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Kłobuck (Klobutzk), Częstochowa (Chenstochov), Radomsko (Radomsk), Praszka (Prashka), Pilica (Piltz), Radoszyce (Radoshitz), Działoszyn (Zaloshin), and nearby towns

156 Holocaust-era records for Kawa and related spellings.

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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)
120091942185Częstochowa, 14 Feb 1942Częstochowa, 16 Feb 1942Dawid Lewkowicz, born Kamyk 22 Jul 1908, workmanLEWKOWICZIcek MoszekEstera née KawaKAWASzlama Majzler, employee Jewish CommunityHerszlik Mitelman, employee Jewish CommunityDawid died at 15:00 in in Jewish Epidemic Hospital in Częstochowa, ul. Krótka 22; he lived in Częstochowa, ul. Senatorska 31www.crarg.org/i…149-omdENz.jpg  
121301942306Częstochowa, 28 Mar 1942Częstochowa, 30 Mar 1942Ewa Kawa née Landau, born Częstochowa 10 Aug 1860KAWA NÉE LANDAUWolfMaria née RajcherRAJCHER[not listed]Szlama Majzler, employee Jewish CommunityHerszlik Mitelman, employee Jewish CommunityEwa died at 2:30 in Częstochowa, ul. Wilsona 34; she was a widowwww.crarg.org/i…210-3PKF21.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)
1013019391271 Jun 1939, Częstochowa9 Jun 1939, CzęstochowaMaurycy Isachar Wassersztein, born Lwów 12 Dec 1904, living in Częstochowa ul. Kopernika 11WASSERSZTEINGedalia WasserszteinWASSERSZTEINPesil née WassersteinWASSERSTEINFrajdla Majbaum née Lewi, widow after deceased Kiwa, born Częstochowa 13 Apr 1895, living in Częstochowa ul. Kopernika 11MAJBAUM NÉE LEWI, KIWAIzrael Icek LewiLEWIChaja Sura née LandLANDMojżesz Asz, employee of the Jewish gmina in CzestochowaHerszlik Mittelman, employee of the Jewish gmina in Czestochowawww.crarg.org/i…067-pClKVv.jpg   

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
10676294216Zalma----KEMPNERIcek & Malka KawaKAWA20 Aug 1869, KlobuckTraderKAWA, KEMPNER, TANCZEWSKA, TENCZYNSKA
10677294216BrandlaTENCZYNSKA / TANCZEWSKAKEMPNERIcek & Rajzla KawaKAWA21 Aug 1866, GorzkowiceWith husbandKAWA, KEMPNER, TANCZEWSKA, TENCZYNSKA
10678294216Markus----KEMPNERZalma & Brandla TenczynskaTENCZYNSKA29 Aug 1894, CzestochowaWith parentsKAWA, KEMPNER, TANCZEWSKA, TENCZYNSKA
10679294216Dawid----KEMPNERZalma & Brandla TenczynskaTENCZYNSKA17 Jan 1897, CzestochowaWith parentsKAWA, KEMPNER, TANCZEWSKA, TENCZYNSKA
10680294216Abram----KEMPNERZalma & Brandla TenczynskaTENCZYNSKA11 May 1898, CzestochowaWith parentsKAWA, KEMPNER, TANCZEWSKA, TENCZYNSKA
10681294216Roza----KEMPNERZalma & Brandla TenczynskaTENCZYNSKA14 Sep 1900, CzestochowaWith parentsKAWA, KEMPNER, TANCZEWSKA, TENCZYNSKA
10682294216Fajwel----KEMPNERZalma & Brandla TenczynskaTENCZYNSKA6 Mar 1902, CzestochowaWith parentsKAWA, KEMPNER, TANCZEWSKA, TENCZYNSKA
1121263451Herman----WIERNIKSamuel & Helena BursztynskaBURSZTYNSKA13 Jan 1875, Siewierz----BURSZTYNSKA, KAWA, LANDAU, WIERNIK
1121363451EleonoraKAWAWIERNIKWincenty & Ewa LandauLANDAU8 Jan 1882, CzestochowaWith husbandBURSZTYNSKA, KAWA, LANDAU, WIERNIK
1121463451Maria----WIERNIKHerman & Eleonora KawaKAWA23 Feb 1902, CzestochowaWith parentsBURSZTYNSKA, KAWA, LANDAU, WIERNIK
1121563451Izabela----WIERNIKHerman & Eleonora KawaKAWA30 Aug 1905, CzestochowaWith parentsBURSZTYNSKA, KAWA, LANDAU, WIERNIK
1121663451Irena----WIERNIKHerman & Eleonora KawaKAWA27 Apr 1907, CzestochowaWith parentsBURSZTYNSKA, KAWA, LANDAU, WIERNIK
1121763451Samuel----WIERNIKHerman & Eleonora KawaKAWA20 Oct 1910, CzestochowaWith parentsBURSZTYNSKA, KAWA, LANDAU, WIERNIK
1279010313288Wolf Mendel----SZLIMERJuda & Hinda PieprzPIEPRZ30 Jul 1869, CzestochowaTailorKAWA, MISKA, PIEPRZ, SZLIMER
1279110313288Kajla HendlaMISKASZLIMERSzmul & Rozalia KawaKAWA13 Aug 1871, KlobuckWith husbandKAWA, MISKA, PIEPRZ, SZLIMER
1279210313288Estera----SZLIMERWolf Mendel & Kajla Hendla MiskaMISKA22 Dec 1898, CzestochowaWith parentsKAWA, MISKA, PIEPRZ, SZLIMER
1279310313288Rywka----SZLIMERWolf Mendel & Kajla Hendla MiskaMISKA11 Oct 1904, CzestochowaWith parentsKAWA, MISKA, PIEPRZ, SZLIMER
1279410313288Chana----SZLIMERWolf Mendel & Kajla Hendla MiskaMISKA24 Mar 1907, CzestochowaWith parentsKAWA, MISKA, PIEPRZ, SZLIMER
1279510313288Judel----SZLIMERWolf Mendel & Kajla Hendla MiskaMISKA22 Aug 1912, CzestochowaWith parentsKAWA, MISKA, PIEPRZ, SZLIMER
17013183643199IcykEKSZTAJNJozef Hersz & Frymeta KempnerKEMPNER1 Sep 1870, CzestochowaTraderEKSZTAJN, KAWA, KEMPNER
17014183643199SzpryncaKEMPNEREKSZTAJNIcyk & Malka KawaKAWA-- --- 1874, KlobuckWith husbandEKSZTAJN, KAWA, KEMPNER
17015183643199CudekEKSZTAJNIcyk & Szprynca KempnerKEMPNER10 May 1899, CzestochowaWith parentsEKSZTAJN, KAWA, KEMPNER
17016183643199FrymetaEKSZTAJNIcyk & Szprynca KempnerKEMPNER23 Mar 1902, CzestochowaWith parentsEKSZTAJN, KAWA, KEMPNER
17017183643199DawidEKSZTAJNIcyk & Szprynca KempnerKEMPNER24 Nov 1903, CzestochowaWith parentsEKSZTAJN, KAWA, KEMPNER
17018183643199IzraelEKSZTAJNIcyk & Szprynca KempnerKEMPNER9 Aug 1906, CzestochowaWith parentsEKSZTAJN, KAWA, KEMPNER
17019183643199RuchlaEKSZTAJNIcyk & Szprynca KempnerKEMPNER10 Feb 1909, CzestochowaWith parentsEKSZTAJN, KAWA, KEMPNER
17020183643199MalkaEKSZTAJNIcyk & Szprynca KempnerKEMPNER24 Jan 1912, CzestochowaWith parentsEKSZTAJN, KAWA, KEMPNER
20165241448288AbramKOREKLewek & Zelda MercMERC14 Feb 1882, KrzepiceMerchantKAWA, KOREK, MERC, MISKA
20166241448288ChanaMISKAKOREKSzmul & Rojza KawaKAWA-- --- 1887, ----With husbandKAWA, KOREK, MERC, MISKA
20167241448288WolfKOREKAbram & Chana MiskaMISKA20 Aug 1921, CiecilowWith parentsKAWA, KOREK, MERC, MISKA
20168241448288RajzlaKOREKAbram & Chana MiskaMISKA8 Apr 1919, CiecilowWith parentsKAWA, KOREK, MERC, MISKA
20212241493289ChilPELTABerek & Chaja Sura SzlitSZLIT26 Nov 1866, DzialoszynTailorMISKA, PELTA, SZLIT
20213241493289Rajzla BajlaMISKAPELTASzmul & Rojza KawaKAWA28 Feb 1873, KlobuckWith husbandMISKA, PELTA, SZLIT
20214241493289ChanaPELTAChil & Rajzla Bajla MiskaMISKA22 Nov 1895, CzestochowaWith parentsMISKA, PELTA, SZLIT
20215241493289EsteraPELTAChil & Rajzla Bajla MiskaMISKA29 Jan 1898, CzestochowaWith parentsMISKA, PELTA, SZLIT
20216241493289Chaja SuraPELTAChil & Rajzla Bajla MiskaMISKA24 Jan 1902, CzestochowaWith parentsMISKA, PELTA, SZLIT
20217241493289DawidPELTAChil & Rajzla Bajla MiskaMISKA14 Aug 1906, CzestochowaWith parentsMISKA, PELTA, SZLIT
20218241493289SzmulPELTAChil & Rajzla Bajla MiskaMISKA5 Jul 1912, CzestochowaWith parentsMISKA, PELTA, SZLIT
20219241493289MindlaPELTAChil & Rajzla Bajla MiskaMISKA18 Aug 1909, CzestochowaWith parentsMISKA, PELTA, SZLIT
22133271418334MosiekKAWADawid & Hanna AbramowiczABRAMOWICZ16 Dec 1851, KlobuckBachelorABRAMOWICZ, KAWA
22134271420334JankielKAWADawid & Hanna AbramowiczABRAMOWICZ15 Oct 1860, Klobuck----ABRAMOWICZ, KAWA, MISKA
22135271420334CyrlaMISKAKAWASzmul & Kajla KawaKAWA11 Jul 1862, KlobuckWith husbandABRAMOWICZ, KAWA, MISKA
22136271420334HanaKAWAJankiel & Cyrla MiskaMISKA12 Jul 1892, KlobuckWith parentsABRAMOWICZ, KAWA, MISKA
22137271420334Kajla GnendlaKAWAJankiel & Cyrla MiskaMISKA2 Jun 1893, KlobuckWith parentsABRAMOWICZ, KAWA, MISKA
22138271420334DawidKAWAJankiel & Cyrla MiskaMISKA7 Nov 1894, KlobuckWith parentsABRAMOWICZ, KAWA, MISKA
22139271420334AbramKAWAJankiel & Cyrla MiskaMISKA9 Jul 1889, KlobuckWith parentsABRAMOWICZ, KAWA, MISKA
22153271432334Abram JakubKAWADawid & Hana AbramowiczABRAMOWICZ17 Dec 1848, PierzchnoMerchantABRAMOWICZ, KAWA, KREMSKA, MIETKIEWICZ, RAPORT
22154271432334SuraMIETKIEWICZKAWAOcek Lejb & Elka RaportRAPORT20 Jul 1864, CzestochowaWith husbandABRAMOWICZ, KAWA, KREMSKA, MIETKIEWICZ, RAPORT
22155271432334JozefKAWAAbram & Frajdla KremskaKREMSKA14 Jun 1881, CzestochowaWith parentsABRAMOWICZ, KAWA, KREMSKA, MIETKIEWICZ, RAPORT
22156271432334GitlaKAWAAbram & Sura MietkiewiczMIETKIEWICZ28 Dec 1887, CzestochowaWith parentsABRAMOWICZ, KAWA, KREMSKA, MIETKIEWICZ, RAPORT
22157271432334BinaKAWAAbram & Sura MietkiewiczMIETKIEWICZ13 May 1891, CzestochowaWith parentsABRAMOWICZ, KAWA, KREMSKA, MIETKIEWICZ, RAPORT
22158271432334FrajdlaKAWAAbram & Sura MietkiewiczMIETKIEWICZ25 Apr 1892, CzestochowaWith parentsABRAMOWICZ, KAWA, KREMSKA, MIETKIEWICZ, RAPORT
22159271432334HanaKAWAAbram & Sura MietkiewiczMIETKIEWICZ25 Apr 1892, CzestochowaWith parentsABRAMOWICZ, KAWA, KREMSKA, MIETKIEWICZ, RAPORT
22160271432334Icek LajbKAWAAbram & Sura MietkiewiczMIETKIEWICZ14 Aug 1895, CzestochowaWith parentsABRAMOWICZ, KAWA, KREMSKA, MIETKIEWICZ, RAPORT
22161271432334ZeldaKAWAAbram & Sura MietkiewiczMIETKIEWICZ8 Jan 1902, CzestochowaWith parentsABRAMOWICZ, KAWA, KREMSKA, MIETKIEWICZ, RAPORT
2337129818369SzymonOBERMANWolf & Frajdla FuksFUKS20 May 1890, CzestochowaMerchantCUKIERMAN, FUKS, JELEN, KAWA, OBERMAN
2337229818369RywkaCUKIERMANOBERMANIzrael & Szajndla JelenJELEN22 Dec 1871, KamykPrimo voto KawaKAWACUKIERMAN, FUKS, JELEN, KAWA, OBERMAN
2337329818369RajzlaKAWAAbram & Rywka CukiermanCUKIERMAN24 Jun 1902, KamykWith parentsCUKIERMAN, KAWA
2337429818369Lipman HerszKAWAAbram & Rywka CukiermanCUKIERMAN14 Dec 1903, KamykWith parentsCUKIERMAN, KAWA
2337529818369Abram ChaimKAWAAbram & Rywka CukiermanCUKIERMAN16 Nov 1908, KamykWith parentsCUKIERMAN, KAWA
2337629819369Srul IcekKAWAAbram & Rywka CukiermanCUKIERMAN15 Dec 1898, Kamyk----CHMIELEWSKA, CUKIERMAN, FAJNER, KAWA
2337729819369BlimaCHMIELEWSKAKAWAEminel & Ajdla Sura FajnerFAJNER8 Jan 1901, WloszczowaWith husbandCHMIELEWSKA, CUKIERMAN, FAJNER, KAWA

Częstochowa: Czenstochower Yidn 1947, index to Supplementary Biographies [H]

IDPageSurnameAdditional SurnameGiven NameAdditional given Name
10025CXIGRYNKAWAFrances 

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
10185AvrahamKAWA379 
10187Sh. L.KAWA385 
10260KAWA184 

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
113211953H 96002Lipman KawaKAWAFleischerButcherWarszawska 4722 Apr 194051  
115561760H 83809Srul KawaKAWAFleischer arbeitslosButcher, unemployedMarienstr. 3222 Apr 19405742? 

Częstochowa: German Prison in Częstochowa 1939-1944 (Niemiecki Zakład Karny w Częstochowie), EXPANDED WORK [H]

IDReference [number]Register numberDate of arrival in prisonNameSurname copied from previous columnDate of birthPlace of birthPrevious address (Częstochowa unless otherwise stated)FatherMotherSurname copied from previous columnOccupationSuspected or accused ofDate of sentenceSentenceOther informationNotes by translator / typistSurname copied from previous columnsNotes (not written by translator / typist)
1045920844 Jul 1942Mosiek RubinstockRUBINSTOCKSep 1911CzęstochowaGarncarska No. 62/64SzmulSura née LopartaLOPARTAWorkerIllegal slaughter?Released 25 Aug 1942Arrest warrant issued 14 Aug 1942 for him and 9 others: Szyja Willinger butcher of Nadrzeczna No. 56/58 born 1883 in Częstochowa, Gabriel Fuks worker of B.Joselewicza No. 15 born 7 Mar 1903 in Działoszyn, Abram Salomonowicz worker of Kozia No. 15, born 27 Apr 1908 in Częstochowa, Abram Rubynstock cabdriver of Garncarska 62/64 born 10 Nov 1913 in Częstochowa, Szlama Mordka Wolman tailor of Kozia No. 13 born 15 Oct 1911 in Kamyk, Srul Icek Kawa butcher of Kiedrzinska No. 1/5 born 15 Dec 1898 in Kamyk, Icek Dawid Szajnert wagoner of Nadrzeczna No. 54 born 17 Apr 1914 in Przerąb (reference 2136), Kopel Wajchman butcher of Stary Rynek No. 30 born 20 Jan 1901 in Częstochowa, and Szimon Ofner butcher of Garncarska No. 42 born 1899 in CzęstochowaWILLINGER, FUKS, SALOMONOWICZ, RUBYNSTOCK, WOLMAN, KAWA, SZAJNERT, WAJCHMAN, OFNER 

Częstochowa Ghetto Rejestracja (list of Jews sent to the Częstochowa Ghetto from other towns), 22 Jan 1940 to 7 Jan 1941; Często Arch, syg 9061, pages 2-128 (1351 persons) [H]

IDDetailsPagePersonSurname from previous columnCame fromComments (not by researcher)
10833Also see later, more complete, typing of this document, as well as additional pages from this material.71Wanda KawaKAWADabrowa Gornicza 

Częstochowa List of Available Hand Tools ("Liste des Vorhandenes Handwerkzeugs"), WWII; Jewish Historical Institute (627 persons) [H]

IDLaufende No. [consecutive number]Kartei-No. [file number]Given name of owner [of the hand tool]Surname of owner [of the hand tool]Vorhandenes HandwerkzeugsVorhandenes Handwerkzeugs (translated)Date at top of pagePage No. in pencilJewish Historical Institute sygn.Comments
10174686H 96002LipmanKAWAFleischereiwerkzeugTools of a butcher22 Apr 19409213/6 

Częstochowa: lists of enterprises 1940-1941, pages 167-199 (by type), RG-15.301, zesp 1, syg 13793; images: https://www.szukajwa…/jednostka/24943565 [H]

IDImage file nameHeaderPage number (at top)SubheaderOrder numberPersonSurname from previous columnStreetNotes (not written by translator / typist)
100818_1_0_0_13793.pdfList of craftsmen of the city of Częstochowa / Jews168; page 2 of lists of craftsmenButcher [55 total]32Lipman KawaKAWAN.M. Panny 31 
101028_1_0_0_13793.pdfList of craftsmen of the city of Częstochowa / Jews168; page 2 of lists of craftsmenButcher [55 total]53Srul Icek KawaKAWAN.M. Panny 30 

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)
107598_1_0_0_13793.pdf1213559Srul Icek KawaKAWASprzed. szkła, fajans. garn. itp.Sale of glass, earthenware, pots, etc.N.P. Marii 30 
107608_1_0_0_13793.pdf1213560Srul Icek KawaKAWASprzed. szkła, fajans. garn. itp.Sale of glass, earthenware, pots, etc.N.P. Marii 30 

Częstochowa: Lists of Jewish arrivals to Częstochowa drawn up by the Judenrat; Często Arch, syg 5 (890 persons) [H]

IDImageNumber(s) at top of page (if any)NumberPersonSurname from previous columnWhen and where bornProfessionAddressNumber of family membersWhere moved fromWhere and when moved inRemarksOther text on the pageNotes (not by researcher)
10124www.crarg.org/i…-1b-V1LsBZ.jpg84122.Dawid KiwaKIWA[Column not included on this page][Column not included on this page]Przemyslowa 121Usieciny[Column not included on this page][blank]Top: nothing; bottom: stamp (Council of Elders Czestochowa) and signature 
10261www.crarg.org/i…-3b-TfMz4g.jpg88 / 3110.Sura KawaKAWA[Column not included on this page][Column not included on this page]Kateralna 8 [Katedralna 8]-Kamyk[Column not included on this page][blank]Top: none; bottom: Czestochowa, July 13, 1942; chairman of the Jewish Council [Judenrat] signed 

Częstochowa: Regional Liquidation Office in Częstochowa 1949-1950, USHMM RG-15.327, syg 401 [H]

IDDocument start page, part 1Document start page, part 2Page(s)Number (first page)Description of the property, and locationGardens, garages, outbuildings etc.To whom did it belongSurname from previous columnCurrently administered byNotesOther informationNotes by transcriber / translatorSurname from previous columnsNotes (not written by translator / typist)
11087Rejonowy Urząd Likwidacyjny w Częstochowie 1949-50 syg 100Property records Częstochowa county284, 285466Rynek, Przyrów brick houseAmin KawaKAWADistrict Administration 6 Aug 1946; "p"p possibly means abandoned  

Częstochowa: registration of Jews coming from other cities to Częstochowa 1940-1941, syg 13797, pages 2-128 (1,558 persons) [H]

IDPageNumber on pageRegistration number (if included)DateGiven name(s)SurnameDate of birthNumber in familyProfessionProfession, translated into EnglishFormer residenceCurrent residenceNotes by translator / typistDate at end of this listText on a non-list pageNotes (not written by translator / typist)
11064715221 JulWanda KawaKAWA26 Feb 1921-bez zawoduno professionDąbrowa GórniczaAleja 4823 Jul 1940  

Częstochowa: Registration of Jews from other cities to Częstochowa, 1941 and 1942 [Rejestracja Żydów przebywających z innych miast do Częstochowy za r. 1941 i 1942], syg 13801 [H]

IDPage number (upper corner)Order numberRegistration numberYearDatePersonSurnameDate of birthNames of family members [on 1942 pages]Surname from previous columnNumber of family members [on 1941 pages]Profession (in Polish or German)Profession (translated)Place where came fromWhere living nowDate at the bottom of the pageOther information on the pageNotes by translator / typistNotes (not written by translator / typist)
1074023110.776 / 42194210 Jul 1942Sura KawaKAWA1869-[not listed]KamykKatedralna 813 Jul 1942   
116597399.161 / 42194231 Mar 1942Dawid KiwaKIWAHindabezwithout[no entry]Przemysłowa 1231 Mar 1942   

Częstochowa: Resurrection and Destruction in Ghetto Częstochowa (Viderstand un Umkum in Czenstochower Ghetto, L. Brener), publ. before 1952, in Poland [H]

IDTranslation herePageGiven NameSurnameTitleNotesSurname from previous columnDetails on pages 174-176Notes
10012https://www.jew…a4/cze005.html10KAWAwar invalid owner of cigarette kiosk   

Częstochowa Yizkor Book 1947 Biographical Articles, index pages 323-325 (Częstochowa Jews who emigrated to the U.S.); index appears in the 1958 yizkor book; 620 persons [H]

IDTranslationImagesNameSurname from previous column
11605https://www.jew…1/czea006.htmlhttps://digital…2-00505686d14eAbraham KoffyKOFFY
11606https://www.jew…1/czea006.htmlhttps://digital…2-00505686d14eShmuel and Hinda Leah KoffyKOFFY
11607https://www.jew…1/czea006.htmlhttps://digital…2-00505686d14eChava (née Wajnrib) KoffyWAJNRIB, KOFFY
12030https://www.jew…1/czea007.htmlhttps://digital…2-00505686d14eFrances (née Kawa) GrynKAWA, GRYN

Częstochowa Yizkor Book (Tshenstokhover Yidn, 1947), index to full translations of biographies; translation at https://www.jewishge…chowa1/czea006.html; images at https://digitalcolle…3-cd02-00505686d14e [H]

IDLetterPageSurnameAdditional SurnameGiven NameAdditional Given Name
1249720-koofLXXXVIKOFFYAbraham 
1249820-koofLXXXVIKOFFYShmuel 
1249920-koofLXXXVIKOFFYHinda Leah 
1250020-koofLXXXVIKOFFYWAJNRIBChava 

France: Deportations during Holocaust, only "Pologne" from the web; used to be here: http://perso.wanadoo…istoire/Accueil.htm [H]

IDDetailsNº JO [Number of journal]Date [of journal]SexGiven nameSurnameCountry of birthState/region of birthCountry of deathComplete information
17253Nº = number; JO = the publication "Le journal officiel"2859 Dec 1994FZoldaKAWA, NÉE HOFFMANPolognePologneKawa, née Hoffman (Zolda) le 23 mars 1906 à Varsovie (Pologne), décédée le 15 janvier 1943 à Birkenau (Pologne)
18926Nº = number; JO = the publication "Le journal officiel"2859 Dec 1994MChaïmKAWAPolognePologneKawa (Chaïm, Berys, Bernard), né le 7 mai 1878 à Blaszki (Pologne), décédé le 10 novembre 1942 à Auschwitz (Pologne)
18927Nº = number; JO = the publication "Le journal officiel"2859 Dec 1994FDoraKAWAPolognePologneKawa (Dora), née le 12 octobre 1932 à Varsovie (Pologne), décédée le 15 janvier 1943 à Birkenau (Pologne)
18928Nº = number; JO = the publication "Le journal officiel"2859 Dec 1994FIttaKAWA, NÉE WARSYAWSKAPolognePologneKawa, née Warsyawska (Itta, Zysla) le 13 novembre 1884 à Iranowitz (Pologne), décédée le 8 novembre 1942 à Auschwitz (Pologne)
18929Nº = number; JO = the publication "Le journal officiel"578 Mar 1995MNathanKAWAPolognePologneKawa (Nathan), né le 15 décembre 1910 à Schwarzau (Pologne), décédé le 20 septembre 1942 à Auschwitz (Pologne)
18930Nº = number; JO = the publication "Le journal officiel"2859 Dec 1994FZoldaKAWA, NÉE HOFFMANPolognePologneKawa, née Hoffman (Zolda) le 23 mars 1906 à Varsovie (Pologne), décédée le 15 janvier 1943 à Birkenau (Pologne)
40627Nº = number; JO = the publication "Le journal officiel"2859 Dec 1994FIttaKAWA, NÉE WARSYAWSKAPolognePologneKawa, née Warsyawska (Itta, Zysla) le 13 novembre 1884 à Iranowitz (Pologne), décédée le 8 novembre 1942 à Auschwitz (Pologne)

Końskie: lists of industrial, commercial and craft enterprises 1941-1942, zesp 519, syg 425, 21_519_0_0_425.pdf; some translations created with https://translate.google.com; images: https://www.szukajwa…/jednostka/15091179 [H]

IDImage file namePageText at top of page before list of namesHeader immediately before listOther column, if any -- 1Other column, if any -- 2Order numberOwner of the storeSurnameAddressType of company [if in this table]CommentsOther column, if any -- 1Other column, if any -- 2Other column, if any -- 3Notes (not written by translator / typist)
1012621_519_0_0_42512Wykaz: przedsiębiorstw handlowych ze sprzedażą żelaza, wyrobów żelaznych wyrobów zelazno-galenterjnych, galenterii, zabawek, naczyn kuchen-nych. / Stan na dzień 10.8.1940. / m. Końskie. [List: commercial enterprises selling iron, iron products, accessories, haberdashery, toys, kitchen utensils. / As of 10 Aug 1940. / town of Końskie.]34.Maria KawaKAWA3 Maja 16sprzedaż galanterii     
1063721_519_0_0_42548Obwód: Radom / Starostwo powiatowe: Końskie / Gmina: m. Końskie. / Wykaz "B" przeznaczony do ujęcia zakładów przemysłowych obowiązanych do nabycia kart rejestracyjnych w/g stanu do 1 kwietnia 1941 / Przed wypelnieniem, przeczytać instrukcję na odwrotnej stronie! [District: Radom / District Office: Końskie / Commune: Końskie. / List "B" intended to include industrial plants obliged to purchase registration cards as of 1 Apr 1941 / Before completing, read the instructions on the reverse side!]Maria KawaKAWAOrt der Niederlassung / Miejsce wykonywania zawodu [Place of business] Końskie, ul. 3 Maja 16Art des Unternehmens / Rodzaj przedsiebiorstwa [Type of business] sprzedaż galanteriiAnschrift des Eigentümers (Miteigentümers, Treubänders) / Miejsce zamieskania wlasciciela (wspólwlasciciela, powiernika) [Address of the owner (co-owner, trustee)] Końskie, ul. 3 Maja 14    

Krzepice Book of Permanent Residents, 1888-1930, 5 vol; Często Arch, syg 7-12 (3828 persons); sample images: www.crarg.org/krzepi…dents-1888-1930.php [H]

IDSygn.VolumePageGiven nameSurnameYear of birthCommentsNotes (not written by researcher)
129461020886AbramKAWA1890  
129471020986SzlomoBENDYK1866  
129481020986LiwsiaBENDYK1864  
129491020986ChilBENDYK1889  
129501020986HerszlikBENDYK1896  
129511020986LszerBENDYK1898  
129521020986SzajaBENDYK1901  
129531020986ChajaBENDYK1910  
129541020986KendlaBENDYK1907  

Lublin: "Surviving Jews in Lublin"; World Jewish Congress, 1945 (2393 persons) [H]

IDPage numberPersonSurname from previous columnBirth yearAddress in 1939Father's given nameMother's given namePresent address in LublinComments
112158Berek KawaKAWA1896LublinHerszRywkaLubartowska 

Piotrków Trybunalski BMD 1938-1942 deaths; some images at https://www.szukajwa…spol/-/zespol/79118 [H]

IDYearTypeAktRegistration dateDeath date, placeDeceasedDeceased surnameSpouseSpouse surnameFather, age, profession, cityFather surname / patronymicMother, ageMother maiden name / patronymicWitness 1Witness 1 surname / patronymicWitness 2Witness 2 surname / patronymicOther information on the pageSurname / patronymic from previous columnNotes by typist, translator, or proofer
105731942D4007 May 19425 May 1942, Piotrkow TrybunalskiSura Kawa, maiden, born in Kalisz on 15 Apr 1926KAWAFiszelTauba z KowalskichKOWALSKICH / KOWALSKASymcha Binem Kaminski, council worker, Piotrkow TrybunalskiSzaia Hipszer, council worker, Piotrkow Trybunalski    

Poland: Jewish Refugees in Italy, List Nr. 1, Jan 1946; only "Poland" listings [H]

IDPage numberNameSurname from previous columnPlace of birthDate of birthFather's nameMother's nameNotes (not by typist)
1187259Izchak KawaKAWAPoland1916AbaPessa 

Poland: Jewish Refugees in Italy, List Nr. 2, Feb 1946; only "Poland" listings [H]

IDPage numberNameSurname from previous columnPlace of birthDate of birthFather's nameMother's nameNotes (not by typist)Surname from previous column
1133150Jakob Ka wa / KawaKA WA / KAWAWarszawa, Poland1920MeirSaraSurname listed as "Ka wa" 
1148856Elena KowoKOWOWilno, Poland1926UrielKlara  

Poland: Lists of Polish Jews in Ghetto[s] to Receive Aid 1942 (V-mail; regarding V-mail, see: https://postalmuseum…bition/victory-mail) [H]

IDImage fileDestination of CommunicationPostmarkSender addressDatePerson in Poland: Line numberPerson in Poland: Given namePerson in Poland: SurnamePerson in Poland: Town [k/=kolo=near; dla=for]Person in Poland: AddressOther informationSurname from previous 2 columnsTypist notes
11502DSC00074.JPGDr. I. Schwarzbart; 45 Queensway Queenscourt; London W. 2; 143710Palestine; Postage paidRepresentation Polish Jewry; 15 Lilienblum, TEL-AVIV9 Nov 19421495Noach KawaKAWAWarszawaul. Nalewki? 35/195   

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

IDDigital file idPageGiven name(s)Surname(s) from previous or next columnsPlaceTyping notes
3504109-DSC00086.jpg131MiraKAFFOiwiecim 
3504209-DSC00086.jpg131VerraKAFFOiwiecim 
3504309-DSC00086.jpg131GerszonKAFFELubartow 
3504409-DSC00086.jpg131RachelaKAFFELubartow 
3504509-DSC00086.jpg131SaraKAFFELubartow 
3610009-DSC00092.jpg137BerekKAWALublin 
3610109-DSC00092.jpg137DawidKAWALodz 
3610209-DSC00092.jpg137HankaKAWAKonin 
3610309-DSC00092.jpg137IcekKAWAKrasnik 
3610409-DSC00092.jpg137IruchimKAWAKrasnik 
3610509-DSC00092.jpg137MojzeszKAWAKonin 
3610609-DSC00092.jpg137SzmulKAWAKrasnik 
3611209-DSC00092.jpg137MajerKAWERzeszow 
3611309-DSC00092.jpg137MordkaKAWELodz 
3611409-DSC00092.jpg137SalaKAWEKrakow 
3611509-DSC00092.jpg137SaraKAWEKrakow 

Poland Survivor Radio Messages, American Jewish Archives, H277, n2 (2741 persons) [H]

IDSet, folder, and imageSurvivor given nameSurname from previous columnName of fatherOther family membersPresent addressSurname from any previous columnSurvivor former residenceMessage in fullAddress for mailSurname from previous two columnsDate(s) of broadcastOther information--including title, date, and page
11059PSRM Set 26, folder 12-H277n2 image DSC00110.JPGGerszonKAFFEFrom LubartowSends regards to: Lewi, Mosze – Bnei BrakLEWI20 May 1945Page 4
11066PSRM Set 26, folder 12-H277n2 image DSC00112.JPGMojseszKAWASends regards to his son in Haifa17 May 1945Page 5

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
10411Set 5DSC00096.JPGList of Polish Jews in Konstanz, Germany; Submitted by the World Jewish Congress, NY5 Mar 1946KAWADavid17 Mar 1923Lodz    

Radomsko Book of Migration Control, 1930-1943 EXPANDED; Piotrków Tryb. Arch., syg 199-202 (about 7000 persons), sample image: https://www.crarg.or…omsko-migration.php [H]

IDPrevious sort numberSyg.YearPageNumber [just a sequential number]Given nameSurname from previous columnNumber of persons: maleNumber of persons: femalePrevious place of residence - PowiatPrevious place of residence - CommunePrevious place of residence - Place, street, number of houseAddress in RadomskoWent toOther informationSurname(s) from previous columnResearcher notesComments (not by researcher)
1200319919302646011Marjanna KawaKAWA---2Radomsko       
134392001934133915Jozef KawaKAWA1Died 22 Oct 1934 in Radomsko    
137992001936183110Rozalia KawaKAWA1Died 15 Nov 1935 in Radomsko    
144992021939352Marianna KawaKAWA1Brzeznica    
15558202194217564Idzi KawaKAWA1Died 31 Dec 1941    
157282021942200637Maria KawaKAWA1Died 20 Apr 1942    
1592520219422301916Maria KawaKAWA1Germany / Reich    

Radomsko identity cards (list of; with signatures) EXPANDED WORK 1934-1940 (1938 is missing); Piotrkow Tryb Arch, syg 185-192 (about 2000 persons); sample image: www.crarg.org/radoms…cards-1934-1940.php [H]

IDSyg.Year [of ID Card]Serial numberGiven nameSurnameDate and place of birthNumber and date of issue of passportAddress of passport ownerCommentSurname from previous columnNotes by researcherNotes (not written by researcher)
10591187193683Marianna KawaKAWA6 Dec 1913 Stobiecko Miejskie5 Sep 1936 120605Sienkiewicza 72Signature of owner   

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
22777List of Surviving Jews in Poland; submitted by the Jewish Committee in Krakow136KAWAIcek1926Kosice 

Sweden: Holocaust Survivors 1945-1946; American Jewish Archives, D56/5 (16,816 rows) [H]

IDDigital file idPageSeq numberSurvivor given name(s)Survivor maiden name / other surname (previous or next column)Survivor surnameOccupationBirthdayBirth cityLast domicileSurvivor sends greetings to -- given name(s)Survivor sends greetings to -- surname(s)Greetings to--PlaceOther informationTyping notes
15298DSC00157.JPG5PerlaWINDERBAUMLancocyLeia HeniaKAWE   
2420206-DSC00095.JPG46662SzmulMISKA26 Dec 1916CzestochowaCzestochowaJankielKAWAPhiladelphia, USA  

Sweden: Survivors 1 (9505 persons) [H]

IDPageGiven name(s)Surname 1Surname 2Surname 3Maiden name 1Maiden name 2Father's given nameMother's given nameSpouse's given namePlace of birthDate of birthPlace of residencePlace of deathDate of deathNationalityComments
19143150SusannaKIEVEOelsnitz11 May 1921Germany 

Vilna [Vilnius, Lithuania]: Polish Jewish refugees receiving Joint Distribution Committee aid, in Vilna, Lithuania, 1940 [H]

IDPage numberNumberNameSurname from previous columnBirth placeBirth yearComes from[X = handwritten mark added after "Comes from" town]Stamp at bottom of page (if any)Notes (not by typist)
12669422602Menasze KawaKAWA[blank]1914Warszawa   
12696432627Noach KawaKAWABiala Podl. / Biala Podlaska1916Biala Podl. / Biała PodlaskaBiała Podlaska added because it seems likely
13116492999Szaja Majer KawaKAWAKalisz1918Kalisz   
13129493012Jankiel Dawid KawaKAWABrzesc1918Brzesc   
169071136726Menasze KowaKOWAPoland1911Warszawa   

Warsaw: Listing of the Surviving Warsaw Jews in the US Zone in Germany [Centrale fun di Warszewer Landsmanszaftn in der US Zone in Dajczland], 1948 (5859 persons) [H]

IDPageGiven nameSurnameBirth dateResidence in Warsaw until 1 Sep 1939Father's given nameMotherMother's maiden name copied from preceding columnCurrent address [town]Comments
1438674Zelela Somer née NaturmanSOMER NÉE NATURMAN1917ChilFajga KaffKAFFPocking 

Żarki: Lists of property taxes on Jewish-owned properties, 1944, RG-15.314, zesp 125, syg 308 (index of names in this material); part of Akta gminy Żarki (Akta urzedu gminy Żarki): https://www.szukajwa…spol/-/zespol/75127; images: https://www.szukajwa…/jednostka/12321758 (but no images) [H]

IDImage file name(s)Page(s)Details regarding this materialReceipt numberOrder numberPayment requestPersonSurname from previous columnAddressAmount, in zl.Amount, in grRemarks[Based on "Żarki: lists of persons obliged to pay levy 1940-1941"] Who was living here in 1940/1941 or before?Surname from previous columnNotes by translator / typistNotes (not written by translator / typist)
100258_125_0_0_308.pdf3Municipality of Żarki / District Radomsko / List of the collected lease payments [Pachtgelder] for the Jewish property for the month of January 19611397[name not listed][name not listed]Józef KawaKAWALeśniowska4000[Unknown, because house number is not listed]   
103938_125_0_0_308.pdf19Municipality of Żarki / District of Radomsko / List of collected lease payments for Jewish property for the month of April 1944.1646[column not in this table][column not in this table]Józef KawaKAWAKościelna8000[Unknown, because house number is not listed]   

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