Jozef van Embden

The police commissioner in charge of the juvenile police in Amsterdam requested that the minor Joseph van Embden, born on 13 August 1925 in Amsterdam and residing at 98 Retiefstraat, fourth floor, in Amsterdam and missing since 17 July1 942, be located. This description referred to Jews who had gone into hiding. Identifying characteristics: about 5'3" tall, normal build; wearing a brown jacket, st…

Sara Mok, a daughter of Izaak Aron Mok and Jeanette Natkiel, married 9 August 1911 in Amsterdam the confectioner Andries van Embden, a son of Barend van Embden and Rebekka Ockersen. The couple had seven children, namely Barend, Jeannette, Izaak, Jacob, Rebecca, Jozef and Aron. All were killed in the Shoah, just like their parents.

After their marriage in 1911, the couple lived at Vrolikstraat 97 g…

In addition, a Jokos file (number 16567) on this family is at the Amsterdam Municipal Archive. Access is subject to authorization from the Stichting Joods Maatschappelijk Werk.The Jokos file reveals that a claim was lodged for compensation for valuables surrendered to the Lippmann-Rosenthal looting bank (L-claim, number 3071 / 3540).