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Birth Certificate 1940's Kazachstan
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Debbie Jurblum
Sunday 30th October 2011
I would like to know how to find a Birth Certificate >from the 1940's in Kzyl-orda in Kazachstan. Please reply privately. Debbie Jurblum(debbiejurblum@...) VP AJGS(VIC) Melbourne Australia
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Re: Rose Shapiro Stutz Cohen
#yiddish
tiffany@...
I recently learned that my great-grandfather's sister, Rose, was in
vaudeville for several years, and was told to email this group in hopes someone may be able to direct me where I can find more information about her. Her name was Rose V. Shapiro. Her parents were both born in Romania. She was born 15 Jul 1889 in Philadelphia, lived in Chicago for several years, then in 1910 she was living in Los Angeles. She married Sam M. Stutz (who apparently eventually owned the Orpheum, Palace, and Hillcrest theatres in Los Angeles) on 19 May 1912 in Los Angeles. She married Herman J. Cohen on 9 Mar 1920 in Great Falls, Montana. She died 14 Nov 1967 in Los Angeles. I don't think she had any children. I don't know what she did in her act or how long she performed for. She lived in Los Angeles as far as I can tell. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks! Tiffany Shapiro tiffany.r.shapiro@...
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Birth Certificate 1940's Kazachstan
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Debbie Jurblum
Sunday 30th October 2011
I would like to know how to find a Birth Certificate >from the 1940's in Kzyl-orda in Kazachstan. Please reply privately. Debbie Jurblum(debbiejurblum@...) VP AJGS(VIC) Melbourne Australia
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Yiddish Theatre and Vadeville #YiddishTheatre RE: Rose Shapiro Stutz Cohen
#yiddish
tiffany@...
I recently learned that my great-grandfather's sister, Rose, was in
vaudeville for several years, and was told to email this group in hopes someone may be able to direct me where I can find more information about her. Her name was Rose V. Shapiro. Her parents were both born in Romania. She was born 15 Jul 1889 in Philadelphia, lived in Chicago for several years, then in 1910 she was living in Los Angeles. She married Sam M. Stutz (who apparently eventually owned the Orpheum, Palace, and Hillcrest theatres in Los Angeles) on 19 May 1912 in Los Angeles. She married Herman J. Cohen on 9 Mar 1920 in Great Falls, Montana. She died 14 Nov 1967 in Los Angeles. I don't think she had any children. I don't know what she did in her act or how long she performed for. She lived in Los Angeles as far as I can tell. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks! Tiffany Shapiro tiffany.r.shapiro@...
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Phila. Jewish Exponent Obituary Database - looking for LEVY
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Jonathan Borchard <JonBorchard@...>
I was wondering if anyone has access to the The Philadelphia Jewish Exponent
Obituary Database as a relative of mine is apparently mentioned. If you have, is it possible to get me a copy? I am in London so cant visit Philadelphia or another library with access. His name was Barney J. LEVY I don't have a date of death but its after 1925. He was born London in 1860. His wife was Galla LEVY born London 1869 - no idea when she died but probably between 1910 and 1920. If there is an obituary for her would love a copy as well! They had two children - Joseph A. LEVY born Philadelphia November 1887. He might have been know under the name Josh? Leon C LEVY also born Philadelphia in February 1889. I don't know what happened to them after 1910 census when they were living with their parents and unmarried. If anyone knows how to trace them your help gratefully appreciated. Many thanks Jonathan Borchard, London MODERATOR NOTE: Private responses only, please, unless your comments are of general interest.
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Phila. Jewish Exponent Obituary Database - looking for LEVY
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Jonathan Borchard <JonBorchard@...>
I was wondering if anyone has access to the The Philadelphia Jewish Exponent
Obituary Database as a relative of mine is apparently mentioned. If you have, is it possible to get me a copy? I am in London so cant visit Philadelphia or another library with access. His name was Barney J. LEVY I don't have a date of death but its after 1925. He was born London in 1860. His wife was Galla LEVY born London 1869 - no idea when she died but probably between 1910 and 1920. If there is an obituary for her would love a copy as well! They had two children - Joseph A. LEVY born Philadelphia November 1887. He might have been know under the name Josh? Leon C LEVY also born Philadelphia in February 1889. I don't know what happened to them after 1910 census when they were living with their parents and unmarried. If anyone knows how to trace them your help gratefully appreciated. Many thanks Jonathan Borchard, London MODERATOR NOTE: Private responses only, please, unless your comments are of general interest.
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Searching for family of Fred DEUTSCH of McLean, VA
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Michael Gordy
I am searching for Fred DEUTSCH of McLean, VA (USA) or surviving family members.
Fred Deutsch submitted Pages of Testimony for his Deutsch relatives, and these turn out to be my relatives as well. Please respond privately. Thanks, Michael Gordy <michael.gordy@...> Takoma Park, MD
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Searching for family of Fred DEUTSCH of McLean, VA
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Michael Gordy
I am searching for Fred DEUTSCH of McLean, VA (USA) or surviving family members.
Fred Deutsch submitted Pages of Testimony for his Deutsch relatives, and these turn out to be my relatives as well. Please respond privately. Thanks, Michael Gordy <michael.gordy@...> Takoma Park, MD
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Re: Christine Usdin and volunteers
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A. E. Jordan
I am not going to wade into the whole debate on databases other than to say
we should be grateful for what we have and I think the idea of charging is totally against the spirit. However the issue of volunteers is a sore point because a lot of people talk a big game but when the time comes are not willing to truly give of their time or follow through on their promises. I realize people lead a busy life but the spirit is of helping each other. Christine's efforts are nothing short of wonderful because she has been so giving of her time. She has asked nothing in return >from anyone other than to use and enjoy the data. I tired to get a massive project completed of over 5,000 graves here in the USA of the Kurlander societies. I have the raw data, the pictures, the templates. On numerous occasions I asked for volunteers willing to spend their time looking at the pictures, translating the Hebrew >from the stones and proofing the data. Very very few people were willing to give of their time to do this task and others took CD's >from me of the data and were never heard >from again. Result I backburnered a massive amount of data. I spent a lot of time (and my own money) visiting the cemeteries, photographing the stones, getting copies of the plot maps, etc. and loading it to the data templates. Some day I will get back to it (I hope). This taught me an important lesson about being willing to share and support each other and doing what I can to contribute to the greater effort. It should not all be about taking or how much money can you give but it should be about being supportive and giving of time to help advance the greater good here. Allan Jordan
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Latvia SIG #Latvia Re: Christine Usdin and volunteers
#latvia
A. E. Jordan
I am not going to wade into the whole debate on databases other than to say
we should be grateful for what we have and I think the idea of charging is totally against the spirit. However the issue of volunteers is a sore point because a lot of people talk a big game but when the time comes are not willing to truly give of their time or follow through on their promises. I realize people lead a busy life but the spirit is of helping each other. Christine's efforts are nothing short of wonderful because she has been so giving of her time. She has asked nothing in return >from anyone other than to use and enjoy the data. I tired to get a massive project completed of over 5,000 graves here in the USA of the Kurlander societies. I have the raw data, the pictures, the templates. On numerous occasions I asked for volunteers willing to spend their time looking at the pictures, translating the Hebrew >from the stones and proofing the data. Very very few people were willing to give of their time to do this task and others took CD's >from me of the data and were never heard >from again. Result I backburnered a massive amount of data. I spent a lot of time (and my own money) visiting the cemeteries, photographing the stones, getting copies of the plot maps, etc. and loading it to the data templates. Some day I will get back to it (I hope). This taught me an important lesson about being willing to share and support each other and doing what I can to contribute to the greater effort. It should not all be about taking or how much money can you give but it should be about being supportive and giving of time to help advance the greater good here. Allan Jordan
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On Oct 30, 2011, at 3:20 AM, Harold Rhode wrote:
Having read the correspondence regarding Chrsitine, let me justI completely agree. I don't know yet which town in Lativa my husband's grandparents are from, so I haven't been able to make use of Christine's work. But what an amazing resource. I'm blown away by the sheer amount of this work. Thank you so much for this gift. Cyndi Norwitz Relatives >from Latvia: Goldstein
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Latvia SIG #Latvia Re: Christine Usdin
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On Oct 30, 2011, at 3:20 AM, Harold Rhode wrote:
Having read the correspondence regarding Chrsitine, let me justI completely agree. I don't know yet which town in Lativa my husband's grandparents are from, so I haven't been able to make use of Christine's work. But what an amazing resource. I'm blown away by the sheer amount of this work. Thank you so much for this gift. Cyndi Norwitz Relatives >from Latvia: Goldstein
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Liepaja. 1909 birth records. Work in progress
#latvia
Christine Usdin
I you wish to follow the translation of the Liepaja 1909 birth records:
http://usdine.pagesperso-orange.fr/birthsliepajaninehundrednine.html Christine Usdin
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Latvia SIG #Latvia Liepaja. 1909 birth records. Work in progress
#latvia
Christine Usdin
I you wish to follow the translation of the Liepaja 1909 birth records:
http://usdine.pagesperso-orange.fr/birthsliepajaninehundrednine.html Christine Usdin
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Re: First Stepiner Benevolent Association, Sons of Levi Isaac
#general
Lawrence Weintraub
Dear Friends:
I would like to extend my appreciation for the many helpful suggestions I've received over the past several days; suggestions that I believe will help lead me to answers. Thank you all. Lawrence Weintraub Hicksville, New York The above-cited organization is a burial organization with graves in Beth David Cemetery in Elmont, NY. I am curious as to what anyone knows of the organization. My maternal grandparents, Samuel Edelstein and Mollie Steinberg Edelstein are buried there.
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Re: First Stepiner Benevolent Association, Sons of Levi Isaac
#general
Lawrence Weintraub
Dear Friends:
I would like to extend my appreciation for the many helpful suggestions I've received over the past several days; suggestions that I believe will help lead me to answers. Thank you all. Lawrence Weintraub Hicksville, New York The above-cited organization is a burial organization with graves in Beth David Cemetery in Elmont, NY. I am curious as to what anyone knows of the organization. My maternal grandparents, Samuel Edelstein and Mollie Steinberg Edelstein are buried there.
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Viewmate Polish Translation of Marriage Certificate
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Howard Rosen <HowardsFishing@...>
Posted as ViewMate No. 20580 is a Marriage Certificate of one of my Rydz ancestors.
I would appreciate the information listed below. Thank you in advance, Howard Rosen Los Angeles Direct link to image: http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=20580 Date of Record, Town Recorded, Name(s) of Witnesses, Groom's Full Name, Groom's Age, Bachelor-Widower? Groom's Occupation, Town Groom Resides In, His Parent's Full Names, Are His Parents Living? Bride's Full Name, Bride's Age, Unmarried-Widow? Bride's Occupation, Town Bride Resides In, Are Her Parents Living? Date of Ceremony, Place of Ceremony, Any Other Interesting Information MODERATOR NOTE: Please respond privately or using the viewmate response form.
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Viewmate Polish Translation of Marriage Certificate
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Howard Rosen <HowardsFishing@...>
Posted as ViewMate No. 20580 is a Marriage Certificate of one of my Rydz ancestors.
I would appreciate the information listed below. Thank you in advance, Howard Rosen Los Angeles Direct link to image: http://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=20580 Date of Record, Town Recorded, Name(s) of Witnesses, Groom's Full Name, Groom's Age, Bachelor-Widower? Groom's Occupation, Town Groom Resides In, His Parent's Full Names, Are His Parents Living? Bride's Full Name, Bride's Age, Unmarried-Widow? Bride's Occupation, Town Bride Resides In, Are Her Parents Living? Date of Ceremony, Place of Ceremony, Any Other Interesting Information MODERATOR NOTE: Please respond privately or using the viewmate response form.
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Meler, Meller, Nuler Family
#lithuania
Joan Kramer
Hello,
I haven't had much luck in finding proof of my great great grandmother's maiden name. Her married name was Shifra Ella MELER, wife of Shlioma Haim MELER. He was the son of Mordkhel MELER , who was the son of Daniel MELER. I have found a record on Jewishgen which shows a Mordkhel NULER, with a son, Nechemiash NULER. Nechemiash's daughter was Shifra. But I don't know if that NULER family is the same as the Mordkhel MELER family. Does anyone have any information about the MELER and/or NULER families? Are they indeed the same family? I am also still trying to find information about the widow of my great uncle, Daniel MELLER, in South Africa. Her name was Dora RUBENSTEIN MELLER, and she is shown as the surviving spouse of Daniel MELLER when he died in December, 1918 in Johannesburg. Did Dora re-marry? Did she remain in South Africa? And what became of her and Daniel's two children: Solomon/Solly MELLER, born 1906, and Sophie MELLER, born 1910...both in Johannesburg? Did they stay in South Africa, marry and have children? And where is Dora MELLER buried? And where are Solly and Sophie buried? By the way, Daniel MELLER, was the youngest child of Shlioma Haim MELER and Shifra Ella. Daniel was born in about 1872 in Lithuania. He added an L to his last name when he emigrated to South Africa (SAR) and became a naturalized citizen of SAR. He died at age 46 and is buried at Braamfontein Cemetery in SAR. I have his Death Notice, Death Certificate, and many records about his business, which was picture framing. The business was called "MELLER and SHURE". (SHURE was his sister's husband, Harris SHURE, who was my maternal great grandfather.) I would appreciate hearing >from anyone who has any information about the MELER or MELLER or NULER families. There are also connections to the following families: GORDON, MESSIE, ENDLIN, SHUR/SHURE, RABINOWITZ, ABRAMOVITCH, LEVIN, COHEN/KAGEN, HUREWITZ, CANN, FINK, DRELL, KATZENELLENBOGEN, LURIE/LURIA, NATKIN, BERNSTEIN/BERENS, ZEMAN, MILLER, RUDAITZKY/RUDEIS, MECHANIC, MASSOVER, SELTZER, FRIEDMAN, NOWJASKI/NEVIS, GOODMAN, LIPSHUTZ/LEE, RIFKIND, WEISCAP, WALDMAN, TATZ/TAL, KATZ. Please respond to me privately. Thank you, Joan Kramer jpk400@...
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Lithuania SIG #Lithuania Meler, Meller, Nuler Family
#lithuania
Joan Kramer
Hello,
I haven't had much luck in finding proof of my great great grandmother's maiden name. Her married name was Shifra Ella MELER, wife of Shlioma Haim MELER. He was the son of Mordkhel MELER , who was the son of Daniel MELER. I have found a record on Jewishgen which shows a Mordkhel NULER, with a son, Nechemiash NULER. Nechemiash's daughter was Shifra. But I don't know if that NULER family is the same as the Mordkhel MELER family. Does anyone have any information about the MELER and/or NULER families? Are they indeed the same family? I am also still trying to find information about the widow of my great uncle, Daniel MELLER, in South Africa. Her name was Dora RUBENSTEIN MELLER, and she is shown as the surviving spouse of Daniel MELLER when he died in December, 1918 in Johannesburg. Did Dora re-marry? Did she remain in South Africa? And what became of her and Daniel's two children: Solomon/Solly MELLER, born 1906, and Sophie MELLER, born 1910...both in Johannesburg? Did they stay in South Africa, marry and have children? And where is Dora MELLER buried? And where are Solly and Sophie buried? By the way, Daniel MELLER, was the youngest child of Shlioma Haim MELER and Shifra Ella. Daniel was born in about 1872 in Lithuania. He added an L to his last name when he emigrated to South Africa (SAR) and became a naturalized citizen of SAR. He died at age 46 and is buried at Braamfontein Cemetery in SAR. I have his Death Notice, Death Certificate, and many records about his business, which was picture framing. The business was called "MELLER and SHURE". (SHURE was his sister's husband, Harris SHURE, who was my maternal great grandfather.) I would appreciate hearing >from anyone who has any information about the MELER or MELLER or NULER families. There are also connections to the following families: GORDON, MESSIE, ENDLIN, SHUR/SHURE, RABINOWITZ, ABRAMOVITCH, LEVIN, COHEN/KAGEN, HUREWITZ, CANN, FINK, DRELL, KATZENELLENBOGEN, LURIE/LURIA, NATKIN, BERNSTEIN/BERENS, ZEMAN, MILLER, RUDAITZKY/RUDEIS, MECHANIC, MASSOVER, SELTZER, FRIEDMAN, NOWJASKI/NEVIS, GOODMAN, LIPSHUTZ/LEE, RIFKIND, WEISCAP, WALDMAN, TATZ/TAL, KATZ. Please respond to me privately. Thank you, Joan Kramer jpk400@...
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