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in Banat, founded in 1734 & remained a German Banat village until 1988

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Senetra|Szenetra

Well-known poets from Mercydorf, Lorenz Senetra

Passenger Records:

Year

Passenger Name

Last Residence

1904
Sep 29

Semetra, Maria - age 14, est yob 1890. Joining father Josef Senetra, 950 American St., Phil PA. Traveling with cousin Schvoringer, Anna age 17, joining Uncle Josef Senetra

Mercsifalva, Hungary 

1905
May

Szenedra,Franz (Senetra) - age 33, est yob 1872, married. Joining friend Josef Gilde at 2391 1st St., NY.

Merocsyfalu

1905

Szenetra,Margit - age 26, est yob 1881, married. Joining uncle Franz Szenetra at 2387 2nd St., NY.

Merczyfalva

1906

Szenetra,Anna age 32, est yob 1874, traveling with child Szenetra,Catharina age 11.  Joining husband Josef Szenetra at 305 25th St., NY. (from Mercydorf, on same page is with Anna Fink: Pink, Anna, Berg,Elisabeth & Tullins,Peter family

Merczifalva

1907

Szenetra,Mihaly - age 8, est yob 1899 , traveling with brother Szenetra,Marton age 4, est yob 1903 joining father Josef Szenetra at 328 E. 25th, NY...also traveling with cousin of Josef's  Perweiler,Peter, wife Perweiler,Maria & child Perweiler,Erzsebe.  Back home is bro-in-law to Peter: Marton Fisch.  Possibly Marie and Josef were siblings.

Merczyfalva, Hungary

1908

Senetra, Veter (Peter) - age 13, est yob 1895.  Joining father Josef Senetra at 441-E 124th St., NY. Grandfather Anton in Mercydorf - house #168. Traveling with Frank,Miklos from Mercydorf.

Mercjifalva, Hungary

1914
21 Sept

Frank Senetra age 42 & Madelene Senetra age 40

223 E. 123 St., NYC - Naturalized 6 May 1914

US Census Records:

1910 US Census - Joseph Senetra age 45 est yob 1865 Hungary/German immigrated 1903.
Wife Anna age 38 - Hungary/German - immigrated 1906.   Both married at age 22.  7 births, 5 to live.  Occupation: Stableman.   Children: Theresa age 14 b. NY - works as a cash girl in dry goods store.  Son Harold R. age 8 b. NY.
Address: 
12-Wd  (214 E. 124 ST, Manhattan, New York, New York)

1920 US Census - Peter Leuetra [Peter Senetra] age 24, est yob 1896 b. Hungary - immigrated 1908. Occupation: bartender in saloon.  Wife Anna age 23  Hungary immigrated 1913. Son Peter John age 1. 3 mo's. 
District 1359 address: (107 E. 118th St, Manhattan, New York, New York).
[SEE: Passenger Record above]

1920 US Census - Michael Senetra age 22, est yob 1898. b Hungary - immigrated 1908. Occupation Butcher.  Wife Margaret 19 age, est yob 1901, b. 1901 Hungary - immigrated 1914.  Son Martin age 2.2mo's b. NY. 
Manhattan Assembly District 16 > District 1148 Address (111 85th St,
Manhattan, New York)
[SEE: Passenger Record above]

1930 US Census - Joseph Senetra age 66, est yob 1864. b Hungary - immigrated 1903? - married at age 24. Wife Anna age 57 - married at age 18. - no kids listed. Occupation: none - Owned home $3000.
District 29 (Address: 31? Flanington Three Bridge Unimproved District, Raritan, Hunterdon, New Jersey) [See 1910 Census]

1930 US Census - Peter Senetra age 33, est yob 1897 b. Hungary - immigrated 1909. Occupation: Carpenter. Wife Anna age 33, b. Hungary - immigrated 1913. Children: Peter age 11, Michael age 10, Anna age 7, all born NY.
Bronx (Districts 251-500) > District 309 (Prospect Ave, Bronx, Bronx, New York)
[SEE: 1920 US Census - Peter Leuetra [Peter Senetra] age 24]

1930 US Census - Martin Senetra age 27 est yob 1903, NY - Wife Anna age 22, b. Hungary.  Son William age 2 NY.  Occupation Butcher.  Married age 25/20.
Manhattan (Districts 501-750) > District 744 (E. 92nd St. Manhattan, New York, New York)
[SEE: 1920 US Census - Michael Senetra age 22]

Index to Declaration of Intent for Naturalization: New York County, 1907-1924 Record:

Josef Senetra - Declaration Volume: 370 - Declaration Page: 499

New York Petitions for Naturalization Record - U S District Court, New York, NY
Josef Senetra :insert: /lifesadance/genealogy/ingrisch-unterweger/images/other/senetra-josef-petition-signature.jpg

New York County Supreme Court Naturalization Petition Index, 1907-24

Name

address

date

page

Frank Senetra

2407 - 2 Ave.

06 May 1914

163

Michael Senetra

436 E 85 St

30 Aug 1921

130

Frank Senetra

2407 - 2 Ave.

06 May 1914

163

Michael Senetra

436 E 85 St

30 Aug 1921

130

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

Michael Senetra - dob 17 Feb 1898 - Occupation: Butcher at Joi? Kleiber? 206 E 72nd St NYC. Wife Margaret - Home address: 313 E 95th St, NY
Manhattan NY Roll # 1786811 - Draft Board 150 - [click image to enlarge]

Social Security Index:

Name

Birth Date

Death Date

Last Residence
(City,County,State)

Anna Senetra 074-32-7827 NY

19 Nov 1896

Feb 1984

08825  Frenchtown, Hunterdon, NJ

Betty O. Senetra 139-12-0674 NJ

8 Sep 1921

14 Apr 1989

08620  Trenton, Mercer, NJ

Donald Senetra

24 Jul 1947

Mar 1983

 

Marion Senetra 107-05-4898 NY

20 Mar 1911

Jan 1992

 

Martin Senetra 068-09-5121 NY

10 Feb 1903

14 Sep 1993

34465  Beverly Hills, Citrus, Fl

Martin Senetra 087-01-3161 NY

4 Jun 1917

Jan 1986

32017  Holly Hill, Volusia, Fl

Michael Senetra 054-20-4546 NY

17 Feb 1898

Oct 1964

CN

Michael J. Senetra 087-16-7742 NY

16 Oct 1924

9 Nov 1970

 

Michael Senetra

12 Dec 1951

Sep 1977

 

Peter Senetra 109-01-6392 NY

22 Feb 1896

Oct 1985

08825  Frenchtown, Hunterdon, NJ

Peter Senetra 114-01-4112 NY

5 Oct 1918

May 1986

08620  Trenton, Mercer, New JJ

Florida Death Index:

Anna Theresa Senetra age 89 dob 20 Aug 1907 died 22 Apr 1997 - county Citrus, Fl
Martin Senetra ago 90 dob 10 Feb 1903 died
14 Sep 1993- county Citrus, Fl
Martin Augustave Senetra age 68 dob dob 4 Jun 1917 died 19 Jan 1986  - county Volusia, FL
Michael Joseph Senetra age 46 dob 16 Oct 1924 died 9 Nov 1970  - county Volusia, FL
Marion Helen Senetra age 80 dob 20 Mar 1911 died 5 Jan 1992 - county Volusia , FL

Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001:

MICHA SENETRA age 66 married spouse Viol, died 07 October 1964 East Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut # 18670

VIOLA H SENETRA age 94 dob 08 June 1899  New York - widowed - spouse was MICHA. Retired Air Craft.  Died 19 August 1993 address 101 CONNECTICUT BLVD,   East Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut.  #16628

Connecticut City Directories Records:

1949

1952

1952

1953

1958

1959

1959

1962

1965

1977

1931 Households of Mercydorf:

House #

Surname

Given

Wife/Maiden

Given

kids

land seeded

Occupation

Land

257

Szenetra

Lorenz

Leichman

Margareta

2

4

Land owner/farmer

60

149

Szenetra

 

Pfeffer

Eva

 

1

Laborer

1


Mercydorf Senedra Births:
 

Senedra

Elisabetha

1810

Apr

8

Steph

Elisabetha

Gross

Senedra

Nicolaus

1806

Dec

6

Stephanius

Elisabeth

Gross

Senedra

Thadacus

1801

Jan

30

Stephanius

Elisabeth

Gross

Szenedra

Joannes

1829

May

31

Thadaeus

Christina

Reinerth

Szenedra

Joannes

1829

May

31

Thadaeus

Christina

Reinerth

Szenedra?

Josephus

1826

Jul

15

Thadaeus

Christina

Reinerth

U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946

Martin A Senetra

Name:

Martin A Senetra

Birth Year:

1917

Race:

White, citizen

Nativity State or Country:

New York

State:

New York

County or City:

Bronx

 

 

Enlistment Date:

13 Apr 1943

Enlistment State:

New York

Enlistment City:

New York City

Branch:

No branch assignment

Branch Code:

No branch assignment

Grade:

Private

Grade Code:

Private

Term of Enlistment:

Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law

Component:

Selectees (Enlisted Men)

Source:

Civil Life

 

 

Education:

3 years of high school

Civil Occupation:

Meat Cutter (Butcher. )

Marital Status:

Married

Height:

55

Weight:

105

Michael J Senetra

Name:

Michael J Senetra

Birth Year:

1924

Race:

White, citizen

Nativity State or Country:

New York

State:

New York

County or City:

New York

 

 

Enlistment Date:

4 Nov 1942

Enlistment State:

New York

Enlistment City:

New York City

Branch:

Air Corps

Branch Code:

Air Corps

Term of Enlistment:

Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law

Component:

Army of the United States - includes the following: Voluntary enlistments effective December 8, 1941 and thereafter; One year enlistments of National Guardsman whose State enlistment expires while in the Federal Service; Officers appointed in the Army of

Source:

Civil Life

 

 

Education:

2 years of high school

Civil Occupation:

Pipe Fitter or Steam Fitter* (Pipe fitter, railway. ) or Plumber* An asterisk (*) appearing after a job title indicates that a trade test for the particular occupation will be found in the United States Employment Service Manual, Oral Trade Test.

Marital Status:

Single, without dependents

Height:

69

Weight:

198

 

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