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Hi Lucca,
Here's some additional information on my visit to the Czernowitz Cemetery. My guide knew the person in the City Department that has the records. They found the location of my ggp
graves and then I hired 2 men to find the graves.They had the location plus pictures of the graves my grandmother kept in her Siddur. Stupid me didn't ask how much it will cost.
Everything in Czernowitz seemed so inexpensive. They found the graves after a half days work. These graves are way in the back of the cemetery, and we needed machetes to gain access. I think it is lucky when the graves are in the back because none of those had been vandalized. The stones I found were in perfect condition. (burial 1924 and 1932).
Now I was ready to pay them and they wanted $150. My guide wouldn't let me pay that sum saying it was rediculous. She argued with them and they settled at $75, which was still alot by Ukranian standards. I was so happy to find the graves I didn't care. To me it was only a difference of one less Shmata for my closet.
In any event, If you like I can put you in touch with my guide. She knows everyone in town
and is a lovely person. Mimi Taylor also used her when she and her husband went to Czernowitz. I would suggest that even if you do get the location from the burial registers, I highlyrecommend that you contact someone in Czernowitz with names, dates and location to find the graves for thosewho will be coming. Otherwise it will be very dissappointing as it was to you when you were unable to find your gm.
Wishing a great day to all my Landsman!
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Received on 2004-02-09 11:32:46
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