He emigrated to the United States in 1891 working in mines in Michigan.
He came to Canada in 1899 living in Winnipeg and Sault ste. Marie before coming to British Columbia.
He was a long shoreman in Prince Rupert 1918-22.
He worked in Director, Cohen & Co. in Prince Rupert BC c1908 with Maurice Cohen.
They were a pioneer Jewish clothing company who also dealt in raw furs. he spent the World War One years in Prince George area.
Leonoff, Cyril Edel (1978)
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