ADDLESON, Abraham. Attorney, Notary, and Conveyancer. Born London 7th October, 1899, son of Samuel and Jessie Addleson. Came to South Africa 1903. Educated at Queens College, Queenstown, East London City Councillor since 1950; Deputy Mayor, 1955-56; Mayor, 1957-59. President, East London Zionist Society, 1932-58; Foundation President for seven years, now a Trustee, Alexander Country Club. Member of local School Board for 25 years. Author of "Epic of a People." Married Fanny Mathilda Shapiro, 1924; one son. Recreations: Golf and bowls. Add.: 6, Hardy Road, Selborne Extension, P.O. Box 236, East London.
Biographies extracted and digitised by Dr Jeremy Hodes from the South African Jewish Yearbook 1929 edited by Morris De Saxe and South African Jewry, 1967-68 edited by Leon Feldberg. Use the page, label or search box to find the information you are seeking.
Tuesday, 20 February 2024
Addleson, Abraham
ADDLESON, Abraham. Attorney, Notary, and Conveyancer. Born London 7th October, 1899, son of Samuel and Jessie Addleson. Came to South Africa 1903. Educated at Queens College, Queenstown, East London City Councillor since 1950; Deputy Mayor, 1955-56; Mayor, 1957-59. President, East London Zionist Society, 1932-58; Foundation President for seven years, now a Trustee, Alexander Country Club. Member of local School Board for 25 years. Author of "Epic of a People." Married Fanny Mathilda Shapiro, 1924; one son. Recreations: Golf and bowls. Add.: 6, Hardy Road, Selborne Extension, P.O. Box 236, East London.
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