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USCIS Index Search
#records
I put in a USCIS index search before the fees go up. It is for my great-grandfather, who was born in Galicia. The choices for country include Austria and Austria-Hungary. However, you can only click o
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I put in a USCIS index search before the fees go up. It is for my great-grandfather, who was born in Galicia. The choices for country include Austria and Austria-Hungary. However, you can only click o
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Naming Conventions
#names
Two questions regarding naming conventions: In the late 1800s, if paternal and maternal grandfathers were both deceased when the first son was born, would he have been named after the paternal grandfa
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Two questions regarding naming conventions: In the late 1800s, if paternal and maternal grandfathers were both deceased when the first son was born, would he have been named after the paternal grandfa
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Carl Kaplan
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Need photo of gravestone in old Jewish cemetery of Casale Monferrato in Italy
#photographs
I am a volunteer for Find A Grave, and photograph gravestones at my local cemeteries when there is a request. I have not done the reverse (someone please correct me if I am wrong), but I think you can
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I am a volunteer for Find A Grave, and photograph gravestones at my local cemeteries when there is a request. I have not done the reverse (someone please correct me if I am wrong), but I think you can
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Carl Kaplan
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Where Was Wilkennie, Russia?
#russia
#names
Thanks. I'm still learning. Were you able to connect Isaac to Meier by age and occupation, or is there something in the name Meier also? Thanks again.
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Thanks. I'm still learning. Were you able to connect Isaac to Meier by age and occupation, or is there something in the name Meier also? Thanks again.
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Carl Kaplan
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Where Was Wilkennie, Russia?
#russia
#names
I found my grandmother's brother's 1911 naturalization papers (online), and attached them. He put down that he was born in Wilkennie, Russia. I have never heard of it, and couldn't find it in a search
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I found my grandmother's brother's 1911 naturalization papers (online), and attached them. He put down that he was born in Wilkennie, Russia. I have never heard of it, and couldn't find it in a search
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Carl Kaplan
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North Adams, Massachusetts - early Jewish settlers
#usa
I listened to a talk by Michael Hoberman, a professor at Fitchburg State in Massachusetts. He gave a talk, and has written a book on Jews of rural New England. Perhaps you can find the book, or even c
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I listened to a talk by Michael Hoberman, a professor at Fitchburg State in Massachusetts. He gave a talk, and has written a book on Jews of rural New England. Perhaps you can find the book, or even c
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Carl Kaplan
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Finding a Long Lost Cousin - Unraveling a Clue
#general
In searching for a long-lost cousin, I found this potential clue (below my questions) through Ancestry. My great uncle was Joseph Kaplan, and I know he had a daughter named Bertha. My 2 questions rega
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In searching for a long-lost cousin, I found this potential clue (below my questions) through Ancestry. My great uncle was Joseph Kaplan, and I know he had a daughter named Bertha. My 2 questions rega
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Carl Kaplan
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Double First Name, 2nd Maiden Name, or Something Else?
#galicia
#general
A great-great uncle from Galicia, named A. Bienenstock, has the following in the information from New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949. What would Nuseaue be, since the mother's married
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A great-great uncle from Galicia, named A. Bienenstock, has the following in the information from New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949. What would Nuseaue be, since the mother's married
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Carl Kaplan
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Schiff Burial Society
#general
#galicia
I am trying to determine where in Galicia my great-grandfather, Simon Hoffert, came from. He is buried in Mt. Zion Cemetery in New York, in the Hyman Schiff Sick & Benevolent Society Inc. area. Anyone
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I am trying to determine where in Galicia my great-grandfather, Simon Hoffert, came from. He is buried in Mt. Zion Cemetery in New York, in the Hyman Schiff Sick & Benevolent Society Inc. area. Anyone
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Carl Kaplan
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Gospitalna Street in Minsk
#belarus
Great answers. I went to the suggested link, There is a website (in Russian), https://minsk-old-new.com/life/pereimenovaniya/tablica-pereimenovaniya-ulic There are many entries, all titled Minsk Comme
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Great answers. I went to the suggested link, There is a website (in Russian), https://minsk-old-new.com/life/pereimenovaniya/tablica-pereimenovaniya-ulic There are many entries, all titled Minsk Comme
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Carl Kaplan
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Gospitalna Street in Minsk
#belarus
My grandfather came through Ellis Island in 1913. He put down his address as Gospitalna ul. 21 Minsk. At least that is what it looks like to me (see attached). Is there still a Gospitalna Street in Mi
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My grandfather came through Ellis Island in 1913. He put down his address as Gospitalna ul. 21 Minsk. At least that is what it looks like to me (see attached). Is there still a Gospitalna Street in Mi
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Carl Kaplan
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Early 1900s Jewish Family With Their Dog
#general
I recently connected with a 2nd cousin, and she sent me a picture from around 1905 (taken in New York or still in Russia) of her grandfather, his wife, and their first four children. One of the childr
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I recently connected with a 2nd cousin, and she sent me a picture from around 1905 (taken in New York or still in Russia) of her grandfather, his wife, and their first four children. One of the childr
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Carl Kaplan
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From Which Viewpoint Are Cousins Named?
#general
#names
Good question. Click on the person in your tree, then click on Profile. Their relation is under the person's Name, Birth and Death information at the top, such as 1st cousin 2x removed.
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Good question. Click on the person in your tree, then click on Profile. Their relation is under the person's Name, Birth and Death information at the top, such as 1st cousin 2x removed.
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Carl Kaplan
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From Which Viewpoint Are Cousins Named?
#general
#names
ANSWER: Thank you for all your answers, public and private. I understand the concept of naming the cousins. The question was around the issue of what to do when it is asymmetric, which is always the c
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ANSWER: Thank you for all your answers, public and private. I understand the concept of naming the cousins. The question was around the issue of what to do when it is asymmetric, which is always the c
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Carl Kaplan
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From Which Viewpoint Are Cousins Named?
#general
#names
I have never found an answer for which viewpoint is used to determine a connection to a cousin. I recently discovered the great-granddaughter of my great-great-grandfather. From my standpoint I would
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I have never found an answer for which viewpoint is used to determine a connection to a cousin. I recently discovered the great-granddaughter of my great-great-grandfather. From my standpoint I would
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Carl Kaplan
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Name IDA
#names
In regards to my previous post, it has now been pointed out through a couple of private messages that names were never changed at Ellis Island. That had always been the family story, so I very much ap
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In regards to my previous post, it has now been pointed out through a couple of private messages that names were never changed at Ellis Island. That had always been the family story, so I very much ap
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Carl Kaplan
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Name IDA
#names
Not to throw out another loop, but my grandfather Charles, had the Yiddish name Chatskill or Yechezkel back in Minsk. The reason given was that the guard at Ellis Island said his name was too hard to
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Not to throw out another loop, but my grandfather Charles, had the Yiddish name Chatskill or Yechezkel back in Minsk. The reason given was that the guard at Ellis Island said his name was too hard to
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Carl Kaplan
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Prohibition Bootleggers and Sacramental Wine "Fake Rabbis"
#usa
#general
Thanks. Any chance you came across any references to Boston in your research?
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Thanks. Any chance you came across any references to Boston in your research?
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Carl Kaplan
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Prohibition Bootleggers and Sacramental Wine "Fake Rabbis"
#usa
#general
Jeff, Thanks. I actually learned about the "fake rabbi scandal" from Marni Davis' book. I was looking for additional stories, especially ones in Boston. I had great luck in my search for Fusgeyers usi
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Jeff, Thanks. I actually learned about the "fake rabbi scandal" from Marni Davis' book. I was looking for additional stories, especially ones in Boston. I had great luck in my search for Fusgeyers usi
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Carl Kaplan
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Prohibition Bootleggers and Sacramental Wine "Fake Rabbis"
#usa
#general
Looking for people whose ancestors may have been involved in the liquor business (legal or illegal) during the U.S. Prohibition period of 1920-1933, especially those who worked around the clause allow
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Looking for people whose ancestors may have been involved in the liquor business (legal or illegal) during the U.S. Prohibition period of 1920-1933, especially those who worked around the clause allow
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