Genners, I have recently sent several postings, in different contexts, concerning my mgf, Barnett LEVINE. He died shortly after his 36th birthday in 1917 of an autoimmune disease. He was ill for

Genners, I have recently sent several postings, in different contexts, concerning my mgf, Barnett LEVINE. He died shortly after his 36th birthday in 1917 of an autoimmune disease. He was ill for

Assuming the name change was done through the legal system and not simply by custom, you can check the court records. In most states, the person would petition the local superior court for permission

On Sept.4/02 Michoel Ronn wrote in part: << I am seeking any articles or information about the Jewish community of Tiraspol in Moldova. (I am not referring to Terespol or Tirashpol, which are

Assuming the name change was done through the legal system and not simply by custom, you can check the court records. In most states, the person would petition the local superior court for permission

On Sept.4/02 Michoel Ronn wrote in part: << I am seeking any articles or information about the Jewish community of Tiraspol in Moldova. (I am not referring to Terespol or Tirashpol, which are

Dear Friends: As we prepare to celebrate the New Year please take a moment to consider that JewishGen provides us with the vital source for our ongoing genealogical research. JewishGen is still one

Dear Friends: As we prepare to celebrate the New Year please take a moment to consider that JewishGen provides us with the vital source for our ongoing genealogical research. JewishGen is still one

Dear members of JewishGen Discussion Group, and BohMor SIG, France SIG, Galicia SIG, and Hungary SIG, Thanks to JewishGen (and to some other wonderful Jewish organizations) I have recently found lost

Dear members of JewishGen Discussion Group, and BohMor SIG, France SIG, Galicia SIG, and Hungary SIG, Thanks to JewishGen (and to some other wonderful Jewish organizations) I have recently found lost

On Shimon ORLIN's 1910 ship manifest, he lists as leaving behind a sister Bane REESE, in Sosle (aka Zaslia, et al). On Shimon's daughter Riwa's manifest (same boat, separate listing), she lists as

I'm wondering what the history of the forename "Benno" is. Is it a diminutive of Benjamin? Is it specifically Jewish, or specifically German, or what? Anything you know might help. Thanks Benjamin

Hello, I wonder how can I find out the origins of my maiden name? It is KREIZMAN. thank you, Natalya Ortiz. MODERATOR NOTE: See the "Jewish Names" section in the JewishGen FAQ at

On Shimon ORLIN's 1910 ship manifest, he lists as leaving behind a sister Bane REESE, in Sosle (aka Zaslia, et al). On Shimon's daughter Riwa's manifest (same boat, separate listing), she lists as

I'm wondering what the history of the forename "Benno" is. Is it a diminutive of Benjamin? Is it specifically Jewish, or specifically German, or what? Anything you know might help. Thanks Benjamin

Hello, I wonder how can I find out the origins of my maiden name? It is KREIZMAN. thank you, Natalya Ortiz. MODERATOR NOTE: See the "Jewish Names" section in the JewishGen FAQ at

Hi, I'm having quite a problem locating a family in the 1901 census, and was looking for ideas. The two members of the family I am certain were in England were: Sarah Himmelspring, age 56 and her

FGS: Federation of Genealogical Societies Hello Everyone, Now that FGS 2002 has wrapped up, it's time to think about FGS 2003, which is just one year away. Despite how much time genealogists spend

Dear Genners: I need your help: I'd like to use the map that is included in our Yizkor book. I want to include it in a book I've written about my family. Do I need permission to use it? If so,

Hi, I'm having quite a problem locating a family in the 1901 census, and was looking for ideas. The two members of the family I am certain were in England were: Sarah Himmelspring, age 56 and her