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Where candlesticks are from
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Are there any manufacturer marks on the bottom? Those can indicate the mfr (there are several websites which have info on mfr marks), which in turn, could answer your question. Hilary Henkin Virus-fre
Are there any manufacturer marks on the bottom? Those can indicate the mfr (there are several websites which have info on mfr marks), which in turn, could answer your question. Hilary Henkin Virus-fre
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nad Dneper info for Belarus?
#belarus
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Brianna, Sherri is right; if you haven't searched the All-Belarus Database at JewishGen, you should. But as in any research into Jewish family history, keep in mind that the surname when they lived in
Brianna, Sherri is right; if you haven't searched the All-Belarus Database at JewishGen, you should. But as in any research into Jewish family history, keep in mind that the surname when they lived in
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Pearl FINKELSTEIN missing death records 1891
You might want to check with the Winnipeg Jewish Heritage Centre, at https://www.jhcwc.org/. The index to their archives is online. There are several entries for Tevel/Tewel Finkelstein, including pho
You might want to check with the Winnipeg Jewish Heritage Centre, at https://www.jhcwc.org/. The index to their archives is online. There are several entries for Tevel/Tewel Finkelstein, including pho
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Alex Krakovsky’s wiki files
#ukraine
Hi Gary, have you (or Alex) tried reaching out to Wikipedia? I believe edits to pages are tracked, and backups preserved. They might be able to shed some light on this. Crazy, huh --. Hilary Henkin Lo
Hi Gary, have you (or Alex) tried reaching out to Wikipedia? I believe edits to pages are tracked, and backups preserved. They might be able to shed some light on this. Crazy, huh --. Hilary Henkin Lo
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Looking for a town in Belarus
#belarus
My initial response was that the place you're looking for is the city which was known as Ekaterinoslav. Like Mogilev, it's on the Dnieper River, but south of Mogilev, in Ukraine. The name of the city
My initial response was that the place you're looking for is the city which was known as Ekaterinoslav. Like Mogilev, it's on the Dnieper River, but south of Mogilev, in Ukraine. The name of the city
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First time researcher looking for help with Dutch Jewish ancestry
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It looks like the Amsterdam URL is actually https://archief.amsterdam/indexen/persons. Hilary Henkin Los Angeles area Researching: Mogilev - BERLIN; BELIISKI; HENKIN - GENKIN; MESCENIKOV; POZ - POZE E
It looks like the Amsterdam URL is actually https://archief.amsterdam/indexen/persons. Hilary Henkin Los Angeles area Researching: Mogilev - BERLIN; BELIISKI; HENKIN - GENKIN; MESCENIKOV; POZ - POZE E
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Records from Ekaterinoslav, Dnipropetrovs'ka, Ukraine
#ukraine
Several years ago, Miriam Weiner did extensive research into the archives of Eastern Europe, documenting what records were existant in the various archives. Her database is publicly available at https
Several years ago, Miriam Weiner did extensive research into the archives of Eastern Europe, documenting what records were existant in the various archives. Her database is publicly available at https
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KATZ with ROSENBERG?
#general
Yah, that's a really old message - but still relevant! I actually did a double-take when I saw your message. I think we may be backwards, though - My family story is that the sister married a Rosenber
Yah, that's a really old message - but still relevant! I actually did a double-take when I saw your message. I think we may be backwards, though - My family story is that the sister married a Rosenber
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Missing Grave Mt Carmel Cemetery
#usa
Hi, I went to findagrave.com, and searched on "bra*er." There were 30 results. There is an entry for Leah Feldman Braver, Oct. 1845 to Oct. 29, 1930, at Mt. Carmel: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial
Hi, I went to findagrave.com, and searched on "bra*er." There were 30 results. There is an entry for Leah Feldman Braver, Oct. 1845 to Oct. 29, 1930, at Mt. Carmel: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial
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A new "names" database?
#names
Well, there does exist the JewishGen Family Finder.... Hilary Henkin Researching: Mogilev - BERLIN; BELIISKI; HENKIN - GENKIN; MESCENIKOV; POZ - POZE Ekaterinoslav - KATZ; LAPIDUS; LAVROTIN - LAVRUTIN
Well, there does exist the JewishGen Family Finder.... Hilary Henkin Researching: Mogilev - BERLIN; BELIISKI; HENKIN - GENKIN; MESCENIKOV; POZ - POZE Ekaterinoslav - KATZ; LAPIDUS; LAVROTIN - LAVRUTIN
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Sharing family tree information
#general
Greetings all, While choosing a less accessible security question is certainly an option, there's no requirement that you provide the "correct" answer to any question. For example, I could choose the
Greetings all, While choosing a less accessible security question is certainly an option, there's no requirement that you provide the "correct" answer to any question. For example, I could choose the
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What's a Cutter?
#usa
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A cutter is more than someone who just cuts fabric. When I did theatre (props) in my prior career, the Cutter translated what the designer sketched, into actual pattern pieces, and designed how to ass
A cutter is more than someone who just cuts fabric. When I did theatre (props) in my prior career, the Cutter translated what the designer sketched, into actual pattern pieces, and designed how to ass
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Sharing family tree information
#general
Maybe --. My great-grandmother was Hilda (Hinde) Berlin, daughter of Leib Berlin. She was born about April 1869, and had six siblings, born about 1868-1896. There was Hirsche, Hilda, Matta, Yahuda, Ru
Maybe --. My great-grandmother was Hilda (Hinde) Berlin, daughter of Leib Berlin. She was born about April 1869, and had six siblings, born about 1868-1896. There was Hirsche, Hilda, Matta, Yahuda, Ru
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Sharing family tree information
#general
I would focus on sharing the details of ancestors who are gone, who would be the link between his branch and yours. Establishing which ancestor is shared, has nothing to do with anyone currently alive
I would focus on sharing the details of ancestors who are gone, who would be the link between his branch and yours. Establishing which ancestor is shared, has nothing to do with anyone currently alive
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Unable to find names on passenger lists
#names
Rhonda, don't give up hope. On one of my grandfather's several Border Crossing Records between Toronto and New York, he specifically stated the name of the ship he immigrated with (SS Corean) and the
Rhonda, don't give up hope. On one of my grandfather's several Border Crossing Records between Toronto and New York, he specifically stated the name of the ship he immigrated with (SS Corean) and the
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New Mailing List Format
I find hashtags obnoxious and annoying. Perhaps if they were used well - but too many people have not a clue how to do that. Hilary Henkin Los Angeles area This email has been checked for viruses by A
I find hashtags obnoxious and annoying. Perhaps if they were used well - but too many people have not a clue how to do that. Hilary Henkin Los Angeles area This email has been checked for viruses by A
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A Brick Wall
What resources have you tried already? Naturalization records? Censuses? It sounds like you have her marriage record - yes? Was she married in the Bronx - when? Your ad lacks the details by which we c
What resources have you tried already? Naturalization records? Censuses? It sounds like you have her marriage record - yes? Was she married in the Bronx - when? Your ad lacks the details by which we c
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Mogilev Birth Index
#belarus
Hi, In this particular database, the lack of a given name is not indicative of anything. That information was not tallied, there's not even a field for it. A researcher is forced to surmise, and to ob
Hi, In this particular database, the lack of a given name is not indicative of anything. That information was not tallied, there's not even a field for it. A researcher is forced to surmise, and to ob
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Mile High Resources: Researching Colorado Records with Ellen Kowitt
Greetings, I am not in Colorado, so can't attend. I do have a question about Colorado research, however. If anyone is attending this, perhaps they can ask on my behalf? I am interested in a 1906-1907
Greetings, I am not in Colorado, so can't attend. I do have a question about Colorado research, however. If anyone is attending this, perhaps they can ask on my behalf? I am interested in a 1906-1907
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Once upon a time there was a moderator for this group.....
I think there's a Murphy's law about that, if you're correcting someone's grammar or spelling, you'll have a typo of your own. (Yes, I read this post 3 times before clicking Send....) ;-D Hilary Henki
I think there's a Murphy's law about that, if you're correcting someone's grammar or spelling, you'll have a typo of your own. (Yes, I read this post 3 times before clicking Send....) ;-D Hilary Henki
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