Marriage Ledgers, 1922-1956

File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Staff Only

Scope and Content Note

From the Collection:

This collection contains ledgers recording marriage performed by Rabbi Icik Benkovitz. The ledgers give information including the names, ages, addresses, number of marriages, occupation birthplace, parents’ names (including maiden names) of both the groom and bride, as well as the date and location of the marriage. Photocopies of the marriage ledgers are included, and a searchable database is available. This collection also contains certificates (in Yiddish) of gets (divorces) Benkovitz administered.

Dates

1922-1956

Creator

From the Collection: Benkovitz, Icik (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

The collecton is in English.

Access Restrictions

This collection is open for researcher use. Please contact us to request access or to make an appointment to view this collection at jhcreference@nehgs.org.