Hecht - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Morris Hecht of Columbus GA 1941

dawggrl0120 — 2012-01-15 01:49:24Z

Thank You so very much!!! Morris is a relative of mine who passed away in World War 2

Re: Morris Hecht of Columbus GA 1941

dawggrl0120 — 2012-01-15 01:49:21Z

Thank You so very much!!! Morris is a relative of mine who passed away in World War 2

Re: Hecht - Height

hechtspeed — 2011-10-31 04:29:57Z

Hello, my name is Chris Hecht. I just started doing "Indexing" last week. I'm hooked. I found this thread of messages and saw Frederick William Hecht name mentioned. I ran to my room and grabbed a small booklet some Hecht relatives in Missouri put together in 2005 by Nancy Hecht, my dad's cousin or something. Anyway, seems she has done some cool family history. The booklet says this, "No one name Hecht was living in Missouri before 1839. In September 1839, approximately 140 people left Bremen, Germany with Pastor Theodor Carl Friedrick Gruber to join the Saxons who had immigrated to America in 1838 with Pastor Martin Stephan. The book Zion on the Mississippi by Walter O Forster contains a list of this group, which includes a Fr. Hecht, his wife, and four children. This group came from Bremen and arrived in New Orleans on board the ship Johann George on November 27, 1839. The ship manifest lists as passengers: Fried. Hecht, age 36 years 3 months, a frame work knitter, from Mittelfrohna; his wife Christiane, age 33 years 4 months; Fred. William, his son, age 9 years; Ch. Reinhold, his son, age 4 years 1 month; Ch. Reinhard, his son, age 2 years 6 months; Chris. Wilhelmine, his daughter, age 11 years 4 months."
From the 1850 U.S. Census Records for Perry County, Brazeau Township shows: Frederic Hecht, age 47, farmer, born in Germany, owning real estate valued at $150, Christiana, age 46, born in Germany, Frederick W., age 21, laborer, born in Germany..."
Any questions let me know.
Chris Hecht

HECHT FAMILY OF BUKOVINA, AUSTRIA

Genes04 — 2011-08-20 13:22:40Z

I am looking for information about the Hecht family of Bukovina, Austria, who were caretaker/manager of the estate of a nobleman in Bukovina. Anna Hecht was their daughter, possibly granddaughter - she married Samuel Tresser.
Another question is - who was this nobleman?
Thank you for any help or insights you can offer.

Re: The Hecht Siblings - (Read this)

nymetsrock32 — 2011-08-08 16:02:07Z

Among others, I have the following notes for Alter

JRI Poland gives probably unbiased birthyear '71
Adolph fools with birthyear FREQUENTLY 1872
gives age 37 in 1920 (1872-73)
gives born 1875 on naturalization
1930 they are living unemployed in So.Fallsburg

We are 2nd cousins
Your mother and mine were 1st cousins

Re: The Hecht Siblings - (Read this)

boyntonpcguy — 2011-08-08 06:33:34Z

Thank you for guiding me in the right directions!

I guess your last clue confirms the naturalization petition from Adolph belongs to our Alter - even though his birthday and date of arrival is a little off - but I guess that may have to do with time elapsing, not speaking English well, and perhaps his age had to do with the fact that he was born in the beginning of the year (Feb 15, 1875).

If you haven't expressed it, I am in awe of all the hard work that you, David, and your daighter have done!!!

Another piece of the puzzle I don't have is information on you and your brother - inclusing your wives and childrens names.

Finally, what is our relationship? Am I your second cousin once removed? If so, whould your children be my second cousin twice removed.

Best Regards,

Steve

PS: When can I expect to get my next badge to go from beginner to novice or amateur? LOL!

But seriously, we have a genealogy club in my community that I am planning on joining.

Re: The Hecht Siblings - (Read this)

nymetsrock32 — 2011-08-08 05:39:37Z

Hmm, you process my hypotheses and return them as accurate.
I'm aware of all of that 1910 stuff.
They are both brother-in-law and sister-in-law to Adolph only.
>> That is Nettie's sister's family and their mother.
That is how we obtained Nettie's maiden name. My daughter found it all years ago by, creatively, searching MigdAn.

Although it was very common for even extended family to live together for extended periods; they didn't have to live 'with' anyone per-se; however, I get the idea that he didn't do very well. His occupation has been given as window cleaner.

BTW, you're still a beginner, albeit a beginner with an Ancestry subscription and me as an adviser. :-)

Re: The Hecht Siblings - (Read this)

boyntonpcguy — 2011-08-07 19:06:25Z

Nettie promised Jean that she would give her something for naming my mother (Alta Chaya) after Alter (Adolph Harry).

I found an Adolph married to Nettie - with the Canadian border crossing, as you have indicated. The document listed their address as Osbourne Street in Brooklyn, which is the same street my mother lived on when she was first born!

I also found an Adolph and Nettie Migden in the 1910 census that lived with their brother-in-law and sister-in-law, respectively. Since Adolph and Nettie didn't live with Lena, they would have to have lived with Nettie brother - which makes things even more confusing for me!!!

Guess I am now no longer a beginner LOL

Steve

Re: The Hecht Siblings - (Read this)

nymetsrock32 — 2011-08-07 06:26:27Z

Ruchel had at least 7 children starting in 1860. The one's we know survived.
Schmiel Aron died at 1 month in 1874 and can be found spelled as Mygden.
Aron died at 1 yr. 1 mo. in 1880
It would be odd for your mother to have a mans Hebrew name.
I believe the feminine form would be Alta.
I could take a wild guess that they knew (?) that Alter was Alter Chaim Americanized as Aldolph Harry (completely conjecture) and they gave your mother Alta Chaya.
Unlikely they were naming after Chane(a) as she was alive at the time. (Anyway, if she had passed they would have just used Chana.)

Re: The Hecht Siblings - (Read this)

boyntonpcguy — 2011-08-06 15:00:00Z

I misquoted my mother's name - it is Alter Chaya - possibly named after her Great Unle Alter and Her Great Aunt Chana...

I also found Aron, who died early, and Schmiel Aron; what I lack is the connection - whether they were Ruchel's children or nices and newphews...

Steve

Re: The Hecht Siblings - (Read this)

nymetsrock32 — 2011-08-06 04:15:37Z

Carl has generously shared info (and some of his photos) with me. Regrettably, I have not yet found the connection point; and as his early comment on this thread indicates, neither has he. Which is surprising as he is the go-to Migden/on/in Guy.
If you are not retired, this sort of work (for me, anyway) winds up being done in furious bursts, and maybe a few times a year. You only hope that the person (whoever that may turn out to be) that you find out everyone agrees could answer your questions, stays in good health.
I have spoken to, lost, and missed many such persons.
I could easily spend weeks of evenings on the phone adding in names for the current generation who have married and had children since we've last spoken. and for many I would have to have the awkward conversation about how I am their relative as the previous chat was with their parents who knew me since I was a baby. Don't get me started......

And.. Interesting about the sibling rivalry.... Ha!
But families`were often large, not too much birth control, and, no doubt, an awareness of early mortality....

Re: The Hecht Siblings - (Read this)

boyntonpcguy — 2011-08-06 03:38:46Z

Were Lena and her sister in comptetition over the amount of children they had? LOL

Re: The Hecht Siblings - (Read this)

boyntonpcguy — 2011-08-06 03:33:16Z

Kissing cousins seems to be common back then; as my Grandfather Abe Malmed's sister Rose Malamed married one of her cousins - Louis Melamed.

I was wondering if Sigmund Migden is the same oneName with a father named Abe and sister named Jeanette?

This is becoming VERY addictive and I was grateful that I was able to find out information about my father's side, since my grandfather died in 1937!

Thanks for all your help! I also had some assistance from Carl Migden...

I think I will start slowing down a little since this hobby is beginning to completely suck me in.

Steve

Steve

Re: The Hecht Siblings - (Read this)

boyntonpcguy — 2011-08-06 03:22:21Z

My mother's hebrew name is Alter (Alta) Chaim... but I still call her altacocker LOL...

Steve

Re: The Hecht Siblings - (Read this)

nymetsrock32 — 2011-08-06 02:57:05Z

Also...
Their sister Anna (Chana) married Sigmond (Sische) Migden; yes, a cousin and they had more like 10 or 11 children and at the marriage of at least one of them Philip (Peretz, for whom I am named) was a witness. Many of them lived in tenements on the lower East side on streets which no longer exist either having been removed for housing projects or the FDR drive.
Careful with this genealogy thing; it's the black hole of hobbies; you get sucked in and can't get out.

Re: The Hecht Siblings - (Read this)

nymetsrock32 — 2011-08-06 02:31:32Z

Steven,

As I mentioned yesterday, Lena had a sister and a brother who traveled to US with their mother Rachel (Ruchel).
Yes, we know of Adolph (Alter) and that as of 1930 he was still alive and living with his wife (both unemployed) in South Fallsburg, NY
His wife, the former Nettie Strompf, died in York, Ontario on 12/9/1932 (HER mother died in the same town in 1924, perhaps she had ties to Canada. Alter showed up in a border crossing to Canada in 1921 giving Fallsburg, NY as his last permanent address; but, obviously, they returned by 1930).
Anyway, I knew nothing of a second name for him; but, certainly, Lena and her sister "Anna" (Chana Malke) were still around in the 1936 when your mom was born to influence your grandmother on the naming. I'll take the second name as first hand information as it's from mom. :-)
Ask if she might know what the Hebrew/Yiddish name was.
I had calculated, that as Nettie's death certificate lists her as a widow- that Alter died between 1930 and 1932; but the fact that your uncle Joel is... well, Joel, not Alter leads me to think that Alter may have died in the few months between Joel's birth and Nettie's death (which I do not have written down as such, but I think, maybe, was suicide?)
Perhaps it was tragedy of a broken heart?
Oh, by the way, all this stuff about Alter, his wife (who we only very recently, relatively speaking, had learned about) and all was really tedious to put together.
You, me, my brother, daughter and your mom are on the very short list of people living who are aware of his existence.
Sure wouldn't mind finding his grave. Canada, with Nettie, perhaps?

Re: The Hecht Siblings - (Read this)

boyntonpcguy — 2011-08-05 17:05:46Z

More Info:

Adele Greenfield was named for her uncle Addolph Harry who was married, but had no children. (not sure if this was the Migden or Hecht side).

Furthermore, Lena had another sibling who had one child!

Steve

Re: The Hecht Siblings - (Read this)

boyntonpcguy — 2011-08-05 16:29:25Z

Paul,

I am still researching; and didn't want to call you back so soon, but Adele has just told me that she was named after her uncle Adolph who she believed was on her mother's side -which means Lena (Leah) had a brother Adolph OR if incorrect, Phillip Hecht had a brother named Adolph!

Steve

Re: The Hecht Siblings - (Read this)

boyntonpcguy — 2011-08-04 18:32:58Z

You can add me to your family tree! Steven Greenfield

I am Regina (Jean) Hecht's grandson.

Regina was married to Abe Melamed (later changed to Malmed. My mother Adele Malmed married Maurice Greenfield and had three children - Lori, Sheila, and Steven.

Feel free to contact me at steve@boyntonpcguy.com

Re: There are 3 here in South Dakota

darlis1 — 2011-05-08 01:38:51Z

Hi Randall, I believe that our Grandfathers were brothers, I think. My grandfathers name was Edward Hecht. I believe that yours was Fritz Hecht. Fritz was what I remember him by. Do I have the correct Randall?

Darlis Lupton (Kruse)

There are 3 here in South Dakota

dakotaclan1 — 2011-05-08 01:00:54Z

Hello from Sioux Falls South Dakota My Name is Randall HechtI am 51 years old My father is still living my mother is still living here my dad is *0 my mom is 75 and lives here in the same Apt building.

Johann Hecht

ivansummeren — 2011-05-05 18:57:48Z

I'm looking for information of Johann Friedrich August Hecht.
He was married with Johanna Marie Lasen. The had a son, Carl Friedrich Martin born 24-07-1857 Hof Sulten near Kittendorf.

Any information is appreciated, please contact me at ivansummeren@chello.nl

Thanks, Ivonne

Re: Hecht Tresser from Austria

Genes04 — 2010-11-26 16:04:36Z

I made a mistake here and don't know how to edit my post, so please disregard the following sentences ---- "I am still not certain about the Anna Hecht, passenger on the Rotterdam, arriving in NY on 14 October 1912. I tend to think this is not Anna Tresser as I believe she was married to Samuel before he left Bukovina and so would have been noted on the passenger list as Anna Tresser." -------- Anna is noted as Anna Tresser on the passenger list - not - Anna Hecht - I still am not sure this is the Anna Tresser we're looking for.

Re: Hecht Tresser from Austria

Genes04 — 2010-11-26 12:33:08Z

Thank you for replying. All the family information is very helpful to my research. My brother-in-law asked me to do some genealogy research for him. Samuel and Anna Tresser would be his grandparents. I am still looking for information on Anna Tresser. Do you have a reference for her maiden name being Hecht? I am still not certain about the Anna Hecht, passenger on the Rotterdam, arriving in NY on 14 October 1912. I tend to think this is not Anna Tresser as I believe she was married to Samuel before he left Bukovina and so would have been noted on the passenger list as Anna Tresser. I have another question for you - I see a Schulem Tresser immigrating to the USA, arriving NY 1909 on the S.S. Kaiserin Auguste Victoria, age 32 - I am wondering if this is Samuel? Any thoughts on this? Many names were changed as people came through immigration and I wonder if this is Samuel. Age would be about right, residence given was - Piedekoutz,Austria. Thank you for taking the time to reply.

Re: Hecht Tresser from Austria

mdgvball — 2010-11-24 17:47:08Z

According to my notes On Samuel Tressers death certificate says he was born 7/15/1876 in Austria. Died 12/18/1963 . Self employed merchant. Fathers name Harry Tresser. He was a widow when he died. According to family he acame over around 1910-1912 from Unter Stantsie, State of Buchoviner. Samuels brother, Morris was already in Stamford CT when he came over. Sam owned Army Navy store on Pacific St In Stamford. Lived on Greyrock St as well as Stevens Place and Penzance Rd in Stamford .Morris had a son named Samuel who was killed in action Fismes, France, on August 24, 1918. Tresser Blvd is named after him.

I am related through my father. Tresser is my grandmothers maiden name. So harry tresser was my Great Great Grandfather.

What is your connection to the family?
Thanks

Re: Karline Hecht Brooklyn 1909

Renate70 — 2010-10-11 18:03:29Z

Sorry for the delay. There were two Hecht families in Ruscova, which by a marriage later became related through one of my greatuncle's wifes. My greatgrandparents lived in Visooroszi since 1775. They had arrived already with a surname, Bergfeld which they tranlated to Heygeter which became Hecht. I think Eva Hecht belonged to them, the other family arrived later from Ukraine parts was named Khaiat which became Hacht and then Hecht (this is the family of Howard; his mother was born Hacht, his father was named Werzberger, a cantor who did not marry the mother. You may also contact me under renate.bielefeld@t-online.de, I am in
contact with a group that tries to reconstruct the Visooroszi families in the USA, I can link you with them if
you want. I will check Eva Hecht meanwhile. Thanks for your reply.
Yours Renate Bielefeld Kuschinski

Re: Hecht Tresser from Austria

Genes04 — 2010-10-04 10:55:26Z

Hello Mark,
I am researching the Tresser family you mention here in your post. Are you able to give any more information on the ancestry of Anna Hecht and Samuel Tresser? Do you have any documentation about Harry being the father of Samuel? I believe Anna and Samuel were from Bukovina, Austria. I see, Anna Tresser, on the passenger list of the Rotterdam, arriving in NY on14 October 1912, birth year abt 1880 - I am not sure this is Anna Hecht Tresser.
Thank you for any help you can provide.
Marilyn

Hechts, Lots of Hechts

lferr_1 — 2010-08-29 15:27:11Z

Benjamin Hecht (born 1827 in Germany, served in civil war out of Chicago area) married Henriette Althof. They had five known children, Lena, Abraham, Josephine, Rose, and Isadore. Lena married Isaac Hecht, and they had four known children. Isaac, Otelia, Josephine, and Ruth Irene. Otelia was my great grandmother. Have some dates and info on each but missing lots. Any matches?

HECHT Hobart Dearborn 1918-1919

t42MountOlivet — 2010-08-18 17:10:22Z

HECHT Hobart Dearborn 1918-1919

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Morris Hecht of Columbus GA 1941

drbrownlee — 2010-08-01 05:50:39Z

Morris is pictured in the 41-G Class yearbook of Goodfellow Field in San Angelo, Texas, location for the Air Corps Basic Flying School. I'm no kin but thought this might help someone researching family history.

Hecht Family

pbush175 — 2010-07-18 23:20:52Z

I am looking for information on my great-grandparents, Charles E. and Katherine Hecht. They immigrated to the U.S. in 1880 and settled in the Wilkes Barre, PA area. The names of their children were Charles, Jr., Arthur, Matilda, and Metta. Charles worked at a hotel, which he may have owned. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Hecht Family

codyheckt — 2010-04-05 04:37:56Z

I am doing research on the Heckt Family for my husband. So far I have obtained much information for starting with nothing. I am looking to go back as far as possible; however, I am finding myself "stuck". Last I have is Claus Heckt son of Claus T Heckt. I believe that Johann Hecht is one of the first settlers. Does anyone have information pertaining to the Hechts. Also; Hect, Heckt, Hekt, Heuck...etc. Please email heather-heckt@hotmail.com if you are able to help. Thanks in advance for any help you have to offer.

Re: Karline Hecht Brooklyn 1909

barrypavelec — 2010-03-16 20:09:26Z

I just found an Eva Hecht married to Eli Pollak most likely in Visooroszi whos son David Pollak (b July 20, 1889) came to the US in about 1906. Is this a likely connection. Hecht is the real name of England's Tory leader Michael Howard. His father Bernat Hecht immigrated from (Ruscova) in 1939 and changed his name.

Do you think Eva is related to your Hecht family?

Re: Karline Hecht Brooklyn 1909

Renate70 — 2010-02-27 09:03:50Z

Hi,
yes, it is. You will find other Pollaks in jewishgen, read
also the SIGs for Hungary and Romania and the Discussion
page,
Good success
Renate

Re: Karline Hecht Brooklyn 1909

barrypavelec — 2010-02-27 04:37:09Z

I'm sorry but I don't have information for you but could you confirm that Veso Oresi or Visoroszi is now Roscova? I'm looking for the Pollak/Pollack family from there.

Rose Nevenstein Hecht

treeluv — 2009-10-07 18:03:12Z

I am looking for family members of Rose Hecht who was born Ruchel Nevenstein/Newenstein in Russia in abt 1894. She immigrated to the U.S. in 1910 at the age of 16 and I believe that she married either David or Harry Hecht. They lived in New York. There was also a Pauline Hecht in the family.

Ephraim Hecht Muscatine Iowa

lorahecht — 2009-08-28 02:53:07Z

I am looking for any family members of Ephraim Hecht from Muscatine Iowa. I have a painting by him signed in 1856.

Re: Grandfather Ephrain Hecht

lorahecht — 2009-08-28 02:47:29Z

I have family picture painted by Ephraim Hecht form Muscatine Iowa signed in 1868. I would like to get it back to the family if you are interested. Please contact me
directly at lorahecht@comcast.net

Re: Samuel HECHT, immigrant 1847 Baltimore

HESCHTDEBBIE — 2009-08-01 01:43:43Z

PLEASE CONTACT ME AS SOON AS POSSILE. THANK YOU DEBBIE

Re: Samuel HECHT, immigrant 1847 Baltimore

HESCHTDEBBIE — 2009-08-01 01:36:35Z

I AM SEARCHING FOR GGGRANDFATHER HECHT I THINK THIS MAY BE HIM.PLEASE CONTACT ME .MY FATHER IS VERY SICK AND WOULD LOVE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT SAMUAL.MY FATHER WAS TOLD YEARS AGO THAT THE LETTER S WAS ADDED TO OUR NAME WHICH IS SPELLED HESCHT.I CAN ONLY TRACE BACK TO MY GREAT GRANDFATHER. I FEEL THIS IS DO TO THE SPELLING BEING CHANGED I WOULD DEARLY APPRECIATE YOUR HELP.I FEEL HECHT IS MY FAMILY TREE. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

Re: Hecht Family - Elgin, Texas c. 1890

btalbot113 — 2009-06-24 22:22:34Z

Hi, I have some info posted here:
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=DESC&...

Please contact me for more.
Bruce

HECHT David 1922-1983

t42Moore — 2008-11-20 17:30:37Z

HECHT David 1922-1983

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Feliks Artur,Raymond,Lembit Hecht

magieke — 2008-11-12 21:22:45Z

There is 4 sisters and brothers Feliks Artur Hecht(Heht),Ilmar Hecht,Lembit Hecht and Rosine.
Feliks Hecht have 3 child Rein,Raymond and Mare-Anne Bryne?
Feliks is born in 10.04.1911

Does someone know´s about them?

Re: Samuel H Hecht Jr, World War II Vet, born 1912 Kentucky

shannonhecht — 2008-09-26 22:50:17Z

I'm not sure about him. I have a call out to my mother-in-law. I know his father had harness racing horses.

Hope this helps

Shannon

Re: Samuel H Hecht Jr, World War II Vet, born 1912 Kentucky

derbylynfarms — 2008-09-22 17:00:32Z

Hi, I was wondering if this man owned thoroughbred horses?

Hecht - St. Louis, Missouri

Marcine_Lohman — 2008-05-25 03:13:10Z

Here is a little bit that I found.
Marcine

1910 Central, St Louis, Missouri; Roll: T624_810; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 119; Image: 536, Ashby Road.
John Hecht, age 65 (born circa 1845), head, male, white, married (1) for 39 years, born Germany, parents born Germany, immigrated in 1864, retired farmer.
Mary E. Hecht, age 55 (born circa 1855), wife, female, white, married (1) for 39 years, had 12 children with 11 surviving, born Missouri, parents born Germany.
William Hecht, age 26 (born circa 1884), son, male, white, married (1) for 5 years, born Missouri, father born Germany, mother born Missouri, book keeper.
Herbert Hecht, age 4 (born circa 1906), grand son, male, white, born Missouri, parents born Missouri.
Elmer Hecht, age 1 6/12 (born circa 1909), grand son, male, white, born Missouri, parents born Missouri.
Edward H. Hecht, age 24 (born circa 1886), son, male, white, single, born Missouri, father born Germany, mother born Missouri, billing clerk.
Louis R. (or A.) Hecht, age 16 (born circa 1894), son, male, white, single, born Missouri, father born Germany, mother born Missouri.
Paulina E. Hecht, age 14 (born circa 1896), daughter, female, white, single, born Missouri, father born Germany, mother born Missouri.

1920 Central, St Louis, Missouri; Roll: T625_946; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 132; Image: 790.
William H. R. Hecht, age 36 (born circa 1884), white, male, married, born Missouri, parents born Germany.
Lauran Hecht, age 28 (born circa 1892), white, female, married, born Missouri, parents born Missouri.
Herbert W. Hecht, age 13 (born circa 1907), son, white, male, single, born Missouri, parents born Missouri.
Elmer W. Hecht, age 11 (born circa 1909), son, white, male, single, born Missouri, parents born Missouri.
Paul M. Hecht, age 3 8/12 (born circa 1917), son, white, male, single, born Missouri, parents born Missouri.
Chloetto Allen, age 24, house girl, female, white, single, born Illinois, father born Ohio, mother born Indiana.

1930 Coral Gables, Dade County, Florida; Roll: 311; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 96; Image: 539.0.
W H R Hecht, age 46 (born circa 1884), head, first marriage at age 21, born Missouri, father born Germany, mother born Missouri, real estate broker.
Laura Hecht, age 38 (born circa 1892), wife, first marriage at age 21, born Missouri, parents born Missouri.
Paul Hecht, age 13 (born circa 1917), son, single, born Missouri, parents born Missouri.

Nicholas Hecht/Anna Woidtke

silverado104 — 2008-03-21 00:28:06Z

I am looking for anyone that has worked on the Hecht Family.
Nichplas Hecht was born 1875 in Il and moved to SD and Married Anna Woidtke. They also lived in MNand MO. They had 8 children: Edward, Edna, Elsie, Leo, Rosie, Loretta, Clarence and Thelma. I did find a Clarence Hecht that died in California, 1976.
Thanks for any info !!!

Steve in MN

Louisville, Kentucky

Hjgbey — 2007-10-31 13:31:31Z

Looking for information on Wilhelm Earnest Hecht and his wife Mary Ann Braun. Does anyone know who the parents of these 2 were? Thanks.

Hecht family from Podlaski (1927) & Nowogrodek (1929) to NYC

tafte1 — 2007-10-14 20:20:07Z

Hello:

I am looking for information on my son's paternal greatgrandparents' families.

I have found their Passenger Lists which provide the following:

Zawel (Szmul) Hecht of Podlaski, Poland left in 1927 to go to his uncle, Maszko Hecht, in NYC. He left his wife, Leja Hecht and 2 son, Josef and Chaim (my son's grandfather who was known as Hyman). At this time, Leja was in Nowogrodek (present day Navahrudak, Belarus), where she and the two sons were born. They were living with her sister, Pahala(?) Szlosberg, at Micjiewicza 8, Nowogrodek, Poland. The sister's first name is difficult to read because it was typed on the document and became smeared. Leja and her two sons left for NYC to join Zawel in 1929. It is on Leja's passenger list that she spells his name as Szmul.

I have found record of several other Szlosberg's that lived on Micjiewicza from The Nowogrodek Province 1929 Polish Business Directory. I believe they must be connected to Leja's brother-in-law. Their names were listed as:
Slozberg, Bas - grocer
Szlosberg, D - hairdresser
Szlosberg, Fej. - office furniture

It is possible that Leja's maiden name was "Rasia" as Zawel had her listed on his passenger list as Hecht, Leja Rasia.

If anyone knows anything about these families, I would be so grateful to hear from you.

Also, the passenger lists provide the visa numbers and the dates they were issued from Warsaw. If it is possible to get copies of these documents, I would appreciate someone explaining to me how to do this, as they may have additional vital information on them.

Thank you very much.
Eileen Taft
tafte@cfl.rr.com
New Smyrna Beach, FL, USA

Re: Ernst, Emma, Emelie HECHT, Chicago

w-marose — 2007-07-27 18:29:42Z

I have a Ernest Hecht who married a
Anna Schroeder on 4 Nov 1891 in Chicago