I found a possible match in the Ellis Island database for my grandmother = and her family. There are certain discrepancies, however, one of which is = that the place of residence is listed as Lubar,

I found a possible match in the Ellis Island database for my grandmother = and her family. There are certain discrepancies, however, one of which is = that the place of residence is listed as Lubar,

We are pleased to announce that the Lida District web site has moved to ShtetLinks >from nbci. The new URL is: http://www.shtetlinks.jewishgen.org/Lida-District/lida-dist.htm We've been adding new

We are pleased to announce that the Lida District web site has moved to ShtetLinks >from nbci. The new URL is: http://www.shtetlinks.jewishgen.org/Lida-District/lida-dist.htm We've been adding new

could someone tell me where and how the name MEHLMAN originated? there are lots living in the u.s. i've also seen it as MILLMAN and MELMAN. is it always a jewish name? do MEHLMANS tend to be

could someone tell me where and how the name MEHLMAN originated? there are lots living in the u.s. i've also seen it as MILLMAN and MELMAN. is it always a jewish name? do MEHLMANS tend to be

I saw Elaine's posting, and wanted to mention that the first name she cited is also spelled SHAUL, which is Hebrew for SAUL. My grandfather had a brother Charley, and he was SHAUL. Ironically, another

In his message of May 8, 2001., Marty Last asked for information about the town "Sarny," preferably in English. As he may know there is a yizkor book for Sarni: Sarni kehilat,Y.

In his message of May 8, 2001., Marty Last asked for information about the town "Sarny," preferably in English. As he may know there is a yizkor book for Sarni: Sarni kehilat,Y.

I saw Elaine's posting, and wanted to mention that the first name she cited is also spelled SHAUL, which is Hebrew for SAUL. My grandfather had a brother Charley, and he was SHAUL. Ironically, another

5/8/01 Thanks to all who responded re: identifying sources that indicate parentage. Your suggestions were helpful. Evan Fishman ebf2001@...

5/8/01 Thanks to all who responded re: identifying sources that indicate parentage. Your suggestions were helpful. Evan Fishman ebf2001@...

Hey Genners, Has anyone come across the ship name "Darmstadt" ??? My GGgrandmother I was told came over on that ship, around 1896 into Ellis Island. However, no matter how I try to spell the name

Hey Genners, Has anyone come across the ship name "Darmstadt" ??? My GGgrandmother I was told came over on that ship, around 1896 into Ellis Island. However, no matter how I try to spell the name

5/8/01 I'm confused. What exactly do I need to do in order to obtain copies of immigrant visas for individuals who came to the U.S in 1924 and afterward? Do I file the Freedom of Information/Privacy

Hi list Question: The story is that my mgf swam the Dnieper River out of Mogilev to escape serving in the czar's army and came to NYC. What are the chances that he would have listed another town as

Hi list Question: The story is that my mgf swam the Dnieper River out of Mogilev to escape serving in the czar's army and came to NYC. What are the chances that he would have listed another town as

5/8/01 I'm confused. What exactly do I need to do in order to obtain copies of immigrant visas for individuals who came to the U.S in 1924 and afterward? Do I file the Freedom of Information/Privacy

JewishGenners, What is the significance of a line on a ship's manifest which has been crossed out? Thanks, Saul Goldstone Saratoga, California sgoldsto@...

JewishGenners, What is the significance of a line on a ship's manifest which has been crossed out? Thanks, Saul Goldstone Saratoga, California sgoldsto@...