An exciting story to be sure. Congratulations! Are you aware that there was an EDWARD ELMAN in Brooklyn during the 1970's? He served on the Executive Committee of the New York Federation of

An exciting story to be sure. Congratulations! Are you aware that there was an EDWARD ELMAN in Brooklyn during the 1970's? He served on the Executive Committee of the New York Federation of

Genealogy does give us a another chance to extend and appreciate our extended relationships. I have just found some relatives on my paternal grandfather's side and am getting to know them. I got a

Genealogy does give us a another chance to extend and appreciate our extended relationships. I have just found some relatives on my paternal grandfather's side and am getting to know them. I got a

In many cases, the given name Levi (also Levin) was simply a diminutive for Leib, unrelated to tribal affiliation. In such a case, I see no reason why there would be a "problem" regarding the bearer

In many cases, the given name Levi (also Levin) was simply a diminutive for Leib, unrelated to tribal affiliation. In such a case, I see no reason why there would be a "problem" regarding the bearer

Hal, Microfilms of passenger manifests are stored at several libraries, including New York City's Public Library. Unfortunately, the manifest for this voyage is not on the films. I was in the U.S.

Hal, Microfilms of passenger manifests are stored at several libraries, including New York City's Public Library. Unfortunately, the manifest for this voyage is not on the films. I was in the U.S.

I have just received the List or Manifest of Alien Passengers containing my great-uncle's name. It indicates he was age 11 at the time and that his passage was paid for by his older brother (who

I have just received the List or Manifest of Alien Passengers containing my great-uncle's name. It indicates he was age 11 at the time and that his passage was paid for by his older brother (who

It is a translation of the German word "Schutz-Jude" and it was applied to Jews who were under the protection of a prince/duke/king (or whatever) -- most often in return for the Schutz-Jude's

My family name is SCHUSTER/SHUSTER; originally, my people came >from Ostropol, circa 70 miles >from Voronovitsa. Might there have been anyone >from Ostropol? Ernie Schuster Moderator

It is a translation of the German word "Schutz-Jude" and it was applied to Jews who were under the protection of a prince/duke/king (or whatever) -- most often in return for the Schutz-Jude's

My family name is SCHUSTER/SHUSTER; originally, my people came >from Ostropol, circa 70 miles >from Voronovitsa. Might there have been anyone >from Ostropol? Ernie Schuster Moderator

My family,Israel MONASTERSKY or MOONA and Peshe KUTZEL left Ekaterinoslav around 1895-1905 to migrate to Argentina(Moises Ville) one of Baron Hirsch colonies.Anyone knows any databse to track any

My family,Israel MONASTERSKY or MOONA and Peshe KUTZEL left Ekaterinoslav around 1895-1905 to migrate to Argentina(Moises Ville) one of Baron Hirsch colonies.Anyone knows any databse to track any

Dear Jo, I takes me so long to find quiet time to really read my emails. What you wrote below intrigued me and reminded me of a story my grandmother passed on to me. My grandmother, Leah

Dear Jo, I takes me so long to find quiet time to really read my emails. What you wrote below intrigued me and reminded me of a story my grandmother passed on to me. My grandmother, Leah

Hi, I am trying with no success to find information about the city (Town?) of Darchev. It was in the Podolia Gubernia. The family SACHARNY(wifes family) came >from this city in 1913. Errol

Hi, I am trying with no success to find information about the city (Town?) of Darchev. It was in the Podolia Gubernia. The family SACHARNY(wifes family) came >from this city in 1913. Errol