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1850 revision list
#records
In the entry for Leib Osherovich PRAISMAN, the surname is PRAISMAN, and Osherovich is a patronymic indicating his father's name was Osher. Leib's son Osher was named after his paternal grandfather, wh
In the entry for Leib Osherovich PRAISMAN, the surname is PRAISMAN, and Osherovich is a patronymic indicating his father's name was Osher. Leib's son Osher was named after his paternal grandfather, wh
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Have you found using data from LitvakSIG useful?
#lithuania
#general
Harlan Levinson asked whether LitvakSIG has information that JewishGen.org, SteveMorse.org and other sources do not have. I can answer with a resounding YES. With the resources on LitvakSIG, I can tra
Harlan Levinson asked whether LitvakSIG has information that JewishGen.org, SteveMorse.org and other sources do not have. I can answer with a resounding YES. With the resources on LitvakSIG, I can tra
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REMINDER: LitvakSIG BOF session January 30 for Vilnius District
#announcements
#lithuania
LitvakSIG is providing a series of online Birds of a Feather (BOF) sessions for the various districts in Lithuania. These informational sessions are open to the public. Some District Research Groups w
LitvakSIG is providing a series of online Birds of a Feather (BOF) sessions for the various districts in Lithuania. These informational sessions are open to the public. Some District Research Groups w
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David Ellis
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LitvakSIG Vilnius District session January 30
#lithuania
#announcements
LitvakSIG is providing a series of online Birds of a Feather (BOF) sessions for the various districts in Lithuania. These informational sessions are open to the public. Some District Research Groups w
LitvakSIG is providing a series of online Birds of a Feather (BOF) sessions for the various districts in Lithuania. These informational sessions are open to the public. Some District Research Groups w
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David Ellis
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SHTERENLIKHT from HODORKOV / HODOROVKA ( ШТЕРЕ�ЛИХТ ) GORLOVSKAYA from MENA ( ГОРЛОВСК�Я )
#ukraine
There may be surprises in the form of family branches where this surname transposes into LICHTENSTEIN. Keep your eyes open! ------ David J Ellis Natick, MA 01760 djemkitso@...
There may be surprises in the form of family branches where this surname transposes into LICHTENSTEIN. Keep your eyes open! ------ David J Ellis Natick, MA 01760 djemkitso@...
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David Ellis
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Lithuanian Archive (LVIA) Time Frame for Response Information Needed
#lithuania
In 2013, long before COVID, response time was measured in months. I was more than satisfied with the results, identifying thirteen direct ancestors in Vilnius previously unknown to me. Now, with closu
In 2013, long before COVID, response time was measured in months. I was more than satisfied with the results, identifying thirteen direct ancestors in Vilnius previously unknown to me. Now, with closu
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David Ellis
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Manifest for Louis FINKEL
#records
#usa
I am seeking the immigration manifest for my great-grandfather Louis FINKEL (c.1874-1928), who arrived in New York between 1899 and 1901. He was living in Kuznica (near Grodno) with his wife Reisel an
I am seeking the immigration manifest for my great-grandfather Louis FINKEL (c.1874-1928), who arrived in New York between 1899 and 1901. He was living in Kuznica (near Grodno) with his wife Reisel an
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David Ellis
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GINSBURG of St. Petersburg
#general
I recently learned that Rabbi Yitzchak Ayzik GINSBURG (1780-1839) was my 6th-generation direct ancestor. By correlating revision lists for 1813, 1795 and 1784, I identified his father Eliyahu Elyash a
I recently learned that Rabbi Yitzchak Ayzik GINSBURG (1780-1839) was my 6th-generation direct ancestor. By correlating revision lists for 1813, 1795 and 1784, I identified his father Eliyahu Elyash a
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David Ellis
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Hebrew Given name on headstone
#translation
It's Shayntsche, a diminutive for Shayna.
It's Shayntsche, a diminutive for Shayna.
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David Ellis
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Ginzburg family
#belarus
#germany
#names
https://hebrewbooks.org/46824 In Hebrew. I wish there were an English translation...
https://hebrewbooks.org/46824 In Hebrew. I wish there were an English translation...
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David Ellis
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Ancestry Faces $250 Million Class Action Lawsuit Over Auto-Renewals
I had a similar problem with MyHeritage. They offered a one year "premium plus" subscription at a heavily discounted price ($150 instead of the full $300 price). I submitted payment details and paid g
I had a similar problem with MyHeritage. They offered a one year "premium plus" subscription at a heavily discounted price ($150 instead of the full $300 price). I submitted payment details and paid g
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David Ellis
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Family of Rabbi Yitzhak Ayzik GINSBURG
#rabbinic
I recently discovered that Rabbi Yitzhak Ayzik GINSBURG (1780-1839) was my 6th-generation ancestor. According to early records from Vilnius, his father was Eliyahu son of Yitzhak Ayzyk. The larger GIN
I recently discovered that Rabbi Yitzhak Ayzik GINSBURG (1780-1839) was my 6th-generation ancestor. According to early records from Vilnius, his father was Eliyahu son of Yitzhak Ayzyk. The larger GIN
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David Ellis
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Translation of death record
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My ggg-gf Lewin LICHTENSZTEJN was born in 1832 in Mlawa, Poland. He moved to Plock when he married Rayca LEDERBERG. His parents were Nusen, who died in 1835, and Feyga, a sister of the Kuzmir Rebbe, Y
My ggg-gf Lewin LICHTENSZTEJN was born in 1832 in Mlawa, Poland. He moved to Plock when he married Rayca LEDERBERG. His parents were Nusen, who died in 1835, and Feyga, a sister of the Kuzmir Rebbe, Y
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Stein
My gg-gf was Isaac Leib STEIN (rendered SHTEIN back in Europe). He came over in 1920 from Kuznica, Poland at the age of 80. I've traced more than 600 descendants from his six daughters, but I know lit
My gg-gf was Isaac Leib STEIN (rendered SHTEIN back in Europe). He came over in 1920 from Kuznica, Poland at the age of 80. I've traced more than 600 descendants from his six daughters, but I know lit
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Mogilev Birth Index
#belarus
On FamilySearch, I found the following index to multiple books of vital records from Mogilev: https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/708776?availability=Family%20History%20Library The records are
On FamilySearch, I found the following index to multiple books of vital records from Mogilev: https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/708776?availability=Family%20History%20Library The records are
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Tracking a passenger across the Atlantic through England
I don't know about Hull. My g-gf Abram IOELS also is documented in the Hamburg departure lists, but I don't see him in the manifests from England or New York. His naturalization record shows an arriva
I don't know about Hull. My g-gf Abram IOELS also is documented in the Hamburg departure lists, but I don't see him in the manifests from England or New York. His naturalization record shows an arriva
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David Ellis
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Lithuanian Revision Lists online - Fond 515/15 - Vilna
#lithuania
The original post stated: As of yesterday (when I discovered them), images from many Revision Lists from LVIA / 515/15 / 1-500 (approximately) are online at Familysearch.org. These primarily represent
The original post stated: As of yesterday (when I discovered them), images from many Revision Lists from LVIA / 515/15 / 1-500 (approximately) are online at Familysearch.org. These primarily represent
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JewishGen Discussion Group #JewishGen Seeking DUBROVSKY relatives
#general
My great-grandfather Louis FINKEL (1874-1928) was born with the name Leib DUBROVSKY. His birth was registered in the Belarus town of Mogilev, but he may have been born in another town, possibly Shchad
My great-grandfather Louis FINKEL (1874-1928) was born with the name Leib DUBROVSKY. His birth was registered in the Belarus town of Mogilev, but he may have been born in another town, possibly Shchad
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David Ellis
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Seeking DUBROVSKY relatives
#general
My great-grandfather Louis FINKEL (1874-1928) was born with the name Leib DUBROVSKY. His birth was registered in the Belarus town of Mogilev, but he may have been born in another town, possibly Shchad
My great-grandfather Louis FINKEL (1874-1928) was born with the name Leib DUBROVSKY. His birth was registered in the Belarus town of Mogilev, but he may have been born in another town, possibly Shchad
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David Ellis
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Gesher Galicia SIG #Galicia Numbers on cadastral map
#galicia
The All Galicia Database on geshergalicia.org has a record for my ancestor Moses MESSER. The House Owners database for Rozdol in 1850 lists his house number 31/b and building parcel 83. The cadastral
The All Galicia Database on geshergalicia.org has a record for my ancestor Moses MESSER. The House Owners database for Rozdol in 1850 lists his house number 31/b and building parcel 83. The cadastral
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David Ellis
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