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METZGER and BRAUN Families
#germany
shaunsaaz@...
I am looking for information regarding Katharina METZGER. I believe she
was born in 1798, near Holzgerlingen, Boeblingen, Weurttemberg. She married Jacob Friedrich BRAUN and emigrated to Southern Russia/Ukraine. I believe she and Jacob would have died somewhere near Borodino. Any information or clues relating to the METZGER or BRAUN families >from the area would be greatly appreciated. I am also searching for any synagogues or Jewish records that may be available or existed in this area of Weurttemberg in the early 19th century. Shaun Sarvis, Huron, South Dakota United States shaunsaaz@aol.com
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German SIG #Germany METZGER and BRAUN Families
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shaunsaaz@...
I am looking for information regarding Katharina METZGER. I believe she
was born in 1798, near Holzgerlingen, Boeblingen, Weurttemberg. She married Jacob Friedrich BRAUN and emigrated to Southern Russia/Ukraine. I believe she and Jacob would have died somewhere near Borodino. Any information or clues relating to the METZGER or BRAUN families >from the area would be greatly appreciated. I am also searching for any synagogues or Jewish records that may be available or existed in this area of Weurttemberg in the early 19th century. Shaun Sarvis, Huron, South Dakota United States shaunsaaz@aol.com
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Re: NUSSBAUM
#germany
Hazel Dakers
It would be really interesting if Ernest would share with other NUSSBAUM
researchers, who replied to him, the findings of his recent research. We are all seeking links all the time and it is possible this information could help one or more of us. Hazel Dakers, London UK researching HEIMANN (Luegde), MICHAELIS-JENA (Luegde/Detmold area),NUSSBAUM (Niederaula) <http://www.hazeldakers.co.uk/>
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German SIG #Germany Re: NUSSBAUM
#germany
Hazel Dakers
It would be really interesting if Ernest would share with other NUSSBAUM
researchers, who replied to him, the findings of his recent research. We are all seeking links all the time and it is possible this information could help one or more of us. Hazel Dakers, London UK researching HEIMANN (Luegde), MICHAELIS-JENA (Luegde/Detmold area),NUSSBAUM (Niederaula) <http://www.hazeldakers.co.uk/>
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INTRO - researching family from Canary Islands
#germany
Lydia Bauer
Hello GerSig,
I just joined the group. I have been doing genealogy research for 3 months. I consider myself to be a beginner in doing German Jewish Genealogy research. I live in rural, Puerto Rico. My native language is spanish and I also know english. I consider myself beginner in using a computer. My experience in using the Internet is limited. I have identified the names and birth and death dates of 2 of my grandparents, 2 of my great grandparents and 0 of my great great grandparents. My primary research goals now are to find out: My real surname >from my father My JGFF Researcher ID number is 442806 . The family names and ancestral towns that I have entered in the JGFF (JewishGen Family Finder) are :Unknown >from Canary Islands. Lydia Gonzalez Diaz lydiabauerma@yahoo.com Quebradillas, Puerto Rico USA
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German SIG #Germany INTRO - researching family from Canary Islands
#germany
Lydia Bauer
Hello GerSig,
I just joined the group. I have been doing genealogy research for 3 months. I consider myself to be a beginner in doing German Jewish Genealogy research. I live in rural, Puerto Rico. My native language is spanish and I also know english. I consider myself beginner in using a computer. My experience in using the Internet is limited. I have identified the names and birth and death dates of 2 of my grandparents, 2 of my great grandparents and 0 of my great great grandparents. My primary research goals now are to find out: My real surname >from my father My JGFF Researcher ID number is 442806 . The family names and ancestral towns that I have entered in the JGFF (JewishGen Family Finder) are :Unknown >from Canary Islands. Lydia Gonzalez Diaz lydiabauerma@yahoo.com Quebradillas, Puerto Rico USA
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Hebrew Name of Ignacz
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solkeys@thejnet.com
Dear Genners,
I wondering what the Hebrew name for Ignacz would be. Solomon Schlussel solkeys@thejnet.com
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Hebrew Name of Ignacz
#general
solkeys@thejnet.com
Dear Genners,
I wondering what the Hebrew name for Ignacz would be. Solomon Schlussel solkeys@thejnet.com
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Shoah Connect
#general
Zev Griner <zgriner@...>
The Shoah Connect web site: http://www.shoahconnect.org/ lets
genealogists researching the same Yad Vashem people connect with each other. Zev Griner GRINER/GRYNER,PANCER,BAUM/BOJM,ZAJDEL,LUDEN/LUDN (Tomaszow Lubelski, Jarczow, Zamosc)
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Shoah Connect
#general
Zev Griner <zgriner@...>
The Shoah Connect web site: http://www.shoahconnect.org/ lets
genealogists researching the same Yad Vashem people connect with each other. Zev Griner GRINER/GRYNER,PANCER,BAUM/BOJM,ZAJDEL,LUDEN/LUDN (Tomaszow Lubelski, Jarczow, Zamosc)
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Polish General Lovenski - Late 1700's - Early 1800's
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Susan E King <susan@...>
Wondering if anyone might be familiar with the story of a Polish
General by the name of Lovenski. He was commissioned by Napoleon and sent to Haiti during the Haitian Revolt in the late 1700's and early 1800's. As the story goes, he remained in Haiti where there exists today many "blue-eyed" descendants. There is some question as to whether the original name was "Levi or Levy" and the family converted >from Judaism before before General Lovenski left Poland. Please respond privately. Susan
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Polish General Lovenski - Late 1700's - Early 1800's
#general
Susan E King <susan@...>
Wondering if anyone might be familiar with the story of a Polish
General by the name of Lovenski. He was commissioned by Napoleon and sent to Haiti during the Haitian Revolt in the late 1700's and early 1800's. As the story goes, he remained in Haiti where there exists today many "blue-eyed" descendants. There is some question as to whether the original name was "Levi or Levy" and the family converted >from Judaism before before General Lovenski left Poland. Please respond privately. Susan
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Seeking information about Elihau GLEZER of Tel Mond
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Edwin Parks <edwin.parks@...>
Shalom
Once again I am seeking the help of my friends at Jewish Gen. I am seeking any information about Elihau Glezer of Tel Mond in Israel. All I know is that he served in the British Army's Pioneer Corps, possibly during the Second World War and certainly between 1945 and 1948, because I have a medal which has his number Rank and name - PAL/13380 Cpl E Glezer RPC. I also have a copy of the roll of all those who qualified for the medal which shows his details and his 1953 address in Tel Mond. I would like to be able to research him fully but to do that I need to find out if he is still alive and if not his date of death. Can anyone help? Eddie Major Edwin Parks Guernsey GY6 8X
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Seeking information about Elihau GLEZER of Tel Mond
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Edwin Parks <edwin.parks@...>
Shalom
Once again I am seeking the help of my friends at Jewish Gen. I am seeking any information about Elihau Glezer of Tel Mond in Israel. All I know is that he served in the British Army's Pioneer Corps, possibly during the Second World War and certainly between 1945 and 1948, because I have a medal which has his number Rank and name - PAL/13380 Cpl E Glezer RPC. I also have a copy of the roll of all those who qualified for the medal which shows his details and his 1953 address in Tel Mond. I would like to be able to research him fully but to do that I need to find out if he is still alive and if not his date of death. Can anyone help? Eddie Major Edwin Parks Guernsey GY6 8X
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Seeking Liza KAYSER
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ahess <ahess@...>
Dear menbers!
We are looking for information about Lisa Kayser (born 1.4.23) on whom we don't have any knowledge about what was with her during the Second World War. What we know is that she went to "hachshara" with group of young people in Stelsdof - a place near Berlin and since then she lost contact with her family. We want to know what happened to her at the war. Thank you in advance Avner Hess
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Seeking Liza KAYSER
#general
ahess <ahess@...>
Dear menbers!
We are looking for information about Lisa Kayser (born 1.4.23) on whom we don't have any knowledge about what was with her during the Second World War. What we know is that she went to "hachshara" with group of young people in Stelsdof - a place near Berlin and since then she lost contact with her family. We want to know what happened to her at the war. Thank you in advance Avner Hess
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Dr Max S. Wein, Dermatologist Chicago, IL
#general
sjlustig@...
Seeking information and contact with someone in the WEIN family.
Please contact me directly. Margery Lustig sjlustig@cs.com Researching: SILBERSTEIN/SILVERSTEIN. SLEPYAN in Chicago
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Dr Max S. Wein, Dermatologist Chicago, IL
#general
sjlustig@...
Seeking information and contact with someone in the WEIN family.
Please contact me directly. Margery Lustig sjlustig@cs.com Researching: SILBERSTEIN/SILVERSTEIN. SLEPYAN in Chicago
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Viewmate posting 16199 What is this document?
#general
Marcia Indianer Meyers <marciarthur@...>
Greetings, In 1992 I was in Salt Lake City and located this form.
I did not document where I found it or what type of document it is. I have a translation of all the information but don't know what this form is or >from where. Has anyone out there seen this same document? Viewmate 16199 Marcia Indianer Meyers MODERATOR NOTE: The direct url is http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/responselist.asp?key=16199
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Viewmate posting 16199 What is this document?
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Marcia Indianer Meyers <marciarthur@...>
Greetings, In 1992 I was in Salt Lake City and located this form.
I did not document where I found it or what type of document it is. I have a translation of all the information but don't know what this form is or >from where. Has anyone out there seen this same document? Viewmate 16199 Marcia Indianer Meyers MODERATOR NOTE: The direct url is http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/responselist.asp?key=16199
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