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Re: Berkowitz family from Hungry early 1900's

momov20_1 — 2009-10-11 21:02:34Z

Sarah I hope you are still on here I wish you would email me so we could go into this further my email address is momov20@aol.com

Re: Berkowitz family from Hungry early 1900's

lolaberk — 2009-10-05 03:04:03Z

grandfather was solomon hungarian..grandmother yetta..

Re: Argentina/Trajtengertz family

sjosiowicz — 2009-09-20 14:26:48Z

Hola Marisa.
Te comento que estoy en busqueda sobre la familia Josevich. Acabo de encontrar registros de un hermano de mi bisabuelo en Uruguay, donde figura como Mateo Josevich y que fallecio en Uruguay en 1956, tambien tengo fotos de él enviadas desde Brasil en 1930, especificamente en San Pablo.
Yo vivo en Buenos Aires. Me gustaria saber si podria contactarme con vos para tener más informacion sobre su abuelo Leonardo Josevich.
Saludos
Sergio

Re: BERkOWITZ in CUBA?

ltferzoco — 2009-09-10 15:57:01Z

On ancestry.com, I have seen the record of a Charles Berkowitz who traveled about monthly to Cuba for years. That might be your connection.

Re: BERKOWITZ-Uzghorod/Ungvar

MarkEugeneStrauss — 2009-08-07 15:24:24Z

To: nblbal@verizon.net
Re: BERKOWITZ-Uzghorod/Ungvar

I went to the jewishgen.org census records for Berkowitz with reference to Ungvar. The parents were:
Ignac Jacob and Hani Lichtman.

My great-grandfather was Moritz/Moses Berkowitz, born around 1855 in Zemplen Magyar. He settled in Wilkes-Barre Pa. Did you have Berkowitz relatives there? The was a big clan of Berkowitz's from Hungary in Wilkes Barre and Scranton that settled in the late 1800's.
Mark Strauss (markes@aol.com)

Re: BERKOWITZ-Uzghorod/Ungvar

nblbal — 2009-06-27 23:04:35Z

Does anyone know the parents of Lewis, Goldie, Ignatz and Max Berkowitz from Ungvar, Hungary. My grandmother was Goldie and I would very much appreciate finding out this information. Please contact me at "nblbal@verizon.net".

OBIT RUTH BERKOWICZ SEGAL

BetteChurchillParker — 2009-04-23 02:32:28Z

I am not related only posting obit for others looking.

Barbara Berkowitz (Formerly Pierce)

newwavepopman — 2009-03-12 04:25:37Z

Hi There.I am looking to get in touch with a frind of mine's sister,to reconect our friendship again.Her name is Barbara Berkowitz.Her married name used to be Pierce,but since has become divorced,and went back to Berkowitz again.She lives in Cos Cob,Conneticut today and is about 46-47 years old now.If anyone knows how to get in touch with her,please let me know by,either emailing me here at the board,or by sending me an email directly.Thank you very much.Sincerely,Kenny.

Berkowitz from Wilkes Barre, PA

MarkEugeneStrauss — 2009-02-07 20:11:46Z

My Great Grandfather, Moishe Dov Berkowitz, was originally from Hungary and settled in Wilkes Barre, PA. My grandmother was Rae Berkowitz Strauss, who settled in Scanton with my grandfather Louis (Leopold) Strauss, originally from Zeteny, Hungary (now Slovakia). Rae's siblings included William (moved to Allentown), Edward and Pauline. Any information on this family, relatives and ancestry would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Berkowitz in NY

rdascher_1 — 2008-12-21 14:54:13Z

I have a Rosalie EISNER in my family - not sure if she is one in the same. My Rosalie is the sister of my great grandmother, she was born in Hrejkovice Cz on Sept 12, 1849 to Izak EISNER and Ludmila STEINDLER
Let me know if you think we have a match
Thanks
Bob ASCHER

Re: Berkowitz Changed to Berk

sallen2717 — 2008-12-11 15:25:08Z

Hello,
My mother's maiden name is Berk. Our family changed names after they moved from Poland from Berkowitz to Berk. My grandfather was Francis Paul Berk from Philadelphia Pennsylvania. I'm not sure if this helps you or if there is any connection. Please let me know.

Rhea BERKOWITZ Weissman b. Cleveland, Ohio Obit.

Lace_Lynch — 2008-11-17 04:08:31Z

RHEA WEISSMAN, devoted wife of 58 years of the late Harold Weissman; beloved daughter of Benjamin and Esther Berkowitz (both deceased); loving mother of Barbara Sheehe (Lawrence), Sherry May (Timothy) and Douglas Weissman (Oralynn); and cherished grandmother of Michael Sheehe, Brenna Weissman and Jackie May. Passed away on Nov. 11, 2008 at her home in Scottsdale, AZ., surrounded by her family and her hopelessly spoiled cat, Missy.
Born and raised in Cleveland,Ohio; she and Harold married upon his return from WWII and together they established a family business, The Harold Supply Company, which they ran together until they moved from Beachwood, Ohio to Scottsdale in 1982.
A child of the Depression era, her needs were simple; her family and friends were her treasure. In addition to working full time at the business, she raised her family and was a devoted caretaker for Harold after his debilitating injury - and she did so with a joy that was palpable. She lit up a room like Arizona sunshine with her smile and infectious giggle and she made friends everywhere she went with her genuine outgoing personality. She played a mean game of Mah Jong and rooted passionately for the Browns, Indians and Cavaliers. She plastered red lipstick kisses on the faces of her children and grandchildren and she was never so happy as when she could feed you. "God bless you Mom, and thanks for always being there." Graveside services will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008 at Green Acres Mortuary and Cemetery, 401 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale.

Published in The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio on 11/16/2008

Courtesy Obit. ONLY
Cuyahoga

Re: Esther Berkowitz

saragetlin — 2008-10-21 17:51:58Z

What was Esther's husband's first name? My Gandmother's brother, Bill (William), was married to an Esther I think. Bill was from NYC, but did not end up staying in NY. Bill would have died before 1942, as my Uncle was named for him.

Re: Berkowitz family from Hungry early 1900's

saragetlin — 2008-10-21 17:25:44Z

Please email me directly at saragetlin@cs.com.

Re: Berkowitz family from Hungry early 1900's

mangelito2006 — 2008-10-21 16:37:57Z

hi i am marcia siegels great niece and i am trying to find out more as well if you have any more informaiton please contact me at m_angelito2006@yahoo.com

Re: Berkowitz family from Hungry early 1900's

mangelito2006 — 2008-10-21 16:36:04Z

please get back to me i think there might be a very tremendous connection

Re: Berkowitz family from Hungry early 1900's

mangelito2006 — 2008-10-21 16:34:56Z

hello my name is jessica rubinoff my aunt is marcia siegel and i am also looking for information about my family im barely begining to find out more and more every day and i love to find out all about my family history. please give me a sign i pray . please.

Re: Wedding certificate for Michael Berkowitz to Rose Leibowitz of NYC

MSmith1219 — 2008-09-27 18:10:06Z

Going into the mail today.

Re: Berkowitz from Odessa

2006-09-02 02:41:24Z

Stan,

I don't think we're related, but there are quite a few coincidences. The middle name of my father, Victor, was Leo - but it wasn't a family name; it came from the doctor who braved a storm in order to deliver him. My dad was born in Providence, and grew up in Middle Village, then Springfield, Mass. Half of my family did come from Odessa, but it was my mother's half (the Feinsilvers) - they had the good sense to leave the small town of Kamenets-Podolsk around 1910. Like your uncle, my father served in the Army-Air Force in WWII, and he, too, was a talented artist and illustrator - though he made his living at a company that specialized in air conditioning and ventilation. The comment you made about the brothers' estrangement hit a familiar note; my family is riddled with similar tales.

I don't know any Bercovicis, but I did run into a woman named Barbara Berkowitz a few years ago, and she told me her family's original name back in Rumania was Bercu, but when they came here, they changed it to Berkowitz, "because it sounded more American." Not kidding.

Stan Berkowitz
Westlake Village, CA

Berkowitz from Odessa

2006-05-09 14:38:38Z

My grandfather, Joseph Berkowitz came from Odessa, somewhere around 1900. He married my grandmother (Sarabella) and they had two sons, Leon and Ernest. Initially they lived in Brooklyn, then Bronx. I recall my father, Leon, often saying that the last name was originally Bercovici.
Ernest served in the Army Air Corps in WWII. He was a talented artist and illustrator and an avid archer (bow and arrow). Leon worked for the gov't in Washington DC during that time. Leon and Ernest were estranged
Joseph Berkowitz died in 1946. His wife in about 1952,3,4?
I have not heard from my uncle, Ernest since then. Leon died in 1997. His wife Raynor (my mother) died in 1999.
I'm trying to find out if I have cousins out there whom I've never met.

Re: Argentina/Trajtengertz family

2006-02-26 21:19:28Z

My maternal grandfather was born in a Baron Hirsh colony in La Pampa Argentina his name was Leonardo Josevich.He married Teresa Trajtengertz.
I would be grateful if you could provide me with any information related to the Trajtengertz family.
Yours sincerely
Marisa

Re: Berkowitz

2006-01-05 11:07:09Z

Could you possibley remember any of the names of any one related to your grandfather I am wondering if the names Esther or William are any of them
Marcia

Re: Berkowitz from Odessa

2006-09-14 13:28:30Z

Hello Michelle!
Sorry, I have no clue about whether my grandfather had siblings. My dad never shared any of that (if he knew), and Grandpa Joe's history sort of begins as he left (escaped) Russia, one step ahead of the OGPU, and began his coppersmithing life in NYC.
Stan

Re: Wedding certificate for Michael Berkowitz to Rose Leibowitz of NYC

MSmith1219 — 2008-09-26 17:40:57Z

Nicole:

The address that you mother-in-law gave me is the following:
10724 Manor Drive
Brownsburg, 46112
Indianapolis Indiana

Something is wrong about the above address, so can you tell me whether to send it to Brownsburg or Indianapolis??

Mary Anne

Wedding certificate for Michael Berkowitz to Rose Leibowitz of NYC

MSmith1219 — 2007-11-05 07:52:31Z

I received a copy from NYC vital records of a wedding certificate for Michael Berkowitz and Rose Leibowitz. I would be happy to send it to someone related to either Michael or Rose. It is dated July 28 1901.

Mary

Berkowitz and Berk Family from Vilner, Poland

davidcarole — 2006-01-01 03:49:46Z

I have the Berkowitz family name as one of my
ancestors. One of them changed there name to
Berk. You can find my information at my web
site: http://sites.netscape.net/davidcarole/
I do not know the names of my great great
grandparents but they had 5 children. Only 1
came to the United States,to Brooklyn, NY.
The children of most of the others came to Brooklyn,
NY and then move on. One branch ended up in
Isreal after WW2. Please check the web site
for the names in my family

Berkowitz move from Vilner, Poland to Israel

davidcarole — 2006-01-01 03:49:46Z

Victoria,

Rueven Paikowsky, the son of Batya Berkowitz
and Shmuel Paikowsky moved to Israel right after
WW2. He was on Cyprus after WW2 and his oldest
son was born in Isreal in 1948.

At this time, I do not know the names of
Batya Berkowitz's parents, but I hope to
find out in the next few months.

I hope this has helped.

Good Luck in your search.

David Annenberg

Re: Berkowitz family from Hungry early 1900's

saragetlin — 2008-04-28 03:46:14Z

I hope you are still getting these. My grandmother, gladys berkowitz(maiden name), had a brother bill who I beleive was married to an Esther. Where did william live? do you know the names of his parents?

Sara

Re: Berkowitz family from Hungry early 1900's

Marcia_Siegel — 2007-12-12 14:10:46Z

There could be a connection have you met or heard any more about your grandmothers brothers family ie where he lived or about his wife and children.

could you answer this email at momov20@verizon.com
thanks
Marcia Berkowitz Siegel

Re: Wedding certificate for Michael Berkowitz to Rose Leibowitz of NYC

JoanGarside42 — 2008-09-27 17:16:04Z

Take out the Indianpolis.

It is Brownsburg,
Indiana
Thanks

Re: Wedding certificate for Michael Berkowitz to Rose Leibowitz of NYC

JoanGarside42 — 2008-09-26 14:34:33Z

Any change you could send the wedding certificate to
Nicole Garside,
10724 Manor Drive,
Brownsburg 46112,
Indianapolis
Indiana
USA
Her mother is a direct descendant of them both and I am researching the tree for Nicole as she is married to my son.

Re: Berkowitz family from N.Y.

alex11585 — 2008-04-20 15:24:13Z

Sorry ..., email address

alex-1@fibertel.com.ar

Re: Berkowitz family from N.Y.

alex11585 — 2008-04-20 15:19:43Z

Hi Alex. Sorry for the 3 year late reply. I had chenged my email address and never got any contact from ancestry.com

I frankly am not sure if we are related. Here is my updated email address for easier contact.
Hope to hear from you soon

Regards

Alex Berkowicz

Re: Berkowitz family from N.Y.

alex11585 — 2008-04-20 15:17:14Z

Hi Alex. Sorry for the 6 year late reply. I had chenged my email address and never got any contact from ancestry.com

I frankly am not sure if we are related. Here is my updated email address for easier contact.
Hope to hear from you soon

Regards

Alex Berkowicz

Re: Berkowitz from Feltaceni, Romania

jon_selzer — 2007-10-14 19:56:49Z

I have several Berkowitz from Feltaceni. They include Benjamin, his wife Devore (?), their kids, Freda, Benjamin, Clara Avarhum, etc.
Any Connection?

Re: What is a Berkowitz

Ada673 — 2008-02-19 21:15:02Z

So there you go...with the help of some dear friends in Germany, I have found Pokroy.

It is called Pakruojis and it is in the Province of Siauliai in Lithuania.

So that is where my grandfather Isaac Berkowitz came from.

If there are any Berkowitz families from that region I would dearly love to hear from you.

Thank you and best regards, Ada

Re: What is a Berkowitz

Ada673 — 2008-02-11 13:33:40Z

Hi, my great-grandfather and grandfather came from Latvia from a town/district Pokroi to South Africa in early 1900's.

I am unable to find such a place. Can anyone help?
My grandfather Berkowitz was buried on a farm in the then Rhodesia. His gravestone clearly says Isaac Berkowitz from Latvia. He died in 1944 and was born in 1876.

I am still trying to trace the grave of my great-grandfather, who died in South Africa, as I do not know his name. It could have been Jankel, Joseph or Nathan.

Did Jewish fathers usually name their eldest son after their own fathers?

Ada

Re: Berkowitz

zamiko — 2005-10-28 22:31:40Z

Hi,

I am looking for Berkowitz that came from Poland.

Thanks Zami.

Re: Berkowitz family from Hungry early 1900's

llbm36 — 2007-12-10 18:32:40Z

Hi, my grandmas brother was william berkowitz. they were from Humenne, hungary near snina. Their parents were leah and herman, herschel berkowitz. any relation

Re: Berkowitz

2006-01-06 03:55:34Z

I think maybe Avraham or Tziporah, I'm not sure about his brother or any other siblings, What I have been told though is that he had a wife and children who died in the holocaust and so did his parents. I believe his brother survived. Anyway later on he married my grandmother Yehudith Voltz, or wotlz or wolf, any one of those are pronunciation options., and they had two kids, Avraham and Tziporah, who were named after... I hope this helps.

Re: What is a Berkowitz

2006-01-06 03:49:34Z

Hi Roy, I wonder if our ancesters were re;ated , my grandfather Berkowitz was also from Lodz,, Poland, as far as I know.

Re: Berkowitz

2006-01-06 03:49:34Z

Hi, my grandfather, may his memory be blessed, was a Berkowitz and came from Poland.

Zalli, Rose or Fanny Berkowitz

rachelgjury — 2005-12-20 01:54:37Z

Does anyone have any information on this Berkowitz line?

Mayer Berkwoitz married Frieda (Friedal) and had three children Zalli (who married a Schwartz), Rose (who also married a Schwartz) and Fanny (who married a Holtzman).

Re: Berkowitz

jackbe1 — 2007-08-04 05:07:21Z

Hello:

I recognize some of the names in your post: Molly and Morris Berkowitz. My father was Ben Berkowitz born in Austria/Hungary or Czechloslovakia in 1909. He emigrated to the U.S. approximately 1929 and lived and worked in NYC until he died in 1995. He had many siblings. One Max I knew well. Any connection?

Jack Berkowitz
jackbe1@earthlink.net

Re: Wedding certificate for Michael Berkowitz to Rose Leibowitz of NYC

smileynp — 2008-09-26 14:35:49Z

I would love to receive a copy of this certificate! I am their Great-Granddaughter. I have just started looking up my family history. I am pregnant and my daughter's middle name will be Rose - after her great great grandmother! I have a beautiful painting of Rose. This certificate would be something else I can save for my daughter.

Please let me know what you need from me (aside from my address).

Thank you!!!

Nciole

Berkowitz from Krasna to Newark. NJ

Swansong100 — 2008-04-17 22:00:18Z

I am looking for any New Jersey descendents of Lieb and/or Meyer Berkowitz. Meyer and his family all immigrated in 1922 from Krasna, out of Rotterdam to Newark, NJ. His father Lieb/Lewis was already in Newark, by 1914. Does anyone know how I can get a copy of the marriage certificate of Meyer &
Haia (Clara), from Krasna?

Thank you,
Jeanne

Re: Berkowitz from Odessa

artsmart47 — 2006-09-14 01:48:43Z

Hi Stan,
Did Joseph have any sisters? I'm helping a friend look for her relatives. Her great grandparents were Celia Berkowitz b. in Ukraine, dates unknown at this point, who married Isaac Senderowitz (changed to Sanders), also born in Ukraine and no birth date known. Their son was Samuel Sanders, born Oct. 1906 in Brooklyn. I don't know if Celia and Isaac had any other children or much other info at this point. I'm trying to find them in the census but haven't had much luck yet.

Let me know if you think she might be connected to your Berkowitz's.
Thank you. Michelle

Re: Argentina/Brazil Markman family

minimoca — 2007-03-18 02:55:35Z

Oi Dê, me avise se conseguir alguam coisa. Beijo, Isaac.

Re: Berkowitz

32violet — 2008-01-20 06:36:41Z

I don't know if anyone has responded...but the Morris Berkowitz line in this thread lived in NYC/Brooklyn and had arrived from Uzghorod, AUS-HUN Empire by c.1880's-1890. Herman Berkowitz,his son,died young in his 20's c.1898 NYC and has many descendants from his 3 children. Do not know of any other siblings/cousins to Herman so far. Herman was a shoe buyer and married Gussie Blau whose mother was Sarah Cohen of AUS-HUN near Budapest.

Jack E. Berkowitz, Stanley Berkowitz, Martin Berkowitz-NYC

BrendaFischer_Bush — 2008-02-09 07:12:14Z

Looking for these gentlemen and any info about the maternal grandfather of Jack E. and Stanley Berkowitz named Max Engel. Martin would be Max's son-in-law. Martin's wife was Ruth Engel. They were/are cousins to my father's family, Fischer, also from NY City. Max and my great-grand mother, Sitta Engel Fischer, were siblings, so Jack E. adn Stanley would have been her great-nephews. My father, Alfred Fischer, and my uncle, Norman Fischer, always talked about visiting and playing with Jack and Stanley. Any information would be greatly appreciated.