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Baron Hirsch Cemetery, Golubs and Kopester Society
#general
Steve Axelrath <saxelrat@...>
We're just determined that my wife's great grandmother and great
great grandmother (both named GOLUB) were buried at the Baron Hirsch Cemetery on Staten Island, New York. They were interred within the KOPESTER burial plot. Does anyone know what KOPESTER refers to? Is it a town? A province? A family name? Steve Axelrath Littleton, Colorado
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Baron Hirsch Cemetery, Golubs and Kopester Society
#general
Steve Axelrath <saxelrat@...>
We're just determined that my wife's great grandmother and great
great grandmother (both named GOLUB) were buried at the Baron Hirsch Cemetery on Staten Island, New York. They were interred within the KOPESTER burial plot. Does anyone know what KOPESTER refers to? Is it a town? A province? A family name? Steve Axelrath Littleton, Colorado
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Re: Synagogues in Scotland & Ireland
#general
Curiousyl@...
Hello - An informative site:
http://www.haruth.com/JewsoftheWorld.html Harry Leichter's Jewish Communities of the World Sylvia Furshman Nusinov Florida
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Re: Synagogues in Scotland & Ireland
#general
Curiousyl@...
Hello - An informative site:
http://www.haruth.com/JewsoftheWorld.html Harry Leichter's Jewish Communities of the World Sylvia Furshman Nusinov Florida
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Re: Poland birth record
#general
The place Meryl is looking for is the small village "Strzylawki."
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It is about 4 km west of Grybow on the road to Nowy Sacz. It is not unusual for immigrants to refer to the nearby larger town in conversation as well as records created in their new country. Stanley Diamond, Montreal "Genealogy with an extra reason" ... Beta-Thalassemia Research Project www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/1439 Meryl Persky <FOODPHILE@aol.com> writes:
I was so excited to receive my grandfather's (Harry HIRSCH)
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Re: Poland birth record
#general
The place Meryl is looking for is the small village "Strzylawki."
toggle quoted messageShow quoted text
It is about 4 km west of Grybow on the road to Nowy Sacz. It is not unusual for immigrants to refer to the nearby larger town in conversation as well as records created in their new country. Stanley Diamond, Montreal "Genealogy with an extra reason" ... Beta-Thalassemia Research Project www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/1439 Meryl Persky <FOODPHILE@aol.com> writes:
I was so excited to receive my grandfather's (Harry HIRSCH)
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Re: surname BLAICH
#latvia
JudyBrand <judyb@...>
Martha, On June 22 you wrote>
Judy, could the name you are searching be BLAICH >from Dvinsk? There is aAs far as I know the name in Lithuania/Latvia originally was BLECHER or BLACHER (changed to BLACKER in the US & Canada.) Maybe someone shortened it to BLAICH & I will certainly keep your info in my files. Thanks Judy Brandspigel Researching: BLECHER/BLACHER/BLACKER Dvinsk/Daugavpils BEIRBRIAR Dvinsk/Daugavpils VINIKUR Kovne Gubernia
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Latvia SIG #Latvia Re: surname BLAICH
#latvia
JudyBrand <judyb@...>
Martha, On June 22 you wrote>
Judy, could the name you are searching be BLAICH >from Dvinsk? There is aAs far as I know the name in Lithuania/Latvia originally was BLECHER or BLACHER (changed to BLACKER in the US & Canada.) Maybe someone shortened it to BLAICH & I will certainly keep your info in my files. Thanks Judy Brandspigel Researching: BLECHER/BLACHER/BLACKER Dvinsk/Daugavpils BEIRBRIAR Dvinsk/Daugavpils VINIKUR Kovne Gubernia
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Anyone recall the FTM offer?
#general
MBernet@...
Back in mid-may, FTM offered a discount price on its new v. 7.5, and on
updates. I ordered both an update (for a colleague in Germany who had asked for it) and a new cpy for myself (I want to upgrade out of my inadequate "other brand"). The update arrived; the full version wasn't delivered while I was away "genning" in Europe. I want to contact them with a follow-up. Can someone please send me the url or e-mail address, better yet the original message from FTM?Thanks Michael Bernet, New York MODERATOR NOTE: Go to JewishGen FAQ, number 19, at the following URL http://www.jewishgen.org/infofiles/faq.html
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Anyone recall the FTM offer?
#general
MBernet@...
Back in mid-may, FTM offered a discount price on its new v. 7.5, and on
updates. I ordered both an update (for a colleague in Germany who had asked for it) and a new cpy for myself (I want to upgrade out of my inadequate "other brand"). The update arrived; the full version wasn't delivered while I was away "genning" in Europe. I want to contact them with a follow-up. Can someone please send me the url or e-mail address, better yet the original message from FTM?Thanks Michael Bernet, New York MODERATOR NOTE: Go to JewishGen FAQ, number 19, at the following URL http://www.jewishgen.org/infofiles/faq.html
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Arg. JGS databases
#latinamerica
Weisskirch, Rob <rweisskirch@...>
<b> The Argentine Genealogy Society has started to take some searches. I have translated their description here. Rob Weisskirch</b>
Lista de Apellidos de las bases de datos en poder de la AGJA o de sus = socios <b>List of Surnames in the databases in possession of the AGJA or its associates.</b> Las listas aqui publicadas corresponden a los cementerios de Bancalari, Ciudadela y Liniers y las actas de matrimonio (ketuboth) de las = ceremonias realizadas en el Templo de la Comunidad Chalom de Buenos Aires. <b>The lists published here correspond to the cemeteries of Bancalari, Ciudadela, and Liniers and matrimonial acts or ketubot of the = ceremonies performed in the Shalom Community Synagogue of Buenso Aires.</b> Estas tablas tienen caracter provisorio y no son definitivas. La = propiedad de las listas es de las respectivas administraciones siendo la AGJA un = mero depositario para el solo fin de responder consultas. <b>These tables are provisory and are not definitive. The property of = these lists belong to the respective administrators of the AGJA, a mere = depository to respond to requests for consultations.</b> Estas consultas son con cargo y no son gratuitas. <b>These consultations are fee-based and are not free.</b> Aranceles: <b>Charges</b> 1) $15 por busqueda en los 11 cementerios de Buenos Aires e informar lo = que aparece con los datos que tenemos, se dan en ese valor hasta 5 nombres, = por los adicionales nombres $3 cada uno, hasta un maximo de $45 cualquiera = sea la cantidad informada. <b>$15 per search in the 11 cemeteries of B.A. and to let you know what = data we have. We will give you up to 5 names and additional names are $3 each = to a maximum of $45.</b> 2) $15 por los 20 o m=E1s cementerios del interior del pais, con las = mismas condiciones arriba indicadas. <b>$15 for 20 or more cemeteries >from the interior of the country with the = same conditions as above.</b> 3) $25 por la busqueda en todos los cementerios, con 10 fallecidos sin cargo y $60 de maximo. <b>$25 for a search in all the cemeteries with 10 deceased names without = charge and $60 in maximum.</b> 4) Por busqueda en todas las otras BASES DE DATOS VARIAS $30 sin limite = ni adicional. <b>For a search in all the other various databases $30 without a limit or additional charges.</b> 5) Por busqueda total en todas las bases $60 hasta 30 registros y un adicional de $ 2 por registro adicional hasta un maximo de $90 sin = limite de registro. <b>For a total search in all databases $60 for 30 entries and an addition = $2 for additional names up until a maximum of $90 without a limit on the = number of entries.</b> Pongase en contacto con nosotros <mailto:genarg@infovia.com.ar> para = acordar la forma de pago. <b>Put yourself in contact with...to arrange the form of payment.</b> En cada pagina se puede bajar el archivo correspondiente a cada letra = en formato Excel o bien bajar el archivo completo Excel comprimido -zip- = aqui <apellidos/consolidado.zip> (250K). <b>In every page, you can download the corresponding archive for each = letter in an Excel format or you can download the whole Excel file in zip form = here.</b> Rob Weisskirch, MSW, Ph.D. Department of Child and Adolescent Studies California State University, Fullerton P.O. Box 6868 Fullerton, CA 92834-6868 (714) 278-2896
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Latin America #LatinAmerica Arg. JGS databases
#latinamerica
Weisskirch, Rob <rweisskirch@...>
<b> The Argentine Genealogy Society has started to take some searches. I have translated their description here. Rob Weisskirch</b>
Lista de Apellidos de las bases de datos en poder de la AGJA o de sus = socios <b>List of Surnames in the databases in possession of the AGJA or its associates.</b> Las listas aqui publicadas corresponden a los cementerios de Bancalari, Ciudadela y Liniers y las actas de matrimonio (ketuboth) de las = ceremonias realizadas en el Templo de la Comunidad Chalom de Buenos Aires. <b>The lists published here correspond to the cemeteries of Bancalari, Ciudadela, and Liniers and matrimonial acts or ketubot of the = ceremonies performed in the Shalom Community Synagogue of Buenso Aires.</b> Estas tablas tienen caracter provisorio y no son definitivas. La = propiedad de las listas es de las respectivas administraciones siendo la AGJA un = mero depositario para el solo fin de responder consultas. <b>These tables are provisory and are not definitive. The property of = these lists belong to the respective administrators of the AGJA, a mere = depository to respond to requests for consultations.</b> Estas consultas son con cargo y no son gratuitas. <b>These consultations are fee-based and are not free.</b> Aranceles: <b>Charges</b> 1) $15 por busqueda en los 11 cementerios de Buenos Aires e informar lo = que aparece con los datos que tenemos, se dan en ese valor hasta 5 nombres, = por los adicionales nombres $3 cada uno, hasta un maximo de $45 cualquiera = sea la cantidad informada. <b>$15 per search in the 11 cemeteries of B.A. and to let you know what = data we have. We will give you up to 5 names and additional names are $3 each = to a maximum of $45.</b> 2) $15 por los 20 o m=E1s cementerios del interior del pais, con las = mismas condiciones arriba indicadas. <b>$15 for 20 or more cemeteries >from the interior of the country with the = same conditions as above.</b> 3) $25 por la busqueda en todos los cementerios, con 10 fallecidos sin cargo y $60 de maximo. <b>$25 for a search in all the cemeteries with 10 deceased names without = charge and $60 in maximum.</b> 4) Por busqueda en todas las otras BASES DE DATOS VARIAS $30 sin limite = ni adicional. <b>For a search in all the other various databases $30 without a limit or additional charges.</b> 5) Por busqueda total en todas las bases $60 hasta 30 registros y un adicional de $ 2 por registro adicional hasta un maximo de $90 sin = limite de registro. <b>For a total search in all databases $60 for 30 entries and an addition = $2 for additional names up until a maximum of $90 without a limit on the = number of entries.</b> Pongase en contacto con nosotros <mailto:genarg@infovia.com.ar> para = acordar la forma de pago. <b>Put yourself in contact with...to arrange the form of payment.</b> En cada pagina se puede bajar el archivo correspondiente a cada letra = en formato Excel o bien bajar el archivo completo Excel comprimido -zip- = aqui <apellidos/consolidado.zip> (250K). <b>In every page, you can download the corresponding archive for each = letter in an Excel format or you can download the whole Excel file in zip form = here.</b> Rob Weisskirch, MSW, Ph.D. Department of Child and Adolescent Studies California State University, Fullerton P.O. Box 6868 Fullerton, CA 92834-6868 (714) 278-2896
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Re: Kempelen look up request
#hungary
Jordan Auslander <jordan@...>
Since the NYPL microfilmed their three volumes, Kempelen's Magyororszagi
Zsido, should be readily available through inter library loan. Jordan Auslander
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Hungary SIG #Hungary Re: Kempelen look up request
#hungary
Jordan Auslander <jordan@...>
Since the NYPL microfilmed their three volumes, Kempelen's Magyororszagi
Zsido, should be readily available through inter library loan. Jordan Auslander
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Ujfeherto cemetery
#hungary
Louis Schonfeld <Lmagyar@...>
THis message is >from PEter WInter but was sent in MIME format which cannot
work on our system. THerefore, I copied the information and sent it in plain text.LS Dear All I've misspelled a link on my homepage. (And I observed, and corrected it = today.) So the Ujfeherto's orthodox cemetery is NOW available for consulting. http://www.geocities.com/winter_peter_4/cemeteries.html Sorry for the inconveniece. Another set of photos will be uploaded later today! Please, check back to see the changes. Best wishes to you all. Good luck at the conference, virtually I'm with you. Winter Peter
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Hungary SIG #Hungary Ujfeherto cemetery
#hungary
Louis Schonfeld <Lmagyar@...>
THis message is >from PEter WInter but was sent in MIME format which cannot
work on our system. THerefore, I copied the information and sent it in plain text.LS Dear All I've misspelled a link on my homepage. (And I observed, and corrected it = today.) So the Ujfeherto's orthodox cemetery is NOW available for consulting. http://www.geocities.com/winter_peter_4/cemeteries.html Sorry for the inconveniece. Another set of photos will be uploaded later today! Please, check back to see the changes. Best wishes to you all. Good luck at the conference, virtually I'm with you. Winter Peter
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SILBERNAGEL
#general
Matt Friedman <rabbi@...>
A recent post asked about the name SILBERNAGEL. There was a family
of that name or one similar to that in Pine Bluff, AR. The patriarch of the family of the family, Philip died a couple of years ago. I'm not sure how much family remains. There is a synagogue in Pine Bluff that is served by a student rabbi, Temple Anshe Emeth , (870)534-3853. Good luck.
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen SILBERNAGEL
#general
Matt Friedman <rabbi@...>
A recent post asked about the name SILBERNAGEL. There was a family
of that name or one similar to that in Pine Bluff, AR. The patriarch of the family of the family, Philip died a couple of years ago. I'm not sure how much family remains. There is a synagogue in Pine Bluff that is served by a student rabbi, Temple Anshe Emeth , (870)534-3853. Good luck.
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LURIA/LOURIE'
#general
Ouziel Shimon <shimonoz@...>
Hello,
I'm searching the following descendants of Luria family: Roza in Los Angeles,daughter of Sali son or daughter of Aharon Luria. Tadek ? don of Salma(Luria) use to live in Los Angeles,has a sister Irene lives in Spain. Son? of Olga(luria) daughter of Shmuel Luria.Son? lives in Belgium. Heshel Dr.Bernstein=> New-York.Son of Emma(luria) Two sons of Shaul Luria they live in London. Thanks for every information. Shimon Ouziel shimonoz@inter.net.il Tel-Aviv,Israel
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen LURIA/LOURIE'
#general
Ouziel Shimon <shimonoz@...>
Hello,
I'm searching the following descendants of Luria family: Roza in Los Angeles,daughter of Sali son or daughter of Aharon Luria. Tadek ? don of Salma(Luria) use to live in Los Angeles,has a sister Irene lives in Spain. Son? of Olga(luria) daughter of Shmuel Luria.Son? lives in Belgium. Heshel Dr.Bernstein=> New-York.Son of Emma(luria) Two sons of Shaul Luria they live in London. Thanks for every information. Shimon Ouziel shimonoz@inter.net.il Tel-Aviv,Israel
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