
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      6 Sonia Gerschburg, F, (7 Mar 1910 - 2 Nov 1991) daughter of Elias Gershcburg, M, (19 Jan 1881- 1960) and Chia Frieda Zwav or Hia (Haya) Kushel (or Kuzhel or Kutel), F.
Married Rafael Leano, M (4 Jan 1905-1967) , son of Asher Lechno, M & Riva (Rivcka) Lombrozo, F
(see Lechno timeline )
They had the following children:
10      i       Esther, F 
11      ii.      Pearl, F 
12     iii.      Joseph, M 

Sonia Gerschburg & Ralph Leano timeline
04 Jan 1905   - Ralph born in City of Feadosia, Province of Tavaritchiska, Country of Russia, may be 5 years older.
07 Mar 1910 - Sonia born in Polotsk, Belarus, Russia.
1920               - Lechno family with Rafael left Feodosia, Crimea, Russia for Istanbul.
1926               - Lechno family with Rafael left Istanbul (Constantinople) Turkey for Israel.
1926               - Lechno family with Rafael resided in (Palestine) Israel. Among the first 60,000 Jews in Israel.
08 Nov 1928  - Elias, Sonia's father was naturalized in Supreme court, Bronx, NY. allowing Sonia to become a citizen.
25 Sep 1929   - Rafael resided in Tel-Aviv, Palestine.  
1929               - Rafael was employed as a Shoemaker in Palestine At the age of 23.
Between 1926 & 1929 - Rafael opened his own Leather workshop in Palestine (Israel)
08 Aug 1929   - Rafael immigrated to Cuba from Palestine via France, Italy and Germany.
05 Mar 1930  - Sonia emigrated from Belarus, Polotsk, Russia. And arrived in NY, USA.
1932                - Rafael Started Shoe Factory at 246 Habana Street, Habana Cuba at the age of 26.
Jan 1934         - Ralph resided in Cuba.
8 Oct 1935      - Ralph Naturalized in Cuba.
15 Jul 1937     - Ralph came to the US and resided at 73 Sackmann St., Brooklyn, NY c/o Mosakowitz.
06 Nov 1937   - When Sonia was 27, she married Rafael Leano was 32 in US, Bronx NY, Cong. Abavath Israel.
01 Dec 1937   - Sonia and Ralph left US for Cuba by boat.
15 Dec 1937   - Sonia and Ralph arrived in Habana, Cuba. Was granted citizenship to Cuba.
01 Jun 1938    - Sonia and Ralph resided at Cerro 2004, Puentes Grandes, Habana, Cuba. Sonia was height of 5'5" with brown eye color.
14 Nov 1938   - Sonia and Ralph resided at 1242 Simpson Street, Bronx NY.
14 Nov 1938   - At the age of 33, Rafael was employed in Cuba - Net worth is $3000, income $300 a year.
14 Nov 1938   - Sonia and Ralph resided at 42 Mereed St, Habana, Cuba.
                         - Esther was born.
18 May 1939  - Sonia and Ralph resided at San Isidro 174, Habana.
08 Aug 1939   - Sonia and Ralph emigrated from on the S. S. Monterey from Habana, Cuba to Miami Florida.
1939                - Sonia and Ralph resided in US.
                        - Pearl Leano was born.
05 Oct 1940    - At the age of 35, Rafael was employed at Gliners Bakery, 1590 Westchester Ave. NY, NY.
05 Oct 1940   - They both Resided in 1188 Fox Street, Bronx, NY
                        - Joseph Leano was born
07 Oct 1945   - Sonia and Ralph resided at 1507 Charlotte St. Bronx, NY.
04 Mar 1953  - Sonia and Ralph resided at 1507 Charlotte St, zone 60 Bronx, NY.
1967                - Rafael died, he was 61.
19 Aug 1970   - Sonia resided at 70th Street, Brooklyn NY 11204.
25 Oct 1991    - Sonia resided at 8861 20th Ave, Brooklyn NY.
02 Nov 1991   - Sonia died at 8861 20th Ave, Brooklyn NY, she was 81.
03 Nov 1991   - Buried on in Cedar Park& Beth El Cemeteries. Paramus NJ.
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     7 Anna Gerschburg, F, (15 Jul 1913- ) daughter of Elias Gerschburg and Masha Zemachov
Married to Charles Sonnenreich, M. (15 Jul 1911- ). Divorced.
Resided in NY, USA in 1928.
They had the following children:
          i.    Edith, F. .
                     Edith Married to Norman Reubin, M. Divorced.
13      ii.   Bernard, M 
         iii.   Geraldine, F. .
                     Geraldine married Leonard, M.

     8. Vivian Zemachov, F. daughter of Rifka Gerschburg and Joseph Zemachov
Married Sidney Zalkin, M.
They had the following children:
14     i.   Ann, F
15    ii.   Jessica, F
16   iii.   Debra, F 

9. Abe Zemachov, M. Son of Rifka Gerschburg and Joseph Zemachov
Married Helen, F.
They had the following children:
        i.   Susan, F.
17   ii.   Audrey, F

Fifth Generation
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    10 Esther Leano, F, daughter of Sonia Gerschburg,   and Ralph Leano.
Married to Sidney Cohen, M. Son of Sarah Gluberman and George Cohen.
They have the following children:
18     i.    Michael, M 
19    ii   . Carl, M
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    11 Pearl Leano, Fdaughter of Sonia Gerschburg and Ralph Leano.
Married to Allan Auerbach, M.
They had the following children:
20    ii   . Arnold, M
        i.    Mitchell, M.
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      12   Joseph Leano, M, son of Sonia Gerschburg and Ralph Leano.
Married to Maxine Rosenthal, F
They had the following children:
        i.    Robert, M.
       ii.    Matthew, M.
      iii.     Jonathan, M.
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    13 Bernard Sonnenreich, M,son of Anna Gerschburg and Charles Sonnenreich
Bernard first married Myra ???, F. Divorced.
They had the following children:
       i.      Larry, M..
      ii.      Amy, F. .
      iii.      Mark, M.
Bernard second Wife is Loretta, F.

     14 Ann Zalkin, F. . Daughter of Vivian Zemachov & Sidney Zalkin
Resided in Whitestone, Queens.
Married Brien Sullivan, M
They had one child:
        i.   Stephen, M.

       5 Jessica Zalkin, F. Daughter of Vivian Zemachov & Sidney Zalkin
Married Seth Jacobs, M.
They had the following children:
        i.   Alexander, F. 
       ii    Jill, F.
   
   16 Debra Zalkin, F. Daughter of Vivian Zemachov & Sidney Zalkin
Married Gary Donatelli, M.
They had the following children:
        i.   Rayna, F. 
       ii.   Tanya, F. 

     17 Audrey Zemachov, F  Daughter of Abe Zemachov & Helen
They had one Child:
        i.   Unknown, F.

Sixth Generation
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    18 Michael Cohen, M.son of Esther Leano and Sidney Cohen

They had the following children:
          i.   Lauren, F. 
         ii.   Matthew, M. 
        iii.   Melanie, F. 
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    19. Carl Cohen, M. son of Esther Leano and Sidney Cohen
Married to Beth Zimmerman, F, daughter of Sidney Zimmerman, M & Barbara Rothstein, F,
They had the following children:
               Scott Ross, M. 
               Brian Andrew, M.
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    20. Arnold Auerbach, M, son of Pearl Leano and Allan Auerbach, M
Married Wendy Waldman, F.
They had the following children:
            i. Andrew, M.
            ii. Seth, M.