My great-grandparents, Bernard A(c)kerman and Paulina Frits, emigrated separately from then-Hungary to Germany around 1900 (I think — possibly earlier). They lived in Sodingen, Germany (now part of

Any federal court could conduct naturalizations; the process didn't require a "Supreme Court" --Yale Zussman

My mystery ancestor. Studio portrait of a Jewish man. New York. Early 1900's. Card stock of the M. Smith Studio at 331 Grand Street on Lower East Side. Also stamp of the Jampel’s Art Studio, at 22

Sarina, Before searching any online database, you should always examine the detailed database description to see which records are included. Unfortunately, although many online naturalization

I would like to help you find your relatives, but it is unclear from your note what information you want. I assume you want to learn more about your grandfather's sister and by extension, your

Hello, My parents lived in Unna for a few years after their marriage in the 1930's. As you live in Unna, I imagine that you have already tried this, but just in case not: Have you contacted the city

During the past few years Avrum and I became close both professionally and personally. I concur with everything Linda expressed in her message. Besides his work within the genealogy community, he

Listing for records held by District Courts. For those looking in New York for example. https://www.archives.gov/nyc/finding-aids/naturalization-holdings -- Shelley Mitchell NYC searching

Which part are you trying to decipher?

It is with great sadness that I share with you the death of Avrum Geller after a long battle with cancer. Avrum, a member of JGS (NY), was a professional genealogist, a volunteer in the Jewish

Hello Sarina, I would send a copy of the index card to the National Archives in New York City (newyork.archives@...) and ask them for help locating the Petition for Naturalization. FYI, the number

I am looking for Galina Briskin or Briskina who filled out the testimonial page, attached here, at Yad Vashem about Golda Shubin. Anyone can help me to found her? Please reply privately to my email

Hi Folks, I hope the formatting of this message isn't too messy.... Is Bischofsburg Ostpreußen - which is listed in the JewishGen Town Finder - the same place as that in the screenshot "Bischofsburg

The Jewish Genealogy Society of Cleveland is launching a series of virtual meetings using the Zoom format so you may watch, listen and participate from the comfort of your own home. Our first

Thank you, everyone, for your help! The closest match, for now, is: Czereniuk Mikolaj, born April 22, 1922, passed away February 11, 2004, from Jewish (?) settlement Zamosty (Poland before

Excuse my ignorance but what exactly is a rabbinical certificate? Rabbi Tsirelson was Chief Rabbi of Bassarabia. That region was part of Romania during 1920-1944 (except ~1940), the rest of the time

I have posted a picture of a gathering of KANET cousins that took place around 1945. https://www.jewishgen.org/viewmate/viewmateview.asp?key=VM80567 We have identified some in the picture but I

My father had a brother that passed away in 1918, before my father was born. Is there a way to see his cause of death on the death certificate. My cousin and I heard two different stories. Thanks,

I've posted 4 death records in chart form on ViewMate. I would love to have complete translations including all names, dates, places, house numbers and professions. The ViewMate urls are: 1. Breine

Corey: I believe after 1906 most naturalizations were done in a Supreme Court. Do you know what year your gg grandmother might have been naturalized since they came her in 1908 and where they might