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Kaim (Chaim) ,Kurnick (Kurnik), Prussia now Kornik, Poland
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Barbara L. Sieving <Sieving@...>
I am looking for information on the following family.
Mendel Kaim (fifth born of Mordicai and Gitel) who married Dora Fox They had eight children: 1. Julia Kaim (deceased, no other data) 2. Deborah Kaim (unmarried) 3. Max Kaim (married spouse unknown) and had 2 children 1. Gertrude Kaim 2. Gabriel Kaim 4. Nettie Kaim (deceased, no other data) 5. Fannie Kaim (married, spouse unknown-no progeny) 6. Mamie Kaim (married, spouse unknown-had 2 children, names =unknown) 7. Harry Kaim (married, spouse unknown-had 1 child, name unknown) 8. Annie Kaim (married, spouse unknown-had 2 children, names (unknown) The line I come >from was the first-born of Mordecai and Gitel and he (Solomon-my ggggrandfather) was born about 1820 in Kurnick...I figure the fifth born (Mendel) was probably born between 1825-1830 (there are 10 total). As per my ggrandmother and grandmother who put this original tree together in December 1921, the tribe of Mendel settled in England and the above information is all that the family knew in 1921. Because of the early dates and the unknown information the Mendel Kaim family probably either left before all the children were born or they were old enough to marry. My questions on how to track someone who went to England: 1. Does England have passenger lists of immigrants who entered their country? 2. Does England have census records that someone in the US can access and are they indexed in such a way that I do not need to know where they settled? 3. Can I access and index death or birth vitals for England? 4. Would their surnames have changed upon their arrival to England, how did the English feel about Jews in the early 1800's? 5. How can I find out if they became British citizens? 6. Can I find a marriage certificate? Lot's of questions.....I have looked at a few sites geared towards England but I have found very little information. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Barbara Morris Sieving sieving@worldnet.att.net Colorado Springs, CO
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Kaim (Chaim) ,Kurnick (Kurnik), Prussia now Kornik, Poland
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Barbara L. Sieving <Sieving@...>
I am looking for information on the following family.
Mendel Kaim (fifth born of Mordicai and Gitel) who married Dora Fox They had eight children: 1. Julia Kaim (deceased, no other data) 2. Deborah Kaim (unmarried) 3. Max Kaim (married spouse unknown) and had 2 children 1. Gertrude Kaim 2. Gabriel Kaim 4. Nettie Kaim (deceased, no other data) 5. Fannie Kaim (married, spouse unknown-no progeny) 6. Mamie Kaim (married, spouse unknown-had 2 children, names =unknown) 7. Harry Kaim (married, spouse unknown-had 1 child, name unknown) 8. Annie Kaim (married, spouse unknown-had 2 children, names (unknown) The line I come >from was the first-born of Mordecai and Gitel and he (Solomon-my ggggrandfather) was born about 1820 in Kurnick...I figure the fifth born (Mendel) was probably born between 1825-1830 (there are 10 total). As per my ggrandmother and grandmother who put this original tree together in December 1921, the tribe of Mendel settled in England and the above information is all that the family knew in 1921. Because of the early dates and the unknown information the Mendel Kaim family probably either left before all the children were born or they were old enough to marry. My questions on how to track someone who went to England: 1. Does England have passenger lists of immigrants who entered their country? 2. Does England have census records that someone in the US can access and are they indexed in such a way that I do not need to know where they settled? 3. Can I access and index death or birth vitals for England? 4. Would their surnames have changed upon their arrival to England, how did the English feel about Jews in the early 1800's? 5. How can I find out if they became British citizens? 6. Can I find a marriage certificate? Lot's of questions.....I have looked at a few sites geared towards England but I have found very little information. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Barbara Morris Sieving sieving@worldnet.att.net Colorado Springs, CO
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Searching RUBINSTEIN/ZAK/BURSTEIN/MILNER of Vilna
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Seflaum@...
I am eagerly searching for a missing branch of my family. There are only 3
known family members of the RUBINSTEIN/ZAK/BURSTEIN/MILNER family who survived the Holocaust. My greatgrandfather's daughter by his first wife was Chana (or Anna) RUBINSTEIN, who left Vilna at ~age 16-18 yrs. and immigrated to the U.S. prior to WWI (~1912 -1917). I am attempting to complete a family tree and find Chana and her family. Mendel RUBINSTEIN (had a brother and sister?): with 1st wife, had daughter Chana RUBINSTEIN with 2nd wife, Chaya Raiza KOWARSKI (2 brothers?), had four children: Frieda (married to Mr. MILNER-2 children), Ella (or "Elke", married to Lipman ZAK-2 children), Aba (married to Sonia-2 children) and Fania. Contact was lost with Chana RUBINSTEIN after she left Vilna. Mendel died before WWI or WWII. Chaya Raiza KOWARSKI RUBINSTEIN and all of her children and grandchildren (except two) were killed in the Holocaust. Itzchak ZAK was married to Hadas Judis and owned a crystal and lamp shop in Vilna. Their six children were: Yosef, Frieda (married to Mr. BURSTEIN-4 children), Mayer, Lipman, Golda and Leibe. Yosef was a theatrical director, Leibe was a travelling salesman, and Lipman had a fruit store. One of Frieda's sons survived the Holocaust. I would be very grateful to hear >from anyone to whom this sounds remotely familiar. Shirley Flaum Houston, Texas Seflaum@aol.com also searching ROTBEIN, ROTBAJN, Chassidic family of Lodz and Warsaw
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Searching RUBINSTEIN/ZAK/BURSTEIN/MILNER of Vilna
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Seflaum@...
I am eagerly searching for a missing branch of my family. There are only 3
known family members of the RUBINSTEIN/ZAK/BURSTEIN/MILNER family who survived the Holocaust. My greatgrandfather's daughter by his first wife was Chana (or Anna) RUBINSTEIN, who left Vilna at ~age 16-18 yrs. and immigrated to the U.S. prior to WWI (~1912 -1917). I am attempting to complete a family tree and find Chana and her family. Mendel RUBINSTEIN (had a brother and sister?): with 1st wife, had daughter Chana RUBINSTEIN with 2nd wife, Chaya Raiza KOWARSKI (2 brothers?), had four children: Frieda (married to Mr. MILNER-2 children), Ella (or "Elke", married to Lipman ZAK-2 children), Aba (married to Sonia-2 children) and Fania. Contact was lost with Chana RUBINSTEIN after she left Vilna. Mendel died before WWI or WWII. Chaya Raiza KOWARSKI RUBINSTEIN and all of her children and grandchildren (except two) were killed in the Holocaust. Itzchak ZAK was married to Hadas Judis and owned a crystal and lamp shop in Vilna. Their six children were: Yosef, Frieda (married to Mr. BURSTEIN-4 children), Mayer, Lipman, Golda and Leibe. Yosef was a theatrical director, Leibe was a travelling salesman, and Lipman had a fruit store. One of Frieda's sons survived the Holocaust. I would be very grateful to hear >from anyone to whom this sounds remotely familiar. Shirley Flaum Houston, Texas Seflaum@aol.com also searching ROTBEIN, ROTBAJN, Chassidic family of Lodz and Warsaw
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Bobrika and/or Pshemish
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Jerry Fogler <jerryfogler@...>
Looking for anyone that has info on families >from Bobrika (not sure of
spelling) and/or Pshemish, Poland. Family names: FOGLER, KAHN, BRANDMAN, FREZNER, GERSTEN, ENNIS, WEISBLUTT, EHRENZWEIG, FISHER, ZIEBART and VOGEL. Jerry Fogler Please contact me: Jerryfogler@worldnet.att.net
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Bobrika and/or Pshemish
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Jerry Fogler <jerryfogler@...>
Looking for anyone that has info on families >from Bobrika (not sure of
spelling) and/or Pshemish, Poland. Family names: FOGLER, KAHN, BRANDMAN, FREZNER, GERSTEN, ENNIS, WEISBLUTT, EHRENZWEIG, FISHER, ZIEBART and VOGEL. Jerry Fogler Please contact me: Jerryfogler@worldnet.att.net
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Synagogoe Archives
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Carol Edan <caroled@...>
Shalom,
I have written(snail-mail) to the Mishkin T'Phila Temple in Chestnut Hill, Newton, Mass for more information concerning my maternal grandfather Hyman ARONSON who was active in the congregation when it was in Roxbury on Blue Hill Ave opposite Franklin Park. I have not received any answer >from them, but I cannot beleive that they would not have any information concerning previous congregation members. Is there a genner that belongs to that congregation that can advise to whom to write for more information. Thanks Carol Edan Israel researching MONOSSON /Moscow POLEY/Ukraine ARONSON/Augustov PRICE/Kalvarija
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Synagogoe Archives
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Carol Edan <caroled@...>
Shalom,
I have written(snail-mail) to the Mishkin T'Phila Temple in Chestnut Hill, Newton, Mass for more information concerning my maternal grandfather Hyman ARONSON who was active in the congregation when it was in Roxbury on Blue Hill Ave opposite Franklin Park. I have not received any answer >from them, but I cannot beleive that they would not have any information concerning previous congregation members. Is there a genner that belongs to that congregation that can advise to whom to write for more information. Thanks Carol Edan Israel researching MONOSSON /Moscow POLEY/Ukraine ARONSON/Augustov PRICE/Kalvarija
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CHAYET/CHAIT from Kremenitz
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Sam & Charlotte <samchar@...>
We were over at the Family History Center in Salt Lake City and found
the following information: Rachel Chayet - >from Kremenetz - arrived in the U.S. on 3/30/1910 and her final destination was to her Uncle Sam Goldman at 1432 Halsted St., Chicago Also Leib Chait - >from Kremenetz Arrived in the U.S. on 2/25/1897 and his final destination was to his brother A. Goldman at 714 S. 3rd Street in Philadelphia Here we have two very similar names, CHAYET/CHAIT and both from Kremenetz and both going to individuals named GOLDMAN although one was in Chicago and the other in Philadelphia. I would like to know if anyone has any knowledge on these names and if they do, would they please contact me directly. Sam & Charlotte Showel samchar@worldnet.att.net Las Vegas, NV
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen CHAYET/CHAIT from Kremenitz
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Sam & Charlotte <samchar@...>
We were over at the Family History Center in Salt Lake City and found
the following information: Rachel Chayet - >from Kremenetz - arrived in the U.S. on 3/30/1910 and her final destination was to her Uncle Sam Goldman at 1432 Halsted St., Chicago Also Leib Chait - >from Kremenetz Arrived in the U.S. on 2/25/1897 and his final destination was to his brother A. Goldman at 714 S. 3rd Street in Philadelphia Here we have two very similar names, CHAYET/CHAIT and both from Kremenetz and both going to individuals named GOLDMAN although one was in Chicago and the other in Philadelphia. I would like to know if anyone has any knowledge on these names and if they do, would they please contact me directly. Sam & Charlotte Showel samchar@worldnet.att.net Las Vegas, NV
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August Meeting for JGSSN-WEST
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Sam & Charlotte <samchar@...>
The Jewish Genealogy Society of Southern Nevada-West will be holding its
regular meeting at 1:00 PM on August 16th at the Sahara West Library, 9600 West Sahara in Las Vegas. The program scheduled for this meeting will be on "Genealogical Correspondence" and has received a tremendous response >from individuals who are interested in researching their histories, but have been uncertain how to begin. Another reason for the interest, has been our highly successful Mentor Program which eases the way for newcomers to genealogy by assigning a more experienced member to work with them on a one-on-one basis. All visitors are welcome to attend. Just call 702-363-8230 during the day, or 702-871-9773 after 6PM for more information. Information on the meeting can also be accessed via e-mail by writing to: carmont7@aol.com Charlotte Showel, Board of Directors JGSSN-WEST samchar@worldnet.att.net Las Vegas, Nevada
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JRI-Poland Database
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Vivian Salama <salassoc@...>
Does the JRI-Poland database include those areas of Poland today which were
under German rule prior to WW II, i.e. Silesia and Posen? If not does anyone know where those records are now? LDS doesn't have everything. Vivian Brieger Salama Hillsborough, CA
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen August Meeting for JGSSN-WEST
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Sam & Charlotte <samchar@...>
The Jewish Genealogy Society of Southern Nevada-West will be holding its
regular meeting at 1:00 PM on August 16th at the Sahara West Library, 9600 West Sahara in Las Vegas. The program scheduled for this meeting will be on "Genealogical Correspondence" and has received a tremendous response >from individuals who are interested in researching their histories, but have been uncertain how to begin. Another reason for the interest, has been our highly successful Mentor Program which eases the way for newcomers to genealogy by assigning a more experienced member to work with them on a one-on-one basis. All visitors are welcome to attend. Just call 702-363-8230 during the day, or 702-871-9773 after 6PM for more information. Information on the meeting can also be accessed via e-mail by writing to: carmont7@aol.com Charlotte Showel, Board of Directors JGSSN-WEST samchar@worldnet.att.net Las Vegas, Nevada
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen JRI-Poland Database
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Vivian Salama <salassoc@...>
Does the JRI-Poland database include those areas of Poland today which were
under German rule prior to WW II, i.e. Silesia and Posen? If not does anyone know where those records are now? LDS doesn't have everything. Vivian Brieger Salama Hillsborough, CA
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Passenger List names on page - Phil. 12/28/1904
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JoeZam@...
The following names appear on the same page as family members in my search.
The ship is the Merion, arriving in Philadelphia 12/28/1904. Ouslander?, Shewa Yankel Chaika Nalhow?, Feivel Bokelman, Awram Silber, Aaron Pin?, Ester Stippelman, Chajim Rubinstein, Rose Nora? Morris Sarah Louis Levin, Edke? Nochem Silberplat, Freide Sam Plonn, Esther Aaron Osiliansky, Mothel Czernski, Jurgis? Sitkowsky, Jacob Lampert, Morris Cohen, Max Rubinstein, Israel Schneider, David Zamrin, Hersch Scher, Jenty? Please contact me if you wish to obtain further details on any of these persons >from the list. Joseph T. Zamrin Tampa, FL Searching ZAMRIN, ZAMARIN
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Passenger List names on page - Phil. 12/28/1904
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JoeZam@...
The following names appear on the same page as family members in my search.
The ship is the Merion, arriving in Philadelphia 12/28/1904. Ouslander?, Shewa Yankel Chaika Nalhow?, Feivel Bokelman, Awram Silber, Aaron Pin?, Ester Stippelman, Chajim Rubinstein, Rose Nora? Morris Sarah Louis Levin, Edke? Nochem Silberplat, Freide Sam Plonn, Esther Aaron Osiliansky, Mothel Czernski, Jurgis? Sitkowsky, Jacob Lampert, Morris Cohen, Max Rubinstein, Israel Schneider, David Zamrin, Hersch Scher, Jenty? Please contact me if you wish to obtain further details on any of these persons >from the list. Joseph T. Zamrin Tampa, FL Searching ZAMRIN, ZAMARIN
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Exchange USA and Australian research
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Gary Luke <feraltek@...>
There's four brothers, migrants to America >from Germany in the 1870s that I
want to track down, to connect them with the familiy who remained in Germany, until migrating to Australia in 1938. It would possibly involve checking naturalisation, shipping lists, and/or census returns of late last century and early of this, looking for information about their German background, and their children born in the USA. I've been in contact with current descendents in the USA but they are either too inexperienced or are not able to spend time on research although some of them are interested. I have a few names and places >from earlier this century as a possible starting point for working backwards. The surname is Kreielsheimer, and I think (but not sure) they arrived on the east coast. There could be a couple of other names to follow. In exchange I'm willing to do research into Australian records. Please reply if you are experienced in this and want experienced research from Australia. Gary
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Exchange USA and Australian research
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Gary Luke <feraltek@...>
There's four brothers, migrants to America >from Germany in the 1870s that I
want to track down, to connect them with the familiy who remained in Germany, until migrating to Australia in 1938. It would possibly involve checking naturalisation, shipping lists, and/or census returns of late last century and early of this, looking for information about their German background, and their children born in the USA. I've been in contact with current descendents in the USA but they are either too inexperienced or are not able to spend time on research although some of them are interested. I have a few names and places >from earlier this century as a possible starting point for working backwards. The surname is Kreielsheimer, and I think (but not sure) they arrived on the east coast. There could be a couple of other names to follow. In exchange I'm willing to do research into Australian records. Please reply if you are experienced in this and want experienced research from Australia. Gary
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Re: How label photos safely?
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Gertrude Ogushwitz <gsogush@...>
Special marking pens are listed in Heritage Quest's "Preservation Products
Catalog." Call H-Q at 1-800-760-2455 to request a free copy. Your local camera shop might offer these and other acid-free products. Acid-free labels are available >from your local stationery dealer. Gertrude Ogushwitz On 8/9/98 SBWeiner@aol.com wrote: "is there a safe way to label photos? Does it hurt the photo if you write in ink on the back?"
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Re: How label photos safely?
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Gertrude Ogushwitz <gsogush@...>
Special marking pens are listed in Heritage Quest's "Preservation Products
Catalog." Call H-Q at 1-800-760-2455 to request a free copy. Your local camera shop might offer these and other acid-free products. Acid-free labels are available >from your local stationery dealer. Gertrude Ogushwitz On 8/9/98 SBWeiner@aol.com wrote: "is there a safe way to label photos? Does it hurt the photo if you write in ink on the back?"
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