While researching my maternal grandmother’s family, I’ve been working on the Messer branch. This line begins with Moses Messer and Rachel Stierer, who had three
Exploring Polish applications for identity cards is a fascinating journey into genealogy! These documents provide not only basic information about ancestors but can also help prove previous Polish citizenship, which is crucial for descendants wishing to obtain Polish citizenship. Learn how to effectively search for these valuable resources in Polish archives, discover specific collections such as ID applications from Radom, and uncover the secrets of their searching. Don’t miss the chance to uncover your family’s history!
This month I am very excited to announce that the archive in Krakow began uploading scans of ID request forms. This is in addition to
Discover the fascinating history of your ancestors who served in the Austro-Hungarian Army during World War I! The casualty lists provide a unique insight into the fate of soldiers who were removed from active duty for various reasons. Whether captured, wounded, or fallen – each entry contains valuable information such as name, rank, and birthplace. Utilize the free resources from GenTeam and various libraries to uncover your family’s stories. Immerse yourself in the past and learn more about the brave men and women who fought for their Empire!
This article was originally published as part of a Passover booklet printed in Camp Douglas, Isle of Man. To read more about the path to this booklet see a previous journal entry.
Review of the updated All Galica Database which came online today
It was about five years ago now since I was lucky enough to hear a lecture by Joshua Grayson about the Lwow Family Book during
As mentioned previously a lot of vital records from East Galicia are held by the Central State Historical Archives of Ukraine in Lviv (TsDIAL). These
Last year I conducted a Google search, one of those searches that you think will not produce anything but run them just to make sure.
