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New Found SPIEGELs From Brody
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Len Pincus <lennyp@...>
I recently got some new data on my SPIEGEL family >from Brody, Galacia circa
1816-1860. I have looked through the JGFF but thought I would post this in hope that someone might connect. Ettel Ester SPIEGEL B. Sept 1836 M. abt 1856 to Aron Arje ROTH children Lea Czipe ROTH B. Jan 1857 Samuel Wolf ROTH B. April 1859 Jacob SPIGIL married Lea SPARER abt 1831 Children; Leyb - 1832, Abraham - 1834, Etel - 1836, Gittel - 1848 Jacob SPIGIL is my GGF Any connection will be heartily received! Len Pincus (in very wet south california) lennyp@pe.net
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Searching: SILVER family
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RSilver01@...
.Dear Sir.
I am trying to find out any information about a Mayer David SILVER Or SILBER family. They lived in or near Druja,Russia(near the Lithuania and Latvia borders) which would be considered Belarus(or White Russia) His wife's name was Rifka(maiden name unknown)He was a farmer near Perabrod. Had Five brothers , David,Simon, Hershel, Ruven and Ralph. Mayer David had Four children Beryl,Lazer,Ethel and Tushmerka. Any information would be thankful. Rubin Silver 1709 Benjamin st. Saginaw,Mich 48602 RSilver01@aol.com
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Harry S. Ely
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PETER HVIDSTEN <port.perry.star@...>
Hello
I do not really know where to start my research, so I thought I would try getting in touch with any Jewish families who might have lived in Toronto during the 1940s. I am the publisher of a small town community newspaper in Port Perry and have been researching for a book on local history for the past couple of years. In 1943, Mr. Harry S. Ely and his wife Freda purchased a small estate island (7 Mile Island) on Scugog Island >from a Mr. A.R. Wilson. I am told that during the war years, the Ely's made their estate home into a refugee camp for a number of jewish children. I understand they were smuggled out of Europe, but I can not be sure of this. I have been told the Mr. Ely was a well known and resptect tailor with a business in downtown Toronto, King St. I believe. The reason I'm intersted in this is because part of my research is a history of the estate known as 7 Mile Island, which was a secluded piece of land with beautiful arched walkways, fountains, swimming pool and a large house. If anyone has any information about the Ely's, or could point me in the right diretion to continue my research, I would most appreciate your help. Kindest regards J. Peter Hvidsten
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Gorodenka (Horodenka), Ukraine
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JoyceField <jfield@...>
The coordinates for Gorodenka (Horodenka) are 48 40 / 25 30. It is
now in Ukraine, before WW1 it was part of Galicia in Austro-Hungary, and between the two world wars it was part of Poland. Joyce Field Translations Manager Yizkor Book Project Joyce Field jfield@nlci.com jfield@jewishgen.org
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen New Found SPIEGELs From Brody
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Len Pincus <lennyp@...>
I recently got some new data on my SPIEGEL family >from Brody, Galacia circa
1816-1860. I have looked through the JGFF but thought I would post this in hope that someone might connect. Ettel Ester SPIEGEL B. Sept 1836 M. abt 1856 to Aron Arje ROTH children Lea Czipe ROTH B. Jan 1857 Samuel Wolf ROTH B. April 1859 Jacob SPIGIL married Lea SPARER abt 1831 Children; Leyb - 1832, Abraham - 1834, Etel - 1836, Gittel - 1848 Jacob SPIGIL is my GGF Any connection will be heartily received! Len Pincus (in very wet south california) lennyp@pe.net
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Searching: SILVER family
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RSilver01@...
.Dear Sir.
I am trying to find out any information about a Mayer David SILVER Or SILBER family. They lived in or near Druja,Russia(near the Lithuania and Latvia borders) which would be considered Belarus(or White Russia) His wife's name was Rifka(maiden name unknown)He was a farmer near Perabrod. Had Five brothers , David,Simon, Hershel, Ruven and Ralph. Mayer David had Four children Beryl,Lazer,Ethel and Tushmerka. Any information would be thankful. Rubin Silver 1709 Benjamin st. Saginaw,Mich 48602 RSilver01@aol.com
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Harry S. Ely
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PETER HVIDSTEN <port.perry.star@...>
Hello
I do not really know where to start my research, so I thought I would try getting in touch with any Jewish families who might have lived in Toronto during the 1940s. I am the publisher of a small town community newspaper in Port Perry and have been researching for a book on local history for the past couple of years. In 1943, Mr. Harry S. Ely and his wife Freda purchased a small estate island (7 Mile Island) on Scugog Island >from a Mr. A.R. Wilson. I am told that during the war years, the Ely's made their estate home into a refugee camp for a number of jewish children. I understand they were smuggled out of Europe, but I can not be sure of this. I have been told the Mr. Ely was a well known and resptect tailor with a business in downtown Toronto, King St. I believe. The reason I'm intersted in this is because part of my research is a history of the estate known as 7 Mile Island, which was a secluded piece of land with beautiful arched walkways, fountains, swimming pool and a large house. If anyone has any information about the Ely's, or could point me in the right diretion to continue my research, I would most appreciate your help. Kindest regards J. Peter Hvidsten
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Gorodenka (Horodenka), Ukraine
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JoyceField <jfield@...>
The coordinates for Gorodenka (Horodenka) are 48 40 / 25 30. It is
now in Ukraine, before WW1 it was part of Galicia in Austro-Hungary, and between the two world wars it was part of Poland. Joyce Field Translations Manager Yizkor Book Project Joyce Field jfield@nlci.com jfield@jewishgen.org
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Researching: KRICHEVER, Rubanovka, Mogilev
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Chetz18@...
I am researching the name Krichever (>from the Province of Mogilev)
and a small town called Rubanovka (155 miles >from Minsk). If anyone has any information on these two items, please e-mail me. Thank you. Chuck Brooks ------------- MODERATOR: Please sign with your name, city and state or country as required for all JewishGen mailings lists. And please remember to give a meaningful subject in the subject line. Thank you in anticipation Belarus Moderator on duty: Elsebeth Paikin, Copenhagen, Denmark -------------
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Belarus SIG #Belarus Researching: KRICHEVER, Rubanovka, Mogilev
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Chetz18@...
I am researching the name Krichever (>from the Province of Mogilev)
and a small town called Rubanovka (155 miles >from Minsk). If anyone has any information on these two items, please e-mail me. Thank you. Chuck Brooks ------------- MODERATOR: Please sign with your name, city and state or country as required for all JewishGen mailings lists. And please remember to give a meaningful subject in the subject line. Thank you in anticipation Belarus Moderator on duty: Elsebeth Paikin, Copenhagen, Denmark -------------
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Re: criteria and links
#ciechanow
#poland
Harriet Brown <hnbrown@...>
Like Allan and others, I'd like to avoid too many links, preferring to
publish appropriate materials on our Web pages ourselves. As far as criteria for publishing, Allan's list seems reasonable. I can't see spending too much time talking about criteria; I'd rather spend the time talking about (and making accessible to others) the information we have. Common sense should rule here, I believe. That said, if there's anyone in the group who objects to the idea of our publishing the Eichmann testimony Allan has supplied, now is your chance to speak up. We shall begin the process of publishing (or not) soon. --Harriet Brown Madison, WI
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#Ciechanow #Poland Re: criteria and links
#ciechanow
#poland
Harriet Brown <hnbrown@...>
Like Allan and others, I'd like to avoid too many links, preferring to
publish appropriate materials on our Web pages ourselves. As far as criteria for publishing, Allan's list seems reasonable. I can't see spending too much time talking about criteria; I'd rather spend the time talking about (and making accessible to others) the information we have. Common sense should rule here, I believe. That said, if there's anyone in the group who objects to the idea of our publishing the Eichmann testimony Allan has supplied, now is your chance to speak up. We shall begin the process of publishing (or not) soon. --Harriet Brown Madison, WI
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Barge office arrivals
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Foodphile@...
Thank you to everyone who responded to my question about Barge Office
arrivals. I had hoped that they would be separate records >from the New York Passenger Arrivals since I have been looking at a brick wall for 1 1/2 years! I realized now that they are included. Thank you all for your help in clarifying this. Meryl Persky DUNITZ (DONETZ), Kovel, Ukr. SALZMAN, Ukr. KETCHMAN, Ukr. HIRSCH, Grebow, Pol. LEDER, Austria TEPPER, Galicia
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Barge office arrivals
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Foodphile@...
Thank you to everyone who responded to my question about Barge Office
arrivals. I had hoped that they would be separate records >from the New York Passenger Arrivals since I have been looking at a brick wall for 1 1/2 years! I realized now that they are included. Thank you all for your help in clarifying this. Meryl Persky DUNITZ (DONETZ), Kovel, Ukr. SALZMAN, Ukr. KETCHMAN, Ukr. HIRSCH, Grebow, Pol. LEDER, Austria TEPPER, Galicia
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March Meeting of Jewish Genealogical Society of Philadelphia
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JGLois@...
March Meeting of Jewish Genealogical Society of Philadelphia
[Dedicated to the memory of PJAC archivist, Lily G. Schwartz] Date: Monday, March 13, 2000 Time: 7:45 PM Place: The Newman Building at Gratz College Old York Road (Route 611) and Melrose Avenue Melrose Park, PA Speaker: Allen Meyers Topic: Strawberry Mansion: The Jewish Community of North Philadelphia Allen Meyers has presented lectures on Jewish neighborhoods in Philadelphia and southern New Jersey for more than twenty years. In his second and latest book, Allen offers the Jewish history of "the Mansion," the area to which many Jews migrated >from their original homes in South Philadelphia. Allen will discuss various topics in his book, and relate interesting anecdotes about his sources of information. Special Offer for New Members and other Beginners! Come 30 minutes early and hear more experienced members of JGSP give advice and counsel on issues that interest and perplex you. Come at 7:15 and stay for the regular meeting following. Interested friends are always welcome! Refreshments will be served following the meeting Ride Sharing Program: (215) 947-7374 Russian Special Interest Group: The next meeting will be held April 16, at 1:30 p.m. at the usual location, Klein Branch JCC, Red Lion Road and Jamison Avenue. Computer Special Interest Group: The next meeting of the group will be held at Gratz, 7:30 p.m., on April 6th. Topic: To be announced. For all who are researching Philadelphia roots and need information on local resources; cemeteries, funeral directors, repositories (and much more) please visit the JGSP website: http://www.jewishgen.org/jgsp Lois Sernoff [JGSPhiladelphia] <JGLois@aol.com>
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen March Meeting of Jewish Genealogical Society of Philadelphia
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JGLois@...
March Meeting of Jewish Genealogical Society of Philadelphia
[Dedicated to the memory of PJAC archivist, Lily G. Schwartz] Date: Monday, March 13, 2000 Time: 7:45 PM Place: The Newman Building at Gratz College Old York Road (Route 611) and Melrose Avenue Melrose Park, PA Speaker: Allen Meyers Topic: Strawberry Mansion: The Jewish Community of North Philadelphia Allen Meyers has presented lectures on Jewish neighborhoods in Philadelphia and southern New Jersey for more than twenty years. In his second and latest book, Allen offers the Jewish history of "the Mansion," the area to which many Jews migrated >from their original homes in South Philadelphia. Allen will discuss various topics in his book, and relate interesting anecdotes about his sources of information. Special Offer for New Members and other Beginners! Come 30 minutes early and hear more experienced members of JGSP give advice and counsel on issues that interest and perplex you. Come at 7:15 and stay for the regular meeting following. Interested friends are always welcome! Refreshments will be served following the meeting Ride Sharing Program: (215) 947-7374 Russian Special Interest Group: The next meeting will be held April 16, at 1:30 p.m. at the usual location, Klein Branch JCC, Red Lion Road and Jamison Avenue. Computer Special Interest Group: The next meeting of the group will be held at Gratz, 7:30 p.m., on April 6th. Topic: To be announced. For all who are researching Philadelphia roots and need information on local resources; cemeteries, funeral directors, repositories (and much more) please visit the JGSP website: http://www.jewishgen.org/jgsp Lois Sernoff [JGSPhiladelphia] <JGLois@aol.com>
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Jewish Genealogy of Sacramento Meeting
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Allen and Linda Minsky <linal@...>
Subj: JGSS Meeting
Date: 3/19/2000 To: jewishgen@lyris.jewishgen.org On Sunday, March 19, 2000, at 10:00 AM, the Jewish Genealogical Society will meet at the Albert Einstein Residence Center, 1935 Wright St., Sacramento,CA. Lester Smith will discuss unique sources for your resources.. The Judy B. Persin library will be open after the meeting. Visitors are welcome. Linda and Allen Minsky Publicity Chairs JGSS
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Jewish Genealogy of Sacramento Meeting
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Allen and Linda Minsky <linal@...>
Subj: JGSS Meeting
Date: 3/19/2000 To: jewishgen@lyris.jewishgen.org On Sunday, March 19, 2000, at 10:00 AM, the Jewish Genealogical Society will meet at the Albert Einstein Residence Center, 1935 Wright St., Sacramento,CA. Lester Smith will discuss unique sources for your resources.. The Judy B. Persin library will be open after the meeting. Visitors are welcome. Linda and Allen Minsky Publicity Chairs JGSS
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Horadenka/Hadynkowce
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Adelle Gloger
Dear JewishGen Community,
My husband's family claims that his father was >from Horadenka/Goradenk a in Austria/Galicia. On his naturalization papers he gives his place of birth as Hadynkowce. I beleive the Polish spelling is Hadyk=F3wka. Are these the same place? I have checked several search engines on the web, as well as JewishGen Archives, Shtetl Seeker, and the JewishGen search engine and have come up with nothing. The Shtetl Seeker had some possibilities using the D-M soundex, but since I do not know where (exactly) it is located it was not helpful. The only thing I have come up with is the Polish spelling and a website in Polish; but I do not read/understand Polish. The JewishGen Cemetery project did not have anything for this town either--unless there is another spelling. The JGFF (using the D-M soundex) lists only one person researching fam ily >from this town. Does anyone know exactly where this town is located and what resources are available for researching the town and records ? Thank you for any information you might have. Adelle Weintraub Gloger Shaker Hts., Ohio agloger@aol.com
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Horadenka/Hadynkowce
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Adelle Gloger
Dear JewishGen Community,
My husband's family claims that his father was >from Horadenka/Goradenk a in Austria/Galicia. On his naturalization papers he gives his place of birth as Hadynkowce. I beleive the Polish spelling is Hadyk=F3wka. Are these the same place? I have checked several search engines on the web, as well as JewishGen Archives, Shtetl Seeker, and the JewishGen search engine and have come up with nothing. The Shtetl Seeker had some possibilities using the D-M soundex, but since I do not know where (exactly) it is located it was not helpful. The only thing I have come up with is the Polish spelling and a website in Polish; but I do not read/understand Polish. The JewishGen Cemetery project did not have anything for this town either--unless there is another spelling. The JGFF (using the D-M soundex) lists only one person researching fam ily >from this town. Does anyone know exactly where this town is located and what resources are available for researching the town and records ? Thank you for any information you might have. Adelle Weintraub Gloger Shaker Hts., Ohio agloger@aol.com
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