Through DNA testing, my family discovered a cousin who no one knew about from a mother no one heard about. If your parents are unwilling participants, do you have a female cousin who might help. Fortu

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I tried the site and to my surprise, I found 2 women who looked like my mother. Shelley Mitchell, NYC

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An interesting observation when I reused the same picture. I received different results with a maximum of .7. They were less of a resemblance. Any idea what could have caused that? Shelley Mitchell, N

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Tried it again with a younger picture of my mother. Received at least 4 matches of .72 and .71. One already had a name. When you open the original source link, it sometimes gives a name and location o

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I have been reading Ancestry’s new Policy starting in about 2 weeks from now. It appears say that Ancestry can appropriate our work product and use our photos any way they want to. Which technically m

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60 Minutes The Ritchie Boys I sensed a slight tension when the discussion of X Troop came up. This is not a competition. In the US, we are more familiar with the Ritchie Boys. In fact, my father’s cou

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My biggest brick wall is my maternal great grandfather,SHIMON TOPF. Born in 1855 in Rohatyn, Ithink there is a decent possibility he’s related to PAJE TOPF FRANKEL, born1849 in Podhajce. I believe tha

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On the top picture, it appears that each man is with his wife. The wife that matches the most closely to the wife on the bottom is the one on the left. Maybe that can break any ties. Shelley Mitchell,

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Regarding the twins, it is my understanding that in the US, Jews buried their stillborns. And it’s usually bear a parent. That being said, if there was no money for such a burial, a Jewish Burial Soci

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One of my grandmother’s best friends was the widow, “Mrs Taube.” They were both from Kolomea/Kolomyya. Good luck. Shelley Mitchell, NYC

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If I remember correctly, I’ve seen residents from facilities as part of the census. Shelley Mitchell, NYC

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I agree that the family changed their names, maybe to wife’s maiden name and remarried. Her husband may have agreed to a divorce and a get. In any event, if the descendants know more than what is prin

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You may want to reference Albert Fried’s 1993 book for assistance. Shelley Mitchell, NYC

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Albert Fried wrote a book about him in 1993. Shelley Mitchell, NYC

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It appears to represent Ellis Island Registry. I know there was a “Registry Room” but I don’t know what book it references. Shelley Mitchell, NYC

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Is it possible that he listed Rose so that she could, for whatever, receive his benefits in case of death while in the service? Just a thought. Shelley Mitchell, NYC

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You might also try to trace the oldest birth back to the “old country.” There you might find additional information leading you to a Jewish relative. Shelley Mitchell, NYC

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What a wonderful undertaking For those that cannot be identified by records, I wonder if any DNA can be recovered, despite the prohibition of disturbing the buried dead and the passage of time. If it

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Bliow? Cliow? Shelley Mitchell, NYC

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It might help to find out where his family came from in Europe. And go from there Shelley Mitchell, NYC

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