Hello, This is my report. Michael Goldstein began his life in USA in New York City. I believe he was sewing US Army uniforms during the Civil War there (1861-1865). This is were he met another immigrant , also sewing uniforms, named Abraham Kallen. Abraham married Michael's sister Flora Goldstein in New York City. Both families moved to Chicago, IL prior to 1870 and settled permanently there. Both Michael Goldstein and his sister Flora Kallen named their first sons Meyer in honor of their father. Anyone interested in this family? Please contact me. I have alot more info but I wanted to be brief to begin with. Best regards, Lilly Martin Descendants of Meyer Goldstein Generation No. 1 1. MEYER1 GOLDSTEIN Children of MEYER GOLDSTEIN are: i. MICHAEL2 GOLDSTEIN, b. June 17, 1837, Prussia; d. May 24, 1922, Chicago, Cook, IL; m. MINNIE LEVY; b. December 05, 1840, Prussia; d. June 30, 1916, Chicago, Cook, IL. Daughter of Solomon Levy. Notes for MICHAEL GOLDSTEIN: 1870 census: Chicago, Cook, IL, Ward #2, page 73. Michael 1837, Tailor, b. Prussia Mina 1841 Prussia Meyer 1863 NY Ella (anna) 1864 NY Mary 1865 NY Emuis (Amos) 1868 Ohio Carrie 1870 IL Louis Levy 1850 Prussia, cutter in tailor shop Ann Levy 1835 Prussia 1880 census: Chicago Michal 1837 Tailor Prussia Wina 1842 Prussia Meyer 1863 NY Barber Annie 1864 NY Mary 1867 Prussia Waron 1868 Ohio Sophie 1872 IL Philip 1879 IL His death record states his father was Meyer. He was living at 4455 Vincennes at the time of death. More About MICHAEL GOLDSTEIN: Burial: May 26, 1922, Free Sons of Israel, Waldheim Cemetery, Chicago, IL More About MINNIE LEVY: Burial: Free Sons of Israel, Waldheim Cemetery, Chicago, IL ii. FLORA GOLDSTEIN, b. 1835, Prussia; d. Bef. December 23, 1873, Chicago, Cook, IL; m. ABRAHAM KALLEN; b. March 15, 1845, Rogasen, Prussia, now Rogozno, Poland.; d. May 19, 1920, 5128 Prairie ave, Chicago, Cook Co, IL. Notes for ABRAHAM KALLEN: 1870 census: Chicago, IL: Abraham CARLIN 25 Prussia, Tailor, , with Flora 35 Prussia, and Rachel 2 yrs NY and Meyer 1 yr. IL Abraham and Flora both born Prussia, he is a TAILOR, Rachel is born in NY and Meyer in IL. 1880 census, Dearborn st, Chicago, IL Abraha Killam 34 b. Prussia Clothing Carter, parents born in Prussia Katie " 30 b. Bohemia, both parents born Bohemia Gretchen " 13 b. NY Mayer " 11 b. IL Leo " 4 b. IL Flora " 2 b. IL 4-27-1888: (newspaper): Chicago: Odd Fellows Celebration: A. Kallen. 1890 Voter Registration Chicago, IL: Abraham Kallen: stated he filed his Naturalization papers in October 1880 at Cook County Court, Chicago. IL. Stated he was living in Chicago and the state of IL for 21 years (from 1869 aprox) 1888 Voter Registration Chicago: stated he filed his papers in 1872 at Cook Co Courthouse. Lived at 2538 Dearborn st, Chicago, IL Stated he had lived in Cook Co IL since 1867. 1910 census, living at 531 E. 46th place, 6th ward, Chicago: he stated he was married twice; that both parents were born in Germany; Chicago, IL city directories, at footnote.com: 1879: Abraham; Sarah M.; Louis; all listed on page 597. 1880: Louis, page 611 1887: Myer, page 1764; Abe (cutter), Albert, Charles (all 3 listed on same page together). Abraham's occupation is listed as CUTTER. 1890: Meyer, page 1168; Abram page 2603 1893: Abraham page 1971 1898: Abram