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INTRO - Seeking family of 2G Grandfather David Gabriel STERN born in Hessen-Darmstadt 1815
#germany
Jerelyn Fyvolent <jeredepaul@...>
Hello.
I am a new member of this group. Along with other family members, I am currently trying to find information about the family of my great, great grandfather, David Gabriel STERN, born in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany in 1815. David had two brothers, Henry Isaak, born in Bingen in 1831 and Moses, born in Elsoff, Siegen-Wittgenstein, Nordrhein-Westfalen in 1835. All three Stern brothers emigrated to the USA (Alabama) in the mid 19th century. We believe their father may have been Gabriel STERN, born in Hesse-Darmstadt ca. 1785 and died between 1845-1849. We are trying to find out more information about Gabriel - actual dates of birth/death, where he is buried, his spouse's name, where and when they were married, if there were other children, etc., to determine if he is indeed our ancestor and if there are other family members that we are not aware of. If anyone has information about the STERN family >from this area of Germany (Prussia), please contact me. Thanks! Jerelyn Fyvolent, San Juan Cosala, Jalisco, Mexico <jeredepaul@yahoo.com>
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Ann Rabinowitz
Over the years, Christine Usdin wrote to me about her record transcriptions
- particularly ones related to my Hillman family and those individuals who were also >from Lithuania and appeared in the Latvian records. I remember with what delight she produced her transcriptions. They trickled out day-by-day to those of us who waited with baited breath for the next tgroup of records. Christine's fortitude as she plowed through the Russian language records was remarkable. Every day, I would look forward to her postings and to her messages to me stating that she had found another of my Uncle Max Hillman's brothers and their families. She shared with me the disappointment I felt at never finding anything on my Uncle Max himself, but that was the reality of genealogical research. I, in turn, found Usdin records for her in the time-honored way of genealogical researchers. We discussed what towns she would do next and what records. This was especially true of the Census records which she embellished profusely with her artistic creativity. This resulted in wonderful graphics, photos and maps that went far beyond what was necessary for producing a simple database. Her transcriptions captured a singular story, the story of our people and it mattered little that these records were found in the Latvian Archives for so many other nationalities were represented there as well. As time went by and Christine enlarged the scope of her transcriptions and attempted other projects such as cemeteries, one felt that we were lucky to have found such an industrious and faithful friend, who reached out and connected us to our heritage. Her passing then was a great unexpected loss. One still has the notion to turn to her postings every day and find there new and exciting discoveries. I hope that her energy and perseverance will be transmitted to others who will carry on her work and that her beloved transcriptions will find a home where all will be able to view them permanently. I know she would have liked that . . . and so, au revoir Christine! Ann Rabinowitz annrab@bellsouth.net
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German SIG #Germany INTRO - Seeking family of 2G Grandfather David Gabriel STERN born in Hessen-Darmstadt 1815
#germany
Jerelyn Fyvolent <jeredepaul@...>
Hello.
I am a new member of this group. Along with other family members, I am currently trying to find information about the family of my great, great grandfather, David Gabriel STERN, born in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany in 1815. David had two brothers, Henry Isaak, born in Bingen in 1831 and Moses, born in Elsoff, Siegen-Wittgenstein, Nordrhein-Westfalen in 1835. All three Stern brothers emigrated to the USA (Alabama) in the mid 19th century. We believe their father may have been Gabriel STERN, born in Hesse-Darmstadt ca. 1785 and died between 1845-1849. We are trying to find out more information about Gabriel - actual dates of birth/death, where he is buried, his spouse's name, where and when they were married, if there were other children, etc., to determine if he is indeed our ancestor and if there are other family members that we are not aware of. If anyone has information about the STERN family >from this area of Germany (Prussia), please contact me. Thanks! Jerelyn Fyvolent, San Juan Cosala, Jalisco, Mexico <jeredepaul@yahoo.com>
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Lithuania SIG #Lithuania RE: Christine Usdin
#lithuania
Ann Rabinowitz
Over the years, Christine Usdin wrote to me about her record transcriptions
- particularly ones related to my Hillman family and those individuals who were also >from Lithuania and appeared in the Latvian records. I remember with what delight she produced her transcriptions. They trickled out day-by-day to those of us who waited with baited breath for the next tgroup of records. Christine's fortitude as she plowed through the Russian language records was remarkable. Every day, I would look forward to her postings and to her messages to me stating that she had found another of my Uncle Max Hillman's brothers and their families. She shared with me the disappointment I felt at never finding anything on my Uncle Max himself, but that was the reality of genealogical research. I, in turn, found Usdin records for her in the time-honored way of genealogical researchers. We discussed what towns she would do next and what records. This was especially true of the Census records which she embellished profusely with her artistic creativity. This resulted in wonderful graphics, photos and maps that went far beyond what was necessary for producing a simple database. Her transcriptions captured a singular story, the story of our people and it mattered little that these records were found in the Latvian Archives for so many other nationalities were represented there as well. As time went by and Christine enlarged the scope of her transcriptions and attempted other projects such as cemeteries, one felt that we were lucky to have found such an industrious and faithful friend, who reached out and connected us to our heritage. Her passing then was a great unexpected loss. One still has the notion to turn to her postings every day and find there new and exciting discoveries. I hope that her energy and perseverance will be transmitted to others who will carry on her work and that her beloved transcriptions will find a home where all will be able to view them permanently. I know she would have liked that . . . and so, au revoir Christine! Ann Rabinowitz annrab@bellsouth.net
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Hareli family in Israel
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Neil@...
Looking for family of brothers -
1.Benjamin Hareli, born in Berlin in 1912, married Ilana Loewenberg, born in Guelzold, Pomerania in 1923. He was a major in the Israeli Army. and 2. Daniel Hareli born in Berlin in 1921 and died at Latrun in 1948 during the Israel War of Independence. -- Neil Rosenstein
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Hareli family in Israel
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Neil@...
Looking for family of brothers -
1.Benjamin Hareli, born in Berlin in 1912, married Ilana Loewenberg, born in Guelzold, Pomerania in 1923. He was a major in the Israeli Army. and 2. Daniel Hareli born in Berlin in 1921 and died at Latrun in 1948 during the Israel War of Independence. -- Neil Rosenstein
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Stock family Jerusalem-Petach Tikva
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Neil@...
Can any one help in finding this family?
Gen 1 -Eva, born in Elbing in 1911, owner of a leading ladies' dress shop in Jerusalem, married Oscar Stock, born in Westphalen in 1904 and died in Haifa in 1963. Gen 2.1 Uri Stock, born in Jerusalem in 1934, married Shoshana Lindner, born in Bacan, Romania in 1935. Gen3.1. Ruth, born in 1960 in Petah Tikva. 3.2. Tali, born in 1962 in Petah Tikva. 3.3.. Ran Stock, born in 1964 in Petah Tikva. 3.4. On Stock, born in 1972 in Petah Tikva. G2.2. Naomi, born in 1936 in Jerusalem, married colonel Levi Zur (previously Abramovitz), born in 1936 in Pietra Niemitz, Romania, Miliatry Attache in Venezuela. 3.1. Gali, born in Haifa in 1961. 3.2. Tami, born in Haifa in 1962. 3.3. Nurit, born in Afulah in 1967. Thanks -- Neil Rosenstein
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Stock family Jerusalem-Petach Tikva
#general
Neil@...
Can any one help in finding this family?
Gen 1 -Eva, born in Elbing in 1911, owner of a leading ladies' dress shop in Jerusalem, married Oscar Stock, born in Westphalen in 1904 and died in Haifa in 1963. Gen 2.1 Uri Stock, born in Jerusalem in 1934, married Shoshana Lindner, born in Bacan, Romania in 1935. Gen3.1. Ruth, born in 1960 in Petah Tikva. 3.2. Tali, born in 1962 in Petah Tikva. 3.3.. Ran Stock, born in 1964 in Petah Tikva. 3.4. On Stock, born in 1972 in Petah Tikva. G2.2. Naomi, born in 1936 in Jerusalem, married colonel Levi Zur (previously Abramovitz), born in 1936 in Pietra Niemitz, Romania, Miliatry Attache in Venezuela. 3.1. Gali, born in Haifa in 1961. 3.2. Tami, born in Haifa in 1962. 3.3. Nurit, born in Afulah in 1967. Thanks -- Neil Rosenstein
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Re: INTRO - LEBENSBERGER family from Gaugrehweiler, Rhineland-Palatinate
#germany
Renate Rosenau <RenateRosenau@...>
On 18 Jun 2013, new member Sam Schulman <samschulman@gmail.com> asked for help
researching LEBENSBERGER family >from Gaugrehweiler, Rhineland-Palatinate. Sam, Vital records (Standesregister: Geburtsurkunden, Heiratsurkunden, Sterbeurkunden) are held by the archives of the towns and for villages by the Verbandsgemeinden, for your research you can contact: Stadt Bad Kreuznach Hochstrasse 48 55545 Bad Kreuznach stadtverwaltung@bad-kreuznach.de F=FCrfeld and Frei-Laubersheim: Verbandsgemeine Bad Kreuznach Rheingrafenstrasse 2 55543 Bad Kreuznach info@vgvkh.de <mailto:info@vgvkh.de> Alsenz und Gaugrehweiler: Verbandsgemeinde Alsenz-Obermoschel Schulstrasse 16 67821 Alsenz info@vg-alsenz-obermoschel.de Good luck, Renate Rosenau, Alzey/Germany RenateRosenau@t-online.de
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German SIG #Germany re: INTRO - LEBENSBERGER family from Gaugrehweiler, Rhineland-Palatinate
#germany
Renate Rosenau <RenateRosenau@...>
On 18 Jun 2013, new member Sam Schulman <samschulman@gmail.com> asked for help
researching LEBENSBERGER family >from Gaugrehweiler, Rhineland-Palatinate. Sam, Vital records (Standesregister: Geburtsurkunden, Heiratsurkunden, Sterbeurkunden) are held by the archives of the towns and for villages by the Verbandsgemeinden, for your research you can contact: Stadt Bad Kreuznach Hochstrasse 48 55545 Bad Kreuznach stadtverwaltung@bad-kreuznach.de F=FCrfeld and Frei-Laubersheim: Verbandsgemeine Bad Kreuznach Rheingrafenstrasse 2 55543 Bad Kreuznach info@vgvkh.de <mailto:info@vgvkh.de> Alsenz und Gaugrehweiler: Verbandsgemeinde Alsenz-Obermoschel Schulstrasse 16 67821 Alsenz info@vg-alsenz-obermoschel.de Good luck, Renate Rosenau, Alzey/Germany RenateRosenau@t-online.de
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German translation
#galicia
Carol Sicherman <csicher@...>
I've posted an image on ViewMate of a postcard for which I need
transcription and translation >from German: http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM27749 Please reply on the form provided on ViewMate. Thank you very much, Carol Sicherman
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Gesher Galicia SIG #Galicia German translation
#galicia
Carol Sicherman <csicher@...>
I've posted an image on ViewMate of a postcard for which I need
transcription and translation >from German: http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM27749 Please reply on the form provided on ViewMate. Thank you very much, Carol Sicherman
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Anyone visiting Pantin Cemetery, Paris?
#general
Apollo Israel <apollo@...>
If anyone is planning to visit the Pantin Cemetery in Paris in the forseeable
future, I would be tremendously grateful if you would be willing to find the gravesites of three of my relatives there, and would be even more grateful for photographs of their tombstones (or of whatever is left of their tombstones). Please reply privately and I will provide you with their names and details. Thanking you in advance, Miriam Bulwar David-Hay, Raanana, Israel. Researching: BULWA/BULWAR/BULWER, PELTZMAN, SZTORC (Rawa Mazowiecka, Lodz); FRENKIEL, FERLIPTER (Belz); KALUSZYNER, KUSMIERSKI, KASZKIET (Kaluszyn, Lodz); KUZKA, RZETELNY, SIENNICKI, WROBEL (Kaluszyn); KRYSKA, HABIELSKA (Sieradz, Lodz); LICHTENSZTAJN, SAPIR (Kiernozia, Wyszogrod, Lodz); WAKS, BEKER, BERKOWICZ, ENGEL (Nowe Miasto nad Pilica); BORNSZTAJN (Lodz; family of Moshe Hersz,1879-1942), ROZENBERG, WEISKOPF (Przedborz); NAJFELD (Lodz;
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Anyone visiting Pantin Cemetery, Paris?
#general
Apollo Israel <apollo@...>
If anyone is planning to visit the Pantin Cemetery in Paris in the forseeable
future, I would be tremendously grateful if you would be willing to find the gravesites of three of my relatives there, and would be even more grateful for photographs of their tombstones (or of whatever is left of their tombstones). Please reply privately and I will provide you with their names and details. Thanking you in advance, Miriam Bulwar David-Hay, Raanana, Israel. Researching: BULWA/BULWAR/BULWER, PELTZMAN, SZTORC (Rawa Mazowiecka, Lodz); FRENKIEL, FERLIPTER (Belz); KALUSZYNER, KUSMIERSKI, KASZKIET (Kaluszyn, Lodz); KUZKA, RZETELNY, SIENNICKI, WROBEL (Kaluszyn); KRYSKA, HABIELSKA (Sieradz, Lodz); LICHTENSZTAJN, SAPIR (Kiernozia, Wyszogrod, Lodz); WAKS, BEKER, BERKOWICZ, ENGEL (Nowe Miasto nad Pilica); BORNSZTAJN (Lodz; family of Moshe Hersz,1879-1942), ROZENBERG, WEISKOPF (Przedborz); NAJFELD (Lodz;
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Re: lookup at Kings County (Brooklyn) Surrogate's Court
#general
Phyllis Kramer
Renee Steinig asked for help at Kings County Surrogate's Court in Brooklyn, for a
look up in the probate index. Not sure if this will help, but familysearch.org has an online >from 1866 through 1923, with images also! Happy Hunting! Phyllis Kramer VP, Education, www.JewishGen.org/education Family Web site: kehilalinks.jewishgen.org/krosno/kramer.htm
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen re:lookup at Kings County (Brooklyn) Surrogate's Court
#general
Phyllis Kramer
Renee Steinig asked for help at Kings County Surrogate's Court in Brooklyn, for a
look up in the probate index. Not sure if this will help, but familysearch.org has an online >from 1866 through 1923, with images also! Happy Hunting! Phyllis Kramer VP, Education, www.JewishGen.org/education Family Web site: kehilalinks.jewishgen.org/krosno/kramer.htm
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Re: Dutch Police Records
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lehrer
Hello,
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You can get access to the title (Algemeen politieblad) you mentioned via the following website: http://www.cbg.nl/index.php?zoekterm=Endewelt&status=L&cat=RPOL&tref=3&exact=JA There are three names, all about Harry/i Endewelt. Not sure if it is the same but I assume it is? Good Luck, Gershon Lehrer www.gershon-lehrer.be/blog Antwerp, Belgium Joel weiner wrote:
I found a significant relative (Hirsch Endewelt) listed in:
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Re: Dutch Police Records
#general
lehrer
Hello,
toggle quoted messageShow quoted text
You can get access to the title (Algemeen politieblad) you mentioned via the following website: http://www.cbg.nl/index.php?zoekterm=Endewelt&status=L&cat=RPOL&tref=3&exact=JA There are three names, all about Harry/i Endewelt. Not sure if it is the same but I assume it is? Good Luck, Gershon Lehrer www.gershon-lehrer.be/blog Antwerp, Belgium Joel weiner wrote:
I found a significant relative (Hirsch Endewelt) listed in:
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Re: Dutch Police Records
#general
André Günther
A few years earlier he was sent to jail for three months (cellular imprisonment)
because of burglary and begging. The Leeuwaardener Courant writes on 24.09.1875 (page 9, column 2): http://resources2.kb.nl/010585000/pdf/DDD_010586795.pdf (more details) Andre "Anderl" Guenther Munich Germany -----Original-Nachricht----- Von: Joel weiner <joel.alan.weiner@gmail.com> I found a significant relative (Hirsch Endewelt) listed in: Algemeen politie-band van het koningrijk der Nederlanden. Uitgegeven op last van den Minister van Justitie, Gravenhage, 1879. VERWIJKDRDE VREEMDELINGEN (zie bladz. 1471, no. 1185 van 1879); berigt van den ambtenaar van het openbaar ministerie bij he kantongeregt te Deventer, van 21 Febr. "General police sheet of the kingdom of the Netherlands. Published by order of the Minister of Justice, The Hague, 1879. (Removed Aliens) See p. 1471, No. 1185 of 1879), news of the official of the prosecutor dur side non justice in Deventer, 21 Febr. I would like to get all the information that might be in the referenced document or other official files. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Re: Dutch Police Records
#general
André Günther
A few years earlier he was sent to jail for three months (cellular imprisonment)
because of burglary and begging. The Leeuwaardener Courant writes on 24.09.1875 (page 9, column 2): http://resources2.kb.nl/010585000/pdf/DDD_010586795.pdf (more details) Andre "Anderl" Guenther Munich Germany -----Original-Nachricht----- Von: Joel weiner <joel.alan.weiner@gmail.com> I found a significant relative (Hirsch Endewelt) listed in: Algemeen politie-band van het koningrijk der Nederlanden. Uitgegeven op last van den Minister van Justitie, Gravenhage, 1879. VERWIJKDRDE VREEMDELINGEN (zie bladz. 1471, no. 1185 van 1879); berigt van den ambtenaar van het openbaar ministerie bij he kantongeregt te Deventer, van 21 Febr. "General police sheet of the kingdom of the Netherlands. Published by order of the Minister of Justice, The Hague, 1879. (Removed Aliens) See p. 1471, No. 1185 of 1879), news of the official of the prosecutor dur side non justice in Deventer, 21 Febr. I would like to get all the information that might be in the referenced document or other official files. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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