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My grandfather: Francis Ansell from Warsaw approx. 1890-1900 to NYC. His parents: Flora Liss and Hyman Davis Ansell.
Married Anna Sherman from Ukraine approx 1915-20

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My Great grandmother Flora Liss, from Warsaw aprx. 1890-1900. Mother of (grandfather) Fracis Ansell, a brother name unknown. My gf worked for the Post Office. Served in a cavalry unit that 'helped chase Pancho Villa's Army back into Mexico."

Married Anna Sherman apprx. 1915-25. Her mother was Fannie Zuckerman from the Ukraine. Her father was John? Sherman from the Ukraine.

They had four children Esther (my mother) Ruth (Jean), and twin brothers Gerald and Harold. All lived in NYC. (Bronx) Grandmother worked in garment industry for a short time. This is all I have. My mother died before I learned of her background. Thanks for any help or info.

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