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GOLDENWEISER family
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Manuel Aicher <aicher@...>
I am looking for descendants of
Moritz GOLDENWEISER and his wife Marie SMIRNOW who lived in Moscow in Russia in the 1880ies. I would be very happy if any descendants or others who know more abouth this couple or their descendants would contact me at aicher@... Manuel Aicher Dietikon,Switzerland
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researching the following
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Yonasan Shapiro <shapie@...>
Stuchinsky,Filipow,Poland
,Wolker,fristik,Poland Nissenbaum/Nusbaum,grajewo,Poland Fajnstadt/Feinstein,Pinczow,poland Shapiro, Russia Gordon, Lithuania Liebman,Kobrin, belarus Grossman/stropkov, Slovakia I will be studying in Israel for this year so I will temporarily sign off Jewish Gen discussion group. please e-mail me at yonni_25@yahoo,com Yonasan Shapiro
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen GOLDENWEISER family
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Manuel Aicher <aicher@...>
I am looking for descendants of
Moritz GOLDENWEISER and his wife Marie SMIRNOW who lived in Moscow in Russia in the 1880ies. I would be very happy if any descendants or others who know more abouth this couple or their descendants would contact me at aicher@... Manuel Aicher Dietikon,Switzerland
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen researching the following
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Yonasan Shapiro <shapie@...>
Stuchinsky,Filipow,Poland
,Wolker,fristik,Poland Nissenbaum/Nusbaum,grajewo,Poland Fajnstadt/Feinstein,Pinczow,poland Shapiro, Russia Gordon, Lithuania Liebman,Kobrin, belarus Grossman/stropkov, Slovakia I will be studying in Israel for this year so I will temporarily sign off Jewish Gen discussion group. please e-mail me at yonni_25@yahoo,com Yonasan Shapiro
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Small Corrections
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Fritz Neubauer
<< The following occupations, in German, are listed for my family in the
Lodz Ghetto. Could someone please translate them for me? schueler ==scholar, most likely a young boy in grade or high school Correction: More likely just pupil in school garber ==Garbe is a sheaf or bundle. Garber is probably someone who ties or bundles things, anything >from firewood to raw pelts, I'd guess Correction: The word in question is probably "Gerber", somebody who produces leather >from animal skins Fritz Neubauer North Germany
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Small Corrections
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Fritz Neubauer
<< The following occupations, in German, are listed for my family in the
Lodz Ghetto. Could someone please translate them for me? schueler ==scholar, most likely a young boy in grade or high school Correction: More likely just pupil in school garber ==Garbe is a sheaf or bundle. Garber is probably someone who ties or bundles things, anything >from firewood to raw pelts, I'd guess Correction: The word in question is probably "Gerber", somebody who produces leather >from animal skins Fritz Neubauer North Germany
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JewishGenners say Buy! Buy! to AuctionHouse!
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Clankarol@...
A little bit of gentle persuasion has paid off. Since I sent out a
reminder about the Auction House a number of you have made some very generous donations. So, what are some of the great offers this week? Two years worth of Avotaynu magazines- a must for any family historian. Research at Yad Vashem- Hall of Names. Russian-English translation, Italian Family Document translation, Books, scarves and plenty more... But you'll have to see for yourself by clicking on: http://www.jewishgen.org/auction/ to see what's on offer. Remember, all proceeds go to help the Operations Budget. This is your chance to help us help you. Cheers, Karol Schlosser AuctionHouse Project Volunteer
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen JewishGenners say Buy! Buy! to AuctionHouse!
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Clankarol@...
A little bit of gentle persuasion has paid off. Since I sent out a
reminder about the Auction House a number of you have made some very generous donations. So, what are some of the great offers this week? Two years worth of Avotaynu magazines- a must for any family historian. Research at Yad Vashem- Hall of Names. Russian-English translation, Italian Family Document translation, Books, scarves and plenty more... But you'll have to see for yourself by clicking on: http://www.jewishgen.org/auction/ to see what's on offer. Remember, all proceeds go to help the Operations Budget. This is your chance to help us help you. Cheers, Karol Schlosser AuctionHouse Project Volunteer
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FRANK of Franksville, WIS
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Nina Fantl <fantl@...>
My ancestor with surname of FRANK allegedly founded Franksville,
Wisconsin in 1800's. Is related to Lawrence FRANK who is the one who started "Lawry's" company of seasonings fame. My ancestor is Norma Frank, born in Milwaukee, WI, in 1890's, descended from Moses Montefiore Frank and Isaac Frank who came to Milwaukee in1840's. Norma's mother was Charlotte STEIN of Budapest and/or Milwaukee. Any information about these folks would be appreciated. fantl@...
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen FRANK of Franksville, WIS
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Nina Fantl <fantl@...>
My ancestor with surname of FRANK allegedly founded Franksville,
Wisconsin in 1800's. Is related to Lawrence FRANK who is the one who started "Lawry's" company of seasonings fame. My ancestor is Norma Frank, born in Milwaukee, WI, in 1890's, descended from Moses Montefiore Frank and Isaac Frank who came to Milwaukee in1840's. Norma's mother was Charlotte STEIN of Budapest and/or Milwaukee. Any information about these folks would be appreciated. fantl@...
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Alien Registration Cards
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Foodphile@...
I'm very confused about Alien Rgeistration Cards. I was under the
impression that they were separate and apart >from the Naturalization Process (Dec. of Intent, Pet. for Nat., and Nat.). I sent to the Dept. of Justice for them using thier form and have received a copy of the actual Naturalization Certificate and Petition for Naturalization. Can someone enlighten me about this? Incidentally, the information I received was for Phillip GREENBERG and for Harry HIRSCH, neither of whom are mine. If anyone out there is interested in these names, please contact me privately and I will be happy to send these on to you. Thanks Meryl Persky Calabasas, Ca. DUNITZ (DONETZ), Kovel, Ukr. SALZMAN, Ukr. KETCHMAN, Ukr. HIRSCH, Grybow area, Pol. LEDER, Ryglice, Pol, TEPPER, Galicia KELLNER, Ostropol, Russia COHEN, Ostropol, Russia SCHEIER (SCHAJER)(SCHEUER), Grybow area, Pol. SPERBER, Galicia. KARTAGENER, Tuchow, Pol. GRUNBERG (GREENBERG) Kishinev. GELLER, Grybow/Tarnow.
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Alien Registration Cards
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Foodphile@...
I'm very confused about Alien Rgeistration Cards. I was under the
impression that they were separate and apart >from the Naturalization Process (Dec. of Intent, Pet. for Nat., and Nat.). I sent to the Dept. of Justice for them using thier form and have received a copy of the actual Naturalization Certificate and Petition for Naturalization. Can someone enlighten me about this? Incidentally, the information I received was for Phillip GREENBERG and for Harry HIRSCH, neither of whom are mine. If anyone out there is interested in these names, please contact me privately and I will be happy to send these on to you. Thanks Meryl Persky Calabasas, Ca. DUNITZ (DONETZ), Kovel, Ukr. SALZMAN, Ukr. KETCHMAN, Ukr. HIRSCH, Grybow area, Pol. LEDER, Ryglice, Pol, TEPPER, Galicia KELLNER, Ostropol, Russia COHEN, Ostropol, Russia SCHEIER (SCHAJER)(SCHEUER), Grybow area, Pol. SPERBER, Galicia. KARTAGENER, Tuchow, Pol. GRUNBERG (GREENBERG) Kishinev. GELLER, Grybow/Tarnow.
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HIRSCH or FRANK of Chicago via Hammond, Ind.?
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Nina Fantl <fantl@...>
In 1860, my ancestor Wolf LEVY (who arrived in Chicago in 1844) of
Bavaria married Harriet (Yetta) HIRSCH (or FRANK) allegedly of Hammond, Ind.(born in Germany). Her family may have been in paper business. Wolf Levy's granddaughter was Helen REGENSTEIN of Chicago. Am searching the LEVY line and HIRSCH (or FRANK) line. Wolf Levy died in 1901. Offspring were Louise, Bella, Morris, Jennie, Bertha, Becky.
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen HIRSCH or FRANK of Chicago via Hammond, Ind.?
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Nina Fantl <fantl@...>
In 1860, my ancestor Wolf LEVY (who arrived in Chicago in 1844) of
Bavaria married Harriet (Yetta) HIRSCH (or FRANK) allegedly of Hammond, Ind.(born in Germany). Her family may have been in paper business. Wolf Levy's granddaughter was Helen REGENSTEIN of Chicago. Am searching the LEVY line and HIRSCH (or FRANK) line. Wolf Levy died in 1901. Offspring were Louise, Bella, Morris, Jennie, Bertha, Becky.
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Re: Dates, Hebrew/Civil
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Simon Barak
Sherry Landa wrote:
......"using a calendar converter I discovered that because the HebrewThe Hebrew calendar has only 12 months. In order to keep it accurately it adds a 13 month 4 times every 19 years. In principle the difference in a particular age is not more than a few weeks and it's automatically amended every 19 years, when the Gregorian and Jewish Calendars meet. Dr Shimon Barak
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Re: Zhmud, an area of Lithuania? Where?
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Alexander Sharon <a.sharon@...>
Zmudz (Zemajtija) is a historical province of the western Lithuania located
between the rivers Niemen, Niewiaz and Windawa. This is one of the main Lithuanian provinces as oppose to the Lithuania proper (Aukshtota). Alexander Sharon mailto: a.sharon@... <AGeffner@...> wrote in message news:c1.6a00982.26e3d259@...... I am researching the name ZMUDICK, who's members came >from Bykhov,Belarus, but, are not listed in the 1861 census, of Jews living in that town....Lithuania... I would like to investigate any resources in that area, to see if my
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Re: Dates, Hebrew/Civil
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Simon Barak
Sherry Landa wrote:
......"using a calendar converter I discovered that because the HebrewThe Hebrew calendar has only 12 months. In order to keep it accurately it adds a 13 month 4 times every 19 years. In principle the difference in a particular age is not more than a few weeks and it's automatically amended every 19 years, when the Gregorian and Jewish Calendars meet. Dr Shimon Barak
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Re: Zhmud, an area of Lithuania? Where?
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Alexander Sharon <a.sharon@...>
Zmudz (Zemajtija) is a historical province of the western Lithuania located
between the rivers Niemen, Niewiaz and Windawa. This is one of the main Lithuanian provinces as oppose to the Lithuania proper (Aukshtota). Alexander Sharon mailto: a.sharon@... <AGeffner@...> wrote in message news:c1.6a00982.26e3d259@...... I am researching the name ZMUDICK, who's members came >from Bykhov,Belarus, but, are not listed in the 1861 census, of Jews living in that town....Lithuania... I would like to investigate any resources in that area, to see if my
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DISKIN
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SY PEARLMAN <pearlman@...>
I am looking for the DISKIN family that originated in Rozanoi, either
Lithuania or Belarus, and some of whom may have emigrated to South Africa. 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 DISKIN
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SY PEARLMAN <pearlman@...>
I am looking for the DISKIN family that originated in Rozanoi, either
Lithuania or Belarus, and some of whom may have emigrated to South Africa. 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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