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The Rapeport Family Collection donated by Naomi Rapeport consists of a number of photographs and documents from the Rapeport Family. The Rapeport family roots can be traced to Oudtshoorn and Calitzdorp, Cape Colony.
In the 1880s two Russian immigrants, Louis Rapeport and Lazarus Rappeport resided in Calitzdorp. Louis Rapeport was a hawker and Lazarus Rappeport, whose surname was at times spelt as Rapeport, was a speculator and commission agent. Louis Rapeport initially married the widow Jetta Fleischer (nee Sebasewitz). Following Jetta’s death, he then married the widow Louisa Ettin (nee Kantor). They had three sons. Lazarus Rappeport was married to Rosa Kabaker and they had three children.
In 1909 Rosa and her children emigrated to Chicago, USA. The family never saw Lazarus Rappeport again. The children in the USA were convinced that Louis and Lazarus were one and the same person. However, Louis Rapeport is buried in Pretoria and Lazarus Rappeport is buried in Cradock. Their exact relationship is unknown as their tombstones have different Hebrew names for their respective fathers. It is notable that one of Louis Rapeport’s sons was named Lazarus.
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Portrait of Louis Rapeport (1859-1926) taken in Oudtshoorn, Cape Colony. He came to South Africa in 1890 from Horodok, Russia (Gorodok Belarus). He initially lived in Oudtshoorn and was a hawker. He married the widow Jetta Fleischer (nee Sebasewitz) and they moved to Calitzdorp. Following the death of Jetta, he married the widow Louisa Ettin (nee Kantor) in Johannesburg and they subsequently lived in Calitzdorp. He and his second wife, Louisa had three sons: William Rapeport, Martin Rapeport and Lazarus Rapeport. He is buried in Pretoria and his tombstone is engraved with the name of Max Louis Rapeport.
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The death notice of Jacob Fleischer (1863-1892). He was the husband of Jetta Sebasewitz and father of their daughter Rosa, aged 6 1/2 months. He died at the age of 29 years. His widow subsequently married Louis Rapeport. On this document, his widow's signature is signed in Yiddish. Source: National Archives of South Africa Depot KAB Source MOOC Fleischer Jacob 1892.
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Part of First and Final liquidation and Distribution of the late Jacob Fleischer of Matjesdrift, District of George, Cape Colony. He died at the age of 29 years. He was the husband of Jetta Sebasewitz and had a daughter Rosa aged 6 1/2 months. His widow subsequently married Louis Rapeport. (page 1). Source: National Archives of South Africa Depot KAB Source MOOC Fleischer Jacob 1892.
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Part of First and Final liquidation and Distribution of the late Jacob Fleischer of Matjesdrift, District of George, Cape Colony. He died at the age of 29 years. He was the husband of Jetta Sebasewitz and had a daughter Rosa aged 6 1/2 month. His widow subsequently married Louis Rapeport. (page 2). Source: National Archives of South Africa Depot KAB Source MOOC Fleischer Jacob 1892.
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Document from the estate of the late Jacob Fleischer of Matjesdrift, District of George, Cape Colony. He was the husband of Jetta Sebasewitz and had a daughter who was 6 1/2 months at the time of his death. His widow subsequently married Louis Rapeport. Source: National Archives of South Africa Depot KAB Source MOOC Fleischer Jacob 1892.
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Document from the estate of Jacob Fleischer of Matjesdrift, District of George. He was the husband of Jetta Sebasewitz who subsequently married Louis Rapeport. This document lists services and travelling costs incurred by the estate. Source: National Archives of South Africa Depot KAB Source MOOC Fleischer Jacob 1892.
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Document from the estate of the late Jetta Rapeport (formerly Fleischer nee Sebasewitz) dated the 12th October 1895. It notes that a circular sent to Mr Rapeport was returned unclaimed. He was resident in Johannesburg at that time, and had married the widow, Louisa Ettin (nee Kantor) on the 23rd June 1895 in Johannesburg. Source: National Archives of South Africa Depot KAB Source MOOC reference 13/1/739:62 Rapeport Jetta 1895.
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The account of the estate of the late Jetta Rapeport (formerly Fleischer nee Sebasewitz). A lot of bedding was sold to Lazarus Rapeport who resided in Calitzdorp. He was a relative of her second husband, Louis Rapeport. Source: National Archives of South Africa Depot KAB Source MOOC reference 13/1/739:62 Rapeport Jetta 1895.
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A list of articles bequeathed to Rosa Fleischer, a minor child of Jetta Rapeport (formerly Fleischer nee Sebasewitz) in terms of a will made by her mother and Louis Rapeport, dated the 13th June 1894. Jetta Rapeport died a month later. Her daughter was 2 1/2 years old. She was the daughter of Jacob Fleischer (1863-1892) who had died two years prior. Source: National Archives of South Africa Depot KAB Source MOOC reference 13/1/739:62 Rapeport Jetta 1895.
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Part of the Liquidation and Distribution account of the estate of the late Jetta Rapeport (formerly Fleischer nee Sebasewitz). Source: National Archives of South Africa Depot KAB Source MOOC reference 13/1/739:62 Rapeport Jetta 1895.
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The First and Final liquidation and Distribution account of the estate of the late Jetta Rapeport (formerly Fleischer nee Sebasewitz), dated the 8th November 1895. In red ink is a note that the executor L Rapeport is at present at or near Pretoria and his signature could not be obtained. At that time Louis Rapeport was residing in Johannesburg. He had married the widow, Louisa Ettin (nee Kantor) on the 23rd June 1895 in Johannesburg, nine months following the death of his first wife. Source: National Archives of South Africa Depot KAB Source MOOC reference 13/1/739:62 Rapeport Jetta 1895.
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A handwritten letter by Mr W. B. Brugge regarding declarations of allegiance taken by Messrs L Rapeport, A Rapeport, and Mozes Landau. This was a requirement which formed part of their application for naturalization. L Rapeport and Mozes Landau were brothers-in-law. Lazarus Rapeport was married to Rosa Kabaker (1870-1950)and Mozes Landau to Rebecca Leah Kabaker (1861-1941), daughters of Aaron and Minnie Kabaker (nee Ruthstein). Source: National Archives of South Africa Depot KAB Source CO reference 4263:B64 1888. Memorial received from WB Brugge enclosing declarations of L Rapeport, A Rapeport & M Landau, Calitzdorp.
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A handwritten letter by Mr W. B. Brugge addressed to the Colonial Secretary, Colonial Office, Cape Town, in regard to the letters of naturalization for Messrs L and A Rapeport, and M Landau. It confirmed compliance with advertisements that appeared in the Government Gazette. It was hoped that the letters of naturalization would be granted. Source: National Archives of South Africa Depot KAB Source CO reference 4263:B64 1888. Memorial received from WB Brugge enclosing declarations of L Rapeport, A Rapeport & M Landau, Calitzdorp.
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A handwritten letter from Spencer I Rose Innes regarding the applications for naturalization for Lewis (Louis) Rapeport and Wulf Manaschewitz. It states that they had made their declarations of allegiance to Queen Victoria and had paid for the necessary revenue stamps. Source: National Archives of South Africa Depot KAB Source CO reference 4276:I41 1891. Memorial received from Spencer J Rose Innes requesting letters of naturalization Mr Lewis Rapeport and Wulf Manaschewitz.
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The Application for Letters of Naturalization for Lewis (Louis) Rapeport of the 16th December 1891. He was born in Horodok, Russia (Gorodok Belarus). He was a resident in Oudtshoorn, Cape Colony and had lived in the Cape Colony for one year. Source: National Archives of South Africa Depot KAB Source CO reference 4276:I41 1891. Memorial received from Spencer J Rose Innes requesting letters of naturalization Mr Lewis Rapeport and Wulf Manaschewitz.
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The declaration under Aliens Naturalization Act 1883, which formed part of the application for Naturalization for Lewis (Louis) Rapeport. This document promised that the subject would be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Victoria as lawful Sovereign. Her sovereignty included the Colony of the Cape of Good Hope. It was signed by Louis Rapeport on the 16th December 1891. Source: National Archives of South Africa Depot KAB Source CO reference 4276:I41 1891. Memorial received from Spencer J Rose Innes requesting letters of naturalization Mr Lewis Rapeport and Wulf Manaschewitz.
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The signed Certificate under Section 2 of Act No. 35 of 1889. This formed part of the application for naturalization for Lewis (Louis) Rapeport. It stated that the person was of good repute and had never been convicted of and sentenced for treason, murder, culpable homicide, rape, theft, fraud, perjury or forgery. Source: National Archives of South Africa Depot KAB Source CO reference 4276:I41 1891. Memorial received from Spencer J Rose Innes requesting letters of naturalization Mr Lewis Rapeport and Wulf Manaschewitz.
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Photograph of Louis Rapeport (1859-1926) taken in Oudtshoorn, Cape Colony. He was resident in Oudtshoorn in 1890.
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A declaration of identity made by Louis Rapeport of Calitzdorp. This was required as he used both the first names of Lewis and Louis, page 1. Source: National Archives of South Africa Depot KAB Source DOC reference 4/1/1243:717 Mortgage Bond Lewis Rapeport 1907.
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A declaration of identity made by Louis Rapeport of Calitzdorp. This was required as he used both the first names of Lewis and Louis, page 2. Source: National Archives of South Africa Depot KAB Source DOC reference 4/1/1243:717 Mortgage Bond Lewis Rapeport 1907.
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A declaration of identity for Louis Rapeport of Calitzdorp. This was required as he used both the name Lewis and Louis as his first name. George Wallis Junior verified that his true and correct name was Louis Rapeport. George Wallis was acquainted with him as he supplied the collateral to Louis Rapeport for many of the mortgage bonds that Louis Rapeport incurred. Source: National Archives of South Africa Depot KAB Source DOC reference 4/1/1243:717 Mortgage Bond Lewis Rapeport 1907.
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Photograph of the grave of Max Louis Rapeport (1859-1926), son of Shalom Zalman Ze'ev Rapeport. He stated on his form for application for naturalisation that he was born in Horodok Russia (Gorodok Belarus) and on his marriage certificate to the widow, Louisa Ettin (nee Kantor), he stated that he was born in Minsk, Russia (Belarus). Horodok is 32 miles west, north-west of Minsk. He lived in Oudtshoorn and then Calitzdorp, Cape Colony. He and his family moved to Rustenburg Transvaal in 1916 following the slump in the ostrich feather industry. He is buried in the Rebecca Street Cemetery, Pretoria. His grave number is 319.
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A typed Notarial Bond taken out on behalf of Louis Rapeport for collateral from L. Field and Company for the sum of £ 3000. The debt amounts incurred by Louis Rapeport over a period of 5 years exceeded £12 575. Source: National Archives of South Africa Depot KAB Source DOC reference 4/1/940:3968 Mortgage Bond Lewis Rapeport 1903.
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A Mortgage Bond taken out on behalf of Louis Rapeport. A power of attorney was granted by Louis Rapeport in order that Philip Wouter de Vos would pay him the sum of £ 1500. The debt amounts incurred by Louis Rapeport over a period of 5 years exceeded £12 575. Source: National Archives of South Africa Depot KAB Source DOC reference 4/1/1207:3394 Mortgage Bond Lewis Rapeport 1906.
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A section from a Mortgage Bond taken on behalf of Louis Rapeport detailing the properties that were used as collateral for his bond. Source: National Archives of South Africa Depot KAB Source DOC reference 4/1/1064:4269 Mortgage Bond Lewis Rapeport 1904.
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A section of a Deed of Hypothecation. A power of attorney was granted by Louis Rapeport to appoint Messrs Tredgold, McIntyre and Bisset as his attorneys in regard to a loan from George Wallis Junior for the sum of £ 5000. It lists properties that were ceded in the Village of Calitzdorp as well as on the farm Buffels Valley. The debt amounts incurred by Louis Rapeport over a period of 5 years exceeded £12 575. (page 1). Source: National Archives of South Africa Depot KAB Source DOC reference 4/1/1097:7916 Mortgage Bond Lewis Rapeport 1904.
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A section of a Deed of Hypothecation. A power of attorney was granted by Louis Rapeport to appoint Messrs Tredgold, McIntyre and Bisset as his attorneys in regard to a loan from George Wallis Junior for the sum of £ 5000. It lists properties that were ceded in the Village of Calitzdorp as well as on the farm Buffels Valley. The debt amounts incurred by Louis Rapeport over a period of 5 years exceeded £12 575. (page 2). Source: National Archives of South Africa Depot KAB Source DOC reference 4/1/1097:7916 Mortgage Bond Lewis Rapeport 1904.
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A section of a Deed of Hypothecation. A power of attorney was granted by Louis Rapeport to appoint Messrs Tredgold, McIntyre and Bisset as his attorneys in regard to a loan from George Wallis Junior for the sum of £ 5000. It lists properties that were ceded in the Village of Calitzdorp as well as on the farm Buffels Valley. The debt amounts incurred by Louis Rapeport over a period of 5 years exceeded £12 575. (page 3). Source: National Archives of South Africa Depot KAB Source DOC reference 4/1/1097:7916 Mortgage Bond Lewis Rapeport 1904.
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A Deed of Hypothecation. A power of attorney was granted by Louis Rapeport to William Molteno Bisset in regard a debt to George Wallis Junior for a sum of £ 5000 on a second mortgage taken out on land situated in Calitzdorp, part of the farm Buffel’s Vallei (Valley). Louis Rapeport took out many mortgages and bonds. The debt amounts incurred by him over the period of 5 years from 1903 to 1907 exceeded £12 575. Source: National Archives of South Africa Depot KAB Source DOC reference 4/1/1097:7916 Mortgage Bond Lewis Rapeport 1904.
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Photograph of a notarial bond taken out by on behalf of Louis Rapeport for the sum of £ 75. The debt amounts incurred by Louis Rapeport over a period of 5 years exceeded £12 575. Source: National Archives of South Africa Depot KAB Source DOC reference 4/1/1175:382 Mortgage Bond Lewis Rapeport 1906.
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A Mortgage Bond taken out on behalf of Louis Rapeport who received collateral security from Jean Stuart Wallis of £ 500. Source: National Archives of South Africa Depot KAB Source DOC reference 4/1/1243:717 Mortgage Bond Lewis Rapeport 1907.
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The Family Name History of Rappaport from The Historical Research Centre. It details the origins of the Russian Ashkenazic family name as well as the Blazon (Heraldry) of Arms.
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A hand written letter from Sam Rapp, of Chicago, Illinois USA, son of Lazarus and Rosa Rappeport (nee Kabaker), to Jack Rapeport of Rustenburg, South Africa, grandson of Louis Rapeport. Jack Rapeport went to Chicago to meet the Rappeport family. They were under the impression that Lazarus Rappeport and Louis Rapeport were one and the same person. Both men had lived in Calitzdorp, Cape Colony. They were related but the exact relationship is unknown.
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Photograph of the gravestone of Lazarus Rappeport (1856-1924), son of Shimyahu, at the Cradock Jewish Cemetery. He was a speculator and commission agent who lived originally lived in Calitzdorp and then in Queenstown. He died in the Queens Central Hospital, Cradock and is buried in the Cradock Jewish Cemetery, Eastern Cape. His wife and three children left South Africa in 1909 for the USA. They lived in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
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The death notice of Lazarus Rappeport (1856-1924). He was a speculator and commission agent and his ordinary residence was Queenstown, Cape Province. He died in the Queens Central Hospital, Cradock. His wife and three children are listed in the document. They had left South Africa in 1909 and they lived in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Source: National Archives of South Africa Depot KAB Source MOOC reference 6/9/2600 01 4056. Rappeport Lazarus 1924
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The bank transfer sent to Rosa Rappeport, wife of Lazarus Rappeport, as part of his bequest to her from his estate. It was issued through The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited. Source: National Archives of South Africa Depot KAB Source MOOC reference 6/9/2600 01 4056. Rappeport Lazarus 1924.
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The First and Final Account for the estate of the late Lazarus Rappeport (1856-1924). Source: National Archives of South Africa Depot KAB Source MOOC reference 6/9/2600 01 4056. Rappeport Lazarus 1924.
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The will and testament of Lazarus Rappeport (1856-1924). His will was signed on the 24th March 1924 and he died six days later, on the 31st March 1924. His heirs were his family who lived in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Source: National Archives of South Africa Depot KAB Source MOOC reference 6/9/2600 01 4056. Rappeport Lazarus 1924.
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The first page of a hand written letter by Mr J Melmed addressed to the attorney handling the affairs of the late Mr Lazarus Rappeport. Mr Melmed was the proprietor the Central Hotel, Middelburg, Cape Province. He stated that he was aware of a parcel of ostrich feathers of the late Mr Rappeport that had gone missing in either East London or Port Elizabeth. Source: National Archives of South Africa Depot KAB Source MOOC reference 6/9/2600 01 4056. Rappeport Lazarus 1924.
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The second page of a hand written letter by Mr J Melmed to the attorney handling the estate of the late Lazarus Rappeport. Mr Melmed was the proprietor the Central Hotel, Middelburg, Cape Province. He wrote that "The late Mr Rappeport used to be very interested in Johannesburg Exchange, very often he spoke about and many times he took from me the Sunday Times and posted on to his relatives in America" . Lazarus Rappeport's wife and children left South Africa in 1909 for the USA and they lived in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Source: National Archives of South Africa Depot KAB Source MOOC reference 6/9/2600 01 4056. Rappeport Lazarus 1924.
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A document regarding the proceedings of a provisional case involving Prince Vincent and Company, and Lazarus Rappeport (Plaintiffs ) versus Moses Landau (defendant). This case was held in the Supreme Court of the Colony of the Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town with representation by the law firm Tredgold, McIntyre and Bisset. Moses Landau was listed as a shop keeper (retail mercantile business) in Calitzdorp. A request was made to the court that Moses Landau’s estate be sequestrated, as he was indebted to the company for the sum of £66 for goods sold and delivered to him. He in turn was indebted to Lazarus Rapeport for the sum of £500 which consisted of £70 cash lent and £430 made up of promissory notes for which Lazarus Rapeport had signed surety and was co-principal debtor for the defendant. Lazarus Rapeport and Moses Landau were brother in laws and they had applied together for naturalisation in 1888. They were married to sisters, Rose Rappeport (nee Kabaker) and Rebecca Landau (nee Kabaker). The Landau family left South Africa for the USA in 1900 and Rose Rappeport and her three children left South Africa for the USA in 1909. Source: National Archives of South Africa Depot KAB Source CSC reference 2/2/1/228:20. Record of proceedings of provisional case. Prince Vincent and Co. Lazarus Rapeport versus Moses Landau 1895.
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A document regarding the proceedings of a provisional case involving Prince Vincent and Company, and Lazarus Rapeport (Plaintiffs ) versus Moses Landau (defendant). This case was held in the Supreme Court of the Colony of the Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town with representation by the law firm Tredgold, McIntyre and Bisset. Moses Landau was listed as a shop keeper (retail mercantile business) in Calitzdorp. A request was made to the court that Moses Landau’s estate be sequestrated, as he was indebted to the company for the sum of £66 for goods sold and delivered to him. He in turn was indebted to Lazarus Rappeport for the sum of £500 which consisted of £70 cash lent and £430 made up of promissory notes for which Lazarus Rappeport had signed surety and was co-principal debtor for the defendant. Lazarus Rappeport and Moses Landau were brother in laws and they had applied together for naturalisation in 1888. They were married to sisters, Rose Rappeport (nee Kabaker) and Rebecca Leah Landau (nee Kabaker). The Landau family left South Africa for the USA in 1900 and Rose Rappeport and her three children left South Africa for the USA in 1909. Rebecca Landau returned to South Africa and died in Johannesburg in 1941. In this document the surname of Lazarus Rappeport is spelt as Rapeport. Source: National Archives of South Africa Depot KAB Source CSC reference 2/2/1/228:20. Record of proceedings of provisional case. Prince Vincent and Co. Lazarus Rapeport versus Moses Landau 1895.
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A document regarding the proceedings of a provisional case involving Prince Vincent and Company, and Lazarus Rapeport (Plaintiffs ) versus Moses Landau (defendant). This case was held in the Supreme Court of the Colony of the Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town with representation by the law firm Tredgold, McIntyre and Bisset. Moses Landau was listed as a shop keeper (retail mercantile business) in Calitzdorp. A request was made to the court that Moses Landau’s estate be sequestrated, as he was indebted to the company for the sum of £66 for goods sold and delivered to him. He in turn was indebted to Lazarus Rappeport for the sum of £500 which consisted of £70 cash lent and £430 made up of promissory notes for which Lazarus Rappeport had signed surety and was co-principal debtor for the defendant. Lazarus Rappeport and Moses Landau were brother in laws and they had applied together for naturalisation in 1888. They were married to sisters, Rose Rappeport (nee Kabaker) and Rebecca Leah Landau (nee Kabaker). The Landau family left South Africa for the USA in 1900 and Rose Rappeport and her three children left South Africa for the USA in 1909. Rebecca Landau returned to South Africa and died in Johannesburg in 1941. In this document the surname of Lazarus Rappeport is spelt as Rapeport. Source: National Archives of South Africa Depot KAB Source CSC reference 2/2/1/228:20. Record of proceedings of provisional case. Prince Vincent and Co. Lazarus Rapeport versus Moses Landau 1895.
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A handwritten letter from Joe Rappeport and his wife Viola, of Chicago, Illinois USA, to Jack Rapeport of Rustenburg, South Africa. Joe was the son of Lazarus and Rosa Rappeport (nee Kabaker) and Jack was the grandson of Louis Rapeport. Jack Rapeport went to Chicago to meet the Rappeport family. Both Lazarus Rappeport and Louis Rapeport lived in Calitzdorp, Cape Colony. They were related but the exact relationship is unknown.
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Photograph of the monument in honour of the Jewish Pedlars –Joodse Smouse, Graaff-Reinet, Cape Province. It is located along the R63, on the left hand side of the road as one approachs the town from Jansenville. As an undeveloped country, South Africa offered opportunities to early immigrants that were far better than anything they could have had in Eastern Europe. The travelling hawker or smous became an institution in the remote rural areas of South Africa where they traded with the local farmers and residents.
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