{geni:about_me} In 1900, Came with his brother who used the last name Miller, which is what Melnick translates to from Russian. They settled in Rochester, NY. In the 1920 census from Detroit Michigan, with wife Ruth and children,Ralph, Max and Irene.

1910 census under David Wieller, wife Ruth, son Ralph, living at 81 Hanover Street, apt 305. David, 23, married 2 yrs, carpenter houses, citizen 1904, both parents born in Russia. Ruth, 28, citizen 1898, both parents born in Russia. Ralph, 1-8/12, born in NY.

1930 census: this says that David came to US in 1901, Ruth in 1900, and they and their parents were born in Odessa, Ukraine.

David Melnick 42
Ruth Melnick 39
Ralph A Melnick 21
Max Melnick 19
Irene S Melnick 16

Enlisted in Chicago, IL. Dishonorably discharged Sept 10, 1910 at Fort Niagara, NY. He deserted his service at the Presidio of Monterey, CA. Nov 14, 1906. Surrendered to Military Control on June 24, 1910 at Fort Porter, NY. Leftpost July 12, 1910 to Fort Niagara, NY to await trial by GCM. Authority 1st tried July 8, 1910.