GRADENWITZ, PEER

Q1: What is the origin of the company's name "Gradenwitz"?
A1: The company's name "Gradenwitz" originates from Rabbi Menachem Mendel, who was given this nickname due to his logical and decision-making abilities. This nickname became the surname for his descendants.

Q2: When did the family with the name "Gradenwitz" originate?
A2: The family with the name "Gradenwitz" has existed since 10 generations.

Q3: Where is Rabbi Menachem Mendel Gradenwitz buried?
A3: Rabbi Menachem Mendel Gradenwitz is buried in Rawitsch, Posen Province (now known as Rawicz, Poland).

Q4: What is the current location of families with the name "Gradenwitz"?
A4: Families with the name "Gradenwitz" can be found living in Israel, many European countries, and South and North America.

Q5: Is there a branch of the family in the USA that changed their surname to "Gradon"?
A5: Yes, there is a branch of the family in the USA that changed their surname to "Gradon", which is still directly related to Rabbi Menachem Mendel Gradenwitz.

Q6: What can be done with genealogical information about the family?
A6: Genealogical information about the family can be used to work on building a complete list of descendants from Rabbi Menachem Mendel, and individuals can contact the author for help in filling in missing information or correcting errors.

Q7: How does the author keep track of changes in surnames due to marriages?
A7: The author uses a system where they only update the surname after the next generation, as updating it after each marriage would result in too many changes and make it difficult to maintain accuracy.

Q8: What is the author's current goal regarding genealogical research?
A8: The author's current goal is to create a relatively complete list of descendants from Rabbi Menachem Mendel Gradenwitz, and they welcome contact from individuals who have questions about their family or would like to help fill in missing information.