Herszel

Hersz passed away before his grandson Hersz GRUNBERG was born (abt.1770). Maybe he was killed during the years 1768-1769.

Historical background (described by Rebecca Weiner): The period between 1768-72, known as the Confederacy of the Bar, is marked by violence perpetrated against the Jews by both the Russians and the confederates, whom both considered the Jews to be the enemy. Jews were hung on branches of trees and both sides demanded that Jews provide them with food, housing of soldiers and help in espionage services .