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Seeking OTTO HIRSCH of Frankfurt aM
#germany
Anne Webber <annewebber@...>
I am seeking information on Otto HIRSCH and his family of Frankfurt am
Main, and his descendants. Otto Hirsch's office was in Neue Mainzerstrasse Frankfurt in the early 1930s. His home was in Wohlerstrasse. He was a banker, and art collector, who died in April 1935. Can anyone tell me more about him, and his family, or put me in touch with any relatives? Many thanks Anne Webber London, England <annewebber@...>
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German SIG #Germany Seeking OTTO HIRSCH of Frankfurt aM
#germany
Anne Webber <annewebber@...>
I am seeking information on Otto HIRSCH and his family of Frankfurt am
Main, and his descendants. Otto Hirsch's office was in Neue Mainzerstrasse Frankfurt in the early 1930s. His home was in Wohlerstrasse. He was a banker, and art collector, who died in April 1935. Can anyone tell me more about him, and his family, or put me in touch with any relatives? Many thanks Anne Webber London, England <annewebber@...>
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GORDON
#general
HENKEN9@...
Genners,
Earlier today I posted a message concerning my gf's 1906 arrival at Ellis Island and subsequent meeting with a possible uncle, Michel GORDON of East Broadway in Manhattan. This is my first encounter with the name in conjunction with my family. I inherited my gm's very unorganized personal phone book, which appears to have been put together in the late 1930's-40's. It contains 3 references to GORDON's.One was a J. GORDON on West 83rd St. in Manhattan. The other two, without initials, are both in Brooklyn; one on 21st. Ave., another on 85th St. If any of these ring a bell, please let me know. I haven't checked yet, but I suspect these may not be found in the 1930 census and I think they may be too late for city directories. Phone directories may be an option when I have the chance. Please respond privately. Ty Henken Centennial, Colo. Henken9@...
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen GORDON
#general
HENKEN9@...
Genners,
Earlier today I posted a message concerning my gf's 1906 arrival at Ellis Island and subsequent meeting with a possible uncle, Michel GORDON of East Broadway in Manhattan. This is my first encounter with the name in conjunction with my family. I inherited my gm's very unorganized personal phone book, which appears to have been put together in the late 1930's-40's. It contains 3 references to GORDON's.One was a J. GORDON on West 83rd St. in Manhattan. The other two, without initials, are both in Brooklyn; one on 21st. Ave., another on 85th St. If any of these ring a bell, please let me know. I haven't checked yet, but I suspect these may not be found in the 1930 census and I think they may be too late for city directories. Phone directories may be an option when I have the chance. Please respond privately. Ty Henken Centennial, Colo. Henken9@...
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Re: Where in Philadelphia is Montefiore Cemetery located
#general
Mark Halpern <willie46@...>
Ernest:
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The Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Philadelphia has a listing of addresses and phone numbers for all Philadelphia area Jewish cemeteries. Go to the Society home page at http://www.jewishgen.org/jgsp/ and click on "Jewish Cemeteries." Just scroll down the Cemeteries of Southeastern PA and you will find Montefiore. Also listed are cemeteries in Southern New Jersey and cemeteries that are inactive or defunct. A very happy and healthy New Year to all, Mark Halpern Jewish Genealogy Society of Greater Philadelphia
Where in Philly is Montefiore Cemetery located? --And how do
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Re: Where in Philadelphia is Montefiore Cemetery located
#general
Mark Halpern <willie46@...>
Ernest:
toggle quoted messageShow quoted text
The Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Philadelphia has a listing of addresses and phone numbers for all Philadelphia area Jewish cemeteries. Go to the Society home page at http://www.jewishgen.org/jgsp/ and click on "Jewish Cemeteries." Just scroll down the Cemeteries of Southeastern PA and you will find Montefiore. Also listed are cemeteries in Southern New Jersey and cemeteries that are inactive or defunct. A very happy and healthy New Year to all, Mark Halpern Jewish Genealogy Society of Greater Philadelphia
Where in Philly is Montefiore Cemetery located? --And how do
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Stephen Morse's EIDB websites
#general
Cindy Gallard <dg2286@...>
I, too, was deeply disappointed by the Ellis Island Foundation's
actions against Stephen Morse's EIDB websites. Stephen Morse's website was consistent with the Foundations' original intentions of creating the database to make the information readily available to all interested parties as it was very helpful in finding otherwise unobtainable information. I do not know if they are open to reconsider their actions, but I e-mailed them expressing my disappointment and hopes that they would allow the website to return. Cindy Gallard Denver
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Tiraspol, Moldova
#general
M. Ronn
I am seeking any articles or information about the Jewish community of
Tiraspol in Moldova. (I am not referring to Terespol or Tirashpol, which are different cities.) I am especially interest in knowing Jewish population statistics at various times and the names of the rabbis there. I have already searched in a number of sources, without success. Please also repsond to me privately! Wishing you all a sweet new year, Michoel Ronn Brooklyn, NY netronn@...
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Stephen Morse's EIDB websites
#general
Cindy Gallard <dg2286@...>
I, too, was deeply disappointed by the Ellis Island Foundation's
actions against Stephen Morse's EIDB websites. Stephen Morse's website was consistent with the Foundations' original intentions of creating the database to make the information readily available to all interested parties as it was very helpful in finding otherwise unobtainable information. I do not know if they are open to reconsider their actions, but I e-mailed them expressing my disappointment and hopes that they would allow the website to return. Cindy Gallard Denver
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Tiraspol, Moldova
#general
M. Ronn
I am seeking any articles or information about the Jewish community of
Tiraspol in Moldova. (I am not referring to Terespol or Tirashpol, which are different cities.) I am especially interest in knowing Jewish population statistics at various times and the names of the rabbis there. I have already searched in a number of sources, without success. Please also repsond to me privately! Wishing you all a sweet new year, Michoel Ronn Brooklyn, NY netronn@...
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Re: List # 1 of jewish surnames from Sumy (Ukraine)
#ukraine
mjssds@...
If we are researching a name, in my case Lifschits, which is listed below
in one of its variations, , what is the next step to determine if it is worth pursuing? Thanks, Steve Sperman: LIFSCHITZ and STEINBERG in ODESSA. Veniamin Tsibka <tsibka@...> wrote in part: Dear members of conference! The Fund "Algonica" begins to publish the list of jewish surnames, meeting in documents of State archive Sumy area (Ukraine). List 1. ádministrative-territorial system: Boromlya region (rayon); Krasnopolie region (rayon); Sumy region (okrug) Sumy (Sumy province, Ukraine) Family name: 11. Lifshits;. Respectfully yours, Veniamin Tsibka, vice-chairman tsibka@... algonica@...
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Ukraine SIG #Ukraine Re: List # 1 of jewish surnames from Sumy (Ukraine)
#ukraine
mjssds@...
If we are researching a name, in my case Lifschits, which is listed below
in one of its variations, , what is the next step to determine if it is worth pursuing? Thanks, Steve Sperman: LIFSCHITZ and STEINBERG in ODESSA. Veniamin Tsibka <tsibka@...> wrote in part: Dear members of conference! The Fund "Algonica" begins to publish the list of jewish surnames, meeting in documents of State archive Sumy area (Ukraine). List 1. ádministrative-territorial system: Boromlya region (rayon); Krasnopolie region (rayon); Sumy region (okrug) Sumy (Sumy province, Ukraine) Family name: 11. Lifshits;. Respectfully yours, Veniamin Tsibka, vice-chairman tsibka@... algonica@...
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Volunteers Needed for Chernigov Gubernya Project
#ukraine
SJHogarth <sjhogarth@...>
After Yom Kippur we would like to get working on what needs to be done
to gather info for a Chernigov Gubernya database. In order to do so we need the help of a few Sig members who are willing to volunteer their time and ideas to get this project off the ground. Once we get organized more volunteers will be needed to carry out the information gathering and research. If you are interested in participating in this project please contact me at mailto: sjhogarth@... I look forward to working with you in developing an on-line database that provides easier access to our family histories. A Healthy and Happy New Year to All Sharen Hogarth Chernigov Gubernya Co-ordinator
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Ukraine SIG #Ukraine Volunteers Needed for Chernigov Gubernya Project
#ukraine
SJHogarth <sjhogarth@...>
After Yom Kippur we would like to get working on what needs to be done
to gather info for a Chernigov Gubernya database. In order to do so we need the help of a few Sig members who are willing to volunteer their time and ideas to get this project off the ground. Once we get organized more volunteers will be needed to carry out the information gathering and research. If you are interested in participating in this project please contact me at mailto: sjhogarth@... I look forward to working with you in developing an on-line database that provides easier access to our family histories. A Healthy and Happy New Year to All Sharen Hogarth Chernigov Gubernya Co-ordinator
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We are deeply saddened
#ukraine
Carol W. Skydell <cwskydell@...>
We have just learned that Les Eldridge, a good friend to JewishGen was
struck by a speeding car and killed early Friday morning. Les had been attending a wedding in Lakewood, NJ and was walking to his car when he was hit. Our sincere condolences to Les' family and to his friend Florence Marmor who reported the news to us. Carol Skydell, Vice President JewishGen Special Projects
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Ukraine SIG #Ukraine We are deeply saddened
#ukraine
Carol W. Skydell <cwskydell@...>
We have just learned that Les Eldridge, a good friend to JewishGen was
struck by a speeding car and killed early Friday morning. Les had been attending a wedding in Lakewood, NJ and was walking to his car when he was hit. Our sincere condolences to Les' family and to his friend Florence Marmor who reported the news to us. Carol Skydell, Vice President JewishGen Special Projects
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The butler's cousins
#dna
howard sachs <hfsachs@...>
DNA report >from Oxford on my matrilineal line says I'm
a descendant of "Helena" (apparently technically described as being in the H haplogroup). This is consistent with Jerusalem Post report in JUne of a study indicating that (perhaps 1800 years ago) a typical Jewish family on the fringes of Europe consisted of a Semitic male and a spouse of local Diaspora origin. I understand Houston has similar indications of genetic origins. According to "Seven Daughters of Eve" this makes me a "cousin" of Cuthbert,the butler at the Longleat estate (whose owner also owns caves where Cheshire Man--also an H descendant--was found). I hope more reports will be coming in on these relationships.Keep tuned for Houston. Howard Sachs
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DNA Research #DNA The butler's cousins
#dna
howard sachs <hfsachs@...>
DNA report >from Oxford on my matrilineal line says I'm
a descendant of "Helena" (apparently technically described as being in the H haplogroup). This is consistent with Jerusalem Post report in JUne of a study indicating that (perhaps 1800 years ago) a typical Jewish family on the fringes of Europe consisted of a Semitic male and a spouse of local Diaspora origin. I understand Houston has similar indications of genetic origins. According to "Seven Daughters of Eve" this makes me a "cousin" of Cuthbert,the butler at the Longleat estate (whose owner also owns caves where Cheshire Man--also an H descendant--was found). I hope more reports will be coming in on these relationships.Keep tuned for Houston. Howard Sachs
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Re: Kazakhstan
#general
roman.vilner@...
Kazahstan is in Asia..
Sincerely, Roman Vilner Original Message: Some of my family were evacuated >from Dnepropetrovsk to what they said was "Asia" but was in fact Kazakhstan. The ones who stayed in the city were all killed. The ones who were evacuated came home safely--except for my great-grandmother, who is buried there someplace. Carol Clingan Auburndale MA
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Ukraine SIG #Ukraine Re: Kazakhstan
#ukraine
roman.vilner@...
Kazahstan is in Asia..
Sincerely, Roman Vilner Original Message: Some of my family were evacuated >from Dnepropetrovsk to what they said was "Asia" but was in fact Kazakhstan. The ones who stayed in the city were all killed. The ones who were evacuated came home safely--except for my great-grandmother, who is buried there someplace. Carol Clingan Auburndale MA
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