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Ordering records from Lithuanian archives
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Theo Travis <travis@...>
I am thinking of ordering a search for my KAGAN family >from the Lithuanian
archives in Vilnius, but I am not sure whether records exist for this particular shtetl (Gudel). It was part of Marijampole uezd, so it is possible the records may be in with those >from Marijampole. I already have a few Marijampole records but cannot connect them to my family, as I only know a couple of first names. I would like to send the check with the request to speed things up a bit, but what happens if there are no records for this shtetl? Will they send the check back? Madelyn Cohen Travis
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Ordering records from Lithuanian archives
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Theo Travis <travis@...>
I am thinking of ordering a search for my KAGAN family >from the Lithuanian
archives in Vilnius, but I am not sure whether records exist for this particular shtetl (Gudel). It was part of Marijampole uezd, so it is possible the records may be in with those >from Marijampole. I already have a few Marijampole records but cannot connect them to my family, as I only know a couple of first names. I would like to send the check with the request to speed things up a bit, but what happens if there are no records for this shtetl? Will they send the check back? Madelyn Cohen Travis
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UK electoral registers
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David Fielker <david@...>
Further to Harold Pollins' informative posting:
In London electoral registers are held by the main public library in each borough, though they do not always have every one. By looking through a range of years, and seeing when family members appear and disappear, it is often easy to guess approximate dates of births, marriages and deaths, which can then be followed up at the Family Records Centre. For an example of such methodology, see "Electoral registers, a useful resource" in Shemot, June 1995. (For source, see the Web site of the JGS of Gt Britain, <www.ort.org/jgsgb>.) David Fielker London, UK
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen UK electoral registers
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David Fielker <david@...>
Further to Harold Pollins' informative posting:
In London electoral registers are held by the main public library in each borough, though they do not always have every one. By looking through a range of years, and seeing when family members appear and disappear, it is often easy to guess approximate dates of births, marriages and deaths, which can then be followed up at the Family Records Centre. For an example of such methodology, see "Electoral registers, a useful resource" in Shemot, June 1995. (For source, see the Web site of the JGS of Gt Britain, <www.ort.org/jgsgb>.) David Fielker London, UK
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Searching: Louis BUDNICK
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Gail Mittelman <gailmann@...>
Dear JewishGenners,
I'm fairly new at this, and could really use some guidance. I'm searching for information on my gt uncle Louis Budnick. I've located him in the 1920 Pennsylvania Census, and I have a street address for him in Los Angeles in 1941. No luck in SSDI. Only had daughters, so no luck with name after that. Is there any other way to track down a death certificate other than SSDI? Don't have date of death. Any other govt. records (State, City, etc.)? Where do I go >from here? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Gail Mittelman #14126 RUBENSTEIN, RUBINSTEIN: Minsk, Russia > Pennsylvania BUDNICK: Chainitz(?), Russia > New York > Pennsylvania GOTTLIEB: Bucharest, Hungary > Chicago
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Searching: Louis BUDNICK
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Gail Mittelman <gailmann@...>
Dear JewishGenners,
I'm fairly new at this, and could really use some guidance. I'm searching for information on my gt uncle Louis Budnick. I've located him in the 1920 Pennsylvania Census, and I have a street address for him in Los Angeles in 1941. No luck in SSDI. Only had daughters, so no luck with name after that. Is there any other way to track down a death certificate other than SSDI? Don't have date of death. Any other govt. records (State, City, etc.)? Where do I go >from here? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Gail Mittelman #14126 RUBENSTEIN, RUBINSTEIN: Minsk, Russia > Pennsylvania BUDNICK: Chainitz(?), Russia > New York > Pennsylvania GOTTLIEB: Bucharest, Hungary > Chicago
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Is this a Jewish name?
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Christopher Carson <kitcarson@...>
Hello,
While researching our family tree we came across some ancestors who came to the U.S. >from Germany in the 1800s. Their last name was Bollesfeldt, but they changed it to Bellis. I am Scot/Irish mix, so am not sure about German names yet. My sister said there are no listings in Germany for the name Bollesfeldt now. Could this be a Jewish surname and how would we find out more? Thank you for your time, Chris Carson ctcarson@juno.com
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Yiskor books
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zerakodesh@...
Hello
I understand there are no Yiskor books for Tulchin. Where would there be a near town that might incorporate those records?Any help will be appreciated. Thank you Esther Feinstein Sackheim ZeraKodesh@aol.com
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Is this a Jewish name?
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Christopher Carson <kitcarson@...>
Hello,
While researching our family tree we came across some ancestors who came to the U.S. >from Germany in the 1800s. Their last name was Bollesfeldt, but they changed it to Bellis. I am Scot/Irish mix, so am not sure about German names yet. My sister said there are no listings in Germany for the name Bollesfeldt now. Could this be a Jewish surname and how would we find out more? Thank you for your time, Chris Carson ctcarson@juno.com
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Yiskor books
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zerakodesh@...
Hello
I understand there are no Yiskor books for Tulchin. Where would there be a near town that might incorporate those records?Any help will be appreciated. Thank you Esther Feinstein Sackheim ZeraKodesh@aol.com
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Need info:Hebrew Orphan Asylum, NYC, early 1900s
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Henry Noble <hnoble@...>
I'm seeking information about the Hebrew orphan Asylum that was
in New York City in the early 1900s. My mother lived there >from about 1916-1921. It was uptown on about 128th street. If you know of a book, website or other source please let me know. Many thanks Henry Noble
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Need info:Hebrew Orphan Asylum, NYC, early 1900s
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Henry Noble <hnoble@...>
I'm seeking information about the Hebrew orphan Asylum that was
in New York City in the early 1900s. My mother lived there >from about 1916-1921. It was uptown on about 128th street. If you know of a book, website or other source please let me know. Many thanks Henry Noble
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Re: Molive, Russia - Thank you
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Michael Kranish <mkranish@...>
My thanks to the many people who responded >from around the world to my
question about what town was once called Molive, Russia. The most popular response was Mogilev, Belarus, with a few votes for a similar sounding town in Ukraine. Your help is truly appreciated. Michael Kranish
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Re: Molive, Russia - Thank you
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Michael Kranish <mkranish@...>
My thanks to the many people who responded >from around the world to my
question about what town was once called Molive, Russia. The most popular response was Mogilev, Belarus, with a few votes for a similar sounding town in Ukraine. Your help is truly appreciated. Michael Kranish
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Searching: BERNSTEIN-BERENSTINE (Kalvaria to Detroit, 1860's)
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JoanSGross@...
I am looking for descendants of Yehezekiel Bernstein (AKA Berenstein,
Burnstine, Birnstine, etc.) who left Kalvaria, Suvalki for Detroit in the 1860's or 1870's and eventually ended up in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia where he was joined by some of his relatives as well as former landsleit, Asher Silverman, Pinchas Levy, Shmuel Natan Michal & Moshe Gorman. Yehezekial (Ezekial) Bernstein had a son, David Bernstein, who was living in 1929. I don't know when he was born. Also living in this neighborhood in 1877 were Jacob Berenstein, who I believe was Yehezekial's son, an A. Berenstein and an M. Berenstein. If you have any information on this Bernstein family and their descendants, please contact me by e-mail : joansgross@aol.com. Thanks. Joan S. Gross Jenkintown, PA
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Searching: BERNSTEIN-BERENSTINE (Kalvaria to Detroit, 1860's)
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JoanSGross@...
I am looking for descendants of Yehezekiel Bernstein (AKA Berenstein,
Burnstine, Birnstine, etc.) who left Kalvaria, Suvalki for Detroit in the 1860's or 1870's and eventually ended up in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia where he was joined by some of his relatives as well as former landsleit, Asher Silverman, Pinchas Levy, Shmuel Natan Michal & Moshe Gorman. Yehezekial (Ezekial) Bernstein had a son, David Bernstein, who was living in 1929. I don't know when he was born. Also living in this neighborhood in 1877 were Jacob Berenstein, who I believe was Yehezekial's son, an A. Berenstein and an M. Berenstein. If you have any information on this Bernstein family and their descendants, please contact me by e-mail : joansgross@aol.com. Thanks. Joan S. Gross Jenkintown, PA
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Searching: David KLUGMAN descendants - Minneapolis
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Goniper <goniper@...>
I am looking for information on the descendants of David and Esther Klugman who
lived in Minneapolis, MN at 511 James Avenue North in the early 1900's. Here is what I know thus far: They had 6 children - 1. Jeanette Klugman - married a Mr. Blender. Jeanette died in 1951. 2. Louis Klugman - died 1930 3. Nellie Klugman - she was born in 1910. Married Hyman Shinder. Nellie died April 1973 4. Ruben Klugman - Has one daughter named Lois who married Bud Goldberg. 5. Jack Klugman - he was born in 1912. Married Irene Berger. Daughters re Terry Klugman who married Mr. Harlow, Shari Fay Klugman who married Mr. Ramone, Janice Klugman and another child (name and gender unknown) 6. Idell Klugman - She was born in 1915. Married Ruben Goldfinger. Had one child Louise Goldfinger born in 1942 who married (but husband's name is unknown). Anyone with information or leads to any of the above people, please email me. Thanks for your help. Richard Sinykin Minneapolis, Minnesota
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Searching: David KLUGMAN descendants - Minneapolis
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Goniper <goniper@...>
I am looking for information on the descendants of David and Esther Klugman who
lived in Minneapolis, MN at 511 James Avenue North in the early 1900's. Here is what I know thus far: They had 6 children - 1. Jeanette Klugman - married a Mr. Blender. Jeanette died in 1951. 2. Louis Klugman - died 1930 3. Nellie Klugman - she was born in 1910. Married Hyman Shinder. Nellie died April 1973 4. Ruben Klugman - Has one daughter named Lois who married Bud Goldberg. 5. Jack Klugman - he was born in 1912. Married Irene Berger. Daughters re Terry Klugman who married Mr. Harlow, Shari Fay Klugman who married Mr. Ramone, Janice Klugman and another child (name and gender unknown) 6. Idell Klugman - She was born in 1915. Married Ruben Goldfinger. Had one child Louise Goldfinger born in 1942 who married (but husband's name is unknown). Anyone with information or leads to any of the above people, please email me. Thanks for your help. Richard Sinykin Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Belarus SIG Discussion Group Archives
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Adarelana@...
Are all back copies of the Belarus Digest available someplace on the internet?
If I want to refer back to something I saw, will the digest be indexed? MODERATOR'S NOTE: Please be sure to sign all messages sent to the Discussion Group with your full name and you location (City, State or Country). All Belarus SIG Disussion Group messages are being archived. I have asked the JewishGen technical support team when we will be able to search the archive and retrieve prior messages. I am awaiting an answer and when it is received, I will post a message to let everyone know what is happening.
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Belarus SIG #Belarus Belarus SIG Discussion Group Archives
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Adarelana@...
Are all back copies of the Belarus Digest available someplace on the internet?
If I want to refer back to something I saw, will the digest be indexed? MODERATOR'S NOTE: Please be sure to sign all messages sent to the Discussion Group with your full name and you location (City, State or Country). All Belarus SIG Disussion Group messages are being archived. I have asked the JewishGen technical support team when we will be able to search the archive and retrieve prior messages. I am awaiting an answer and when it is received, I will post a message to let everyone know what is happening.
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