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incorrect Abraham FALK death certificates
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Shelly Weiner <shellyjag619@...>
Dear all,
I have copied these 2 death certificates. They are not the Abraham FALK I am looking for. If you can claim either of them, please respond privately and I will email you the image. 1. Abraham FALK date of birth: 21 Jan 1913, Manhattan NY date of death: 21 Jan 1913, Manhattan NY age: 3 hrs Father: Samuel FALK Mother: Annie ROSENBACH 2. Abraham FALK date of birth: not listed, France date of death: 13 Sept 1935, Manhattan age: 66, wife of Carrie Father: Isaac? Mother: Sarah BLUM Shelly Weiner Henderson Nv BYCZOK/BYCHKOFF/BICHKOFF--Walkowisko, Poland to Detroit MI FELDMAN (Hungary) to New Brunswick NJ NOCHINOWSKI/NASH--Ostov, Russia to Detroit MI RHYZI/ROSSEN--Vladimerets OR Stahovka,Ukraine to Detroit,MI SMOLER/SMOLYAR/SMOLAR--Vladimerets Ukraine to Detroit MI
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen incorrect Abraham FALK death certificates
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Shelly Weiner <shellyjag619@...>
Dear all,
I have copied these 2 death certificates. They are not the Abraham FALK I am looking for. If you can claim either of them, please respond privately and I will email you the image. 1. Abraham FALK date of birth: 21 Jan 1913, Manhattan NY date of death: 21 Jan 1913, Manhattan NY age: 3 hrs Father: Samuel FALK Mother: Annie ROSENBACH 2. Abraham FALK date of birth: not listed, France date of death: 13 Sept 1935, Manhattan age: 66, wife of Carrie Father: Isaac? Mother: Sarah BLUM Shelly Weiner Henderson Nv BYCZOK/BYCHKOFF/BICHKOFF--Walkowisko, Poland to Detroit MI FELDMAN (Hungary) to New Brunswick NJ NOCHINOWSKI/NASH--Ostov, Russia to Detroit MI RHYZI/ROSSEN--Vladimerets OR Stahovka,Ukraine to Detroit,MI SMOLER/SMOLYAR/SMOLAR--Vladimerets Ukraine to Detroit MI
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Manhattan / Brooklyn marriage certificates lookup offer
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Shelly Weiner <shellyjag619@...>
Dear all,
I have finished with the following films. These are the actual certificates, *not* an index. They will be sent back on March 5th. Please reply privately with the date, certificate number and brides/grooms names. Please do *not* ask me to look up the bride &/or groom's name for the certificate number. I do *not* have that type of information. Brooklyn marriage certificates 1613538 - Dec 1912 #14001-14500 and Jan 1913 #1-751 = 1613358 - Jul-Oct 1910 #8773-10000 = Manhattan marriage certificates 1613923 - 1914 #22750-24000 1614506 - 1916 #14501-15600 1643835 - 1920 #17001-18200 Shelly Weiner Henderson NV BYCZOK/BYCHKOFF/BICHKOFF--Walkowisko, Poland to Detroit MI FELDMAN (Hungary) to New Brunswick NJ NOCHINOWSKI/NASH--Ostov, Russia to Detroit MI RHYZI/ROSSEN--Vladimerets OR Stahovka,Ukraine to Detroit,MI SMOLER/SMOLYAR/SMOLAR--Vladimerets Ukraine to Detroit MI
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Manhattan / Brooklyn marriage certificates lookup offer
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Shelly Weiner <shellyjag619@...>
Dear all,
I have finished with the following films. These are the actual certificates, *not* an index. They will be sent back on March 5th. Please reply privately with the date, certificate number and brides/grooms names. Please do *not* ask me to look up the bride &/or groom's name for the certificate number. I do *not* have that type of information. Brooklyn marriage certificates 1613538 - Dec 1912 #14001-14500 and Jan 1913 #1-751 = 1613358 - Jul-Oct 1910 #8773-10000 = Manhattan marriage certificates 1613923 - 1914 #22750-24000 1614506 - 1916 #14501-15600 1643835 - 1920 #17001-18200 Shelly Weiner Henderson NV BYCZOK/BYCHKOFF/BICHKOFF--Walkowisko, Poland to Detroit MI FELDMAN (Hungary) to New Brunswick NJ NOCHINOWSKI/NASH--Ostov, Russia to Detroit MI RHYZI/ROSSEN--Vladimerets OR Stahovka,Ukraine to Detroit,MI SMOLER/SMOLYAR/SMOLAR--Vladimerets Ukraine to Detroit MI
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EPSTEIN-SHAPIRO-COHEN: Philadelphia-St. Louis
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sgoldstnj@...
I have recently verified, through on-line and other research means,
that my great-grandfather Bernard EPSTEIN of Philadelphia was an older brother of noted Orthodox Rabbi Chaim Fishel EPSTEIN of St. Louis. I also have had significant contact with descendants of their much younger sister, Tzvia (Cecilia) EPSTEIN SKAIST, and with the SILAGI family, descendants of brother Yisrael (Jacob) EPSTEIN. I have documented the descendants of those relatives, but the trail has run cold regarding what research suggests to be other siblings. The best information that I have is: oldest sibling Dina Epstein SHAPIRO, born approximately 1874, died 1940, probably was married to author and Rabbi Zalman S. Shapiro of Denver-their children apparently included author and Rabbi David Shlomo Shapiro of Milwaukee, Rose Shapiro LEVINE, and Joe Shapiro. Devorah (Dora) Eta Epstein COHEN (1889-1945) (married to Shlomo (Solomon) Cohen, a Hebrew school teacher). Children included Sam Cohen, Florence Cohen who possibly married a Rabbi EFROM. This family possibly lived in St. Louis. Bernard was possibly known by the Hebrew "Berel" within the immediate family. If any of the above rings a bell for anyone, notably any connection to Bernard Epstein and Rabbi Chaim Fishel Epstein, please e-mail me at: sgoldstnj@aol.com ----Steve Goldstein, New Jersey
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen EPSTEIN-SHAPIRO-COHEN: Philadelphia-St. Louis
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sgoldstnj@...
I have recently verified, through on-line and other research means,
that my great-grandfather Bernard EPSTEIN of Philadelphia was an older brother of noted Orthodox Rabbi Chaim Fishel EPSTEIN of St. Louis. I also have had significant contact with descendants of their much younger sister, Tzvia (Cecilia) EPSTEIN SKAIST, and with the SILAGI family, descendants of brother Yisrael (Jacob) EPSTEIN. I have documented the descendants of those relatives, but the trail has run cold regarding what research suggests to be other siblings. The best information that I have is: oldest sibling Dina Epstein SHAPIRO, born approximately 1874, died 1940, probably was married to author and Rabbi Zalman S. Shapiro of Denver-their children apparently included author and Rabbi David Shlomo Shapiro of Milwaukee, Rose Shapiro LEVINE, and Joe Shapiro. Devorah (Dora) Eta Epstein COHEN (1889-1945) (married to Shlomo (Solomon) Cohen, a Hebrew school teacher). Children included Sam Cohen, Florence Cohen who possibly married a Rabbi EFROM. This family possibly lived in St. Louis. Bernard was possibly known by the Hebrew "Berel" within the immediate family. If any of the above rings a bell for anyone, notably any connection to Bernard Epstein and Rabbi Chaim Fishel Epstein, please e-mail me at: sgoldstnj@aol.com ----Steve Goldstein, New Jersey
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JGS of Greater Orlando - Monday, February 20th Meeting at 7:00 PM
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Doris Frank <dofrank@...>
The Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Orlando invites you to join us
at our Monday, February 20th meeting. Topic: "Of Privies and Pregenitors" presented by Paul Enchelmayer, VP Central Florida Genealogical Society. Time: 7:00 PM Place: The All-Purpose Room of Congregation of Reform Judaism, 928 Malone Drive, Orlando, FL 32810 Admission is free and all are welcome. Refreshments will be served. For more information please contact Edith Schulman 407-699-6061. For Membership Inquiries: Doris Frank 407-323-9728.
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen JGS of Greater Orlando - Monday, February 20th Meeting at 7:00 PM
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Doris Frank <dofrank@...>
The Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Orlando invites you to join us
at our Monday, February 20th meeting. Topic: "Of Privies and Pregenitors" presented by Paul Enchelmayer, VP Central Florida Genealogical Society. Time: 7:00 PM Place: The All-Purpose Room of Congregation of Reform Judaism, 928 Malone Drive, Orlando, FL 32810 Admission is free and all are welcome. Refreshments will be served. For more information please contact Edith Schulman 407-699-6061. For Membership Inquiries: Doris Frank 407-323-9728.
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Berlander Benevolent Assn
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Shlomo Katz <SKatz@...>
According to the website of the Mount Hebron Cemetery in NY, my
grandfather is buried in the section of the "Berlander Benevolent Assn". Any information on this group would be appreciated. Shlomo Katz Silver Spring MD
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Berlander Benevolent Assn
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Shlomo Katz <SKatz@...>
According to the website of the Mount Hebron Cemetery in NY, my
grandfather is buried in the section of the "Berlander Benevolent Assn". Any information on this group would be appreciated. Shlomo Katz Silver Spring MD
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Freedom Benevolent Society
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Shlomo Katz <SKatz@...>
According to the website of the Mount Hebron Cemetery in NY, my
grandmother is buried in the section of the "Freedom Benevolent Society ". Any information on this group would be appreciated. Shlomo Katz Silver Spring MD
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Freedom Benevolent Society
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Shlomo Katz <SKatz@...>
According to the website of the Mount Hebron Cemetery in NY, my
grandmother is buried in the section of the "Freedom Benevolent Society ". Any information on this group would be appreciated. Shlomo Katz Silver Spring MD
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MOLK family, Lithuania
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Ran Phillips <s_u@...>
Hello all,
My name is Ran Phillips. I'm looking for my mother's family >from Grinkiskis, Lithuania. Her father name was Reuven MOLK and grandfather name was Yosef and his first wife was Yehudith. My grandfather Reuven Molk had few brothers & sisters about two of them I know : David Molk & Rachel Shmueli. Other members of this family died/murdered by the nazis during WW2. I know that relatives also fled to South Africa & U.S.A. My grandfather Reuven, his father Yosef and brother David came to Israel, Reuven also serve in the british army in Palestine. I need help to find names of the other members in the family >from Lithuania to know the Molk family tree before Yosef and the Relatives >from U.S.A & South Africa. Thankfully Yours, Ran Phillips, Israrel rango300@walla.co.il MODERATOR NOTE: If you have not done so already, you may also search the JewishGen Family Finder at http://www.jewishgen.org/jgff/ to find others who may have MOLKs >from Lithuania. If you create your own entry as well, using the "enter/modify" option, you will make your information available to other researchers who will then be able to find you.
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen MOLK family, Lithuania
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Ran Phillips <s_u@...>
Hello all,
My name is Ran Phillips. I'm looking for my mother's family >from Grinkiskis, Lithuania. Her father name was Reuven MOLK and grandfather name was Yosef and his first wife was Yehudith. My grandfather Reuven Molk had few brothers & sisters about two of them I know : David Molk & Rachel Shmueli. Other members of this family died/murdered by the nazis during WW2. I know that relatives also fled to South Africa & U.S.A. My grandfather Reuven, his father Yosef and brother David came to Israel, Reuven also serve in the british army in Palestine. I need help to find names of the other members in the family >from Lithuania to know the Molk family tree before Yosef and the Relatives >from U.S.A & South Africa. Thankfully Yours, Ran Phillips, Israrel rango300@walla.co.il MODERATOR NOTE: If you have not done so already, you may also search the JewishGen Family Finder at http://www.jewishgen.org/jgff/ to find others who may have MOLKs >from Lithuania. If you create your own entry as well, using the "enter/modify" option, you will make your information available to other researchers who will then be able to find you.
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William Street
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MavAlan Shaffer <mavalan_shaffer@...>
Thank you so much to Jeremy and Martin for helping us
to locate William Street in the East End, now Ponler Street, and especially to Phil for finding William Street on the 1901 Census and emailing the sheet showing our grandparents and family. JGen is fantastic! It's great how we can all help each other. With grateful thanks, Mav Shaffer Essex, England Researching AARONS (Minsk), LEIBISKI (Lithuania) SHAFFER (Russia),LYMAN (Russia)
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JCR-UK SIG #UnitedKingdom William Street
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MavAlan Shaffer <mavalan_shaffer@...>
Thank you so much to Jeremy and Martin for helping us
to locate William Street in the East End, now Ponler Street, and especially to Phil for finding William Street on the 1901 Census and emailing the sheet showing our grandparents and family. JGen is fantastic! It's great how we can all help each other. With grateful thanks, Mav Shaffer Essex, England Researching AARONS (Minsk), LEIBISKI (Lithuania) SHAFFER (Russia),LYMAN (Russia)
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ABRAHAMS _SAMPSON
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Aubrey Jacobus <zen28027@...>
Seeking descendants of Jacob ABRAHAMS born c 1845 Germany ? and Hannah
SAMPSON married London 1869 Living 36 Gravel Lane London in 1881 Cildren Abraham, Julia. Joseph, Rachel , Betsy, Mary Please contact Aubrey Jacobus Check out my web site zen28027@zen.co.uk for Ashkenazi Dutch in UK and other useful information
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JCR-UK SIG #UnitedKingdom ABRAHAMS _SAMPSON
#unitedkingdom
Aubrey Jacobus <zen28027@...>
Seeking descendants of Jacob ABRAHAMS born c 1845 Germany ? and Hannah
SAMPSON married London 1869 Living 36 Gravel Lane London in 1881 Cildren Abraham, Julia. Joseph, Rachel , Betsy, Mary Please contact Aubrey Jacobus Check out my web site zen28027@zen.co.uk for Ashkenazi Dutch in UK and other useful information
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JGS of Greater Philadelphia -- Sunday Feb. 12 Weather Advisory
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Mark Halpern
The JGS of Greater Philadelphia's February General Meeting is scheduled
for this Sunday, February 12 at 1:30PM at Congregation Keneseth Israel in Elkins Park. The weather forecast for the Philadelphia region for Saturday night and Sunday morning is heavy snow with up to 10 inch accumulation north of the city (Elkins Park) and ending sometime on Sunday morning. It is very possible that this meeting will have to be canceled and, at this time, we think its prudent for those in the area to check with the JGS of Greater Philadelphia before venturing out to attend this meeting. If you are thinking of attending this meeting on Sunday, before leaving home either call the Society office at 610-363-7956 or tune into KYW 1060 AM NewsRadio. If the meeting is cancelled, the cancellation will be announced on this station on Sunday morning. Mark Halpern President, JGS of Greater Philadelphia
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen JGS of Greater Philadelphia -- Sunday Feb. 12 Weather Advisory
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Mark Halpern
The JGS of Greater Philadelphia's February General Meeting is scheduled
for this Sunday, February 12 at 1:30PM at Congregation Keneseth Israel in Elkins Park. The weather forecast for the Philadelphia region for Saturday night and Sunday morning is heavy snow with up to 10 inch accumulation north of the city (Elkins Park) and ending sometime on Sunday morning. It is very possible that this meeting will have to be canceled and, at this time, we think its prudent for those in the area to check with the JGS of Greater Philadelphia before venturing out to attend this meeting. If you are thinking of attending this meeting on Sunday, before leaving home either call the Society office at 610-363-7956 or tune into KYW 1060 AM NewsRadio. If the meeting is cancelled, the cancellation will be announced on this station on Sunday morning. Mark Halpern President, JGS of Greater Philadelphia
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