{"product_id":"ottoman-marriage-certificate-1917-jewish-citizens-bursa-israel-jews","title":"Ottoman Marriage Certificate 1917 Jewish Citizens Bursa Israel Jews","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"98\"\u003eOttoman Marriage and Population Record Certificate (Münakehat ve Vukuat İlmuhaberi) – Bursa (1917)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"281\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"537\"\u003eThis Ottoman Turkish document is titled “Münakehat (Nikah) ve Vukuat İlmuhaberi,” an official certificate used in the late Ottoman period to record legally recognized marriages and related population events. Dated 20 Kanun-ı Evvel 1332 (Rumi), corresponding to 2 January 1917 (Gregorian), with an issuance date of 26 Kanun-ı Evvel 1332 (8 January 1917), the document reflects the formal registration of a marriage in Bursa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"964\"\u003eSuch documents became especially significant following the 1917 Ottoman Family Law Decree, which aimed to regulate marriage under state supervision and ensure systematic registration through population authorities. These records provided legal recognition of marriage and played a crucial role in protecting the financial and legal rights of women, including mahr (dower), alimony, and inheritance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003eThe groom is recorded as Sapatay, born in Bursa in 1307, identified as a member of the Jewish community, residing in Kuruçeşme Mahallesi, House No. 389. The bride is listed as Klara (Clara), born in Bursa in 1311, also of the Jewish community, residing in the same neighborhood at House No. 403. The document further includes the names of both parents for each party, featuring names such as İsak, Girson, Dona, and “Hanursi?” (reading uncertain due to the difficulty of Ottoman rika handwriting).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003eThe presence of detailed family information reflects the administrative precision of late Ottoman civil records, particularly in documenting minority communities. The certificate confirms that the religious and official marriage was duly reported to and recorded by the relevant authorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003eThe document bears revenue stamps and official seals confirming the approval and registration of the marriage. As such, it stands as both a legal instrument and a valuable social record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"2339\"\u003eFor collectors and researchers, this piece offers a compelling window into the lives of Jewish Ottoman citizens in the early 20th century. It highlights the integration of minority communities into the Ottoman legal system and provides rich genealogical and social data, making it especially valuable for those interested in family history, Ottoman social structure, and Jewish community life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2449\"\u003e• Type: Ottoman marriage and population record certificate (münakehat ve vukuat ilmuhaberi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2511\"\u003e• Date of Marriage: 20 Kanun-ı Evvel 1332 (2 January 1917)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2513\" data-end=\"2570\"\u003e• Date of Issue: 26 Kanun-ı Evvel 1332 (8 January 1917)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2591\"\u003e• Location: Bursa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2622\"\u003e• Language: Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2624\" data-end=\"2684\"\u003e• Groom: Sapatay (born Bursa 1307; Jewish Ottoman citizen)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2752\"\u003e• Bride: Klara (Clara) (born Bursa 1311; Jewish Ottoman citizen)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"2812\"\u003e• Residence: Kuruçeşme Mahallesi (House No. 389 and 403)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2814\" data-end=\"2947\"\u003e• Family Details: Includes names of both parents (e.g., İsak, Girson, Dona, “Hanursi?” – uncertain reading due to rika handwriting)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2949\" data-end=\"3034\"\u003e• Legal Context: Post-1917 Family Law framework ensuring state-registered marriages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3036\" data-end=\"3111\"\u003e• Function: Official confirmation and population registration of marriage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3113\" data-end=\"3174\"\u003e• Community Context: Ottoman Jewish community life in Bursa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3176\" data-end=\"3256\"\u003e• Physical Features: Revenue stamps and official seals confirming registration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3258\" data-end=\"3364\"\u003e• Collectible Significance: Valuable for genealogy, Ottoman social history, and Jewish community studies\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49432516165770,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_03acbe1a-c2ad-42e0-b6fc-ec391798322b.jpg?v=1778931303","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/ottoman-marriage-certificate-1917-jewish-citizens-bursa-israel-jews","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}