Records of the Bessen family in the All Galicia Database
There are currently 524 records for the surname Bessen (including soundalike names and spelling variants) in the All Galicia Database (the AGD), Gesher Galicia's free searchable collection of genealogical and historical records from the former Austro-Hungarian province of Galicia, which is now eastern Poland and western Ukraine. Here is a sampling of some of the results you can find there:
- Isaac BEIN
census record from Brody Jewish Census (1850-1857) - Fradel Dwore BEIN
census record from Brody Jewish Census (1850-1857) - Hersch Ber BEIN
census record from Brody Jewish Census (1850-1857) - Eliasz BESEN
tax record from Brzeżany Jewish Taxpayers (1936) - [infant] BESEN
death record from Stanisławów Jewish Deaths (1845-1863) - Rifka BÖSEN
death record from Stanisławów Jewish Deaths (1845-1863) - Mauryce BEIN, grandchild of , , ,
Holocaust record from Lwów Ghetto Residents (1941-1943) - Fania BESEN, grandchild of , , ,
Holocaust record from Lwów Ghetto Residents (1941-1943) - Jakub BESEN, grandchild of , , ,
Holocaust record from Lwów Ghetto Residents (1941-1943) - Wilhelm BESEN, grandchild of , , ,
Holocaust record from Lwów Ghetto Residents (1941-1943)
Search the All Galicia Database to see the full information available for all 524 records. The AGD is updated with new records every few months, so check back often to see the latest results.
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There are 4 entries listed in the Gesher Galicia Family Finder for this surname.
Here are the 3 most recent records.
| Family & Location | Researcher | Researcher's Location | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOGEN in Krakovets, Ukraine |
GG Member | Fort Worth, Texas United States |
Mar 27, 2021 |
| BASSEN in Podgaytsy, Ukraine |
GG Member | New York, NY USA |
Oct 22, 2020 |
| BESSEN in Podgaytsy, Ukraine |
GG Member | New York, NY USA |
Oct 22, 2020 |
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Records of the Bessen family in Logan Kleinwaks' Genealogy Indexer website
There are 193 search results for the surname Bessen at Logan Kleinwaks' Genealogy Indexer website, a few of which are listed below. Note that results listed below are limited to purely Galician sources, such as telephone and business directories from Galician cities, or school records, but they do not include the many other sources available on his website that span all of pre-war Poland. You may need the free .DjVu web browser plugin to view these files.
- Baligrod Yizkor Book (1964), image 148 {y24}
... Situation des Israelites en Russie", Tome I.. Paris. 1890, p. Hornich. Bernard, "My First Fifthly Year*", Chicago, 1939. Jacobson. J., "Die Stellung der Juden in den 1793 und 1795 von Prcussen erworbenen polnischen Provinzen zur Zeit der Besitznahme" ("Monatsschrift für Geschichte und Wissen-»ehalt des Judentums". Melt. 10/12. Janulaitis, Augmtinas, "Uznemune po Pru-s״s", Kaunas, 1928. pp. 160. 177, 180, 191. 192. 216. "Jewish American Yearliook", 1945/46, p. "The Jewńh Kncycloped.a", Vol. I, p. 416. Vol. II, p. 154. Vol. IV, pp. 331. J40. Vol. V p. 111. Vol. VI, P. 21. Vol VII. pp. 53, 56. Vol. VIII, p. 330. Vol. IX. p. 95. Vol. X, pp. *79. 4SI, 541. Vol. XII, p. 445. "Jewish Studies in Memory of G. Kohut", New York, 1935. pp. 207. 216, 217. 234, 240 (Article by Dr. Philip Friedman ... - Bielsko-Biala Yizkor Book (1973), image 175 {y76}
... "Jude sein" auf Kosten der noch sehr verschwommenen "Nur-Mensch-sein"-Idee leiden mus-ste, dass uns der Eintausch von sicheren tausend Jahre alten Volkswerten gegen etwas Ungeklärtes, Unbestimmtes, Problemati-sches empfohlen wurde. Es ist klar, dass solche Gedanken nur bei denjenigen Juden auftauchen konnten, die aus dem nsten kamen, wo ihnen noch die Möglichkeit geboten war, ihr Wissen aus dem Urquell jüdischer Lehre zu bereichern, die von des Gedankens Blässe des jüdischen Westens noch nicht angekränkelt waren. So ist es denn kein Wunder, dass gerade in Bielitz, wo sich der "Osten" und "Westen" begegneten, es zunächst die "östler" waren, auf die der Zionismus mit seinen logischen Konsequenzen einwirken musste - und dass sie die ersten Apostel dieser Idee wurden. Und so waren ... - Baranow Yizkor Book (1964), image 242 {y32}
... . To those of the opposing camp, this merited excom-munication. During the summer the town was visited by a touring carousel and the youngsters would be busy riding it. The more sturdy youngsters who helped turn the wheel for nine rides, would gel the tenth one free. Also in summer, swimming in the clear waters of the Krzemenice was a daily occupation of the youth but on Fridays almost every able bodied per-son went bathing. In order to reach the bathing point one had to go through the area inhabited by the Dolansky's peons. To avoid being molested by them, Jews went in groups for protection and safety. The more venturesome among the youth went bidding or indulged in the game of soccer. But sport activities were considered by a good many as fitting only for "Goyim" and as a deviation from ... - Berezhany Yizkor Book (1978), image 488 {y48}
... that they could remain in the town. The majority of the merchants became physical workers. Many professionals did likewise. The artisans organized themselves in "cooperatives". A Soviet official, called a "politrook", was assigned to each place of work. This official was responsible to the Government for his particular sector. Each person had a personal card issued to him by the N.K.V.D. (Soviet Ministry ... preparations ! On the night of the 22 of June 1941. .war broke out between the Na?is and the Russians. This time we suffered severely even before the Germans entered out town. German airplanes bombed Brzezany. Many houses were dstroyed. Fires broke out in many parts of the town and there were a great number of casualties. Among the wrecked houses, was the home of my parents. In the course ... - Berezhany Yizkor Book (1978), image 491 {y48}
... was established in 1922. Dr. Nagler was elected president. M. Taub treasurer and Mr. Bar-David, administrator. The aim of "Ezra" was to render financial aid to those, who wished to go on "Aliyah" to "Eretz Israel". The president of Ezrah was Dr. Wilner. It is worth-while to note that not one young person, who wished to leave for Israel, had to give up "Aliyah" because of lack of finances. "Esih in Brzezany THE HEBREW SCHOOL /n important chapter in the history of the Jews of our town, was the founding of a Hebrew-School by the organization "Safa-Brura". (clear language) in May 1903. The actual founders were Mordechai Wolf Mai-blum. Yehudah Zarvintzer, Zalman Zaper, Josef Finkelstein and Jacob Bauer. The teaching staff included: Abuhav, Cohen. Rachovski. Zigel. Dlugach and Zvi Scharf-stein ...
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