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PERAHIA from Salonique
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Eve Line Blum <blume@...>
I'm posting this message for a friend who begins with genealogy and
who hasn't yet any e-mail address. He would like to hear >from people who have PERAHIA families, from Salonique, in their family tree. If that name rings familiar to someone, please answer privately. Thanks in advance. Eve Line Blum Besancon (France) < mailto:blume@... >
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen PERAHIA from Salonique
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Eve Line Blum <blume@...>
I'm posting this message for a friend who begins with genealogy and
who hasn't yet any e-mail address. He would like to hear >from people who have PERAHIA families, from Salonique, in their family tree. If that name rings familiar to someone, please answer privately. Thanks in advance. Eve Line Blum Besancon (France) < mailto:blume@... >
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Re: Cemetery Project CD
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Marc D. Manson <mdmcousa@...>
Just a short note of thanks to Arline and Sidney Sachs for the work that
they have put into the Cemetery Project. The JGS of Michigan, with their assistance, has submitted over 40,000 records. The data was >from many different cemeteries and in different formats. With their help (and patience) we will continue to collect data from around the state and submit it for inclusion.This is a project that will benefit not only us, but our descendents for many generations to come. We encourage everyone to publicize the Cemetery Project and participate. Todah Rabah, Arline and Sid. Marc D. Manson VP, JGS of Michigan MAN'SKIJ--MANSKY--MANSON (Volkovysk; Slonim, Belarus) WAGNER (Austria; Ft.Wayne, IN; Toledo, OH) MAC--MATZ (Skarzysko Kamienna; Skaryszew; Radom; Poland) POMERANTZ (Brest-Litovsk - Belarus) TURUFF--TUREFF (Russia; New York) BROCK (New York)
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Re: Cemetery Project CD
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Marc D. Manson <mdmcousa@...>
Just a short note of thanks to Arline and Sidney Sachs for the work that
they have put into the Cemetery Project. The JGS of Michigan, with their assistance, has submitted over 40,000 records. The data was >from many different cemeteries and in different formats. With their help (and patience) we will continue to collect data from around the state and submit it for inclusion.This is a project that will benefit not only us, but our descendents for many generations to come. We encourage everyone to publicize the Cemetery Project and participate. Todah Rabah, Arline and Sid. Marc D. Manson VP, JGS of Michigan MAN'SKIJ--MANSKY--MANSON (Volkovysk; Slonim, Belarus) WAGNER (Austria; Ft.Wayne, IN; Toledo, OH) MAC--MATZ (Skarzysko Kamienna; Skaryszew; Radom; Poland) POMERANTZ (Brest-Litovsk - Belarus) TURUFF--TUREFF (Russia; New York) BROCK (New York)
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Rudolph and Jennie FROELICH
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bvcb@...
I am seeking relatives of or informtion about Rudolph Froelich (b.
5/10/1881; d. 2/4/1963) and Jennie Froelich (b.6/4/1876; d.10/10/1957). They are buried at Bayside Cemetery in the Schavrien/Pereira plot, but the names are unfamiliar to me. Jennie is the first name of Charles SCHAVRIEN's sister. However, I always thought her married last name was MARCUS. She had one daughter, Raynee. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Babette Bloch
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Rudolph and Jennie FROELICH
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bvcb@...
I am seeking relatives of or informtion about Rudolph Froelich (b.
5/10/1881; d. 2/4/1963) and Jennie Froelich (b.6/4/1876; d.10/10/1957). They are buried at Bayside Cemetery in the Schavrien/Pereira plot, but the names are unfamiliar to me. Jennie is the first name of Charles SCHAVRIEN's sister. However, I always thought her married last name was MARCUS. She had one daughter, Raynee. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Babette Bloch
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Meshemberg's E-mail Address
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SY PEARLMAN <pearlman@...>
Does anyone have Mike Meshemberg's e-mail address? Thanks.
Regards, Sy of New York(pearlman@...) Researching: PEARLMAN (Bialystok), ETKUS, ROSACHOTSKY, SANDEROVICH, SEGALOVICH &SKOVRONEK (Lomza,Ciechanowiec,Wysokie Mazowieckie); KUNOFSKY, LEVINE & KANTROWITZ (Uzda,Nesvizh in Belarus); BERNBACH & HACKEL (Ulanow,Poland); MUNTZER (Glebowice,Poland); TREITELMAN & KAMINER (Odessa & Kishinev); KRULL (Warsaw & Otvotsk)
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Meshemberg's E-mail Address
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SY PEARLMAN <pearlman@...>
Does anyone have Mike Meshemberg's e-mail address? Thanks.
Regards, Sy of New York(pearlman@...) Researching: PEARLMAN (Bialystok), ETKUS, ROSACHOTSKY, SANDEROVICH, SEGALOVICH &SKOVRONEK (Lomza,Ciechanowiec,Wysokie Mazowieckie); KUNOFSKY, LEVINE & KANTROWITZ (Uzda,Nesvizh in Belarus); BERNBACH & HACKEL (Ulanow,Poland); MUNTZER (Glebowice,Poland); TREITELMAN & KAMINER (Odessa & Kishinev); KRULL (Warsaw & Otvotsk)
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Searching Olga HOPPE & Berta SIEBEN
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Thekla1
Olga HOPPE and Bert SIEBEN are sisters, maiden name FREUND. They both
lived in Chicago. If you know either or both of these women, please e-mail me personally - Thekla1@... Thekla Nordwind Scottsdale, AZ
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Searching Olga HOPPE & Berta SIEBEN
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Thekla1
Olga HOPPE and Bert SIEBEN are sisters, maiden name FREUND. They both
lived in Chicago. If you know either or both of these women, please e-mail me personally - Thekla1@... Thekla Nordwind Scottsdale, AZ
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BUCHWERK/BUCHBERG, KUPLER, SALOMON, MAULER
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Melanie C. Villemont <mville@...>
My husband's paternal grandparents were Adolf BUCHWERK (b. 1882) (instructor
in Sadgura, Ukraine), son of Samuel BUCHWERK and Mittie (nee KUPLER), and Regina (b. 1884), daughter of Eisig Leib SALOMON and Sara (nee MAULER) of Kossow (not sure which one). There is a family rumor that the surname BUCHWERK was a 19th century bureaucratic corruption of BUCHBERG. I suppose that is a possibility, as one of the witnesses on a French translation of my father-in-law's birth record was listed as Samuel Bucheberg of Czernowitz. If any of this is familiar to anyone, please respond to me at mville@... . TIA! Best regards, Melanie Villemont Winslow, ME
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen BUCHWERK/BUCHBERG, KUPLER, SALOMON, MAULER
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Melanie C. Villemont <mville@...>
My husband's paternal grandparents were Adolf BUCHWERK (b. 1882) (instructor
in Sadgura, Ukraine), son of Samuel BUCHWERK and Mittie (nee KUPLER), and Regina (b. 1884), daughter of Eisig Leib SALOMON and Sara (nee MAULER) of Kossow (not sure which one). There is a family rumor that the surname BUCHWERK was a 19th century bureaucratic corruption of BUCHBERG. I suppose that is a possibility, as one of the witnesses on a French translation of my father-in-law's birth record was listed as Samuel Bucheberg of Czernowitz. If any of this is familiar to anyone, please respond to me at mville@... . TIA! Best regards, Melanie Villemont Winslow, ME
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Australian Jewish printed resources
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jeremy.hodes@...
The National Library of Australia has recently produced a Select
bibliography of material in the National Library of Australia relating to Jewish life in Australia It can be accessed at http://www.nla.gov.au/guides/jewishlife.html As well the Archive of Australian Judaica at the University of Sydney can be found at http://www.library.usyd.edu.au/judaica/ Jeremy Hodes Cairns, Australia
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Australian Jewish printed resources
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jeremy.hodes@...
The National Library of Australia has recently produced a Select
bibliography of material in the National Library of Australia relating to Jewish life in Australia It can be accessed at http://www.nla.gov.au/guides/jewishlife.html As well the Archive of Australian Judaica at the University of Sydney can be found at http://www.library.usyd.edu.au/judaica/ Jeremy Hodes Cairns, Australia
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National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) proposes new fee
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Marlene Staggs <mstaggs@...>
NARA proposes to revise its schedule of fees for reproduction of
records and other materials in the custody of the Archivist of the United States. More information, including proposed fees, can be found at http://www.nara.gov/nara/fees-pro.html Marlene Staggs Bellingham, WA mstaggs@... Researching: LEVINE / LECHOVETSKY ZELBERBERG / ZILBERBERG / SILVERBERG GARBER / GERBER DERENBERG / DERNBERG / DERENBAUM / DEREMBAUM / DERNBAUM FEINMAN / FINEMAN Zvenigorodka / Tagancha / Medvin / Boguslaw / Kulchin
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) proposes new fee
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Marlene Staggs <mstaggs@...>
NARA proposes to revise its schedule of fees for reproduction of
records and other materials in the custody of the Archivist of the United States. More information, including proposed fees, can be found at http://www.nara.gov/nara/fees-pro.html Marlene Staggs Bellingham, WA mstaggs@... Researching: LEVINE / LECHOVETSKY ZELBERBERG / ZILBERBERG / SILVERBERG GARBER / GERBER DERENBERG / DERNBERG / DERENBAUM / DEREMBAUM / DERNBAUM FEINMAN / FINEMAN Zvenigorodka / Tagancha / Medvin / Boguslaw / Kulchin
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Attn: Baltimorians
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Rlberliner@...
There are six or seven Jacobs surname tombstones in United Hebrew Cemetery
off I-95 outside of Baltimore for my family. If there is anyone willing to visit the cemetery and read the backs of them, telling who they are the children of, it would be greatly appreciated. Perhaps I can reciprocate in Savannah, GA at Bonaventure or Laurel Grove Cemeteries. Please reply privately. Thank you. Rachelle Leaf Berliner Savannah GA rlberliner@... Searching: JACOBS/GOLDSTEIN/EICHLER/EHRLICH (>from Poznan PO to London To Baltimore) LEAF/LIEBERMAN/AIN (>from Bialystok to NY to Savannah) BERLINER/SIDLER/STEIN (>from Ostrolenka to NY to Savannah)
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Attn: Baltimorians
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Rlberliner@...
There are six or seven Jacobs surname tombstones in United Hebrew Cemetery
off I-95 outside of Baltimore for my family. If there is anyone willing to visit the cemetery and read the backs of them, telling who they are the children of, it would be greatly appreciated. Perhaps I can reciprocate in Savannah, GA at Bonaventure or Laurel Grove Cemeteries. Please reply privately. Thank you. Rachelle Leaf Berliner Savannah GA rlberliner@... Searching: JACOBS/GOLDSTEIN/EICHLER/EHRLICH (>from Poznan PO to London To Baltimore) LEAF/LIEBERMAN/AIN (>from Bialystok to NY to Savannah) BERLINER/SIDLER/STEIN (>from Ostrolenka to NY to Savannah)
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Re: Harbin, China, anyone?
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Mervyn Doobov <mdoobov@...>
propper@... (Hilary Henkin) wrote:
Hi, all!To the best of my knowledge, my paternal grandparents were married (and probably met) in Harbin, though they were both >from the Ukraine. My father's three elder surviving siblings were born there. They left via Hong Kong in 1916/17 for Brisbane, where my father was born. I cannot give you details about Harbin but I suggest you look in the Encyclopaedia Judaica, which devotes a whole 7/8 of a page to it. Mervyn Doobov MODERATOR NOTE: Chinese Jews and Harbin have been discussed at length in this forum. To read the messages posted on this subject search the JewishGen Discussion Group Archives, where you will find all messages posted after September 1993. It can be accessed directly >from our home page: http://www.jewishgen.org
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Re: Harbin, China, anyone?
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Mervyn Doobov <mdoobov@...>
propper@... (Hilary Henkin) wrote:
Hi, all!To the best of my knowledge, my paternal grandparents were married (and probably met) in Harbin, though they were both >from the Ukraine. My father's three elder surviving siblings were born there. They left via Hong Kong in 1916/17 for Brisbane, where my father was born. I cannot give you details about Harbin but I suggest you look in the Encyclopaedia Judaica, which devotes a whole 7/8 of a page to it. Mervyn Doobov MODERATOR NOTE: Chinese Jews and Harbin have been discussed at length in this forum. To read the messages posted on this subject search the JewishGen Discussion Group Archives, where you will find all messages posted after September 1993. It can be accessed directly >from our home page: http://www.jewishgen.org
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