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Bass from Vilna
#lithuania
Sophie and Arthur Bass <abass@...>
My gfather Elias (Eliahu Meir) BASS, son of Velvel (Wolf Yitzhak) was said
to come >from Vilna. His father was said to have owned a large inn which covered an entire block in Vilna. My gfather immigrated to America in 1906. A 2nd cousin whose gparents remained in Vilna said that the inn still existed. I met my cousin in Israel when we lived there. I would appreciate any information on the inn and/or my ggparents. I have looked through all the Litvak and Lithuanian databases and can find nothing about the family. Thank you. Art Bass Upstate NY Researching BASS >from Lithuania, FELLMAN >from Volhenia, SPIEGELMAN >from Volhenia.
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Lithuania SIG #Lithuania Bass from Vilna
#lithuania
Sophie and Arthur Bass <abass@...>
My gfather Elias (Eliahu Meir) BASS, son of Velvel (Wolf Yitzhak) was said
to come >from Vilna. His father was said to have owned a large inn which covered an entire block in Vilna. My gfather immigrated to America in 1906. A 2nd cousin whose gparents remained in Vilna said that the inn still existed. I met my cousin in Israel when we lived there. I would appreciate any information on the inn and/or my ggparents. I have looked through all the Litvak and Lithuanian databases and can find nothing about the family. Thank you. Art Bass Upstate NY Researching BASS >from Lithuania, FELLMAN >from Volhenia, SPIEGELMAN >from Volhenia.
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Covitz - Moston
#lithuania
Annette Gueron <menogu59@...>
Having recently discovered that my grandfather's family came >from Grodno
I am trying to find the given name of 2 sisters who settled in Boston approx: 1903. Could they have married families Covitz or Moston.And what would the Yiddish name covitz be derived from? Take care, Be well, Annette Gueron
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Lithuania SIG #Lithuania Covitz - Moston
#lithuania
Annette Gueron <menogu59@...>
Having recently discovered that my grandfather's family came >from Grodno
I am trying to find the given name of 2 sisters who settled in Boston approx: 1903. Could they have married families Covitz or Moston.And what would the Yiddish name covitz be derived from? Take care, Be well, Annette Gueron
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Information search regarding Chrzanow, Galicia - GROSS family
#galicia
SHELDON & LINDY <slgoodman@...>
My father's paternal family came >from Chrzanow. I have seen the Sefer
Chrzanow but would like to know if anyone knows if birth and marriage records are available for that town. Also any other information sources about that town would be appreciated. Please respond directly. With thanks Lindy Goodman, Jewish Gen researcher 181025 Toronto, Canada Searching for GROSS - Chrzanow; KUTTNER - Antwerp, Belgium;
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Gesher Galicia SIG #Galicia Information search regarding Chrzanow, Galicia - GROSS family
#galicia
SHELDON & LINDY <slgoodman@...>
My father's paternal family came >from Chrzanow. I have seen the Sefer
Chrzanow but would like to know if anyone knows if birth and marriage records are available for that town. Also any other information sources about that town would be appreciated. Please respond directly. With thanks Lindy Goodman, Jewish Gen researcher 181025 Toronto, Canada Searching for GROSS - Chrzanow; KUTTNER - Antwerp, Belgium;
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Re: Horowic in Galicia ???
#galicia
seforimlover
Horovice is in Bohemia at 49n50 13e54.
Best wishes, Yehuda Herskowitz
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Azikovich -Codman
#lithuania
Annette Gueron <menogu59@...>
Dear Fellow searchers,
I want to thank all of you who saw my request asking about surname Codman - and forwarded my letter to the "Codman's" Many doors have been opened and I now have contact with descendants of my grandather - Thanks to LitvakSIG >from Annette Gueron Lapid - Israel
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Gesher Galicia SIG #Galicia Re:Horowic in Galicia ???
#galicia
seforimlover
Horovice is in Bohemia at 49n50 13e54.
Best wishes, Yehuda Herskowitz
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Lithuania SIG #Lithuania Azikovich -Codman
#lithuania
Annette Gueron <menogu59@...>
Dear Fellow searchers,
I want to thank all of you who saw my request asking about surname Codman - and forwarded my letter to the "Codman's" Many doors have been opened and I now have contact with descendants of my grandather - Thanks to LitvakSIG >from Annette Gueron Lapid - Israel
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ViewMate help, place name
#poland
Judith Berlowitz <judigenie@...>
While transcribing the burial records for Hills of
Eternity in Colma, CA, I came across the birth town of a Lena KISKEL, b. ca. 1821. I can't make out the town name, but it looks to me like "Schweisenz," Prussia. I have posted a photo of the name on ViewMate, no. VM7773, http://data.jewishgen.org/viewmate/ALL/viewmateview.asp?key=7773. I am sorry that the letters are blurred but hope someone recognizes this town. Judith Berlowitz Oakland, California Searching ALEXANDER, LOEWENBERG, LEVINSOHN (Rogozno),MARKWALD (Pila) MODERATOR'S NOTE: Please respond privately.
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JRI Poland #Poland ViewMate help, place name
#poland
Judith Berlowitz <judigenie@...>
While transcribing the burial records for Hills of
Eternity in Colma, CA, I came across the birth town of a Lena KISKEL, b. ca. 1821. I can't make out the town name, but it looks to me like "Schweisenz," Prussia. I have posted a photo of the name on ViewMate, no. VM7773, http://data.jewishgen.org/viewmate/ALL/viewmateview.asp?key=7773. I am sorry that the letters are blurred but hope someone recognizes this town. Judith Berlowitz Oakland, California Searching ALEXANDER, LOEWENBERG, LEVINSOHN (Rogozno),MARKWALD (Pila) MODERATOR'S NOTE: Please respond privately.
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Help with obtaining ship manifest Post EIDB
#general
No Name <janglo_cruise@...>
Hello,
I've just received a copy of the Petition for Naturalization for my grandmother. I'm requesting help if someone would be kind enough to help me obtain a copy of a ship manifest that is after 1924 (the EIDB cutoff). I have the exact ship name and arrival information. Please contact me privately at: mglasser AT netvision.net.il (replacing the AT)if you can help. Thank you, Malkiel GLASSER Jerusalem, Israel Researching: GLASSER, GLEZER, GLESER: Lygumai, Lithuania --> N.Y., U.S.A. YALON, JALON, JALUN, YALUN,RUBIN, RYBIN,PIONTNICA: Ostrow; Mazowiecka, Brok,Poland -->U.S.A. PARNAFES (STEIN), PARNESS, ZIPA: Darabani,Romania-->Pittsburgh, U.S.A. and Israel GREENBERG, JAUKEL, GORDON, KAISERMAN: Kiyev, Ukraine --> Pittsburgh, U.S.A. LAZEBNIK (GINSBURG): Cherkassy, Ukraine --> Pittsburgh, U.S.A. STABINSKY, PAPIR, PAPIER: Russian Empire (Ukraine?) --> Pittsburgh, U.S.A.
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Help with obtaining ship manifest Post EIDB
#general
No Name <janglo_cruise@...>
Hello,
I've just received a copy of the Petition for Naturalization for my grandmother. I'm requesting help if someone would be kind enough to help me obtain a copy of a ship manifest that is after 1924 (the EIDB cutoff). I have the exact ship name and arrival information. Please contact me privately at: mglasser AT netvision.net.il (replacing the AT)if you can help. Thank you, Malkiel GLASSER Jerusalem, Israel Researching: GLASSER, GLEZER, GLESER: Lygumai, Lithuania --> N.Y., U.S.A. YALON, JALON, JALUN, YALUN,RUBIN, RYBIN,PIONTNICA: Ostrow; Mazowiecka, Brok,Poland -->U.S.A. PARNAFES (STEIN), PARNESS, ZIPA: Darabani,Romania-->Pittsburgh, U.S.A. and Israel GREENBERG, JAUKEL, GORDON, KAISERMAN: Kiyev, Ukraine --> Pittsburgh, U.S.A. LAZEBNIK (GINSBURG): Cherkassy, Ukraine --> Pittsburgh, U.S.A. STABINSKY, PAPIR, PAPIER: Russian Empire (Ukraine?) --> Pittsburgh, U.S.A.
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GLATTSTEIN/GLOTTSTEIN/KOHN/KOWAN
#general
ethel jean saltz <nietgal@...>
GLATTSTEIN,GLOTTSTEIN,KOHN,KOWAN
Any one connected to these names and Cleveland? Ethel Jean (Kowan/Kohn/May) Saltz Greenbelt MD
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen GLATTSTEIN/GLOTTSTEIN/KOHN/KOWAN
#general
ethel jean saltz <nietgal@...>
GLATTSTEIN,GLOTTSTEIN,KOHN,KOWAN
Any one connected to these names and Cleveland? Ethel Jean (Kowan/Kohn/May) Saltz Greenbelt MD
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The Goldstar Residential Home, London, England/BRAND
#general
Susan Edel
I am looking for information about the Goldstar Residential Home, Platts
Lane, London, England and a resident there >from 1970 named Mrs. Genia BRAND. The Home has since closed down and I wonder if anyone knows anything about it, or Mrs. Brand. Many thanks, Susan EDEL, Petach Tikva, Israel
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen The Goldstar Residential Home, London, England/BRAND
#general
Susan Edel
I am looking for information about the Goldstar Residential Home, Platts
Lane, London, England and a resident there >from 1970 named Mrs. Genia BRAND. The Home has since closed down and I wonder if anyone knows anything about it, or Mrs. Brand. Many thanks, Susan EDEL, Petach Tikva, Israel
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Re: BLOCH Gailingen {REDLICH connection}
#general
Celia Male <celiamale@...>
Thomas Bloch >from Zurich writes to us:
<Still not successful in finding verified data on my g3grandparents told to be Salomon and Jeanette BLOCH, "Schutzbuerger" >from Gailingen ...... My g2grandparents are definitely Jacob BLOCH (1782-1842) and his wife Reel/Regine BLOCH-REDLICH (1786-1858), both buried in Gailingen. They had between 1812 and 1832, 12 children named ..... anybody ..... who would have reliable information on Salomon & Jeanette BLOCH or hints how to continue my search?> I have checked the message archives to find out what Tom has written about before. There is nothing in his two previous postings in 2005 on the REDLICH connection. It is this name which intrigues me. REDLICH were a very prominent family in Moravia especially the industrial/ textile branch in Brunn/Brno. REDLICH >from Moravia moved to Vienna where they were part of the intellectual bourgeoisie in the late 1800 and 1900s. I have no idea if any Moravian REDLICH ever migrated to Switzerland or perhaps a marriage was arranged between wealthy families across country borders in the early 1800s. If the BLOCH family was in the textile business, this is a possibility, as they would have known about each other. I have found documentary evidence in a 1793 census of one early resident of Bohemia moving to Switzerland and perhaps some nearby Moravians may also have moved there. How easy was it for Jews >from other countries to settle in Switzerland at that time? There is little point expanding on the Moravian REDLICH, until we can establish that this Swiss REDLICH branch were immigrants >from Moravia. Celia Male [U.K.]
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Re:BLOCH Gailingen {REDLICH connection}
#general
Celia Male <celiamale@...>
Thomas Bloch >from Zurich writes to us:
<Still not successful in finding verified data on my g3grandparents told to be Salomon and Jeanette BLOCH, "Schutzbuerger" >from Gailingen ...... My g2grandparents are definitely Jacob BLOCH (1782-1842) and his wife Reel/Regine BLOCH-REDLICH (1786-1858), both buried in Gailingen. They had between 1812 and 1832, 12 children named ..... anybody ..... who would have reliable information on Salomon & Jeanette BLOCH or hints how to continue my search?> I have checked the message archives to find out what Tom has written about before. There is nothing in his two previous postings in 2005 on the REDLICH connection. It is this name which intrigues me. REDLICH were a very prominent family in Moravia especially the industrial/ textile branch in Brunn/Brno. REDLICH >from Moravia moved to Vienna where they were part of the intellectual bourgeoisie in the late 1800 and 1900s. I have no idea if any Moravian REDLICH ever migrated to Switzerland or perhaps a marriage was arranged between wealthy families across country borders in the early 1800s. If the BLOCH family was in the textile business, this is a possibility, as they would have known about each other. I have found documentary evidence in a 1793 census of one early resident of Bohemia moving to Switzerland and perhaps some nearby Moravians may also have moved there. How easy was it for Jews >from other countries to settle in Switzerland at that time? There is little point expanding on the Moravian REDLICH, until we can establish that this Swiss REDLICH branch were immigrants >from Moravia. Celia Male [U.K.]
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