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==Find the Town== | ==Find the Town== | ||
In order to research your family in Austrian Poland, it is essential that you have identified the place where they came from. It is not enough to only know 'Poland,' 'Austria' or even 'Galicia;' you must know the shtetl, or town, they came from. In addition to research in the records of the country they immigrated to, you may also want to examine the following sources to help you determine possible town locations. | In order to research your family in Austrian Poland, it is essential that you have identified the place where they came from. It is not enough to only know 'Poland,' 'Austria' or even 'Galicia;' you must know the shtetl, or town, they came from. For a great overview on ways to identify your Jewish ancestral hometown, see the free, virtual class '''[https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/rtc2021/session/crossing-the-ocean-finding-your-european-jewish-history Crossing the Ocean]'''. In addition to research in the records of the country they immigrated to, you may also want to examine the following sources to help you determine possible town locations. | ||
===JewishGen Family Finder=== | ===JewishGen Family Finder=== | ||
The [https://www.jewishgen.org/jgff/ '''Family Finder'''] is a database of both ancestral hometowns and surnames that have been researched by their descendants world wide. The Family Finder allows you to connect with others who are researching similar ancestors and origins and collaborate your research. To add the surnames and locations you are researching: | The [https://www.jewishgen.org/jgff/ '''Family Finder'''] is a database of both ancestral hometowns and surnames that have been researched by their descendants world wide. The Family Finder allows you to connect with others who are researching similar ancestors and origins and collaborate your research. To add the surnames and locations you are researching: | ||
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====JRI Poland (indexed records)==== | ====JRI Poland (indexed records)==== | ||
JRI-Poland has indexed over 6.1 million Jewish birth, marriage, and death records from current and former territories of Poland. Search the free '''[https://jri-poland.org/jriplweb.htm database]''' using information such as surname, given name, or any field. Search results are displayed according to historical region (gubernia, wojewodztwo, etc.). For additional help in searching the database see the article, [https://jri-poland.org/how-to-search.htm How to Search Our Database.] | JRI-Poland has indexed over 6.1 million Jewish birth, marriage, and death records from current and former territories of Poland. Search the free '''[https://jri-poland.org/jriplweb.htm database]''' using information such as surname, given name, or any field. Search results are displayed according to historical region (gubernia, wojewodztwo, etc.). For additional help in searching the database see the article, [https://jri-poland.org/how-to-search.htm How to Search Our Database.] You may also wish to view the free, virtual class '''[https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/rtc2021/session/doing-jewish-research-in-poland-records Doing Jewish Research in Poland Records]''' to find more information about the resources available through JRI-Poland. | ||
Indexes were taken from a variety of different places including FamilySearch microfilms, digital images housed on the Polish State Archives and other genealogical/archival sites, or from originals located in Poland. | Indexes were taken from a variety of different places including FamilySearch microfilms, digital images housed on the Polish State Archives and other genealogical/archival sites, or from originals located in Poland. | ||
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====JewishGen Poland Database (indexed records)==== | ====JewishGen Poland Database (indexed records)==== | ||
The '''[https://www.jewishgen.org/databases/poland/ JewishGen Poland database]''' includes indexes of vital records from Kraków, Poland including Kazimierz and Podgórze. Many of the original records are accessible through the [https://szukajwarchiwach.pl/ Polish State Archive's website, Szukaj w Archiwach.] To help you locate links to online images, use the '''[https://www.ics.uci.edu/~dan/genealogy/Krakow/ Jewish Krakow Genealogical Documents]''' website. | The '''[https://www.jewishgen.org/databases/poland/ JewishGen Poland database]''' includes indexes of vital records from Kraków, Poland including Kazimierz and Podgórze. Many of the original records are accessible through the [https://szukajwarchiwach.pl/ Polish State Archive's website, Szukaj w Archiwach.] To help you locate links to online images, use the '''[https://www.ics.uci.edu/~dan/genealogy/Krakow/ Jewish Krakow Genealogical Documents]''' website. | ||
For more information about JewishGen and some tips on how to use the website, try the free RootsTech class, '''[https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/rtc2021/session/intro-to-jewishgen-org-and-jewish-genealogy Intro to JewishGen.org and Jewish Genealogy.]''' The class discusses common challenges that people encounter when researching their family history, and how JewishGen can help. | |||
====Central Archives of Historical Records (AGAD) (digital images or archival references)==== | ====Central Archives of Historical Records (AGAD) (digital images or archival references)==== | ||
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*A camera with a key on top means the record is viewable digitally but with certain restrictions that may mean the record can only be viewed at a Family History Center, FamilySearch affiliate library, or the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. Take a look at the '''[https://www.familysearch.org/help/fhcenters/locations/ Family History Center Finder]''' to discover a location near you. | *A camera with a key on top means the record is viewable digitally but with certain restrictions that may mean the record can only be viewed at a Family History Center, FamilySearch affiliate library, or the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. Take a look at the '''[https://www.familysearch.org/help/fhcenters/locations/ Family History Center Finder]''' to discover a location near you. | ||
*A wheel icon indicates the record is only available on microfilm at the [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library '''Family History Library'''] in Salt Lake City, Utah. | *A wheel icon indicates the record is only available on microfilm at the [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library '''Family History Library'''] in Salt Lake City, Utah. | ||
For more information about using FamilySearch in your research, see the class '''[https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/rtc2021/session/using-familysearch-for-jewish-research Using FamilySearch for Jewish Research]''' from RootsTech. | |||
==Holocaust== | ==Holocaust== | ||
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*[https://yvng.yadvashem.org/index.html?language=en '''Yad Vashem Central Database of Shoah Victims' Names'''] is a database of victims of the Holocaust. | *[https://yvng.yadvashem.org/index.html?language=en '''Yad Vashem Central Database of Shoah Victims' Names'''] is a database of victims of the Holocaust. | ||
== Cemeteries == | ==Cemeteries== | ||
* '''[http://cmentarze-zydowskie.pl/ Cmentarze Zydowskie w Polsce]''' includes information about Polish cemeteries. some cemeteries include photos or extractions of information from tombstones. | *'''[http://cmentarze-zydowskie.pl/ Cmentarze Zydowskie w Polsce]''' includes information about Polish cemeteries. some cemeteries include photos or extractions of information from tombstones. | ||
==Polish Aliyah Passports== | ==Polish Aliyah Passports== | ||
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==Historical Photos== | ==Historical Photos== | ||
The [https://www.rtrfoundation.org/newwebsite/imagesearch.php '''Image Database'''] on Miriam Weiner's website contains photographs and postcard views of many towns and cities throughout Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Lithuania, Poland, and other select countries dating back to the early 1900s. These include pre-WWI and current town views, photos of synagogues, Jewish cemeteries, and Holocaust memorials. Even if you are unable to find a picture of your ancestor's town, it may still be interesting to see what other towns in the area looked like, which will allow you to a get a feel of what life may have been like for your ancestor. | The [https://www.rtrfoundation.org/newwebsite/imagesearch.php '''Image Database'''] on Miriam Weiner's website contains photographs and postcard views of many towns and cities throughout Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Lithuania, Poland, and other select countries dating back to the early 1900s. These include pre-WWI and current town views, photos of synagogues, Jewish cemeteries, and Holocaust memorials. Even if you are unable to find a picture of your ancestor's town, it may still be interesting to see what other towns in the area looked like, which will allow you to a get a feel of what life may have been like for your ancestor. | ||
== Classes and Research Guides == | |||
In addition to the information found on this Wiki page, you may wish to further your learning by viewing some of these free classes and research guides! Be sure to check out '''[https://www.jewishgen.org/Education/ JewishGen's Education Center]''' as well for additional learning aids. | |||
==== Immigration and Finding the Hometown ==== | |||
* '''[https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/rtc2021/session/crossing-the-ocean-finding-your-european-jewish-history Crossing the Ocean: Finding Your European Jewish History]''' | |||
** A free virtual, RootsTech class that teaches how you can use US records to locate ancestral records in Eastern Europe, connecting the American documents for a family to their parents and siblings in Europe. | |||
* [https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/poland-and-galicia-jewish-research-a-template-for-east-european-research-part-1 '''Poland and Galicia Jewish Research: Part 1'''] | |||
** A free, virtual, FamilySearch Learning center class that explores prerequisites for finding Jewish ancestors in Poland and Galicia knowing original family and personal names, knowing the town of origin and having enough family dates and relationships to positively identify ancestors in old-world record sets. | |||
==== Changing Boundaries and Jurisdictions ==== | |||
* '''[https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/rtc2021/session/polish-austrian-czech-making-sense-of-the-austro-hungarian-empire Polish? Austrian? Czech? Making Sense of the Austro-Hungarian Empire]''' | |||
** A free, virtual, RootsTech class that provides a brief overview of which countries were part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. | |||
==== Research in Austrian Poland ==== | |||
* [https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/poland-and-galicia-jewish-research-a-template-for-east-european-research-part-2 '''Poland and Galicia Jewish Research: Part 2'''] | |||
** A free, virtual, FamilySearch Learning Center class that explores methods for searching indexes and record sets from Poland and Galicia. Tools discussed include JewishGen.org, szukajwarchiwach.pl, Genealodzy.org, YadVashem.org and other Jewish and civil indexed or browse-only records. | |||
* '''[https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/rtc2021/session/doing-jewish-research-in-poland-records Doing Jewish Research in Poland Records]''' | |||
** A free, virtual, Roots Tech class that provides short introduction to Jewish Records Indexing-Poland , the home of Jewish records of Poland on the Internet. The video provides an overview of the ongoing building of the largest country-based collection of Jewish genealogical records in Eastern Europe. | |||
==Additional Records and Finding Aids/Record Inventories== | ==Additional Records and Finding Aids/Record Inventories== | ||
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