1. William¹ Druiff was born circa 1803 in Holland.¹ He married Ann Moses.² He died in 1866 at Newport, Wales "William died in 1866 and Ann in 1868, both in Newport Wales."  
His name is also recorded asWilliam Druife.⁴ As of 1838, William Druiff and Ann Moses lived at Frankfort Street, Plymouth, Devon, England.⁵ He was a hawker in 1838.⁶ He and Ann Moses appeared on the census of 1851 at Plymouth, Devon, England.⁷ Between 1871 and 1872, William Druiff lived at  41 Llanarth Street, Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales.^8,9

Children of William¹ Druiff and Ann Moses were as follows:

• 2 i. Isabella² Druiff;¹⁰ born circa 1836 at Plymouth, Devon, England;¹¹ married Simon Elias 13 Feb 1867.^12,13
• + 3 ii. Philip Druiff, born 2 Feb 1838 at Frankfort Street, Plymouth, Devon, England; married Elizabeth (Lizzie) Nathan.
• 4 iii. Jane Druiff; born circa 1840 at Plymouth, Devon, England;¹⁴ married Lionel Druiff, son of Jacob Druiff and Sarah (Mrs.) Druiff, 16 Nov 1870.¹⁵
• + 5 iv. Simon Druiff, born circa 1842 at Plymouth, Devon, England; married Rebecca Druiff.
• 6 v. Kate Druiff;^16,17 born circa 1846 at Plymouth, Devon, England;¹⁸ married Marcus Slazenger Moss, son of Joseph Slazenger Moss and Mrs. Joseph Slazenger Moss, 10 Jul 1872 at 41 Llanarth Street, Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales.¹⁹

As of 10 Jul 1872, Kate Druiff lived at  41 Llanarth Street, Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales.²⁰
• 7 vi. Abraham Druiff;²¹ born circa 1849 at Plymouth, Devon, England.²²




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3. Philip² Druiff (William¹)²³ was born on 2 Feb 1838 at Frankfort Street, Plymouth, Devon, England.^24,25 He married Elizabeth (Lizzie) Nathan on 5 Jun 1867.²⁶ He died on 19 Mar 1879 at Compton Road, 52, Highbury, London, England, at age 41.^27,28

He was an optician,²⁹ and a clothier in 1867.³⁰ He was a Hide & Skin Merchant in 1869.³¹ As of 1869, Philip Druiff and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Nathan lived at  Kingston Sq., 15, Hull, England.³² He and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Nathan appeared on the census of 1871 at Islington, London, England.³³ Between 1871 and 1879, Philip Druiff lived at Compton Road, 52, Highbury, London, England.³⁴

Children of Philip² Druiff and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Nathan were as follows:

• + 8 i. William Jessel³ Druiff, born 18 Mar 1868 at Hackney, London, England; married Nettie (daur of Rosa nee Ballerstein).
• + 9 ii. Louis J. Druiff, born 21 Mar 1869 at Kingston Sq., 15, Hull, England; married Mrs. Margaret Druiff.
• 10 iii. Henry Druiff;³⁵ born circa 1870 at London, Islington, England.³⁶

His name was also recorded asDavid H. Druiff.³⁷
• + 11 iv. Arthur S. Druiff, born 12 May 1871 at Compton Road, 52, Canonbury, London, England; married Margaret ?.
• 12 v. Rebecca Druiff;³⁸ born 24 Jan 1873 at Compton Road, 52, Highbury, London, England.^39,40
• 13 vi. Bertran Druiff;⁴¹ born 7 May 1874 at Compton Road, 52, Highbury, London, England.⁴²
• 14 vii. Ernest M. Druiff;⁴³ born 4 Jan 1876 at Compton Road, 52, Highbury, London, England.⁴⁴
• 15 viii. Maximillian Druiff;⁴⁵ born 6 Nov 1877 at Compton Road, 52, Highbury, London, England.⁴⁶
• 16 ix. Nina Druiff;⁴⁷ born 5 Feb 1879 at Compton Road, 52, Highbury, London, England;⁴⁸ married Harold Levy.⁴⁹

 

Between 1871 and 1874, Simon Druiff and Rebecca Druiff lived at Burton Crescent, 39, WC, London, England.⁵⁴ Between 1877 and 1880, Simon Druiff and Rebecca Druiff lived at  Burton Crescent, 44, WC, London, England.⁵⁵

Children of Simon² Druiff and Rebecca Druiff were as follows:

• 17 i. William³ Druiff;⁵⁶ born after 1867; [year of parents' marriage]; married Julia Laurance, daughter of Hezekiah Lazarus (Henry Laurance) and Isabel Druiff.⁵⁷
• 18 ii. Herbert Llanarth Druiff;⁵⁸ born after 1867; married Mrs. Catherine Druiff 7 Feb 1952; [I think the date on the source referes to the marriage].⁵⁹
• 19 iii. Godfrey Druiff;⁶⁰ born after 1867.
• + 20 iv. Jack Druiff, born after 1867; married (--?--) Gudsmith (?).
• 21 v. Milborn Druiff; born after 1867; [year of parents' marriage].
• + 22 vi. Constance Druiff, born 30 Sep 1877; married Alfred Harris.

 

 

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8. William Jessel³ Druiff (Philip², William¹) was born on 18 Mar 1868 at Hackney, London, England.^61,62 He married Nettie (daur of Rosa nee Ballerstein), daughter of Rosa Ballerstein (sistter-in-law of Hezekiah Lazarus above). He died on 6 Nov 1928 at age 60.⁶³

Children of William Jessel³ Druiff and Nettie (daur of Rosa nee Ballerstein) were as follows:

• 23 i. Alan⁴ Druiff.^64,65
• + 24 ii. Philip Derek Jessel Druiff, married Rosa Rappaport.

 

 

Children of Louis J.³ Druiff include:

• + 25 i. Lester Phillip⁴ Druiff, married Audrey Macfarlane; married Mrs. Jean Druiff.
• 26 ii. .Elizabeth Druiff⁶⁹ 's married name was Mrs. Elizabeth Clarke.⁷⁰
• 27 iii. Noni Druiff.⁷¹
• 28 iv. .Dulcie Druiff;⁷² her married name was Mrs. Dulcie Wilkinson.⁷³

 

11. Arthur S.³ Druiff (Philip², William¹)⁷⁴ was born on 12 May 1871 at Compton Road, 52, Canonbury, London, England.⁷⁵ He married Margaret ?.⁷⁶

Children of Arthur S.³ Druiff and Mrs. Margaret Druiff were as follows:

• + 29 i. Francis⁴ Druiff, married Sheila ?.
• 30 ii. .Philip Druiff⁷⁷ emigrated to the USA.⁷⁸
• 31 iii. Doreen Druiff⁷⁹ emigrated to the USA.⁸⁰

 

 

Children of Jack³ Druiff and (--?--) Gudsmith (?) were as follows:

• 32 i. Jenny⁴ Druiff.
• 33 ii. Jack Druiff.⁸³

 

Children of Constance³ Druiff and Alfred Harris were as follows:

• + 34 i. Gladys⁴ Harris, born 22 Dec 1899.
• + 35 ii. Alan Harris, born 9 Dec 1904; married Rosalind Ellis.

 

 

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Children of Philip Derek Jessel⁴ Druiff and Rosa Rappaport were as follows:

• 36 i. Naomi⁵ Druiff.⁹⁰
• 37 ii. Jessica Druiff.⁹¹
• 38 iii. Toby Druiff.⁹²

 

Children of Lester Phillip⁴ Druiff and Audrey Macfarlane were as follows:

• 39 i. .Anne-Marie⁵ Druiff;⁹⁶ her married name was Mrs. Anne-Marie Stevens.⁹⁷
• + 40 ii. David Druiff
• + 41 iii. John Lester Druiff, married Dawn Margaret Apthorp.

29. Francis⁴ Druiff (Arthur³, Philip², William¹)⁹⁸ married Mrs. Sheila Druiff.⁹⁹

He was also known as Frank Druiff.¹⁰⁰ He emigrated in 1853 to New Zealand¹⁰¹

Children of Francis⁴ Druiff and Mrs. Sheila Druiff were as follows:

• + 42 i. Frances⁵ Druiff, married Emmet Harte.
• 43 ii. Mary Druiff.¹⁰²
• 44 iii. Michael Druiff.¹⁰³
• 45 iv. Anne Druiff.¹⁰⁴
• 46 v. Martha Druiff.¹⁰⁵
• 47 vi. Peter Druiff.¹⁰⁶
• 48 vii. Mark Druiff.¹⁰⁷

 

Children of Gladys⁴ Harris include:

• 49 i. Jill⁵ (daur. of Gladys Harris);¹¹¹ married Alan Tyler.¹¹²

 

Children of Alan⁴ Harris and Rosalind Ellis were as follows:

• 50 i. Mary⁵ Harris;¹¹⁶ born after 1935.¹¹⁷
• 51 ii. Jane Harris.¹¹⁸

 

 

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40. David⁵ Druiff (Lester⁴, Louis³, Philip², William¹).¹¹⁹

Children of David⁵ Druiff include:

• 52 i. Jed⁶ Druiff.¹²⁰
• 53 ii. Ruth Druiff.¹²¹

 

Children of John Lester⁵ Druiff and Dawn Margaret Apthorp were as follows:

• 54 i. Nick⁶ Druiff.¹²⁴
• 55 ii. Phillipa Anne Druiff.¹²⁵

 

Children of Frances⁵ Druiff and Emmet Harte were as follows:

• 56 i. Mareen⁶ Harte.¹²⁸
• 57 ii. Elaine Harte.¹²⁹

1. Alan Tyler (?), "Druiff of Newport Family Tree 2 " (As far as I can recall and can tell from the hand-writing this is another, later, version of the Druiff Family of Newport written by Alan Tyler (see below). It is extended (more names), and includes more dates.,  Hereinafter cited as "Druiff FT 2".
2. Alan Tyler, "Druiff Family of Newport Monmouthshire"  Alan Tyler's wife was a Druiff descendant.
Hereinafter cited as "Druiff FT 1".
3. Nick Druiff, "e-mail; Nick Druiff ,"  to Eve Richardson, various, including information passed on from Frances Druiff. Hereinafter cited as "e-mail; Nick Druiff".
4. Alan Tyler (?), "Druiff FT 2".
5. e-mail; Nick Druiff
6. Ibid.
7. e-mail; Nick Druiff,
8. Alan Tyler, "Druiff FT 1"
9. Doreen Berger, compiler, The Jewish Victorian, Genealogical Information from the Jewish Newspapers 1871-1880 (n.p.: Robert Boyd Publications, 1999),  Hereinafter cited as TJV. : marriage of daur. Kate.
10. Alan Tyler, "Druiff FT 1"
11. e-mail; Nick Druiff,", Census 1851, Plymouth.
12. Alan Tyler, "Druiff FT 1",
13. Doreen Berger, TJV.
14. e-mail; Nick Druiff, Census 1851, Plymouth.
15. Alan Tyler, "Druiff FT 1"
16. Ibid.
17. Doreen Berger, TJV.
18. Alan Tyler, "Druiff FT 1"
19. Doreen Berger, TJV.
20. Ibid.
21. e-mail; Nick Druiff, Census 1851, Plymouth.
22. Ibid.
23. Doreen Berger, TJV.
24. Alan Tyler (?), "Druiff FT 2"
25. e-mail; Nick Druiff, birth certificate of Philip Druiff.
26. Alan Tyler (?), "Druiff FT 2".
27. Doreen Berger, TJV.
28. e-mail; Nick Druiff,1881 Census: Lizzie Nathan described as widow (confirms identity of Philip Druiff).
29. e-mail; Nick Druiff
30. Ibid., marriage certificate of Philip Druiff and Lizzie Nathan.
31. Ibid., birth certificate of Louis Druiff.
32. Ibid.
33. Alan Tyler (?), "Druiff FT 2" info from Frances (nee Druiff) Harte.
34. Doreen Berger, TJV.
35. e-mail; Nick Druiff, 1871 & 1881 London Census.
36. Ibid.
37. Ibid., 1881 London Census.
38. Ibid.
39. Doreen Berger, TJV.
40. e-mail; Nick Druiff, 1881 Census London.
41. Ibid.
42. Doreen Berger, TJV.
43. e-mail; Nick Druiff, 1881 Census London.
44. Doreen Berger, TJV.
45. e-mail; Nick Druiff, 1881 Census London.
46. Doreen Berger, TJV.
47. e-mail; Nick Druiff, 1881 Census London.
48. Doreen Berger, TJV.
49. W. S. Jessop, "Susser Archives: History of the Joseph Family" (unknown compiler address). AN ACCOUNT OF THE JOSEPH FAMILIES IN THE ENGLISH SPEAKING WORLD by W. S. JESSOP, Barrister-at-law (Linc. Inn) F. C. A. Att. Lieut. Cdr. (Sp) R. N. V. R. Written Chicago, 1951. Intended to be privately printed and published, Chicago, 1951, Pedigree of Levy of Exeter. Hereinafter cited as "Coats of Many Colours History of the Joseph Family".
50. Alan Tyler (?), "Druiff FT 2"
51. e-mail; Nick Druiff, Census 1851, Plymouth.
52. Alan Tyler, "Druiff FT 1"
53. Ibid.
54. Doreen Berger, TJV.
55. Ibid.
56. Alan Tyler (?), "Druiff FT 2"
57. Ibid.
58. Ibid.
59. Ibid.
60. Ibid.
61. Alan Tyler, "Druiff FT 1" Marriage of parents in 1867.
62. Alan Tyler (?), "Druiff FT 2",1871 & 1881 London Census.
63. Alan Tyler (?), "Druiff FT 2",
64. Alan Tyler, "Druiff FT 1"
65. Interview with Tessa Amstell (nee Gembitsky) (London, England), by Eve Richardson, various, in London and by phone.
66. e-mail; Nick Druiff.
67. Ibid., birth certificate for Louis Druiff.
68. e-mail; Nick Druiff.
69. Ibid.
70. Ibid., - have assumed that Clarke is Elizabeth's married name.
71. e-mail; Nick Druiff.
72. Ibid.
73. Ibid., - have assumed that Wilkinson is Dulcie's married name.
74. Ibid., 1881 London Census.
75. Doreen Berger, TJV.
76. e-mail; Nick Druiff.
77. Ibid.
78. Ibid.
79. Ibid.
80. Ibid.
81. Alan Tyler (?), "Druiff FT 2".
82. Ibid.
83. Ibid.
84. Alan Tyler, "Druiff FT 1"
85. Ibid.
86. Ibid.
87. Ibid.
88. Interview, Tessa Amstell (nee Gembitsky), various, in London and by phone.
89. Ibid.
90. Ibid., I think the name I wrote down was Naomi, but it's difficult to read.
91. Interview, Tessa Amstell (nee Gembitsky), various, in London and by phone.
92. Ibid.
93. e-mail; Nick Druiff.
94. Ibid.
95. Ibid.
96. Ibid.
97. Ibid.
98. Ibid.
99. Ibid.
100. Ibid.
101. Ibid.
102. Ibid.
103. Ibid.
104. Ibid.
105. Ibid.
106. Ibid.
107. Ibid.
108. Alan Tyler, "Druiff FT 1"
109. Ibid.
110. Ibid., No husband appears on the copy of the tree that I have; it looks as though there are a couple of gaps in the copy.
111. Alan Tyler, "Druiff FT 1"
112. Ibid.
113. Ibid.
114. Ibid.
115. Ibid.
116. Ibid.
117. Ibid.
118. Ibid.
119.e-mail; Nick Druiff.
120. Ibid.
121. Ibid.
122. Ibid.
123. Ibid.
124. Ibid.
125. Ibid.
126. Ibid.
127. Ibid.
128. Ibid.
129. Ibid.
 
 

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