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Re: New Jersey
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NEIL185@...
Looking for family of Milton and wife Ethel FLEISCHMAN who lived in East
Orange, N J and had a son and daughter (Emma) who would be in 70s today. Thanks, Dr N. Rosenstein
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Re: New Jersey
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NEIL185@...
Looking for family of Milton and wife Ethel FLEISCHMAN who lived in East
Orange, N J and had a son and daughter (Emma) who would be in 70s today. Thanks, Dr N. Rosenstein
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GLASSTEIN
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David L. Langenberg <dovidl@...>
Seeking descendants or relatives of Bertha, Dorothy, and Hattye Belle
Glasstein. I have photographs of them, taken in Peoria, Illinois, in June 1938; my mother's caption on the photographs indicates they were visitors to Peoria >from out of town. A search of the Social Security Death Index reveals only two Glassteins--Isidore Glasstein (1902-1983) and Sylvia Glasstein (1905-1997). Both lived in New York at the time of their deaths. Only one Glasstein is currently listed in the Pro CD Phone residential and business listings. It appears that Bertha Glasstein is the mother and that Dorothy and Hattye Belle are her daughters. Bertha is perhaps about 55 (hence born about 1883), while Dorothy and Hattye Belle are in their early 30s (hence born in the 1900-1910 decade). If these are relatives, I suspect they were related to Simon and Ettel (Mittenthal) Levison, of Peoria, Illinois. Would appreciate any help in identifying these individuals. David -- David L. Langenberg e-mail: dovidl@udel.edu University of Delaware phone: (302) 831-1668 Newark, DE 19717-5267 fax: (302) 831-1046 http://www2.lib.udel.edu/ref/staff/dll.html
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen GLASSTEIN
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David L. Langenberg <dovidl@...>
Seeking descendants or relatives of Bertha, Dorothy, and Hattye Belle
Glasstein. I have photographs of them, taken in Peoria, Illinois, in June 1938; my mother's caption on the photographs indicates they were visitors to Peoria >from out of town. A search of the Social Security Death Index reveals only two Glassteins--Isidore Glasstein (1902-1983) and Sylvia Glasstein (1905-1997). Both lived in New York at the time of their deaths. Only one Glasstein is currently listed in the Pro CD Phone residential and business listings. It appears that Bertha Glasstein is the mother and that Dorothy and Hattye Belle are her daughters. Bertha is perhaps about 55 (hence born about 1883), while Dorothy and Hattye Belle are in their early 30s (hence born in the 1900-1910 decade). If these are relatives, I suspect they were related to Simon and Ettel (Mittenthal) Levison, of Peoria, Illinois. Would appreciate any help in identifying these individuals. David -- David L. Langenberg e-mail: dovidl@udel.edu University of Delaware phone: (302) 831-1668 Newark, DE 19717-5267 fax: (302) 831-1046 http://www2.lib.udel.edu/ref/staff/dll.html
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Lomza: The Early Years
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xls qlipb'x <salinger@...>
Is anyone doing research on Lomza 1790-1820 ?
If so can anyone help me with the effects of Prussian and French occupation on the Jewish community there. Have read all the articles in Landsman but am still none the wiser. Many thanks Ralph Salinger Searching: Salinger, Lichtenstein, Lewkonja,Erdreich Lindner Krojanke, Lomza, Suwalki, Vilkaviskis, Berlin http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/s/a/l/Ralph-Salinger/index.html salinger@kfar-ruppin.org.il
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Lomza: The Early Years
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xls qlipb'x <salinger@...>
Is anyone doing research on Lomza 1790-1820 ?
If so can anyone help me with the effects of Prussian and French occupation on the Jewish community there. Have read all the articles in Landsman but am still none the wiser. Many thanks Ralph Salinger Searching: Salinger, Lichtenstein, Lewkonja,Erdreich Lindner Krojanke, Lomza, Suwalki, Vilkaviskis, Berlin http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/s/a/l/Ralph-Salinger/index.html salinger@kfar-ruppin.org.il
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Query Re: Ship manifest
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Allison Duke <ald63@...>
My grandfather came on the SS Camponia 2/12/1898 and written in the
coulum that says No. of Contract Ticket (The left margin) there are all these names written. And some look like just scribble marks. Can anyone tell me what these stand for? TIA, Allison Duke Auburn, Ga ald63@webtv.net
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Query Re: Ship manifest
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Allison Duke <ald63@...>
My grandfather came on the SS Camponia 2/12/1898 and written in the
coulum that says No. of Contract Ticket (The left margin) there are all these names written. And some look like just scribble marks. Can anyone tell me what these stand for? TIA, Allison Duke Auburn, Ga ald63@webtv.net
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SATTLER
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Ellen Sattler-Harpin <EHarpin@...>
Hello,
I am almost positive that SATTLER is the correct spelling of my gm's maiden name as my father, thinking no one had survived the Holocuast in his mother's family, changed his name to SATTLER. It was later discovered that she had a brother who had survived and come to the USA, and his name was SATTLER, same spelling. I've yet to find any other SATTLER family who is Jewish. My gm was Anna Sattler, and her brother was Sam SATTLER. They were two children >from a large family, at least 9 kids, and their father was Mendel SATTLER, m. Chaya Gella Jacobovitz. My gm came >from Poland in approx. 1914-1916 and supposedly came alone. By 1917, she and her husband, Abraham EPSTEIN, also supposedly from Poland, whom I believe she married in NY, were in Chicago where my aunt, Sylvia EPSTEIN was born on 5/17/17. My father was born in San Francisco, Harry EPSTEIN, on 3/21/19. Any suggestions? Someone traced a SATTLER to a cousin in Katowice, Poland, but she refuses to say anything other than that everyone is dead. Thanks! --Ellen in Winter Springs/Orlando, FL
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen SATTLER
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Ellen Sattler-Harpin <EHarpin@...>
Hello,
I am almost positive that SATTLER is the correct spelling of my gm's maiden name as my father, thinking no one had survived the Holocuast in his mother's family, changed his name to SATTLER. It was later discovered that she had a brother who had survived and come to the USA, and his name was SATTLER, same spelling. I've yet to find any other SATTLER family who is Jewish. My gm was Anna Sattler, and her brother was Sam SATTLER. They were two children >from a large family, at least 9 kids, and their father was Mendel SATTLER, m. Chaya Gella Jacobovitz. My gm came >from Poland in approx. 1914-1916 and supposedly came alone. By 1917, she and her husband, Abraham EPSTEIN, also supposedly from Poland, whom I believe she married in NY, were in Chicago where my aunt, Sylvia EPSTEIN was born on 5/17/17. My father was born in San Francisco, Harry EPSTEIN, on 3/21/19. Any suggestions? Someone traced a SATTLER to a cousin in Katowice, Poland, but she refuses to say anything other than that everyone is dead. Thanks! --Ellen in Winter Springs/Orlando, FL
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descendants of Eli ASNER (OSNER)
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zunitunes@...
I am seeking to locate descendants of Eli ASNER( in Europe possibly
OSNER), the son of Tzallel (my ggf). Eli was born near Vilna (Eishyock-Nacca) and is thought to have left for Odessa to become a cantor. Any suggestions on records of cantors would also be welcomed. Ron Gold Kansas City
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen descendants of Eli ASNER (OSNER)
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zunitunes@...
I am seeking to locate descendants of Eli ASNER( in Europe possibly
OSNER), the son of Tzallel (my ggf). Eli was born near Vilna (Eishyock-Nacca) and is thought to have left for Odessa to become a cantor. Any suggestions on records of cantors would also be welcomed. Ron Gold Kansas City
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Re; seeking professional genealogist/Moscow
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Saul Goldstone <sgoldsto@...>
JewishGeners,
I am seeking a professional genealogist to do some research for me in Moscow. If you can recommend someone to me I would appreciate it. Saul Goldstone sgoldsto@ix.netcom.com MODERATOR NOTE: Please respond privately.
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Re; seeking professional genealogist/Moscow
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Saul Goldstone <sgoldsto@...>
JewishGeners,
I am seeking a professional genealogist to do some research for me in Moscow. If you can recommend someone to me I would appreciate it. Saul Goldstone sgoldsto@ix.netcom.com MODERATOR NOTE: Please respond privately.
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Where are Affidavit and Visa Records?
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Jean A. Holz <jholz@...>
I recently sent a Freedom of Information form to:
Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service 425 I Street NW 2nd Floor ULLICO Building Washington, DC 20536 Within one week, I had a return letter with a request for more information. I had neglected to attach an obituary or death certificate. The form itself is simple to complete. The more information you have, the more information they have to work with. I received copies of every paper I requested >from the immigration/ship arrival card, affidavit of intent to become a citizen, application for citizenship, affidavits of witnesses, citizenship papers. I was thrilled to receive them. On another note, the information I had about my other grandfather yielded a letter saying the based on the information supplied, there were no records to be found. It seems that my grandfather arrived prior to 1892 when he was naturalized. Records would be in the county/state/district court, but no court I've checked has anything on him. So, sometimes it's hit or miss. Don't get discouraged. When it's a hit, its grand. Keep on searching. Jean Holz jholz@erols.com
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Where are Affidavit and Visa Records?
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Jean A. Holz <jholz@...>
I recently sent a Freedom of Information form to:
Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service 425 I Street NW 2nd Floor ULLICO Building Washington, DC 20536 Within one week, I had a return letter with a request for more information. I had neglected to attach an obituary or death certificate. The form itself is simple to complete. The more information you have, the more information they have to work with. I received copies of every paper I requested >from the immigration/ship arrival card, affidavit of intent to become a citizen, application for citizenship, affidavits of witnesses, citizenship papers. I was thrilled to receive them. On another note, the information I had about my other grandfather yielded a letter saying the based on the information supplied, there were no records to be found. It seems that my grandfather arrived prior to 1892 when he was naturalized. Records would be in the county/state/district court, but no court I've checked has anything on him. So, sometimes it's hit or miss. Don't get discouraged. When it's a hit, its grand. Keep on searching. Jean Holz jholz@erols.com
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Searching ZUBOWITZ (ZUBOWICZ) and TSORFAT from Breslau and Kasian
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Tworetzky <jackt@...>
My grandmother Sara, daughter of Israel Gershon TSORFAT married
my grandfather Eliezer the son of Abraham ZUBOWITZ. My grandfather Eliezer had a sister Sara who married Joshua RAICHMAN and another sister Rachel who married Jacob LIFSCHITZ. The Lifschitz family apparently all settled in the U.S.A. Eliezer and Sara had a daughter Basia who married my father Isroel TWORETZKY who came >from Vidzy (Widze). i would be interested to hear from anybody connected with these families. Jack Tworetzky
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Searching ZUBOWITZ (ZUBOWICZ) and TSORFAT from Breslau and Kasian
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Tworetzky <jackt@...>
My grandmother Sara, daughter of Israel Gershon TSORFAT married
my grandfather Eliezer the son of Abraham ZUBOWITZ. My grandfather Eliezer had a sister Sara who married Joshua RAICHMAN and another sister Rachel who married Jacob LIFSCHITZ. The Lifschitz family apparently all settled in the U.S.A. Eliezer and Sara had a daughter Basia who married my father Isroel TWORETZKY who came >from Vidzy (Widze). i would be interested to hear from anybody connected with these families. Jack Tworetzky
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[Fwd: Searching for Family: Male Descendants-Nechamkin (AKA) Newman]
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Gail Dechter <marvgailsarah@...>
Seeking NECHAMKIN family...... Changed name to NEWMAN upon
arrival in US... Israel & Feige, (Fannie) parents... . Descendants of Hirsch, Gershon, & ? male.... Family of ten children- one died as an infant. Six sisters immigrated >from Riga, Latvia (Shtetl-Smiltene) -1922 to Chicago, via Ellis Island. Family lost contact with brothers. Eldest sister Ethel arrived first to visit Aunt, Rachel Goldstein.... . Nephew-Gershon >from Krustpils, Latvia. Possible descendants of males of Nechamkin family please e-mail me at marvgailsarah@uswest.net Thanks so much in advance for your help! Gail Dechter
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen [Fwd: Searching for Family: Male Descendants-Nechamkin (AKA) Newman]
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Gail Dechter <marvgailsarah@...>
Seeking NECHAMKIN family...... Changed name to NEWMAN upon
arrival in US... Israel & Feige, (Fannie) parents... . Descendants of Hirsch, Gershon, & ? male.... Family of ten children- one died as an infant. Six sisters immigrated >from Riga, Latvia (Shtetl-Smiltene) -1922 to Chicago, via Ellis Island. Family lost contact with brothers. Eldest sister Ethel arrived first to visit Aunt, Rachel Goldstein.... . Nephew-Gershon >from Krustpils, Latvia. Possible descendants of males of Nechamkin family please e-mail me at marvgailsarah@uswest.net Thanks so much in advance for your help! Gail Dechter
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