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Request of what to put on a tombstone
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Mjn519@...
This may seem like a strange question but I was wondering today about the
tombstone makers. When a person dies, would the stone be made >from the cemetery or an outside company? I'm sure its one or the other. So would they have the original information as to what they would need to put on the tombstone (the request >from a relative as to what to carve on the stone)? How would I find this information (the tombstone maker and request?) I am looking during the years of 1907-1948, cemeteries in NY and NJ. ~Marie Lubman Researching: GREENSTONE, GUTERMAN, FISCHER, AUGUST, ZACHER, SOLOMON
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Request of what to put on a tombstone
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Mjn519@...
This may seem like a strange question but I was wondering today about the
tombstone makers. When a person dies, would the stone be made >from the cemetery or an outside company? I'm sure its one or the other. So would they have the original information as to what they would need to put on the tombstone (the request >from a relative as to what to carve on the stone)? How would I find this information (the tombstone maker and request?) I am looking during the years of 1907-1948, cemeteries in NY and NJ. ~Marie Lubman Researching: GREENSTONE, GUTERMAN, FISCHER, AUGUST, ZACHER, SOLOMON
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Yankel YASHINOVSKI/Y from Cuba
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Eilat Gordin Levitan
The YASHINOVSKI family was >from Bransk, Poland.
Son Yankel left Poland c 1926, eventually settling in Cuba. By then his sister Gutka Tova CIMBAL moved to Sweden with her family. The rest of the family perished in the holocaust in Bransk. In 1950 Yankel was able to find (after much search) his sister Gutka and her family in Israel. He very soon arrived for a visit. What we know; He was well off and was a colonel of the fire department in Cuba. He was married twice and had 3 daughters; two >from his first wife and the third was >from a local Cuban woman. During the visit in Israel ( c 1950) Yankel (dressed in uniforms) went to the Rehovot home of the first president of Israel; Chaim Weizmann, and gave him a Diploma of the fire fighters of Havana. He kept in touch with the family in Israel for some years but then touch was lost.maybe someone would know the daughters?.... Eilat Gordin Levitan Los Angeles
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Latin America #LatinAmerica Yankel YASHINOVSKI/Y from Cuba
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Eilat Gordin Levitan
The YASHINOVSKI family was >from Bransk, Poland.
Son Yankel left Poland c 1926, eventually settling in Cuba. By then his sister Gutka Tova CIMBAL moved to Sweden with her family. The rest of the family perished in the holocaust in Bransk. In 1950 Yankel was able to find (after much search) his sister Gutka and her family in Israel. He very soon arrived for a visit. What we know; He was well off and was a colonel of the fire department in Cuba. He was married twice and had 3 daughters; two >from his first wife and the third was >from a local Cuban woman. During the visit in Israel ( c 1950) Yankel (dressed in uniforms) went to the Rehovot home of the first president of Israel; Chaim Weizmann, and gave him a Diploma of the fire fighters of Havana. He kept in touch with the family in Israel for some years but then touch was lost.maybe someone would know the daughters?.... Eilat Gordin Levitan Los Angeles
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Searching for my aunt Rachel ZYLBERSZTAJN
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Rose and Robert Raymen <rr.raymen@...>
Dear Genners
For several years now I've been searching for records of my aunt Rachel ZYLBERSZTAJN (ZILBERSZTEJN) to no avail. According to the POT my father lodged in 1956, my aunt was 16 years old when she perished in the Lublin Ghetto in 1941. Rachel was born in Kalisz (Poland) the second child of my paternal grandfather, Abram ZYLBERSZTAJN and Raszka NOMBURG, his second wife. Although I've been unsuccessful in obtaining any records for my aunt, I was fortunate enough to locate a birth and census record for her brother Isochor (Yissachar) born in 1925. I would appreciate any suggestions >from you, especially those researching Polish records. Please respond privately. Best Wishes Rose Raymen Perth, Western Australia rr.raymen@... Searching: ZYLBERSZTAJN (ZILBERSZTEJN) (Kalisz, Poland) LENCZYCKI (LECZYCKI) (Kalisz, Poland) HAZE (HASE) (Kalisz, Poland) BABIACKI (Kalisz, Poland) NOMBURG (Kalisz, Poland) BORNSZTAJN (BORNSZTEJN) (Lask, Poland) ZAJFE (Kalisz, Poland).
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Searching for my aunt Rachel ZYLBERSZTAJN
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Rose and Robert Raymen <rr.raymen@...>
Dear Genners
For several years now I've been searching for records of my aunt Rachel ZYLBERSZTAJN (ZILBERSZTEJN) to no avail. According to the POT my father lodged in 1956, my aunt was 16 years old when she perished in the Lublin Ghetto in 1941. Rachel was born in Kalisz (Poland) the second child of my paternal grandfather, Abram ZYLBERSZTAJN and Raszka NOMBURG, his second wife. Although I've been unsuccessful in obtaining any records for my aunt, I was fortunate enough to locate a birth and census record for her brother Isochor (Yissachar) born in 1925. I would appreciate any suggestions >from you, especially those researching Polish records. Please respond privately. Best Wishes Rose Raymen Perth, Western Australia rr.raymen@... Searching: ZYLBERSZTAJN (ZILBERSZTEJN) (Kalisz, Poland) LENCZYCKI (LECZYCKI) (Kalisz, Poland) HAZE (HASE) (Kalisz, Poland) BABIACKI (Kalisz, Poland) NOMBURG (Kalisz, Poland) BORNSZTAJN (BORNSZTEJN) (Lask, Poland) ZAJFE (Kalisz, Poland).
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New York Times Magazine article: How do you prove you are a Jew?
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Mark Fearer <Mark.Fearer@...>
Hi folks,
I'm on the digest mode, so hopefully this is not repetitive. There a good and very long article, entitled "How do you prove you are a Jew?" and while it focuses on religion, genealogy plays a prominent role in answering that question. The link is: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/02/magazine/02jewishness-t.html You may need to register, if you haven't already. Mark Fearer
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen New York Times Magazine article: How do you prove you are a Jew?
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Mark Fearer <Mark.Fearer@...>
Hi folks,
I'm on the digest mode, so hopefully this is not repetitive. There a good and very long article, entitled "How do you prove you are a Jew?" and while it focuses on religion, genealogy plays a prominent role in answering that question. The link is: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/02/magazine/02jewishness-t.html You may need to register, if you haven't already. Mark Fearer
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Cemetery photo request for BERZAK,BUCHTER Mount Zion Cemetery Maspeth,NY-Barbara
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Barb <newsgroups2@...>
Dear Genners,
I no longer live in NY. Can not get photos of grave sites easy.( do not read Hebrew at all) If any one needs help in NC.I will be glad to help in anyway I can. I Live on the border of NC and Va Northern side near the coast.(Elizabeth City,NC) I was wondering if anyone was going to the Mount Zion Cemetery,Maspeth NY and could take some digital Photos for me.It seems like they are all next to each other. I have a list of the sites and places below. Thank you very much for all your help. Mount Zion Cemetery Maspeth,NY 11378 Last Name, First Name Location Society Date of Burial BERZAK, Bessie 7L Kremenchuger 6/1/1933 BERZAK, Emma 7L Kremenchuger 1/5/1962 BERZAK, Manuel 7L Kremenchuger 8/7/1968 BERZAK, Susman 7L Kremenchuger 3/1/1944 Last Name, First Name Location Society Date of Burial BUCHTER, Baby Workmens 5/1/1912 BUCHTER, Baby Workmens 12/1/1919 BUCHTER, Baby Workmens 1/1/1922 BUCHTER, Bella 7L Kremenchuger 6/1/1918 BUCHTER, Hyman 7L Kremenchuger 1/1/1936 BUCHTER, Nathan 7L Kremenchuger 8/1/1937 searching: BERZAK,BUCHTER,LEVINE,MALES,LUPSON,SIEGAL,BAKER, RAFESFSKY, COHN Bessie BERZAK was my greatgrandmother on my grandfather side of the family. Nathan Berzak BUCHTER was his brother.He took on the Buchter name to carry on the family name. Hyman BUCHTER was my great grandmothers brother. Thank you very much Barbara Wilkenshoff (NC,USA) newsgroups2@... MODERATOR NOTE: Please reply privately with offers to help.
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Cemetery photo request for BERZAK,BUCHTER Mount Zion Cemetery Maspeth,NY-Barbara
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Barb <newsgroups2@...>
Dear Genners,
I no longer live in NY. Can not get photos of grave sites easy.( do not read Hebrew at all) If any one needs help in NC.I will be glad to help in anyway I can. I Live on the border of NC and Va Northern side near the coast.(Elizabeth City,NC) I was wondering if anyone was going to the Mount Zion Cemetery,Maspeth NY and could take some digital Photos for me.It seems like they are all next to each other. I have a list of the sites and places below. Thank you very much for all your help. Mount Zion Cemetery Maspeth,NY 11378 Last Name, First Name Location Society Date of Burial BERZAK, Bessie 7L Kremenchuger 6/1/1933 BERZAK, Emma 7L Kremenchuger 1/5/1962 BERZAK, Manuel 7L Kremenchuger 8/7/1968 BERZAK, Susman 7L Kremenchuger 3/1/1944 Last Name, First Name Location Society Date of Burial BUCHTER, Baby Workmens 5/1/1912 BUCHTER, Baby Workmens 12/1/1919 BUCHTER, Baby Workmens 1/1/1922 BUCHTER, Bella 7L Kremenchuger 6/1/1918 BUCHTER, Hyman 7L Kremenchuger 1/1/1936 BUCHTER, Nathan 7L Kremenchuger 8/1/1937 searching: BERZAK,BUCHTER,LEVINE,MALES,LUPSON,SIEGAL,BAKER, RAFESFSKY, COHN Bessie BERZAK was my greatgrandmother on my grandfather side of the family. Nathan Berzak BUCHTER was his brother.He took on the Buchter name to carry on the family name. Hyman BUCHTER was my great grandmothers brother. Thank you very much Barbara Wilkenshoff (NC,USA) newsgroups2@... MODERATOR NOTE: Please reply privately with offers to help.
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ORLEN of Rochester NY
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Steve Orlen
Dear Cousins,
A number of years ago I wrote, then called an elderly widow of an ORLEN man, who lived in Rochester, NY. Obviously, I wanted to find out if there was any connection to my family. But the woman wouldn't talk about it, and hung up. Does anyone know, personally, any members of that family, who might be willing to talk to me? Best, Steve Orlen Tucson AZ
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen ORLEN of Rochester NY
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Steve Orlen
Dear Cousins,
A number of years ago I wrote, then called an elderly widow of an ORLEN man, who lived in Rochester, NY. Obviously, I wanted to find out if there was any connection to my family. But the woman wouldn't talk about it, and hung up. Does anyone know, personally, any members of that family, who might be willing to talk to me? Best, Steve Orlen Tucson AZ
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Enrique Luis ARMOZA Buenos Aires
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ralph <salinger@...>
Genners in Argentina,
Can anyone help me contact Enrique Luis ARMOZA last known address Calle Bulong Sur Mer ****, Barrio 11, Buenos Aires. Many thanks, Ralph Salinger Kfar Ruppin Israel
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Enrique Luis ARMOZA Buenos Aires
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ralph <salinger@...>
Genners in Argentina,
Can anyone help me contact Enrique Luis ARMOZA last known address Calle Bulong Sur Mer ****, Barrio 11, Buenos Aires. Many thanks, Ralph Salinger Kfar Ruppin Israel
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Followup to Har HaZaitim request
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Dovie <gelerinter13@...>
Genners,
As per my Har HaZaitim photo request, I realize this can be a lot of work and all so please contact me if you think you can help, before you do anything, so that I don't duplicate anyone's efforts and waste anyone's time. Thanks! Dovie Gelerinter Gelerinter13@... Chicago, IL Searching: GELERINTER, BALKIN/BULKIN, HIRSCHBEIN, STEINBERGER, PASHECK, MANISCHEWITZ, KORNBLUT/CORNBLATT, JUSKOVITZ, TALCHINSKY/TALYN/TALL (post 1900), ZEMEL
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Kurt and Erma SCHLESINGER Son Henry - Incorporation or stockholder search
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Melodysdeals
I received a wonderful idea to my posting yesterday about locating Kurt
and Erma SCHLESINGER's son, Henry. I know that Kurt owned several properties in New York City and that one of the partners was an attorney. It was suggested that they probably incorporated. I don't think the corporation would have any of their names in the name of the corporation, but if there was a way to search by share holders or officers, then I could at least find the name of the corporation. The attorney's son did tell me that his father left the group and that Kurt remained with only one other partner for a while. When the partnership had large holdings, it was decided to distribute the properties and go their separate way to ensure that their children would not have to work with so many people. Stephen was sketchy on details. He is in his 70's and does not remember his father having anything other than a business relationship with Kurt. One of the other partners was Vladamir (he did not remember a last name), but he was a family friend that later went into show business in some form. They all attended the same synagogue in New York City. I am hoping that someone will have some ideas on how to search using this information. Melody Mayes nee Pinkus #292191
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Followup to Har HaZaitim request
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Dovie <gelerinter13@...>
Genners,
As per my Har HaZaitim photo request, I realize this can be a lot of work and all so please contact me if you think you can help, before you do anything, so that I don't duplicate anyone's efforts and waste anyone's time. Thanks! Dovie Gelerinter Gelerinter13@... Chicago, IL Searching: GELERINTER, BALKIN/BULKIN, HIRSCHBEIN, STEINBERGER, PASHECK, MANISCHEWITZ, KORNBLUT/CORNBLATT, JUSKOVITZ, TALCHINSKY/TALYN/TALL (post 1900), ZEMEL
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Kurt and Erma SCHLESINGER Son Henry - Incorporation or stockholder search
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Melodysdeals
I received a wonderful idea to my posting yesterday about locating Kurt
and Erma SCHLESINGER's son, Henry. I know that Kurt owned several properties in New York City and that one of the partners was an attorney. It was suggested that they probably incorporated. I don't think the corporation would have any of their names in the name of the corporation, but if there was a way to search by share holders or officers, then I could at least find the name of the corporation. The attorney's son did tell me that his father left the group and that Kurt remained with only one other partner for a while. When the partnership had large holdings, it was decided to distribute the properties and go their separate way to ensure that their children would not have to work with so many people. Stephen was sketchy on details. He is in his 70's and does not remember his father having anything other than a business relationship with Kurt. One of the other partners was Vladamir (he did not remember a last name), but he was a family friend that later went into show business in some form. They all attended the same synagogue in New York City. I am hoping that someone will have some ideas on how to search using this information. Melody Mayes nee Pinkus #292191
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Facial recognition expert needed
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Mel Comisarow <melcom@...>
I have a group photo >from 1910 and another group photo >from 1919. A
woman, 91-years-old in 1910 and 100 years-old in 1919 is obviously present in each photo. I have reason to believe that others, ranging in age >from approximately 6 to 55 in 1910, are present in each photo. Is there anyone, skilled in facial recognition, who would be willing to look at the two photos and tell me if there are any further matches? Thanks. Mel Comisarow Vancouver BC MODERATOR NOTE: Please reply privately with offers to help. It may be helpful to post these photos on ViewMate.
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Facial recognition expert needed
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Mel Comisarow <melcom@...>
I have a group photo >from 1910 and another group photo >from 1919. A
woman, 91-years-old in 1910 and 100 years-old in 1919 is obviously present in each photo. I have reason to believe that others, ranging in age >from approximately 6 to 55 in 1910, are present in each photo. Is there anyone, skilled in facial recognition, who would be willing to look at the two photos and tell me if there are any further matches? Thanks. Mel Comisarow Vancouver BC MODERATOR NOTE: Please reply privately with offers to help. It may be helpful to post these photos on ViewMate.
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