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Go to [[Jewish Genealogy Research|Jewish Genealogy Research Main Page]] | Go to [[Jewish Genealogy Research|Jewish Genealogy Research Main Page]] | ||
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*Lithuanian Jews inhabited what is present-day Belarus. To learn of their history, read the Wikipedia.org article ''Lithuanian Jews'', by clicking [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithuanian_Jews here]. | *Lithuanian Jews inhabited what is present-day Belarus. To learn of their history, read the Wikipedia.org article ''Lithuanian Jews'', by clicking [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithuanian_Jews here]. | ||
*Explore this [http://www.eilatgordinlevitan.com/index.html Jewish genealogy site] dedicated to the memory of the Jews exterminated and displaced from the Belarusian Shtetls by the Nazis.{{Template:Jews in Eastern Europe}} | *Explore this [http://www.eilatgordinlevitan.com/index.html Jewish genealogy site] dedicated to the memory of the Jews exterminated and displaced from the Belarusian Shtetls by the Nazis.{{Template:Jews in Eastern Europe}} | ||
===Research Strategies=== | |||
*[[Finding Jewish Ancestors in Belarus]] | |||
==Find the Town== | ==Find the Town== | ||
In order to research your family in Belarus, it is essential that you have identified the place where they came from. It is not enough to know only ‘Belarus;' you must know the town name and the district/province name. The name of a nearby larger town can also be very helpful. | In order to research your family in Belarus, it is essential that you have identified the place where they came from. It is not enough to know only ‘Belarus;' you must know the town name and the district/province name. The name of a nearby larger town can also be very helpful. | ||
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Many older revision lists, like those pre-19th century, are not very well preserved. For example, the 1795 revision list for the Jews of Minsk is not in good condition, and is not accessible to researchers at the National Archives. Level of preservation varies between areas and is highly dependent on the conditions they were kept in. | Many older revision lists, like those pre-19th century, are not very well preserved. For example, the 1795 revision list for the Jews of Minsk is not in good condition, and is not accessible to researchers at the National Archives. Level of preservation varies between areas and is highly dependent on the conditions they were kept in. | ||
====JewishGen (indexed records)==== | ====JewishGen (indexed records)==== | ||
Many Belarusian revision list records have been indexed and are available through the [https://www.jewishgen.org/databases/belarus/ '''JewishGen Belarus Database''']. To read more about the collection, click [https://www.jewishgen.org/databases/Belarus/BelarusRevisionLists.htm '''here.'''] | Many Belarusian revision list records have been indexed and are available through the [https://www.jewishgen.org/databases/belarus/ '''JewishGen Belarus Database''']. To read more about the collection and see exactly what towns have indexed records (or records the SIG is aware of, but have not yet translated), click [https://www.jewishgen.org/databases/Belarus/BelarusRevisionLists.htm '''here.'''] | ||
====FamilySearch (digital images)==== | ====FamilySearch (digital images)==== | ||
There may also be records available through the [[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|'''FamilySearch Catalog''']]. Revision list records are catalogued at the uyezd (district level). To see if records are available for your ancestor's district, click [https://www.jewishgen.org/databases/Belarus/BelarusRevisionLists.htm '''here.'''] | There may also be records available through the [[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|'''FamilySearch Catalog''']]. Revision list records are catalogued at the uyezd (district level). To see if records are available for your ancestor's district, click [https://www.jewishgen.org/databases/Belarus/BelarusRevisionLists.htm '''here.'''] | ||
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====Online Resources==== | ====Online Resources==== | ||
*[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20027/belarus-jewish-birth-records?s=275764761 Belarus, Jewish Birth Records] at MyHeritage — index | *[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20027/belarus-jewish-birth-records?s=275764761 Belarus, Jewish Birth Records] at MyHeritage — index ($) | ||
*[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20028/belarus-jewish-death-records?s=275764761 Belarus, Jewish Death Records] at MyHeritage — index | *[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20028/belarus-jewish-death-records?s=275764761 Belarus, Jewish Death Records] at MyHeritage — index ($) | ||
====JewishGen (indexed records)==== | ====JewishGen (indexed records)==== | ||
Many Belarusian vital records have been indexed and are available through the [https://www.jewishgen.org/databases/belarus/ '''JewishGen Belarus Database.'''] | Many Belarusian vital records have been indexed and are available through the [https://www.jewishgen.org/databases/belarus/ '''JewishGen Belarus Database.'''] To see exactly which records have been indexed (or records the SIG is aware of, but have not yet translated), see '''[https://www.jewishgen.org/belarus/lists/belarus_births.html Births,] [https://www.jewishgen.org/belarus/lists/belarus_marriagesanddivorces.html Marriages/Divorces,]''' and '''[https://www.jewishgen.org/belarus/lists/belarus_deaths.html Deaths]''' on the Records in the BRI. | ||
====FamilySearch (digital images)==== | ====FamilySearch (digital images)==== | ||
There may also be records available through the '''[[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog]].''' | There may also be records available through the '''[[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog]].''' | ||
:a. Click '''[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId= | :a. Click '''[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=1927072&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Belarus%22 here]''' to access catalog entries for Belarus. | ||
:b. Click on '''Places within Belarus''' and a list of gubernia will appear. | :b. Click on '''Places within Belarus''' and a list of gubernia will appear. | ||
:c. Click on the gubernia, then select '''Places within [Name of Gubernia].''' | :c. Click on the gubernia, then select '''Places within [Name of Gubernia].''' | ||
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:e. Click on '''Places within [Name of Gubernia, Name of Uyezd]''' | :e. Click on '''Places within [Name of Gubernia, Name of Uyezd]''' | ||
:f. Click on the '''Jewish Record''' topic (it may be found at either the town or uyezd level). Click on the blue links to view specific record titles. | :f. Click on the '''Jewish Record''' topic (it may be found at either the town or uyezd level). Click on the blue links to view specific record titles. | ||
:e. Some combination of these icons will appear at the far right of the listing for the record. The magnifying glass indicates that the record is indexed. Clicking on the magnifying glass will take you to the index. Clicking on the camera will take you to an online digital copy of the records. A camera with a key on top means the record is viewable but with certain restrictions that may mean the record can only be viewed at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, a | :e. Some combination of these icons will appear at the far right of the listing for the record. The magnifying glass indicates that the record is indexed. Clicking on the magnifying glass will take you to the index. Clicking on the camera will take you to an online digital copy of the records. A camera with a key on top means the record is viewable but with certain restrictions that may mean the record can only be viewed at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, a FamilySearch Center, or FamilySearch Affiliate Library. Take a look at the [https://locations.familysearch.org/en/search '''FamilySearch Center Finder'''] to discover a location near you. | ||
==Cemeteries== | ==Cemeteries== | ||