Gneslaw Holocaust-Era Records

Częstochowa (Chenstochov), Działoszyn (Zaloshin), Praszka (Prashka), Krzepice (Kshepitz), Radomsko (Radomsk), Kłobuck (Klobutzk), Piotrków (Petrikev), and nearby towns

108 Holocaust-era records for Gneslaw and related spellings.

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Belgium (State Archives of Belgium): listings for CRARG towns at https://agatha.arch.be/search/analyses/ [H]

IDTownType of recordPlace of recordDate of recordPersonSurname from previous columnRoleDetails
10111DziałoszynJudicial death declaration[not listed]1940-1945Lajzer GnieslawGNIESLAWPerson mentioned in a documentFor more details, search for this person at https://agatha.…arch/analyses/

Bergen Belsen: Polish Women at Bergen Belsen, List 1079 c; Relatives Information, 14 194[6?] [H]

IDPage numberLfd.Person [Vorname / Name]Surname from previous columnDate of birth [Geburstadt]Place of last residence [Letzter Wohnort]Notes (not by typist)
101423403Reizla GenislawGENISLAW15 Feb 1918Bendzin / BędzinBędzin added because it seems more likely

Częstochowa BMD 1939-1942 deaths; Często Arch [H]

IDReg yearAktDeath place, dateRegistration place, dateDeceased, age, profession, etcDeceased surnameFather of deceasedFather surnameMother of deceasedMother maiden nameSpouseSpouse maiden name or surnameSurvived bySurvivors maiden name(s) or surname(s)Witness 1Witness 1 surnameWitness 2Witness 2 surnameOther informationSurname(s) from previous columnImage(s)Notes by translatorNotes (not by translator)
10490194018631 Mar 1940, Częstochowa1 Apr 1940, CzęstochowaNusen Jakub Szwarcberg, born Raciąż 24 Dec 1875, died in Częstochowa ul. Warszawska 43SZWARCBERGIcek SzwarcbergSZWARCBERGChaja Bajla née [not listed]Rajzla née GenisławGENISŁAW[not listed]Herszlik Mitelman, employee of the Jewish community in CzęstochowaSzlama Majzler, employee of the Jewish community in Częstochowawww.crarg.org/i…098-X0eZcZ.jpg  
11459194160116 Sep 1941, Częstochowa18 Sep 1941, CzęstochowaŁaja Genisław née Frydman, widow, born Działoszyn 1880 [day and month not listed], died in Częstochowa ul. Spadzista 13GENISŁAW NÉE FRYDMANSzmul FrydmanFRYDMANMindla née GelbardGELBARD[not listed][not listed]Szlama Majzler, employee of the Rabbinate in CzęstochowaHerszlik Mitelman, employee of the Rabbinate in Częstochowawww.crarg.org/i…053-l7ZV16.jpg  

Częstochowa BMD 1939-1942 marriages; Często Arch; for information on notary records, see https://www.crarg.org/notary-records.php [H]

IDReg yearAktDate and place of eventDate and place of registrationGroom, age, profession, city, and (starting in 1916) street addressGroom surnameGroom's fatherGroom's father surnameGroom's motherGroom's mother maiden nameBride, age, city, and (starting in 1916) street addressBride surnameBride's fatherBride's father surnameBride's motherBride's mother maiden nameWitness 1Witness 1 surnameWitness 2Witness 2 surnameOther information on the pageSurname(s) from previous or next columnsImage(s)Comments by translatorSurname(s) from previous or next columnsComments (not by translator)
10537194026225 Aug 1940, Częstochowa4 Sep 1940, CzęstochowaSzmul Gniesław, bachelor, born Działoszyn 14 Jun 1912, living in Częstochowa ul. Warszawska 101GNIESŁAWDawid Majer GniesławGNIESŁAWMirla née CzarnylasCZARNYLASSura Ickowicz, unmarried, born Działoszyn 16 Feb 1914, living in Częstochowa ul. Warszawska 101ICKOWICZSzlama Ezer IckowiczICKOWICZRaca née JochimowiczJOCHIMOWICZMojżesz Asz, employee of the Jewish community in CzestochowaHerszlik Mitelman, employee of the Jewish community in Czestochowawww.crarg.org/i…133-s6E5eB.jpg   
11281194220723 Aug 1942, Częstochowa24 Aug 1942, CzęstochowaDawid Majer Ruziewicz, bachelor, born Częstochowa 8 Oct 1919, living in Częstochowa ul. Berka Joselewicza 6RUZIEWICZMichał RuziewiczRUZIEWICZMarjema née GenisławGENISŁAWCyrla Rozenberg, unmarried, born Częstochowa 21 Jan 1924, living in Częstochowa ul. Warszawska 40ROZENBERGIcek Ala RozenbergROZENBERGChaja née BiedaBIEDAMojzesz Asz, worker in the RabbinateHerszlik Mitelman, worker in the RabbinateBerek Bieda uncle of the underage bride gave his consent to the marriage and signed the aktBIEDAwww.crarg.org/i…58-zDfIPK.jpeg   

Częstochowa Book of Permanent Residents 1870-1930, Często Arch (about 16,250 persons); sample images: https://www.crarg.or…dents-1870-1930.php [H]

IDVolumePage of bookHouse numberGiven nameMaiden nameSurnameParentsMother's maiden nameBirth date, placeProfession, other informationSurname from previous or following columnNotes (last event & life changes: death, displace, move to other house etc.)Surname from previous or following columnComments (not by researcher)All surnames for persons in this family
1750919439216AbramLEWKOWICZ-GNIESLAWMoszek & Majta SkorupaSKORUPA-- --- 1859, DzialoszynTraderGNIESLAW, GOTLIB, LACHMAN, LEWKOWICZ-GNIESLAW, SKORUPA
1751019439216ChajaLACHMANLEWKOWICZ-GNIESLAWChaim Lajb & szprynca GotlibGOTLIB19 Sep 1859, CzestochowaWith husbandGNIESLAW, GOTLIB, LACHMAN, LEWKOWICZ-GNIESLAW, SKORUPA
19993231276285ChaskielLEWKOWICZJakub & Curtla GradsztajnGRADSZTAJN27 Sep 1876, CzestochowaBachelorGRADSZTAJN, LEWKOWICZ
19994231276285JettaHERSZLIKOWSKAGNIESLAWBerek & Malka ZarkowskaZARKOWSKA-- --- 1867, KrzepiceWidowGNIESLAW, HERSZLIKOWICZ, HERSZLIKOWSKA, ZARKOWSKA
19995231276285PinkusGNIESLAWHerszlik & Itta HerszlikowiczHERSZLIKOWICZ22 Jan 1894, KrzepiceWith motherGNIESLAW, HERSZLIKOWICZ, HERSZLIKOWSKA, ZARKOWSKA
19996231276285KaufmanGNIESLAWHerszlik & Itta HerszlikowiczHERSZLIKOWICZ8 Nov 1899, KrzepiceWith motherGNIESLAW, HERSZLIKOWICZ, HERSZLIKOWSKA, ZARKOWSKA
19997231276285HilelGNIESLAWHerszlik & Itta HerszlikowiczHERSZLIKOWICZ6 May 1905, KrzepiceWith motherGNIESLAW, HERSZLIKOWICZ, HERSZLIKOWSKA, ZARKOWSKA
19998231276285BerekGNIESLAWHerszlik & Itta HerszlikowiczHERSZLIKOWICZ6 Jun 1908, KrzepiceWith motherGNIESLAW, HERSZLIKOWICZ, HERSZLIKOWSKA, ZARKOWSKA
19999231276285IcekGNIESLAWHerszlik & Itta HerszlikowiczHERSZLIKOWICZ1 May 1910, KrzepiceWith motherGNIESLAW, HERSZLIKOWICZ, HERSZLIKOWSKA, ZARKOWSKA
20000231279285PinkusGNIESLAW VEL LEWKOWICZHerszlik & Itta HerszlikowiczHERSZLIKOWICZ22 Jan 1894, Krzepice----BOLKOWSKA, GNIESLAW VEL LEWKOWICZ, GRYLAK, HERSZLIKOWICZ, LEWKOWICZ
20001231279285DwojraGRYLAKGNIESLAW VEL LEWKOWICZJosek & Sura BolkowskaBOLKOWSKA15 Mar 1896, PraszkaWith husbandBOLKOWSKA, GNIESLAW VEL LEWKOWICZ, GRYLAK, HERSZLIKOWICZ, LEWKOWICZ
20002231280285EliaszGNIESLAWHerszlik & Itta HerszlikowiczHERSZLIKOWICZ18 Apr 1897, Krzepice----BLIC, GNIESLAW, HERSZLIKOWICZ, ZELKOWICZ
20003231280285Chaja RajzlaZELKOWICZGNIESLAWKiwa & Estera BlicBLIC22 Sep 1899, KrzepiceWith husbandBLIC, GNIESLAW, HERSZLIKOWICZ, ZELKOWICZ
20029231302285LajzerZANDSZTAJNWolek & Macha GnieslawGNIESLAW20 Sep 1875, DzialoszynMerchantCWAJGEL, GNIESLAW, ZANDSZTAJN, ZILBERSZAC
20030231302285SimaCWAJGELZANDSZTAJNNuchim & Frajdla ZilberszacZILBERSZAC28 Mar 1877, KielceWith husbandCWAJGEL, GNIESLAW, ZANDSZTAJN, ZILBERSZAC
20031231302285Nuchim JozefZANDSZTAJNLajzer & Sima CwajgelCWAJGEL25 Mar 1900, CzestochowaWith parentsCWAJGEL, GNIESLAW, ZANDSZTAJN, ZILBERSZAC
20032231302285SuraZANDSZTAJNLajzer & Sima CwajgelCWAJGEL28 Oct 1908, CzestochowaWith parentsCWAJGEL, GNIESLAW, ZANDSZTAJN, ZILBERSZAC
20033231302285Szlama ZelmanZANDSZTAJNLajzer & Sima CwajgelCWAJGEL5 Feb 1905, KielceWith parentsCWAJGEL, GNIESLAW, ZANDSZTAJN, ZILBERSZAC
20034231302285DawidZANDSZTAJNLajzer & Sima CwajgelCWAJGEL25 Mar 1909, CzestochowaWith parentsCWAJGEL, GNIESLAW, ZANDSZTAJN, ZILBERSZAC
21941261250328Mordka LewekLEWKOWICZ-GNIESLAWMoszek & Malka SkorupaSKORUPA-- --- 1859, DzialoszynHouse ownerGLAUBERT, LEWKOWICZ-GNIESLAW, SKORUPA, TEPER
21942261250328EsteraGLAUBERTLEWKOWICZ-GNIESLAWSzmul Lajb & Chaja TeperTEPER-- --- 1867, CzestochowaWith husbandGLAUBERT, LEWKOWICZ-GNIESLAW, SKORUPA, TEPER
21943261250328SzmulLEWKOWICZ-GNIESLAWMordka Lewek & Estera GlaubertGLAUBERT31 May 1888, CzestochowaWith parentsGLAUBERT, LEWKOWICZ-GNIESLAW, SKORUPA, TEPER
21944261250328NachaLEWKOWICZ-GNIESLAWMordka Lewek & Estera GlaubertGLAUBERT2 Mar 1892, CzestochowaWith parentsGLAUBERT, LEWKOWICZ-GNIESLAW, SKORUPA, TEPER
21945261250328FeliksLEWKOWICZ-GNIESLAWMordka Lewek & Estera GlaubertGLAUBERT7 May 1906, CzestochowaWith parentsGLAUBERT, LEWKOWICZ-GNIESLAW, SKORUPA, TEPER
21946261251328KaufmanLEWKOWICZ-GNIESLAWMordka Lewek & Estera GlaubertGLAUBERT27 Jan 1896, Czestochowa----GLAUBERT, GROSBERG, LEWKOWICZ-GNIESLAW, SZMULEWICZ
21947261251328SzpryncaGROSBERGLEWKOWICZ-GNIESLAWAbram Jozef & Liba SzmulewiczSZMULEWICZ16 Oct 1898, PiotrkowWith husbandGLAUBERT, GROSBERG, LEWKOWICZ-GNIESLAW, SZMULEWICZ
21948261252328TanchumLEWKOWICZ-GNIESLAWMordka & Estera GlaubertGLAUBERT2 Mar 1892, Czestochowa----GLAUBERT, INWALD, LEWKOWICZ-GNIESLAW, SZPIGELMAN, SZWARCBAUM
21949261252328HelenaINWALDSZWARCBAUMBernard & Ruchla SzpigelmanSZPIGELMAN29 Mar 1906, BedzinWith husbandGLAUBERT, INWALD, LEWKOWICZ-GNIESLAW, SZPIGELMAN, SZWARCBAUM
22482271812346BoruchFRAJERMAUERHerszlik & Hendla SzpicSZPIC13 Aug 1860, CzestochowaMerchantFRAJERMAUER, GNIESLAW-LEWKOWICZ, LEWKOWICZ, SKORUPA, SZPIC
22483271812346BrandlaGNIESLAW-LEWKOWICZFRAJERMAUERMoszek & Majta SkorupaSKORUPA----, DzialoszynWith husbandFRAJERMAUER, GNIESLAW-LEWKOWICZ, LEWKOWICZ, SKORUPA, SZPIC

Częstochowa: Cooperative Bank of Industrialists and Merchants in Częstochowa [Bank Spółdzielczy Przemysłowców i Kupców w Częstochowie]; includes: opening balance of the bank liquidation as of 1941, reports and financial indexes, 1936-1941 (1948); files of the bank liquidation, 1941-1942 (1948), RG-15.470, zesp 1419, syg 2; seems to be: https://www.szukajwa…-/jednostka/5378195 (but no images) [H]

IDImage file namePage number at topDetails regarding this pagePerson or businessNumber after name or business (if any)SurnameNumbers [zł, or presumably zł]Year after name, if anyAddress (included on pages 52-59)Address (included on pages 52-59), spelled outNotes by translator / typistNotes (not written by translator / typist)
1004921_1419_0_0_2.pdf26Typed page without explanation; with this stamp: Industrialists and Merchants Cooperative Bank with limited liability, in Częstochowa, in liquidationIcek GenisławGENISŁAW150.00     
1006421_1419_0_0_2.pdf27Typed page; at top: from the account "Shares payable" as of Sept. 1, 1939; with this stamp: Industrialists and Merchants Cooperative Bank with limited liability, in Częstochowa, in liquidationWeiss, Czarnylas & GenisławWEISS, CZARNYLAS, GENISŁAW20.00     

Częstochowa: Czestochower Yidn (Jews of Częstochowa 1947), transliteration of index; all names, including historical figures, non-Jews, etc.; translation at https://www.jewishge…1/Czestochowa1.html; images at https://digitalcolle…3-cd02-00505686d14e (2907 listings) [H]

IDGiven nameSurnamePageComments
12570Yehuda-LeibishGNESLAW329 
12648Yehuda-LeivjushGNESLAW329 

Częstochowa: daily record sheets of the Jewish police in the Częstochowa Ghetto 1941-1942, Senior Council in Częstochowa (Rada Starszych w Częstochowie), USHMM; sample images: www.crarg.org/czesto…olocaust-police.php [H]

IDDetailsMicrofilm rollPageImageSurname(s) for this entryA person in this entrySurname from the previous columnBirth dateAddressOther family listedSummary of material
19258Summary of each entry; see pdf file for each image number for a compete translation of the pageMicrofilm roll 40708www.crarg.org/i…708-n0zeKG.pdfLEWKOWICZ, KONOWA, GENISLAW, KEMPINSKIAdela LewkowiczLEWKOWICZAbt 1914Orlicz-Dreszera 3Lewkowicz reported the theft of her change purse [see also image 0709]
19259Summary of each entry; see pdf file for each image number for a compete translation of the pageMicrofilm roll 40708www.crarg.org/i…708-n0zeKG.pdfLEWKOWICZ, KONOWA, GENISLAW, KEMPINSKICesia KonowaKONOWAAleja 8The purse was stolen from Konowa’s apartment [see also image 0709]
19260Summary of each entry; see pdf file for each image number for a compete translation of the pageMicrofilm roll 40708www.crarg.org/i…708-n0zeKG.pdfLEWKOWICZ, KONOWA, GENISLAW, KEMPINSKIChaim GenislawGENISLAWGenislaw was suspected of the theft [see also image 0709]
19261Summary of each entry; see pdf file for each image number for a compete translation of the pageMicrofilm roll 40708www.crarg.org/i…708-n0zeKG.pdfLEWKOWICZ, KONOWA, GENISLAW, KEMPINSKI[no given name] KempinskiKEMPINSKIKempinski took the three people to the Criminal Police [see also image 0709]
19263Summary of each entry; see pdf file for each image number for a compete translation of the pageMicrofilm roll 40709www.crarg.org/i…709-CO1B4L.pdfLEWKOWICZ, KONOWA, GENISLAW, KEMPINSKIAdela LewkowiczLEWKOWICZAbt 1914Orlicz-Dreszera 3Lewkowicz reported the theft of her change purse [see also image 0708]
19264Summary of each entry; see pdf file for each image number for a compete translation of the pageMicrofilm roll 40709www.crarg.org/i…709-CO1B4L.pdfLEWKOWICZ, KONOWA, GENISLAW, KEMPINSKICesia KonowaKONOWAAleja 8The purse was stolen from Konowa’s apartment [see also image 0708]
19265Summary of each entry; see pdf file for each image number for a compete translation of the pageMicrofilm roll 40709www.crarg.org/i…709-CO1B4L.pdfLEWKOWICZ, KONOWA, GENISLAW, KEMPINSKIChaim GenislawGENISLAWGenislaw was suspected of the theft [see also image 0708]
19266Summary of each entry; see pdf file for each image number for a compete translation of the pageMicrofilm roll 40709www.crarg.org/i…709-CO1B4L.pdfLEWKOWICZ, KONOWA, GENISLAW, KEMPINSKI[no given name] KempinskiKEMPINSKIKempinski took the three people to the Criminal Police [see also image 0708]

Częstochowa / Dolny Śląsk: Lists of Jewish survivors from Częstochowa who lived in Dolny Śląsk, Poland after WWII (Yad Vashem), images: www.crarg.org/jewish…owa-dolny-slask.php [H]

IDImage nameNumberingPersonSurname from previous columnNames of parentsDate and place of birthPlace of residence during the occupationLocation in 1939ProfessionPresent addressPlace of workOther information on the pageNotes by typistNotes (not written by typist)
101791145.pdf172.Szmul GenioslawGENIOSLAWDawid and MindlaCzestochowa 1912Czestochowaelectrician [elektrotech.]Dzierzoniow    

Częstochowa Forced Labor, WWII; original documents at Jewish Historical Institute Warsaw; we thank the Ronald S. Lauder Foundation Genealogy Project for their cooperation (4843 persons) [H]

IDJewish Historical Institute sygn.Laufende No. [consecutive number]Kartei-No. [file number]PersonSurname from previous columnOccupation (Beruf)Occupation (Beruf) (translated)Place of residence (Wohnort)Date at top of pagePage No. in pencilPage No. in redComments
105733933D 12943Mordka GenislawGENISLAWSchuelerPupilSenatorska 322 Apr 194071?  
105743934D 12944Herszlik GenislawGENISLAWSchuelerPupilSenatorska 322 Apr 194071?  
121553933D 12943Mordka GenislawGENISLAWSchulerPupilSenatorska 322 Apr 194076121 
121563934D 12944Herszlik GenislawGENISLAWSchulerPupilSenatorska 322 Apr 194076121 
13761213/721I 84333Feliks Lewkowicz-GnieslawLEWKOWICZ-GNIESLAWStudent der techn. HochschuleStudent at the technical universityB. Joselewicza 822 Apr 19401282 

Częstochowa: Harry Klein, "Czenstochov: Our Legacy," 1993 (947 surnames) [H]

IDSurname or maiden name (of any person, Jewish or not Jewish)Page numberNotes (photo noted by indexer of pages i-176)
10555GENIESLAW94 

Częstochowa: index to registration book of repatriates registered at the Częstochowa transit point [Skorowidz do książki meldunkowej repatriantów zameldowanych na Punkcie Etapowym w Czestochowie], syg 39; seems to be an index to: Częstochowa: State Repatriation Office, County Branch in Częstochowa 1945-1950 (questionnaires); zespołu 5, syg 10-11, 14, 21-38; images: https://www.szukajwa…-/jednostka/9713068 [H]

IDImage file namePageOrder number (L.p.)PersonSurname from previous columnNumber of persons, if listedCity in column 3 [likely = where coming from]City in column 4 [likely = where going]Notes (not written by translator / typist)
102038_5_0_-_39_43_89500171.jpg7411462Szmul GenislawGENISLAWz Rosji [from Russia]Cz-wa Garibaldiego 20 [Częstochowa, Garibaldiego 20] 

Częstochowa: Jewish Police in Częstochowa EXPANDED [H]

IDComplete detailsPagePersonSurname(s) from previous columnPersons listed in complete articleSurname(s) from previous columnSurname(s) from previous column, without diacritical marksNotes (not written by researcher)
10138For complete details, see pdf file at Czestochowa museum web site (pages 166-186): www.muzeumczest…_2011_2012.pdf180-181Dawid Majer RuziewiczRUZIEWICZParents Michał & Marjem z Genisławów; wife Cyrla [Celina] Rozenberg (her parents Icka Ali & Chaia z Biedów)GENISŁAWÓW / GENISŁAW, ROZENBERG, BIEDÓW / BIEDAGENISLAWOW / GENISLAW, ROZENBERG, BIEDOW / BIEDA 

Częstochowa: Jewish Police in Częstochowa [H]

IDComplete detailsSurname from previous column
10124For complete details, see pdf file at Czestochowa museum web site (pages 166-186): www.muzeumczest…_2011_2012.pdfGENISLAW

Częstochowa: lists of abandoned properties in Częstochowa, syg 29; images: https://www.szukajwa…/jednostka/15071873 (part of: District Liquidation Office in Kielce - tinyurl.com/3awprebr) [H]

IDDetailsDetails in PolishImage file nameOrder numberStreetHouse numberProperty typePersonSurname from previous columnGroupRe-privatizedDelivered to the City Council.RemarksNotes by typistNotes (not written by typist)
10435LIST of real estates located in the city of Częstochowa, kept in the records of the District Liquidation Office in Częstochowa.WYKAZ nieruchomości połoźonych na terenie m. Częstochowy, znajdujących się w ewidencji Rejonowego Urzędu Likwidacyjnego w Częstochowie.21_336_0_-_29_12_56153431.jpg427.Orlicz Dreszera5house [Polish: dom]Icek and Chana GnieslawGNIESLAWP100%[blank]   

Częstochowa: lists of enterprises 1940-1941, pages 98-166 (alphabetical by surname), RG-15.301, zesp 1, syg 13793; images: https://www.szukajwa…/jednostka/24943565 [H]

IDImage file namePage number (at top)Order numberPerson (or office, business name, etc. )Very approximate translation (using chatgpt.com) of any Polish material from the preceding columnSurname (for Jewish listings), copied from previous columnType of enterprise [shops, businesses, workshops, etc]Type of enterprise: very approximate translation (using chatgpt.com)Address of enterpriseNotes (written by proofer)
104348_1_0_0_13793.pdf1103250Eliasz GenisławGENISŁAWSprzed. warzyw i owocowSale of vegetables and fruitSenatorska 3 

Częstochowa: permits for Jews to register in Częstochowa 1940; place listed at the top of each page: Tschenstochau [Częstochowa]; total number of pages: 278; USHMM, RG-15.301; syg 13796, letter 276 [H]

IDPage in PDFDate at topIf letter, addressed to whomIf letter, from whomTextNumberPersonSurname from previous paragraphPlace and date of birth or ageFirst names of parentsOccupationPlace of originNotes (not written by translator / typist)
1000127620 May 1940City CaptainCouncil of EldersIn the course of reorganizing [the documents] of the local Jewish orphanage and old people’s home, the Council of Elders discovered that the children and old people listed below have not been registered. Those concerned are 9 orphans and 4 elderly people without any financial means, who have been residents of the old people’s home for some time. We respectfully entreat the City Captain to grant them a residence permit.1.Dobra GoldbergGOLDBERGWłoszczowa, aged 3 1/2Unknown[Data not included for "children."][Data not included for "children."] 
1000227620 May 1940City CaptainCouncil of EldersIn the course of reorganizing [the documents] of the local Jewish orphanage and old people’s home, the Council of Elders discovered that the children and old people listed below have not been registered. Those concerned are 9 orphans and 4 elderly people without any financial means, who have been residents of the old people’s home for some time. We respectfully entreat the City Captain to grant them a residence permit.2.Lajzer GoldbergGOLDBERGWłoszczowa, aged 2 1/2Unknown[Data not included for "children."][Data not included for "children."] 
1000327620 May 1940City CaptainCouncil of EldersIn the course of reorganizing [the documents] of the local Jewish orphanage and old people’s home, the Council of Elders discovered that the children and old people listed below have not been registered. Those concerned are 9 orphans and 4 elderly people without any financial means, who have been residents of the old people’s home for some time. We respectfully entreat the City Captain to grant them a residence permit.3.Herta SochaczewskaSOCHACZEWSKAPałajewo, aged 11Herman & Klara[Data not included for "children."][Data not included for "children."] 
1000427620 May 1940City CaptainCouncil of EldersIn the course of reorganizing [the documents] of the local Jewish orphanage and old people’s home, the Council of Elders discovered that the children and old people listed below have not been registered. Those concerned are 9 orphans and 4 elderly people without any financial means, who have been residents of the old people’s home for some time. We respectfully entreat the City Captain to grant them a residence permit.4.Gertrude SochaczewskaSOCHACZEWSKAPałajewo, aged 10Herman & Klara[Data not included for "children."][Data not included for "children."] 
1000527620 May 1940City CaptainCouncil of EldersIn the course of reorganizing [the documents] of the local Jewish orphanage and old people’s home, the Council of Elders discovered that the children and old people listed below have not been registered. Those concerned are 9 orphans and 4 elderly people without any financial means, who have been residents of the old people’s home for some time. We respectfully entreat the City Captain to grant them a residence permit.5.Greta SochaczewskaSOCHACZEWSKAPałajewo, aged 8Herman & Klara[Data not included for "children."][Data not included for "children."] 
1000627620 May 1940City CaptainCouncil of EldersIn the course of reorganizing [the documents] of the local Jewish orphanage and old people’s home, the Council of Elders discovered that the children and old people listed below have not been registered. Those concerned are 9 orphans and 4 elderly people without any financial means, who have been residents of the old people’s home for some time. We respectfully entreat the City Captain to grant them a residence permit.6.Moszek IgłaIGŁAOsjaków, 30 Jun 1927Herszlik & Frymeta[Data not included for "children."][Data not included for "children."] 
1000727620 May 1940City CaptainCouncil of EldersIn the course of reorganizing [the documents] of the local Jewish orphanage and old people’s home, the Council of Elders discovered that the children and old people listed below have not been registered. Those concerned are 9 orphans and 4 elderly people without any financial means, who have been residents of the old people’s home for some time. We respectfully entreat the City Captain to grant them a residence permit.7.Szmul ZysholcZYSHOLCCzęstochowa, 28 Apr 1930Tauba, unmarried[Data not included for "children."][Data not included for "children."] 
1000827620 May 1940City CaptainCouncil of EldersIn the course of reorganizing [the documents] of the local Jewish orphanage and old people’s home, the Council of Elders discovered that the children and old people listed below have not been registered. Those concerned are 9 orphans and 4 elderly people without any financial means, who have been residents of the old people’s home for some time. We respectfully entreat the City Captain to grant them a residence permit.8.Joaw KnoblerKNOBLERJanów, 10 Jun 1939Szałma & Surkla[Data not included for "children."][Data not included for "children."]Spelling is clearly "Szałma" and "Surkla"
1000927620 May 1940City CaptainCouncil of EldersIn the course of reorganizing [the documents] of the local Jewish orphanage and old people’s home, the Council of Elders discovered that the children and old people listed below have not been registered. Those concerned are 9 orphans and 4 elderly people without any financial means, who have been residents of the old people’s home for some time. We respectfully entreat the City Captain to grant them a residence permit.9.Chaskiel-Zyndel TopórTOPÓRCzęstochowa, 26 Aug 1927Załma-Hersz & Hema[Data not included for "children."][Data not included for "children."] 
1001027620 May 1940City CaptainCouncil of EldersIn the course of reorganizing [the documents] of the local Jewish orphanage and old people’s home, the Council of Elders discovered that the children and old people listed below have not been registered. Those concerned are 9 orphans and 4 elderly people without any financial means, who have been residents of the old people’s home for some time. We respectfully entreat the City Captain to grant them a residence permit.10.Cyrla RotszyldROTSZYLD[Data not included for "old people."][Data not included for "old people."]CookPrzyrów 
1001127620 May 1940City CaptainCouncil of EldersIn the course of reorganizing [the documents] of the local Jewish orphanage and old people’s home, the Council of Elders discovered that the children and old people listed below have not been registered. Those concerned are 9 orphans and 4 elderly people without any financial means, who have been residents of the old people’s home for some time. We respectfully entreat the City Captain to grant them a residence permit.11.Chaja TeperTEPER[Data not included for "old people."][Data not included for "old people."]Aged personKalisch 
1001227620 May 1940City CaptainCouncil of EldersIn the course of reorganizing [the documents] of the local Jewish orphanage and old people’s home, the Council of Elders discovered that the children and old people listed below have not been registered. Those concerned are 9 orphans and 4 elderly people without any financial means, who have been residents of the old people’s home for some time. We respectfully entreat the City Captain to grant them a residence permit.12.Łaja GenisławGENISŁAW[Data not included for "old people."][Data not included for "old people."]Aged personDziałoszyn 
1001327620 May 1940City CaptainCouncil of EldersIn the course of reorganizing [the documents] of the local Jewish orphanage and old people’s home, the Council of Elders discovered that the children and old people listed below have not been registered. Those concerned are 9 orphans and 4 elderly people without any financial means, who have been residents of the old people’s home for some time. We respectfully entreat the City Captain to grant them a residence permit.13.Rachla HerszbergHERSZBERG[Data not included for "old people."][Data not included for "old people."]Aged personWielun 

Częstochowa: prisoners at Hasag Pelcery slave labor camp in Częstochowa, USHMM (4738 persons) [H]

IDImage fileImage file (second set: improved images)Lp.Given name (Nazwisko i imie)Surname (Nazwisko i imie)Year of birth (Data ur)Birth, from complete documentPlace of birth (Miejsce urodzenia)Residence in 1939 (Miejsce zam. w 1939 r)From where sent (Skad przybyl do obozu) [may be one of 6 Hasag slave-labor camps]Profession (Zawod)Profession (Zawod), translationCard number (Nr. kartotek obozowej)Notes
11349Hasag-A2/0252.tifHasag-B2/0249.tif1348.ChaimGNIESLAW192031 Mar 1920LodzLodzSkarzysko-Kamtkaczweaver (male)5251 

Częstochowa: Rada Starszych w Czestochowie, USHMM film 5 (images 0001-0840); see original images for more information; sample images: www.crarg.org/czesto…olocaust-police.php [H]

IDFile numberSyg.Date "Daty skrajne"PersonSurname from previous columnParentsMother's maiden nameNumber(s) on title pageGroupDate of birthSpouse given nameSpouse surnameSpouse birth dateSpouse's parentsMaiden name of spouse's motherMarriage date of person and spousePlace, date on document with tabular family infoChild(ren) of person and spouseAddress of person and spouseTypist: comments and other infoTypist: additional other infoSurname or maiden name from previous column
10065Rada5/0632.tif-Rada5/0645.tif213/881 Aug 1942Dawid / Dawid-Majer RuziewiczRUZIEWICZMichal & MariemGENISLAWAkta Osobiste Nr. ew. 207; 9; 25----8 Oct 1919CyrlaROZENBERG21 Jan 1924Icek-Ala & ChajaBIEDACzestochowa, 23 Aug 1942; marriage akt 207 for year 42Czestochowa, 1 Aug 1942NoneWarszawska 58, Czestochowa   

Częstochowa: regarding ownership of houses 30 Apr 1941, syg 13797 [H]

IDPageOrder numberStreetName of the ownerSurname(s) copied from previous columnNumber of rentersAdministratorsSurname(s) copied from previous columnLetter before list of names / property: textLetter before list of names / property: detailsNotes by translator / typistNotes (not written by translator / typist)
10131134131.u. Orl. Dreszera 5GenisławGENISŁAW22SommerfeldSOMMERFELD“administrators of the houses from which Jews were evicted to immediately carry out the relevant deregistration”https://www.cra…0-Apr-1941.php  

Częstochowa: State Repatriation Office, County Branch in Częstochowa 1945-1950 (questionnaires); zespołu 5, syg 10-11, 14, 21-38 [H]

IDImage file namePage header (Polish)Page header (translated)Date of arrivalPage numberSerial numberFamily group number?PersonSurname from previous columnFather's name [after s. (son of) and c. (daughter of)]Surname from previous columnMaleFemaleEvacuation card number or ID card.Date of birthOccupationNationalityWhere coming fromArrival dateDeparture dateWhere goingSignature of the reporting clerkCommentsNotes by typist / translatorNotes (not by typist / translator)
106838_5_0_0_30.pdfKsiazka meldunkowa repatriantow 1946Registration book of the repatriates 194619 Jun 194627114627959Szmul GenislawGENISLAWZyndelewicz & [not listed]Male244831913Without professionJewishRussia19 Jun 194619 Jun 1946Czestochowa Garibaldiego street 20    

Częstochowa: Surviving Jews in Częstochowa, about 1945, World Jewish Congress (2503 persons) [H]

IDPage numberSequence number on far leftGiven nameSurnameYear of birthPresent address [document published 1950]Comments
1071713718SzmulGENISLAW1912Dzialoszyn 

Częstochowa: telegrams before or during World War II, American Jewish Archives, folder 277/4 (112 records) [H]

IDDigital fileTownSequential numberPersonSurname from previous columnOther given nameSurname from previous columnAddressOther informationSurname from previous column
10047DSC00093.jpg - DSC00096.jpgCzestochowa3058Lejbisch GemizlawGEMIZLAWGariebaldigeo 20  

Kłobuck Yizkor book (Sefer Klobutsk, 1960; translation at https://www.jewishge…klobuck/klo394.html, images at https://digitalcolle…3-29a1-00505686a51c) [H]

IDLetterGiven nameSurnameWifeHusbandDaughterSonAdditional informationPage in Yizkor book
10088GIMELDavid-MeirGANYSLAWwife and children397

Łódź: Jewish survivors registered in Łódź, July 1945, received by the Jewish Immigrant Aid Society of Canada [date unreadable] [H]

IDPage numberNameSurname from previous columnYear of birthAddress before 1939Notes (not by typist)
1422934Moszek GnieslawGNIESLAW1926Dzialoszyn 
1499740Genia GeneslawGENESLAW1920Szczercow 
1499840Basia GenislawGENISLAW1921Serniki 
1499940Leon GenislawGENISLAW1906Lodz 

Memorial Book: Victims of the Persecution of Jews under the National Socialist Tyranny in Germany 1933-1945 (selected towns; complete material: https://www.bundesar…kbuch/introduction/) [H]

IDGiven name(s)Maiden nameSurnameBorn onResident ofEmigration // Expulsion // ImprisonmentDeportationDate of deathPlace of death“Destiny”
10089LajaGNIESLAW30 Mar 1911 in Praszka / Kalisz / RusslandLeipzigEXPULSION: 28 Oct 1938 to PolandDeportation: Litzmannstadt (Lodz), ghetto [to] Kulmhof (Chelmno), extermination campKulmhof (Chelmno), extermination camp 

Poland: Monitor Polski (court records after WWII regarding inheritance, etc.); translations will be added later, for now try https://translate.google.com; source: http://monitorpolski.gov.pl [H]

IDFile nameNr.DateYearPageHeaderIntroductory sentence/paragraph (if any), before a numbered listIntroductory sentence/paragraph (if any), before a numbered list: translationEntry regarding person, couple, or familyEntry regarding person, couple, or family: translationSurname from previous two columnsNotes by typistNotes (not by typist)
11173M19460970180019228 Wrzesnia19465Sad Grodzki w CzestochowieSad Grodzki w Czestochowie Hipoteczny w Czestochowie obwieszcza, ze otwarte zostaly postepowania spadkowe po zmarlych:Translations will be added later; for now try https://translate.google.com3) Icku Genislawie vel Gnieslawie, wlascicielu polowy nieruchomosci w Czestochowie oznaczonej Nr 614 hip.,Translations will be added later; for now try https://translate.google.comGENISLAW VEL GNIESLAW  
11545M194613100000113125 Listopada19465Sad Okregowy w CzestochowieSad Okregowy Wydzial Hipoteczny w Czestochowie obwieszcza, ze zostaly otwarte postepowania spadkowe po zmarlych:Translations will be added later; for now try https://translate.google.com14) Czeslawie Bergman-Gnieslaw-Lewkowicz i Paulinie Kornbrot, wspolwlasc. nieruch. w Wyczerpach Dolnych Nr 25-M,Translations will be added later; for now try https://translate.google.comBERGMAN-GNIESLAW-LEWKOWICZ, KORNBROT  
11735M19461380000011388 grudnia19463Sad Grodzki W CzestochowieSad Grodzki Oddzial Hipoteczny w Czestochowie obwieszcza, ze zostaly otwarte postepowania spadkowe po zmarlych:Translations will be added later; for now try https://translate.google.com32) Czeslawie z Bergmanow Gnieslaw-Lewkowicz i Paulinie z Bergmanow Kornbrot wlascicielkach po 1/4 czesci nieruchomosci w Czestochowie Nr. 1408 i po 1/6 czesci nieruchomosci w Czestochiwe Nr. 1396 hip.Translations will be added later; for now try https://translate.google.comBERGMAN GNIESLAW-LEWKOWICZ, BERGMAN KORNBROT  
11755M19461380000011388 grudnia19463Sad Grodzki W CzestochowieSad Grodzki Oddzial Hipoteczny w Czestochowie obwieszcza, ze zostaly otwarte postepowania spadkowe po zmarlych:Translations will be added later; for now try https://translate.google.com52) Surze-Jachecie Gnieslaw wlascicielce 2/252, Szajndli Gnieslaw wlascicielce 14/252, Matli Gnieslaw wlascicielce 14/252, Marii Rozewicz wlascicielce 2/252 i Frani vel Frajdli z Gznieslawow Przyrowskiej wlascicielce 2/252 czesci nieruchowosci w Klobucku Nr. 84 hip.Translations will be added later; for now try https://translate.google.comGNIESLAW, ROZEWICZ  
12152M1947016000001167 Lutego19474Sad Grodzki w CzestochowieSad Grodzki, Oddzial Hipoteczny w Czestochowie obwieszcza, ze zostaly otwarte postepowania spadkowe po zmarlych:Translations will be added later; for now try https://translate.google.com18) Chanie-lcie z Friedmanow Genislaw vel Gnieslaw, wlascicielce polowy nieruchomosci w Czestochowie Nr 614 hip.,Translations will be added later; for now try https://translate.google.comFRIEDMAN GENISLAW VEL GNIESLAW  
12161M1947016000001167 Lutego19474Sad Grodzki w CzestochowieSad Grodzki, Oddzial Hipoteczny w Czestochowie obwieszcza, ze zostaly otwarte postepowania spadkowe po zmarlych:Translations will be added later; for now try https://translate.google.com27) Adamie vel Aronie Lewkowiczu - Gnieslawie, wlascicielu polowy nieruchomosci w Czestochowie Nr 1408 hip.Translations will be added later; for now try https://translate.google.comLEWKOWICZ - GNIESLAW  
12509M19470350000013510 Mar 194719473Sad Grodzki w CzestochowieSad Grodzki Oddzial Hipoteczny w Czestochowie obwieszcza, ze zostaly otwarte postepowania spadkowe po zmarlych:Translations will be added later; for now try https://translate.google.com32) Czeslawie z Bergmanow Gnieslaw-Lewkowicz i Paulinie z Bergamanow Konbrot, wlascicielkach po 1/4 czesci nieruchomosci w Czestochowie Nr 1408 i po 1/6 czesci nieruchomosci w Czestochowie Nr 1396 hip.Translations will be added later; for now try https://translate.google.comBERGMAN GNIESLAW-LEWKOWICZ, BERGAMAN KONBROT  
12529M19470350000013510 Mar 194719473Sad Grodzki w CzestochowieSad Grodzki Oddzial Hipoteczny w Czestochowie obwieszcza, ze zostaly otwarte postepowania spadkowe po zmarlych:Translations will be added later; for now try https://translate.google.com52) Surze Jachecie Gnieslaw, wlascicielce 2/252, Szajndli Gnieslaw, wlascicielce 14/252, Matli Gnieslaw, wlascicielce 14/252, Marii Rozewicz, wlascicielce 2/252 i Frani vel Frajdli z Gneislawow Przyrowskiej, wlascicielce 2/252 czesci nieruchomosci w Klobudzku Nr 84 hip.Translations will be added later; for now try https://translate.google.comGNIESLAW, ROZEWICZ, GNEISLAW PRZYROWSKI  
12594M1947045000001453 kwietnia 194719471Sad Okregowy w CzestochowieSad Okregowy Wydzial Hipoteczny w Czestochowie obwieszcza, ze zostaly otwarte postepowania spadkowe po zmarlych:Translations will be added later; for now try https://translate.google.com14) Czeslawie Bergman-Gnieslaw-Lewkowicz i Paulinie Kornbrot, wspolwlasc. nieruch. w Wyczerpach Dolnych Nr 25_M,Translations will be added later; for now try https://translate.google.comBERGMAN-GNIESLAW-LEWKOWICZ, KORNBROT  
12762M1947061000001619 Maja19478Sad Grodzki w CzestochowieSad Grodzki, Oddzilal Hipoteczny w Czestochowie obwlezcza, ze zostaly otwarte postepowania spadkow po zmarlych:Translations will be added later; for now try https://translate.google.com18) Chaine - Icie z Friedmanow GenisIaw vel Gnieslaw, wlascicielce polowy nieruchomosci w Czestochowie N, 614 hip.,Translations will be added later; for now try https://translate.google.comFRIEDMAN GENISIAW VEL GNIESLAW  
12771M1947061000001619 Maja19478Sad Grodzki w CzestochowieSad Grodzki, Oddzilal Hipoteczny w Czestochowie obwlezcza, ze zostaly otwarte postepowania spadkow po zmarlych:Translations will be added later; for now try https://translate.google.com27) Adamiie vel Aronie Lewkowiczu - Gnieslawie, wla-izesooelu potowy nieruchomosci w Czestochowie Nr.1408 hip.Translations will be added later; for now try https://translate.google.comLEWKOWICZ - GNIESLAW  

Poland: Register of Jewish Survivors II (Jewish Agency, 1945) [H]

IDDigital file idPageGiven name(s)Surname(s) from previous or next columnsPlaceTyping notes
2614009-DSC00037.jpg85GeniaGENESLAWLodz 
2614109-DSC00037.jpg85BasiaGENISLAWLodz 
2614209-DSC00037.jpg85ChaimGENISLAWLodz 
2614309-DSC00037.jpg85LeonGENISLAWLodz 
2614409-DSC00037.jpg85SzmulGENISLAWCzestochowa 
2733509-DSC00043.jpg90MoszekGNIESLAWLodz 

Poland Survivors at (DP) Camps, American Jewish Archives, D56, 1 (778 persons) [H]

IDSetjpg fileTitle at top of page (if any)Date at top of page (if any)SurnameGiven name(s)Date of birthAgeBirth placeFrom where?Father's nameRelatives hereSurnames from previous or following columnOther information
10166Set 3DSC00082.JPGList of Jewish Men from Poland now in Cham, Germany; Submitted by the World Jewish Congress, New York City5 Mar 1946GENIESLAWLewek14 Jul 1920Dzialoszyce    

Radomsko: In the Radomsko Ghetto 10 Nov 1939 - 31 Dec 1944; Name Registry of Murdered and Deceased Jews in the Radomsko Ghetto; ITS Bad Arolsen Digital Archives, Sub-collection 1.2.2.1/11407177-11407220 (453 persons) [H]

IDPage numberNumberPersonPerson, with Polish translatedSurname(s) from previous two columnsDate and place of birth, names of parentsDate and place of birth, names of parents, with Polish translatedSurname(s) from previous two columnsPlace of deathDate of death (Polish: r = roku = year)Names and addresses of witnessesSurname(s) from previous columnSources of informationOther text on pageNotes (not written by researcher)
1011410101.GERSZONOWICZ AbramGERSZONOWICZ AbramGERSZONOWICZ20 Jan 1877 r.w Kucowie s. Lajbusia i Nachy z d. Lasek20 Jan 1877 in Kucow? [Kurow?] son of Lajbus and Nacha nee LasekLASEKRadomsko6 Jan 1943 r.Szmul Gnieslaw, Czestochowa, ul. Targowa 1GNIESLAWArch. Sadu Grodz. w Radomsku Co. 374/47  
1021719200LANBERSZTEJN vel LANBERSZTAJN z d. OfmanLANBERSZTEJN vel LANBERSZTAJN nee OfmanLANBERSZTEJN VEL LANBERSZTAJN, OFMAN7 Mar 1916 r.w Radomsku, c. Icka-Lajba i Bajli z d. Gerszon7 Mar 1916 in Radomsko, daughter of Icyk-Lajb and Bajla nee GerszonGERSZONRadomsko6 Jan 1943 rGnieslaw Szmul, Czestochowa, ul. Targowa 1GNIESLAWArch. b. Sadu Grodz. w Radomsku Co. 374/47  
1021820201LANBERSZTEJN vel Lanbersztajn PinkusLANBERSZTEJN vel Lanbersztajn PinkusLANBERSZTEJN VEL LANBERSZTAJN5 May 1916 r. s. NN i Dwojry Lanbersztejn5 May 1916 son of NN and Dwojra LanbersztejnLANBERSZTEJNRadomsko31 Oct 1942Gnieslaw Szmul, Czestochowa, ul. Targowa 1GNIESLAWArch. b. Sadu Grodz. w Radom. Co. 374/47  

Register of Jewish Survivors I: Lists of Jews Rescued in Different European Countries (Jerusalem, 1945; 19032 records typed) [H]

IDSubdocumentSublistPageSurnameGiven nameSurname from previous columnBirth year or ageBirth place or last residenceTyping notes
16370List of Jews Liberated from the Buchenwald Camp; submitted by the World Jewish Congress, Jun 1945List C; 6 Oct 194542GENISLAWAron1895Piorkow 
17248List of Polish Jews Liberated From Bergen-Belsen CampA97GENISLAWReizla1918Bedzin 

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