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| 351 | (Research):AJLLJ Portraits Database 5 Aug 2011 The life of David Seixas, according to Isaac Leeser, "was as varied as the figures of a kaleidoscope, shadow and sunshine alternating with him ceaselessly, and could his biography be written by a faithful pen, it would exhibit a picture remarkable for variety and strange vicissitudes. Seixas was the oldest of twelve born to Shearith Israel hazzan and leader of American Jewish religious life Gershom Mendes Seixas and his second wife, Hannah Judah Manuel. He grew He grew up in New York, and rather than start a family of his own, he threw himself into a string of projects and the restless life of a manufacturer, merchant, and innovator. In 1804 he went down to New Orleans to manage a store with his brother-in-law Israel Baer Kursheedt. Not satisfied with the results, Seixas returned to the city of his birth. In 1811 he went to work as an agent for early American industrialist Harmon Hendricks in Philadelphia. With the outbreak of war with England, Seixas began a venture selling English style crockery when imports from England were impossible to come by. Among his other business ventures were manufacturing ink, laminated visiting cards, and sealing wax. He opened a brewery and a daguerreotype parlor. In 1816 Seixas inaugurated the project for which he would be best remembered, and it was not a business venture. It was the Pennsylvania Institution for the Dumb and the Deaf, today called the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf. Operating out of his home, it was only the third institution of its kind opened in the United States. By the end of the year the school had moved into its own building. In 1821 he took six of his students and traveled to Harrisburg where they demonstrated lip reading and sign language before the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and Governor Joseph Heister. An act was passed incorporating the institution and endowing it with funds to support fifty children a year. Among the students who studied there was Albert Newsam, who became the greatest lithographer of his day in America. The same year as the Seixas' victory in Harrisburg also saw an unfortunate affair that would tarnish his reputation for the remainder of his life. Two students accused Seixas of molesting them, and while there is cogent evidence to suggest the charges were invented, he was nevertheless dismissed. Rebecca Gratz called his dismissal unpardonable." And though numerous other Jewish and non-Jewish defenders spoke out in support of the horrified and heartbroken Seixas, he would never return to the school he had founded. Although he established another institution, the Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb, it closed its doors after only a few years. Seixas shrunk from public view after the incident and did little else that has been recorded before his death in South Bend, Indiana— a dark and quiet end to such an active and colorful life. | Seixas, David G. (I3926)
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| 352 | (Research):AJLLJ Portraits Database 5 Aug 2011 The life of David Seixas, according to Isaac Leeser, "was as varied as the figures of a kaleidoscope, shadow and sunshine alternating with him ceaselessly, and could his biography be written by a faithful pen, it would exhibit a picture remarkable for variety and strange vicissitudes. Seixas was the oldest of twelve born to Shearith Israel hazzan and leader of American Jewish religious life Gershom Mendes Seixas and his second wife, Hannah Judah Manuel. He grew He grew up in New York, and rather than start a family of his own, he threw himself into a string of projects and the restless life of a manufacturer, merchant, and innovator. In 1804 he went down to New Orleans to manage a store with his brother-in-law Israel Baer Kursheedt. Not satisfied with the results, Seixas returned to the city of his birth. In 1811 he went to work as an agent for early American industrialist Harmon Hendricks in Philadelphia. With the outbreak of war with England, Seixas began a venture selling English style crockery when imports from England were impossible to come by. Among his other business ventures were manufacturing ink, laminated visiting cards, and sealing wax. He opened a brewery and a daguerreotype parlor. In 1816 Seixas inaugurated the project for which he would be best remembered, and it was not a business venture. It was the Pennsylvania Institution for the Dumb and the Deaf, today called the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf. Operating out of his home, it was only the third institution of its kind opened in the United States. By the end of the year the school had moved into its own building. In 1821 he took six of his students and traveled to Harrisburg where they demonstrated lip reading and sign language before the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and Governor Joseph Heister. An act was passed incorporating the institution and endowing it with funds to support fifty children a year. Among the students who studied there was Albert Newsam, who became the greatest lithographer of his day in America. The same year as the Seixas' victory in Harrisburg also saw an unfortunate affair that would tarnish his reputation for the remainder of his life. Two students accused Seixas of molesting them, and while there is cogent evidence to suggest the charges were invented, he was nevertheless dismissed. Rebecca Gratz called his dismissal unpardonable." And though numerous other Jewish and non-Jewish defenders spoke out in support of the horrified and heartbroken Seixas, he would never return to the school he had founded. Although he established another institution, the Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb, it closed its doors after only a few years. Seixas shrunk from public view after the incident and did little else that has been recorded before his death in South Bend, Indiana— a dark and quiet end to such an active and colorful life. | Seixas, David G. (I3926)
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| 353 | (Research):AJLLJ Portraits Database 5 Aug 2011 The oldest child of Moses and Rebecca Lopez, David Lopez was born into a family from Newport's Sephardic merchant class. He married his cousin Rachel Lopez, the daughter of Aaron Lopez. After the Revolution, Lopez followed his brother Aaron to Charleston, and became an auctioneer. His wife died in 1789, and four years later he remarried, to Priscilla Moses, sister of Isaac Clifton Moses. They had twelve children. The Levy brothers opened auctioning firm, followed by a store a few years later. Lopez was very active in Jewish life in Charleston. He served on the adjunta of Beth Elohim, helped collect funds for the synagogue's first ark, and served a term as parnass. | Lopez, David Jr. (I2059)
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| 354 | (Research):AJLLJ Portraits Database 5 Aug 2011 The second son born to Edward Johnson Etting, son of Reuben and Frances Gratz Etting, and his wife Philippa of the Minis family of Georgia, Charles was brought up in Philadelphia. He was one of five children, including older brother Reuben. Charles would volunteer to fight during the Civil War, entering with the rank of second lieutenant. Over the course of his service, fighting in the battles of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg, he would secure promotions to first lieutenant, captain, and then adjutant. After the war Etting engaged in commerce. | Etting, Charles Edward (I3970)
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| 355 | (Research):AJLLJ Portraits Database 5 Aug 2011 The seventh of eight children born to Elijah Etting and Shinah Solomon Etting, Sally was brought up in the outpost of York, Pennsylvania until the age of four. Elijah, an Indian trader, had died suddenly two years prior, and, in search of respite from the struggle of raising her large family alone on the frontier, Shinah moved with her five youngest children to Baltimore where she opened a shop. Sally too would become a Baltimore shop owner. Though she never married, Sally had a vast extended family in Baltimore and Philadelphia, including brothers Reuben and Solomon. | Etting, Sally (I1866)
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| 356 | (Research):AJLLJ Portraits Database 5 Aug 2011 This son of an English broker, Jacob Franks, came to New York around 1708 and was naturalized there in August of 1710. A merchant involved in shipping and wholesale, in 1712 Jacob carried out business with relatives in England, as part of a mercantile network that spanned the Atlantic, the Caribbean, Europe and beyond. In 1712 he married Bilhah Abigail Levy, daughter of fellow merchant Moses Raphael Levy. Franks was very active in New York's Jewish community, and was one of the four men who laid the cornerstone of Shearith Israel in 1729. The following year he served as the congregations parnas. Franks was never able to achieve the type of wealth he and his wife believed he should. Accusations were even leveled that this was because he had been taken advantage of by his English relatives with whom he did business. Writing to their eldest son, Naphtali, who had gone England to work in his uncle's firm, Abigail complained, "I think your Fathers Treatment from you & your Uncle Especially from the Latter is more Like a Slave than Freeman." As the Franks children became Tories, they almost all left the United States after the Revolution. | Franks, Jacob (I396)
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| 357 | (Research):AJLLJ Portraits Database 5 Aug 2011 This son of an English broker, Jacob Franks, came to New York around 1708 and was naturalized there in August of 1710. A merchant involved in shipping and wholesale, in 1712 Jacob carried out business with relatives in England, as part of a mercantile network that spanned the Atlantic, the Caribbean, Europe and beyond. In 1712 he married Bilhah Abigail Levy, daughter of fellow merchant Moses Raphael Levy. Franks was very active in New York's Jewish community, and was one of the four men who laid the cornerstone of Shearith Israel in 1729. The following year he served as the congregations parnas. Franks was never able to achieve the type of wealth he and his wife believed he should. Accusations were even leveled that this was because he had been taken advantage of by his English relatives with whom he did business. Writing to their eldest son, Naphtali, who had gone England to work in his uncle's firm, Abigail complained, "I think your Fathers Treatment from you & your Uncle Especially from the Latter is more Like a Slave than Freeman." As the Franks children became Tories, they almost all left the United States after the Revolution. | Franks, Jacob (I396)
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| 358 | (Research):AJLLJ Portraits Database 5 Aug 2011 Zipporah Levy Seixas was the daughter of Sloe Meyers and Hayman Levy. Hayman, an emigrant from Hanover who would serve as parnas of Shearith Israel, was in New York by 1746, and, like many, fled the city for Philadelphia at the start of the Revolution. Another Jewish merchant who had done the same was Benjamin Mendes Seixas, son of Isaac Mendes and Rachel Levy Seixas, and brother of Gershom Mendes Seixas. Benjamin and Hayman went into business together, and in 1779 Benjamin married Hayman's daughter Zipporah. By 1783 they had all returned to New York where Benjamin and Zipporah would raise their thirteen children. | Levy, Zipporah (I2433)
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| 359 | (Research):AJLLJ Portraits Database 5 Aug 2011 Zipporah Levy Seixas was the daughter of Sloe Meyers and Hayman Levy. Hayman, an emigrant from Hanover who would serve as parnas of Shearith Israel, was in New York by 1746, and, like many, fled the city for Philadelphia at the start of the Revolution. Another Jewish merchant who had done the same was Benjamin Mendes Seixas, son of Isaac Mendes and Rachel Levy Seixas, and brother of Gershom Mendes Seixas. Benjamin and Hayman went into business together, and in 1779 Benjamin married Hayman's daughter Zipporah. By 1783 they had all returned to New York where Benjamin and Zipporah would raise their thirteen children. | Levy, Zipporah (I2433)
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| 360 | (Research):Anne Joseph suggests that Abraham may have been buried in the Old Jewish Cemetery in Dominion Square and then "moved" to the Spanish Portuguese Cemetery in Montreal. | Franks, Abraham B. (I4392)
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| 361 | (Research):Anne Joseph suggests that Abraham may have been buried in the Old Jewish Cemetery in Dominion Square and then "moved" to the Spanish Portuguese Cemetery in Montreal. | Franks, Abraham B. (I4392)
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| 362 | (Research):Barder (Gertrude) Index of N. Y. Deaths indicates death: Thursday, Benjamin Seixas, 68y, formerly of Newport, R.I. published on Friday, 19 May 1843. | Seixas, Benjamin (I2114)
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| 363 | (Research):Barder (Gertrude) Index of N. Y. Deaths indicates death: Thursday, Benjamin Seixas, 68y, formerly of Newport, R.I. published on Friday, 19 May 1843. | Seixas, Benjamin (I2114)
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| 364 | (Research):Connected to Roman Lee Weil, Jr. by Sid Salinger | Buresh, Cherie (I4422)
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| 365 | (Research):DIED. Published: October 22, 1861 PEIXOTTO. -- In this City, on Sunday, Oct. 20, RACHEL, widow of the late D.L.M. Peixotto, M.D., aged 63 years. Her friends, and those of her sons, and sons-in-law, David Hays, A.H. Cardoza and B.H. Seixas, are invited to attend her funeral, on Tuesday morning, the 22d inst., at 9 o'clock, from her late residence, No. 111 West 24th-st. | Seixas, Rachel Mendez (I22142)
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| 366 | (Research):Early Clergy of Pennsylvania and Delaware, S. F. Hotchkin, 1890 - Appendix Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Judy Banja and Sally Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/pafiles.htm ________________________________________________ EARLY CLERGY OF PENNSYLVANIA AND DELAWARE. BY REV. S. F. HOTCHKIN, M.A. Author of The Mornings of the Bible, History of Germantown, &c. P. W. ZIEGLER & CO., PUBLISHERS, NO. 720 CHESTNUT STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA. 1890 Copyright, 1890, by Rev. S. F. Hotchkin. NOTE: Use URL: http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/1pa/1picts/hotchkin/early-clergy.htm to access other chapters. APPENDIX. 259 APPENDIX. ____ REV. JOHN ANDREWS, D.D. THIS clergyman was the son of Moses and Letitia Andrews, and was born in Cecil County, Maryland, in A.D., 1746. His pious father placed him at the age of seven, at the Elk School. At seventeen he was in the College of Philadelphia, where he graduated in 1765 with honor. He was a tutor in the Grammar School. He took charge of a classical school at Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and studied theology under the devoted missionary, the Rev. Thomas Barton. He went to England, with Rev. Dr. Magaw, for ordination. In 1767 he was ordained deacon by the Bishop of St. David's, and soon after priest by the Bishop of London, Dr. Terrick. As Rev. Dr. William Smith was the president of the college where he had graduated, he wrote a letter to the Bishop of London introducing him pleasantly. In 1768 we find this young clergyman engaged in successful church work in Lewes, Delaware, according to one of his letters. In 1769 Dr. Smith writes that Mr. Andrews gave a "favorable account of the good disposition, liberal contributions, large numbers of people and great importance of the Lewes Mission." He did not wish to leave it unprovided for, and desired Mr. Lyon to visit it with the idea of his assuming it. In 1771 Mr. Andrews was at York, Pennsylvania, where they were building an elegant church of brick. APPENDIX. 260 The people loved the church, and were zealous for its interests, and the rector was happy in his situation. This missionary had charge of Carlisle in connection with York. In 1772 he married Elizabeth Callender, an excellent lady. The parishioners regretted the loss of their minister when he removed to Queen Anne's County, Maryland. The governor of that province appointed him rector of St. John's parish, where he remained until some time after the Declaration of Independence. He returned to York and opened a classical school with a successful result. Major Andre was at York on parole, and shared the hospitality of Dr. Andrews, and seemed happy in meeting friends of the American cause there, and American supporters enjoyed his company. In 1782 Dr. Andrews was rector of St. Thomas's parish, in Baltimore County, Maryland, and St. James's Church, Northeast. He had a boarding school two miles from Green Springs, and afterward at Poplar Hill. He was at the first Maryland Diocesan Convention, in June, 1784, and active in the new organization, and was connected the measures for reorganizing the Church after the Revolution. The wide heart of the man displays itself in the fact that he strove to find means to unite Coke, Wesley, Asbury and other Methodist preachers with the Church. Dr. Coke was an English presbyter, and would not have been averse to some peaceful arrangement. The Rev. Mr. West, rector of St. Paul's, Baltimore, worked with Dr. Andrews to effect this union when the Methodist preachers met in Baltimore. The Doctorate in Divinity was given to Mr. Andrews by Washington College, in Maryland, when Rev. Dr. William Smith was president of that institution. In APPENDIX. 261 1785 the Protestant Episcopal Academy of Philadelphia was established, with Dr. Andrews as its head. He was successful in this work, now so well continued by Rev. Dr. James W. Robins. When Bishop White went to England for consecration Dr. Andrews supplied his place at Christ and St. Peter's Churches. He was the rector of St. James the Greater, at Bristol, Pennsylvania, for several years. In 1789 he was Professor of Humanity in the College and Academy of Philadelphia. In 1791 the institution united with the University of the State of Pennsylvania, and the honored name of the University of Pennsylvania designated the combined colleges. Dr. Andrews became the vice-provost. In 1810 he was elevated to the provostship, when Dr. McDowell resigned. In 1813 Dr. Andrews, being in ill health, resigned, and the trustees provided for his support, and he did duty, expecting a successor, but was overtaken by death at the age of sixty-seven. He was buried in Christ Church graveyard, and the funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Dr. Abercrombie, from Numbers 23:10, "Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his." Dr. Andrews was the father of ten children. Some of the sermons of this clergyman were printed, and he was the author of a Logic and a Rhetoric. Rev. Dr. Samuel B. How describes him as tall and dignified and courteous, honest in opinions, of good judgment, benevolent, cheerful, and a fine conversationalist. He was an eloquent preacher, and a good theologian, and won the respect of his students. One of these pupils was John McAllister, who describes his gentlemanly manners, and conversational lectures stimulating the students to think and read. He was apt to close with a pleasant remark. APPENDIX. 262 Authorities: Bishop Perry, and Sprague's Annals. Bishop White's Memoir notices Dr. Andrews. The Doctor had a country place at Germantown. An oil painting of him is in the study of Rev. Dr. John Andrews Harris, his great-grandson, at St. Paul's Church rectory, Chestnut Hill. REV. FREDERICK BEASLEY, D.D. In compiling Dr. Beasley's Memoir Dr. Sprague was aided by Moore's funeral sermon, Rev. Dr. Samuel A. Clark's History of St. John's Church, Elizabeth, N. J., Sharswood's address to the Alumni Society of the University of Pennsylvania, and manuscripts from the Rev. F. W. Beasley and Chancellor Williamson. The Rev. Dr. F. W. Beasley was over forty years rector of All Saints', Lower Dublin, near Torresdale, Philadelphia. This worthy man by his blameless and useful life well continued the work of his father. Frederick Beasley was the child of John and Mary (Blount) Beasley and was born near the beautiful town of Edenton in North Carolina, in A.D., 1777. His father was a planter. The lad graduated with honor at the College of New Jersey in 1797, and was a tutor there while studying theology under the President, the famous Rev. Dr. Samuel Stanhope Smith, whom he ever venerated. In College he was intimate with Bishop Hobart and Rev. Dr. Henry Kollock, who became a noted Presbyterian divine. In 1800 Frederick Beasley was lay-reader in Christ Church, New Brunswick for several months. Bishop Moore of New York ordained him deacon in 1801 and priest in 1802. He took the rectorship of St. John's Church, Elizabethtown, N. J. He was next rector of APPENDIX. 263 St. Peter's, Albany, and afterward of St. Paul's, Baltimore. In his inaugural sermon in Baltimore, which was printed, he declared that Christ crucified should be the theme of his preaching. He was the associate rector of Dr. Read and two churches were held by the two rectors. On the death of Dr. Bend, Dr. Kemp succeeded him. Dr. Beasley's health was not strong and so he thought best to resign his position and accept the Provostship of the University of Pennsylvania. He entered on this duty 1813. The place was congenial to his scholarly taste, and he filled it faithfully for about fifteen years. He assisted his ministerial brethren when needed and was a member of the Standing Committee. He was a special friend of Bishop White. In 1829 Dr. Beasley became rector of St. Michael's Church, Trenton, N. J. In 1836, being in poor health he resigned and moved to Elizabeth, where he remained the rest of his life. He occasionally preached and in Rev. Dr. Moore's absence supplied the parish for six months. As death approached he submitted to the Divine will, endeavoring to quiet the grief of his family by directing them to God for comfort. He died Nov. 1st, A.D., 1845, entering the Paradise of God on All Saints' Day. His funeral was at St. John's Church and the rector, Rev. Richard Channing Moore preached a funeral sermon shortly afterward. Dr. Beasley's first wife was Susan W. Dayton, the daughter of General Jonathan Dayton, of Elizabeth. His second wife was Maria, the daughter of Matthias Williamson. One son of this lady, was the Rev. Dr. Frederick W. Beasley, who graduated at the University of Pennsylvania in 1827, and was a student at the University of Pennsylvania in 1827, and was a student at the General Theological Seminary, in New York City. He spent many years in the rectory at Eddington, holding APPENDIX. 264 what was called Oak Grove Chapel, in connection with All Saints' Church, several miles below, and in later years the Chapel of the Redeemer at Andalusia was also under his care, the Rev. W. F. C. Morsell, his son-in-law being his assistant for a time. He afterward removed to the new rectory at Torresdale. A white marble cross marks his grave beside All Saints' Church and another cross is in memory of a son who sleeps at his side. He left the savor of a sweet and holy life to encourage his parishioners and fellow clergy in the path of Christian duty. The Rev. Rush S. Eastman now holds the rectorship of All Saints' Church, while the Rev. Edwin J. Humes has charge of Christ Church, Eddington, which has become a separate parish. Mr. Humes has just completed a beautiful new rectory and a pretty Sunday-school building was erected not long since. One of the children of Rev. Provost Beasley is now Chancellor of New Jersey, Provost Beasley wrote a number of works for print, one of which was a philosophical treatise styled "A Search of Truth in the Science of the Human Mind." President Charles King, of Columbia College, pleasantly describes his intercourse with Dr. Beasley at Elizabeth, where they were neighbors. The Doctor lived in a large house of old fashioned style, in the edge of the town near the river. He delighted in the trees and garden which surrounded it, and was much in the open air. When he preached at St. John's his sermons were thoughtful and learned. His appearance attracted one, as the face was intelligent, the voice gentle, and the manners simple. He was cheerful and sympathetic, and in age took an interest in religion and in politics and learning. In politics he was ever an optimist. He APPENDIX. 265 sought the welfare of others when his own days were closing. The Presbyterian Divine Dr. Nicholas Murray, (the famous Kirwan of the New York Observer), writes that his intimacy with Dr. Beasley was in the evening of his life. Age had not restrained his active step. His powered head was the mark of an ancient fashion, which he was the last in the community to observe. "His eyes were blue and lively, his forehead was high and thoughtful; his chin rather projecting than receding; and his whole countenance wore a kindly and benignant aspect." He was remarkable for frankness and socialbility, and very polite. He was versed deeply in mental and moral philosophy, and well read in the Church Fathers. The Doctor was amiable and childlike. Dr. Murray "loved him as a friend;" and "mourned for him as a father" at his death. Professor George B. Wood, M.D., of the University of Pennsylvania was a student when Dr. Beasley became Provost, and was intimate with him for years. He speaks of his strict conscientiousness which made him courageously follow duty without regarding consequences. Being honest himself he was not suspicious of others, until experience taught caution. In philosophy he was an enthusiastic disciple of Locke. He was a warm friend, and eager in praising his friends to others, while he did not confine his friendships to the living, but considered dead authors as if they were his loving contemporaries. He was mild and benevolent. He studied style in composition, but wrote with elegant simplicity, and plain precision, ever regardful of truth. He spoke well in public, and had a pulpit reputation. Dr. Wood closes thus: "There are few among those with whom I have been associated, during the course of APPENDIX. 266 a life now somewhat advanced, upon whom I look back with more kindly feelings or higher esteem." REV. GEORGE BOYD, D.D. The Rev. Dr. Richard B. Van Kleeck contributed a sketch of this worthy clergyman to Sprague's Annals. Dr. Boyd was the uncle of Dr. Van Kleeck on his mother's side. George Boyd, the son of Robert and Eleanor Boyd, was a native of New York City, where he was born in 1788. He was a graduate of Columbia College, and a law student of the Hon. James Emott, of Poughkeepsie. He married a daughter of Robert Livingston named Elizabeth, and settled in Ogdensburg as a lawyer. He afterwards studied theology under the Rev. Dr. Reed, the rector of Christ Church, Poughkeepsie. Bishop Hobart ordained him in 1814, and he became rector of St. John's Church, Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, now in charge of the Rev. George A. Latimer. This was his only parish, and he performed a long and faithful work in it. He was greatly beloved, and was useful in his diocese, and in the church at large. He was president of the standing committee, a member of the Board of Missions, a trustee of the General Theological Seminary and a delegate to the General Convention. As secretary and general agent of the domestic committee of the Board of Missions, he labored zealously to advance Christianity. The University of Pennsylvania made him a Doctor in Divinity. Dr. Boyd was honest and conscientious in his whole course of life. Reproaches and sacrifices moved him not, but with childlike simplicity he did his duty. He became convinced that the free church system was right, and with much trouble and many trials established APPENDIX. 267 it at St. John's. He lovingly looked for his Saviour's appearing, and strove to be ready to meet Him. His deep piety was seen in his walk with God, and his incessant prayer. In private and public the peace and love of God were displayed as principles of life. His religion was his chief joy. In family life he was ever loving and instructive. His wife died about three years before him. In illness he preached when scarcely able to stand. As life ebbed away he was submissive to God, trusting in the merits of his Saviour. He received the Holy Eucharist, and, as bodily strength failed, was renewed in spirit. He comforted those about him. He died peacefully, falling asleep in Jesus, in the midst of his sorrowing family, on December 3rd, A.D., 1850, being sixty-two years old, and having been over thirty-five years in the sacred ministry. Dr. Boyd was honored in life and lamented in death. The virtue and example of this faithful steward of God's mysteries were commemorated by a committee of the clergy. As a preacher, Dr. Boyd was "earnest, instructive, logical and often very effective. His voice was decidedly musical, and yet made great power and compass. He was said by his contemporaries to have been one of the best declaimers in Columbia College." Dr. Van Kleeck adds that he delivered his Divine message fearless of man, speaking the truth boldly and lovingly, whether men heard or forbore hearing, desiring by manifesting the truth to commend himself to the conscience of every man in God's sight. The narrative closes thus: "His fine and manly form, his high intellectual forehead, his open and beautiful countenance, his sweet and pleasant smile, are indelibly impressed upon my memory and shall never fade nor fail, until (as I hope and trust) I shall see him again 'in the resurrection of the just,' raised and beautified and glorified APPENDIX. 268 in his Saviour's image, for a blessed immortality." Dr. Van Kleeck has followed his beloved uncle to Paradise, and there we leave them together, resting peacefully after the close of life's struggles, and, perhaps, communing together of "the deep things of God" which they understood here in shadows, but now see more clearly, as they await the time when all the redeemed shall be gathered into the garner of God. The connection starts a thought on clerical families, two of Dr. Van Kleeck's sons are now serving at the altars of the church to which their father and his uncle devoted their lives. REV. DR. GREGORY TOWNSEND BEDELL, D.D. Few clergymen have left so deep an impress on Philadelphia as the one whose name heads this sketch. He had an unction which made his words wondrously effective for good, and crowds were drawn to hear his preaching of the Gospel. His published sermons show a devout and earnest mind, and the feeling that glowed in them is especially evident in that discourse on the blessed martyr Polycarp which is enough to draw tears form eyes unused to weep. His son who continued his father's work in the higher sphere of a bishop, describes the trembling zeal with which he pleaded the cause of Greek independence, while he, as a boy, sat in the pulpit in the crowded state of the church. While this powerful preacher has been dead over a half a century, I find that those who were his parishioners in youth speak of him as vividly as if he were just departed, and so he lives on in this vivid memory of his life and teachings. In Dr. Sprague's Annals the Memoir by Dr. Tyng, and a letter from Bishop McIlvaine form the basis of a APPENDIX. 269 sketch which I will synopsize. The birthplace of Dr. Bedell was Staten Island, and 1793 was the year of his birth. Israel Bedell, his father, was an excellent man, of a lovely character; and his mother was a sister of Bishop Moore of Virginia. She was attractive, intelligent and amiable, and a devout Christian. The only son Gregory was of a gentle disposition, and at the age of two years could accurately sing several tunes. He was delicate in health. The boy attended the Episcopal Academy at Cheshire, Connecticut, where he was beloved by his fellows and improved his opportunities for acquiring knowledge. He graduated in Columbia College in 1811, and studied theology under Dr. How, an assistant minister of Trinity Church, New York. He became a friend of Bishop Hobart, whom he ever held in high esteem. The Bishop ordained him in 1814. The young preacher at once stirred an interest in his hearers by his elocution and style. He travelled through the South, and in 1815 became rector at Hudson, N. Y. He married the worthy Penelope Thurston of this place. In 1818 he entered on the rectorship of Fayetteville, N. C. This spiritually minded man had weekly meetings for prayer and Scripture exposition at his own house. He was a peacemaker, and strove to do good both within and without the lines of his parish obligations. He was interested in the American Bible Society. I have read in one of the old Annuals a beautiful account of one phase of the Doctor's experience which ought to be issued in a tract form, as a companion to that on Samuel Gunn, the lay-reader of Ohio, to encourage lay-readers. Dr. Bedell found an aged patriarch in the wilds of North Carolina, who for a generation had kept up lay services like those of the crew of the ship Bounty, and when the clergyman visited the rustic APPENDIX. 270 home he was received with great joy, and the children of two or three generations were given to God in Holy Baptism, and in time, after the delightful services which the aged patriarch was permitted to witness, a church rose up in the neighborhood to the delight of the lay-reader. Were every Western church emigrant as faithful as he in use of our beautiful service we should not hear of so much faithless and needless wandering from the fold. Considerations of health brought Dr. Bedell northward. The Rev. Benjamin Allen wished him to start a new church in Philadelphia. He established St. Andrew's Church, which has been a blessing to this city. The parish grew under his wise and faithful work. His health became impaired, and he with his wife and son went to Bedford Springs. Before leaving he administered the Holy Communion, and preached the sermon which proved to be his final one. He grew worse, after a little improvement, at Bedford, and started to return through Baltimore, where he was arrested by death, and, as Bonar expresses it was "Beyond the coming and the going." He was joyful and serene and triumphant as death approached, though he was only in his forty-first year; and would seem to have but begun a career of usefulness. Dr. Bedell was buried in Philadelphia, and, the Sunday after the funeral, Bishop Moore, of Virginia, preached a touching funeral sermon to the people of St. Andrew's on their affliction, and his own. Dr. Tyng preached a funeral sermon afterwards. Dr. Bedell was the author of a number of religious works. Bishop McIlvaine, as the intimate friend of the subject of this sketch, describes him as an invalid in his latter APPENDIX. 271 years, and attenuated, as his portrait displays him. The amount of work this weak man performed was wonderful. In pulpit and lecture-room, in Sunday-shool and Bible Class duties, or in missionary work, or visitations from house to house, he did the full labor of a strong man. He had a good parish system which stimulated devotion and benevolence, and kept his people employed, and his personal influence was powerful. The shepherd toiled with a good spirit, making his cares his delights, as Bishop McIlvaine well observes, and adds that he served God as a son and servant, bearing an easy yoke. His orderly system enabled him to do much without wasting time. He was practical and direct in his Christian work, and had good judgment in action. His preaching was simple and clear and engaging. Crowded congregations filled St. Andrew's Church throughout his ministry. His own Christian experience was freely given in his discourses, and it touched other hearts. The Gospel was clearly stated in its doctrines, and the eloquence of truth prevailed. The eye of the preacher was impressive, and his countenance affectionate, indicating feeling, while the wasted countenance showed that the messenger was preaching from the border of the grave, and looking into the world he described. A clear voice, and a striking delivery added effect to the words spoken. To him the Gospel centered in Christ, and by setting forth his cross and glory, his sacrifice and intercession, he woke the conscience, and moved the heart. The work of the Holy Spirit in sanctification was ever presented. Dr. Bedell was courageous in following the path of duty. His ill health warned him that the end might be near, and he lived for heaven. He was humble and loving, and given to meditation. He was social and APPENDIX. 272 kind, though serious. Thus have we briefly given the points of a saintly character as sketched by Bishop McIlvaine, and they show that its outer strength lay in its hidden life. His work still remains, and many in Philadelphia yet praise God for the grace that was in him, which led their steps heavenward in youth, and blesses their age with glorious hope. Would that many more like this devoted servant of Christ might arise to carry on his work in the city where he so effectively preached Christ crucified in his burning words and in his zealous life. Sketches of the rectors of St. Andrew's may be found in Bishop Stevens's "Past and Present of St. Andrew's." Bishop Clark was the third rector succeeding Rev. Dr. J. A. Clark, and he is now the honored and faithful Bishop of Rhode Island. Bishop Stevens followed him, and earned a good degree in his toilsome work here. Rev. Dr. Wilbur F. Paddock continues the good work, and has wisely striven to endow the parish. Some twenty thousand Sunday-school children have been taught in this parish, and a large number of clergy have gone out from it, The amount of money raised in Dr. Paddock's rectorship has exceeded a million dollars. The late Rev. Dr. John Cotton Smith thought in the time during which he had traced its work, the parish had a most striking history. A good foundation was laid by Dr. Bedell who built on the "corner-stone" Christ Jesus. REV. JOHN ALONZO CLARK, D.D. St. Andrew's Church, Philadelphia, has been blessed with worthy rectors from the day of its founder, Dr. Bedell. Bishop Stevens, and Rev. Francis Peck, at the request of the indefatigable Dr. Sprague, APPENDIX. 273 combined to give a narrative of Dr. J. A. Clark. The fragrant character of this rector remained when he slept in dust. John and Chloe (Atwater) Clark were his parents, and his birthplace was Pittsfield, Mass. Born in 1801, he had a Revolutionary father and grandfather, and his ancestors were religious. His constitution was delicate. Two brothers, William Atwater Clark and Orin Clark were Episcopal clergyman. Dr. Clark was confirmed at the age of fifteen, by Bishop Hobart, in Manlius, N. Y., whither his parents had removed. He studied under his brothers, and afterward graduated at Union College, in 1823. His theological course of study was guided by Rev. Dr. McDonald, in Geneva, and he spent a short time at the General Theological Seminary, in New York City. In A.D., 1826, he was ordained deacon by Bishop Hobart, and entered on missionary work in Palmyra, N. Y. He afterwards became assistant rector in Christ Church, in the city of New York, under Rev. Dr. Lyell as rector. The young divine toiled with ardor here, and his sermons made deep and lasting impressions. In 1832 he assumed the rectorship of Grace Church, in Providence, R. I., a parish then feeble, but by his energy strengthened in piety and influence. His zeal was regardless of health. He held meetings in private houses to propagate Christian truth. The Spirit of God blessed that work, and salvation came to these houses as to that of Zaccheus. In 1835 Dr. Clark was called to the rectorship of St. Andrew's, Philadelphia, after the death of Dr. Bedell. During his rectorship he was obliged to visit Europe in an effort to regain health, but in 1843 was compelled by weakness of body to resign his post. He submissively endured the trial which carried him from a field of active usefulness to sickness and death. APENDIX. 274 The Doctorate in Divinity was conferred on this faithful man by Kenyon College. Dr. Clark's death occurred on November 27th, A.D., 1843. Bishop Stevens says: "He offered himself a living sacrifice unto God. He was consumed by the fire which the love of Christ had kindled, and the love of souls had fanned into a devouring flame." This could now be said of the Bishop's own work. Dr. Clark's brief time of labor for Christ was well spent, and his death was deeply lamented. He was the author of several books, and his "Walk about Zion" was a loving delineation of the Episcopal Church as a road heavenward. A volume of sermons was issued after his death. The wife of Dr. Clark was Sarah Buell. Six of his nine children died before their father. In character this clergyman was delicate and refined, and emotional, and large-hearted, and firm, though gentle. His sermons were earnest and instructive, and full of Gospel truth, and were delivered with a seriousness and unction that had a thrilling effect on the hearers. Affliction had solemnized him, and fitted him to console those in distress. He was a prayerful man, and his faith and zeal and wisdom were apparent to all. With conscientious fidelity, and sound judgment, and a single heart, he performed his ministry in the church, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The Rev. Mr. Peck vividly describes his first meeting with Mr. Clark in a village on the Narragansett at a Clerical Convocation. His figure was slight, but he walked erect, and his bearing indicated decision. His greeting was marked with "Christian cordiality," and this visit to Mr. Peck's parish was the beginning of a friendship which lasted through his life. Mr. Clark's appearance forced respect for his holy office as he APPENDIX. 275 seemed to feel its responsibility. His countenance displayed his Christian character. Though serious, at times his pleasant laugh would ring out on proper occasions. His disease may have kept the last hour, and the judgment of God, and eternal life ever before him, and the worth of the soul, and human responsibility, seemed always in his mind. He husbanded his time, and was glad when the day was crowded full of beneficence. As his assistant, when souls were being harvested in a revival, and as a member of his family, Mr. Peck observed that ministerial success comes through industry, as does temporal wealth. Dawn found this man of God at prayer, and the morning brought study, while physical exercise was not forgotten. He studied what would be useful in dealing with his fellow-men. Passing events furnished seeds of contemplation, and the mercies or calamities of Providence would sometimes furnish themes for the sermon of the Lord's Day. A live sermon produced interest in the hearers, while earnest conviction in the preacher gave it a power which eternity will disclose. He preached with plainness and directness, stating Divine truth with clearness and force. He first alarmed the sluggish, and then pointed them to the Lamb of God, as a refuge from sin. He knew his people spiritually, and so adapted his sermons to their needs, and private conversations often inspired a sermon. If he saw a hearer interested in a sermon on a Sunday, he would soon call on him to give instructive counsel. His printed writings were simple, natural and affectionate. He indeed made a "full proof" of his ministry. He faithfully continued his work in illness. His energy and devotion to his work exhausted his frail frame, but he condensed into a few years the labor of many years. Mr. Peck thus describes his final interview with this APPENDIX. 276 good man, a month or two before he died. "My name was announced, and soon I heard a slow and feeble step descending the staircase. I rose and grasped the emaciated hand of my friend. Consumption had been silently but irresistibly doing its work. It was to myself a painful greeting, but I saw upon his countenance a a smile that seemed to betoken the clustered blessings of a well-spent life - peace with himself, with the world and with God. He felt that his work was done - most imperfectly indeed, in his own conception, but still acceptably, for the Redeemer's sake. Thus he passed away, leaving blessed fruits of his labors here on earth, to enter upon the glorious rewards reserved for those who 'turn many to righteousness.'" REV. JAMES MONTGOMERY, D.D. The Rev. William White Montgomery, the son of Dr. Montgomery, contributed a manuscript to Sprague's Annals, which gave an account of his father's life, while "The Missionary," in 1834, and a touching letter from Bishop Doane, completed the narrative. Philadelphia was the birthplace of the future rector of St. Stephen's Church, and 1787 was the year of his birth. His ancestor William Montgomerie came from Ayrshire, Scotland, to East Jersey. His father was John Montgomery, a Philadelphia merchant, and a Revolutionary soldier. His mother was Mary Crathorne "of a West Indian family." James Montgomery was educated at Dr. Hall's School, in Harford County, Maryland, and the Grammar School and College at Princeton, N. J., graduating in 1805. He studied law with Judge Hopkinson, of Philadelphia. After several years spent as a lawyer he was ordained APPENDIX. 277 by Bishop White in 1816, and became rector of St. Michael's Church, Trenton, N.J. Bishop Croes ordained him to the priesthood. In 1818 he assumed the rectorship of Grace Church, New York City, but in 1823 he entered on his duties as rector of the new St. Stephen's Church, in Philadelphia, having resigned Grace Church in 1820, and employed himself in temporary duties in vacant churches about this city in the interim. Bishop Hobart preached the consecration sermon at St. Stephen's on the 27th February, A.D., 1823. Dr. Montgomery was a member of the Standing Committee, and a delegate to General Convention, and a Director of the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society, being on the Executive Committee of that body. He was also a Trustee of the General Theological Seminary. Hobart College, honored him with a Doctorate in Divinity. When illness attacked this faithful pastor, he worked on beyond his strength. On the closing Sunday of the year 1833, he preached with noticeable earnestness, and his solemnity was striking. The following week he suffered an attack of hemorrhage of the lungs, but was resigned to God's will, and showed that he felt the force of truths which he had taught to others. He died on the 17th of March, A.D., 1834. The first wife of Dr. Montgomery was Eliza Dennis Teackle, of the Eastern Shore of Virginia, and his second wife was Mary Harrison White, whose father was Thomas H. White, Esq., a son of the Bishop. The Rev. Wm. White Montgomery, and Thos. H. Montgomery are the children of this lady. Bishop George W. Doane's letter contains a beautiful account of the life and death of his dear friend, the rector of St. Stephen's. He describes him as a ripe APPENDIX. 278 scholar, and practically wise in the observation of men, coupled with reflection. He was both contemplative and active. His early companions revered him in his ministry, which was successful to the last in winning souls to Christ. He was a good citizen, neighbor and friend, being cheerful, accessible, and even playful with those he loved, which indicated a peaceful mind. He was ready to serve all with counsel and purse. To the suffering in mind or body he was gentle and prudently helpful. His delicate candor gave him wide influence; and he almost made himself one with those in temptation that he might extricate them. The sick and sorrowful looked to him for comfort and sympathy, and did not look in vain. As a minister of Christ's Church, his love for souls was visible to all. He strove to impart to others with ardor the religious faith which had blessed his own life. He had felt the sinful load of the natural man, and had found relief from it in the atoning blood of Christ; and justification by faith, and sanctification by the Spirit were to him the great points of the Gospel, and he looked rightly on the church as a part of the plan of salvation instituted by Christ. He called "the sacred triad of principles," Gospel truth, in the Gospel church, producing Gospel fruits. As a peacemaker Dr. Montgomery deserves remembrance. As a parish minister he was useful in word and doctrine; and he wore out his life in earnest and devoted labors for Christ; his forcible preaching strained a feeble body almost bursting with its Divine message. He felt the great responsibility of having a congregation upon his heart and conscience, and he strove in the spirit of his Divine Master to lure them heavenward by his teaching and example. Bishop Doane was sent for when his friend was dying, and saw a scene which have delighted angels, as APPENDIX. 279 the man of God lay on his death bed, holding his beloved prayer-book. His countenance was peaceful and joyful as he welcomed the Bishop, and declared himself "perfectly happy." His wife and family were present, and prayers and hymns were brightening the sick room with a heavenly glow. As the wife, trembling with emotion, at her husband's request, read "Welcome sweet day of rest," the dying man replied, "Yes, welcome, welcome, welcome, blessed day, day of peace and rest, and holy joy!" He continued to comment on each line, as he thought of Christ rising from the tomb to be the light and glory of the world, and to revive the hearts of the faithful with hope, and rejoice their eyes. He prayed to the "Blessed Jesus," that He would bring all who did not know him "into the splendid circle of Thy glory." His pathetic fervor surpassed description. "Another six days' work is done" was read and thus commented on. He then read it himself, and sang it low, but clearly, asking the Bishop to join him in the Doxology, and to give the blessing, to which he responded, "Amen, Amen." He called on the Bishop to bear witness that he died "in the faith of the Lord Jesus Christ," putting his "trust for pardon" in His merits and death. He acknowledged his sinfulness, but declared that he was set upon the "Rock of Ages, the Lord Jesus Christ," to whom all must come for salvation. He asked to receive the Holy Communion, which was administered that day to him by Bishop Onderdonk. He fervently received the broken Body and shed Blood of Christ, saying that he then "discerned the Lord's body," as never before, and confided as truly in his Saviour as if he "saw Him in His glory." As he grew weaker, he continued singing Hymns, until the faltering tongue refused its duty here, APPENDIX. 280 waiting to resume it in Paradise. At last the moans ceased, and painlessly he closed his earthly journey. A prayer arose in the chamber of death for comfort to the toilers left in this world of disappointment and separation. The sacred Sunday had just passed into the morning of the following day when the relief came, but the freed spirit was learning that "There remaineth therefore a rest (literally a Sabbath-keeping) to the people of God." Heb. 4:9. | Beasley, Reverend Dr. Frederick (I25633)
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| 367 | (Research):Emma Lazarus, not to be confused with the famed poet of the same name, was the daughter of shopkeepers Marks and Richa Lazarus. She grew up in Charleston, one of numerous children in this family that included Benjamin Dores, Leah and Joshua. Her father had served in the Revolutionary War, achieving the rank of Major in Lushington's company— known as the Jews' company for their prevalence in its ranks. Financial success eluded her father, and in 1785 her mother became a sole trader, taking care of the family shop on top of her other responsibilities. Emma never married. She was very close with her brother Joshua, and traveled with him and his new wife, Phebe Yates Lazarus, to France in 1840 where they each had their portrait painted. | Lazarus, Emma (I4089)
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| 368 | (Research):Find-a-Grave "Myer Benjamin was a Hungarian Jew who settled in Newport, Rhode Island during the Colonial Period. In the 1760's there was a decline in the economy and Myer, a merchant, was forced to declare bankruptcy. The Jewish community came to his aid, and he found work as a shammos (sexton), and a shochet (a ritual slaughterer), for the Touro Synagogue. Myer Benjamin was married to Rachel, an Austrian, and together they had eight children. Myer Benjamin was a Loyalist and after his death in 1776, his wife and children emigrated to Canada where they were granted land by the Crown. Most members of the family returned to the U.S. The youngest was Maj. Mordecai Myers, a hero in the War of 1812 and the first Jewish mayor of Schenectady. " | Benjamin, Myer (I1707)
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| 369 | (Research):Fresco: The Frick Art Regerence Library/Frick Research Catalog Online http://arcade.nyarc.org/record=b1095803~S7 Dr. Levy Myers of Charleston, South Carolina, was great-great-great-uncle of the owner, Mr. Gratz Cohen Myers. He was first graduate of Princeton University. He had a summer home in Georgetown, South Carolina, until 1822, when a tidal wave washed away all the family, servants, and buildings. Moses Cohen, the grandfather of Dr. Levy Myers, came to America in 1710 as the first Jewish priest in the country. His daughter, Esther, married Mordecai Myers and was the mother of Dr. Levy Myers. | Myers, Dr. Levy (I2009)
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| 370 | (Research):From: http://www.lambertcastle.org/David%20Salisbury%20Franks.html ================================================ Passaic County Historical Society Lambert Castle 3 Valley Road Patterson, NJ 07503-2932 [email protected] "Great-grandson of a Sister of Col. Franks, Clarence I. de Sola of Montreal. Now in the Hannah I London collection of the American Jewish Archives." The Passaic County Historical Society Lambert Castle, Paterson, NJ A PROFILE OF DAVID SALISBURY FRANKS By Robert Leslie Cohen "He is light, indiscreet, active, honest, affectionate.' - Thomas Jefferson, in a letter about Franks While conducting research on the Revolutionary War and some of its major players, I came across a novel about Benedict Arnold, written by John Ensor Harr and titled Dark Eagle. Despite Arnold's infamous reputation, he has always intrigued me. Here was one of the Revolution's best field commanders, a man whose troops admired, respected, and followed him without reservation, from his great maneuver at Valcour Island in the autumn of 1776 to his brilliant leadership at Saratoga. Arnold was truly one of America's earliest and most courageous heroes until he made his fatal blunder of betraying the patriot cause at West Point, New York in 1780, thus destroying his reputation and branding himself as a traitor throughout history. In Harr's well-researched book, the novelist mentioned that during the fateful time of Arnold's treason, the officer had two aides-de-camp. One was Richard Varick of Hackensack, later to be mayor of New York, and the other was David Salisbury Franks. There are several variations on his middle name - Solebury, Salisbury, Salesbury, Solesby. I will use Salisbury, but what caught my attention most was his religion. Here is where my curiosity took a leap of faith: David S. Franks was Jewish. The trajectory of Franks' colorful and occasionally perilous life is amazing. Born in Philadelphia, Franks emigrated to Canada, became a synagogue leader in Montreal, then a provisioner to General Montgomery's troops at the Battle of Canada, and later an officer in the Continental Army. After the war ended, Franks served as a diplomat to England, France, Spain and Morocco. He was also an important courier for the Revolutionary government, an assistant at Washington's first inauguration, and one of three high ranking officers of the Jewish faith who served in the Continental Army. Lieutenant-Colonel Franks was well known to Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Robert Livingston and John Jay, among others. The early history of the United States was more than the accomplishments of the founding fathers. It also took the grit, determination and fortitude of many in lesser positions who worked as hard for the patriotic cause as the luminaries mentioned. For the most part, the suppliers of wagons, sailors, farmers, foreign idealistic officers, and countless enlisted men and women are glossed over when we delve into the Revolutionary War and its aftermath. An individual like Franks helped continue the struggle for independence and get the country established. The family name Franks was originally Franco; his ancestors were of Sephardic origin and had lived in Holland and then in England. 1. Let us first look at the early years of his life, even though the historical documentation is by no means abundant. We know he was born in Philadelphia, around 1740, the son of merchant Abraham Franks. He attended Franklin's Academy, which later became the University of Pennsylvania, and at the outbreak of the Revolution lived in Montreal and was a businessman. He had strong patriotic feelings. As a youth in Philadelphia, Franks developed a fluency in French and Spanish, and there is evidence he learned surveying. In 1774, he went to Montreal, and following in his father's profession, he became a merchant. He also took an active role in Montreal's synagogue, becoming president of the congregation. There is evidence Franks had signed a petition to protest an Act of Parliament that took away the right of trial by jury. Franks also displayed patriotic feelings by getting into a physical altercation with another Montrealer over defacing a statue of King George III. The Frenchman insisted the vandal should be hanged while Franks thought the offense was minor. After the fight, Franks was arrested and marched under bayonet to prison. He was jailed for a week, and then released.2 After General Montgomery made his way with Benedict Arnold to Montreal, Franks immediately aided the patriot cause by advancing both goods and money to Montgomery's troops. At this point, Franks joined the American Army and was appointed by General Wooster paymaster of the garrison of Montreal. Franks actually issued his own money, which was later reimbursed to him in depreciated cash by order of Congress. After a stay in Philadelphia in 1777, Franks joined the Third Artillery Regiment in Boston. He served throughout the campaigns in the northern theater of war and probably was at Saratoga when Burgoyne surrendered.3 In December, 1777 and during the winter of 1778 we find him at Valley Forge with Washington's army. Here, a miniature portrait was painted of him by Charles Willson Peale.4 Franks was on good terms with the commander-in-chief. (The portrait was in the possession of a great-grandson of a sister of Colonel Franks, Clarence I. DeSola of Montreal. It is now in the Hannah R. London Collection, American Jewish Archives.) In the spring of 1778, he was assigned to the staff or "family" of General Benedict Arnold as an aide-de-camp with the rank of major.5 After the arrival of the French fleet under Count Charles Henri d'Estaing, Franks, using his language skills, and carrying letters of recommendation from the Board of War and Silas Deane, joined the fleet at Sandy Hook, New Jersey. He remained with the French until August, 1778, when he returned to Philadelphia and rejoined General Arnold's staff. James Wilson, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and friend of Franks, was then a lawyer defending some prominent Tories who were being prosecuted for treason. A riot ensued and shots were fired at Wilson's house. Among those who aided Wilson was Major Franks. Franks was charged with participating in this disturbance, where some were mortally wounded. The charges against Franks were dropped. James Wilson, after both leaving and then returning to Pennsylvania, was a prominent member of the Continental Congress and became an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Immediately after this incident, Franks was assigned to Charleston, South Carolina, where he was an aide-de-camp to General Lincoln. At the end of 1779 he was called back to Philadelphia to testify at the trial of Benedict Arnold, who was charged with abusing his powers as military governor of Philadelphia. Arnold received a reprimand, and based on his own recommendation, was assigned the command at West Point. When Arnold transferred to the American fort at West Point on the Hudson, both David S. Franks and Richard Varick accompanied him as aides-de-camp. At West Point, Major Franks discharged his responsibilities in an exemplary manner. One letter from Chevallier de Villefraud related to requesting troops to help repair the chain that had been placed across the Hudson at West Point to prevent British ships from advancing up the river. The chain was an effective obstruction for the duration of the war. In September, 1780, with the complicity of the British high command in New York City, and with Major André as intermediary, General Arnold attempted to hand over the plans for West Point to the British, thereby compromising the fort. It might be added that Arnold, upon hearing of André's capture, abandoned his position at the fort, as well as leaving behind his wife, Peggy Shippen, and their newborn child. General Washington, who arrived at the fort soon after Arnold's departure, found Mrs. Arnold in a hysterical state and ordered her back to her family in Philadelphia, accompanied by Major Franks. Mrs. Arnold, while not formally charged with treason, had strong Loyalist leanings and circumstantially appeared to be implicated with her husband's treason. At the time, however, General Washington placed the entire charge of treason upon Arnold. Because of Arnold's proximity to both Colonel Varick and Major Franks, some suspicion was cast on them. Nonetheless, General Washington, in a letter regarding Arnold's aides wrote, "I have the greatest reason to believe [Varick and Franks] were not privy in the least degree to the measures he was carrying on to his escape." Both Varick and Franks, because of the cloud hanging over them, demanded a full investigation by means of a court martial. This was granted by General Washington. Both Varick and Franks were completely exonerated of any wrongdoing. In so doing, the court said of Franks, "his conduct was not only unimpeachable but … did him great honor as an officer … and sincere friend to his country." General Washington accepted and approved the report of the court.6 Upon the conclusion of the tribunal, and under the jurisdiction of Robert Morris, Superintendent of Finance, with permission of Congress, Major Franks was sent with important dispatches to John Jay in Spain and Benjamin Franklin in France. Franks was chosen for this important mission not only because of his competence in French and Spanish, but more significantly, the sense of trust the highest echelons of the American government had placed in him. He would inform Jay and Franklin of the military and economic situation in the colonies, and he could give the ministries of Spain and France updated information about the progress of the situation at home. Franks embarked for Europe in July, 1781. After his arrival in Spain, he delivered his dispatches to Jay. For some time, Jay had been trying to obtain assistance from Spain for the American cause. Franks subsequently gave testimony to the Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, which greatly aided the Americans in their quest for independence. In October, Franks departed for France with dispatches for Dr. Franklin. Unable to secure passage to America, Franks spent time touring France.7 He returned to America in June, 1782. Based on a recommendation by the Secretary of War, Franks was promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel. Before the army disbanded in June, 1783, some of its officers established the Society of Cincinnati, and Colonel Franks had the distinction of being one of its charter members. He was present at Fraunces Tavern when the officers gathered to hear General Washington's memorable Farewell Address."8 After the war ended, Colonel Franks remained in the army and was employed by Congress, where he was instructed to carry the Treaty of Paris to the American ministers in France and the Netherlands. This peace treaty, which concluded Revolutionary War hostilities, had been ratified by Congress.9 Letters from Benjamin Franklin and John Jay in Europe mentioned that Franks had performed his duties. Soon after this mission was completed Franks left the army and requested a diplomatic post in France. With the intercession of Robert Livingston and Thomas Jefferson, he was appointed in September, 1784 as Vice-Consul at Marseilles. Franks remained in the diplomatic service during the middle 1780's. During this time America was having difficulties with Algiers and the Emperor of Morocco, as both were preying on American shipping. The American government appointed Thomas Barclay as Ambassador to Morocco, and Franks was selected as his secretary.10 A treaty with Morocco was concluded in early 1787 and Franks carried it from Madrid to Paris and then to London for the purpose of securing the signatures of Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. Franks was then instructed to return to America with the signed treaty so it could be approved by Congress. This was accomplished in April of 1787, and brought Franks' diplomatic career to a close. In 1789 Franks was awarded a bounty of land of 400 acres for his service during the Revolutionary War. Because of a fire at the War Office in 1800, the location of this bounty is unknown. There was some confusion as to a David Franks who took part in the Scioto Land Company, settling émigrés from France on land in Ohio and Indiana. The David Franks who took part in the Scioto land transactions, however, was most likely an uncle to David S. Franks. David Franks, the uncle, was involved in the formation of the company in 1768, along with Governor William Franklin and other stockholders. As a great tribute to Franks, he was chosen on April 30, 1789 to be one of seven assistants in the first inaugural procession of President Washington. It started at the Presidential Mansion at One Cherry Street and proceeded to Federal Hall where President Washington was inaugurated. The procession was headed by Captain Stakes with a troop of cavalry, followed by the assistants, including Colonel Franks, after which came a committee of the House and a committee of the Senate.11 Franks' final years were spent as assistant cashier of the Bank of the United States. The bank was located in Carpenter's Hall, Philadelphia.12 In 1793, the city was plagued by yellow fever. Some five thousand Philadelphians died during that stifling summer, and among those who succumbed was Colonel Franks. A letter from Dr. Benjamin Rush, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, indicates that John Thompson, a blacksmith, recognized the body of Franks in a burial cart and made certain the valiant officer received a decent burial. Franks was laid to rest in the Christ Church Burial Yard.13 This brings us to the end of a remarkable and distinguished story. Although Franks' role in the quest for independence is virtually forgotten, he is no less a patriot then the well-known Paul Revere of Longfellow fame, the plucky Molly Pitcher who manned the cannon at the Battle of Monmouth, and the intrepid fifers and drummers who played "Yankee Doodle" to rally our often dispirited troops. David Salisbury Franks stood with the best of them. Acknowledgements In preparing this essay on David Salisbury Franks, I would like to thank the following people whose help proved invaluable. To Adina Anflick, archivist at the American Jewish History Society, and other archivists, who were always willing to offer assistance. To the previous writers on Colonel Franks, I offer my admiration and respect. To the individuals I peppered with questions and who provided material and answers often with enthusiasm, I remain in their debt. To John Ensor Harr, author of Dark Eagle, a well-researched novel about Benedict Arnold, I convey my thanks for generating in me the passion to explore Franks' little known role in American history. Finally, my gratitude to Jacob R. Marcus and his seminal work on the Colonial American Jew, and for producing many volumes on the same subject. For over forty years, I have admired his indispensable scholarship. End Notes Clarence I. De Sola, "Some Notes Respecting the Career of David Salesby or Salisbury Franks," 1917. Max J. Kohler, The Magazine of History, vol. IV, August, 1906, No. 2, pp. 64-65 Hersch L. Zitt, Pennsylvania History, vol. XVI, April, 1949, No. 2, p. 80. New York Sun, May 1, 1914, p. 6. The article mentions the miniature portrait of David Salisbury Franks, painted by Charles Willson Peale at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania in 1778. Zitt, Pennsylvania History, vol. XVI, April, 1949, No. 2 p. 80. 6. John Whiting, Lieutenant, Orderly Book of Court Martial of David S. Franks, 1780; see also Publications of the American Jewish Historical Society, No. 4, 1986, p. 85. 7. Publications of the American Jewish Historical Society, No. 4, 1986, p. 85; see also Robert Morris, Letter Book A, Library of Congress, p. 152, 1781. 8. See notes of Society of Cincinnati, Fraunces Tavern, New York City. 9. Hon. Oscar S. Straus, "New Light on the Career of Colonel David S. Franks," Publications of the American Jewish Historical Society, November. 10, 1902, p. 103. 10. Letter, Ambassador Thomas Barclay to the President of Congress, Publications of the American Jewish Historical Society, vol. 18, 1909, p. 210. 11. Confirmed by Mr. Tom Savini, Director, Livingston Masonic Library, 71 W. 23rd St., New York City 10010 in 2003. 12. Leon Huhner, Publications of American Jewish Historical Society, vol. 12, 1904, p. 164. 13. Zitt, Pennsylvania History, vol. XVI, April, 1949, No. 2. | Franks, David Salisbury (I4398)
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| 371 | (Research):From: http://www.lambertcastle.org/David%20Salisbury%20Franks.html ================================================ Passaic County Historical Society Lambert Castle 3 Valley Road Patterson, NJ 07503-2932 [email protected] "Great-grandson of a Sister of Col. Franks, Clarence I. de Sola of Montreal. Now in the Hannah I London collection of the American Jewish Archives." The Passaic County Historical Society Lambert Castle, Paterson, NJ A PROFILE OF DAVID SALISBURY FRANKS By Robert Leslie Cohen "He is light, indiscreet, active, honest, affectionate.' - Thomas Jefferson, in a letter about Franks While conducting research on the Revolutionary War and some of its major players, I came across a novel about Benedict Arnold, written by John Ensor Harr and titled Dark Eagle. Despite Arnold's infamous reputation, he has always intrigued me. Here was one of the Revolution's best field commanders, a man whose troops admired, respected, and followed him without reservation, from his great maneuver at Valcour Island in the autumn of 1776 to his brilliant leadership at Saratoga. Arnold was truly one of America's earliest and most courageous heroes until he made his fatal blunder of betraying the patriot cause at West Point, New York in 1780, thus destroying his reputation and branding himself as a traitor throughout history. In Harr's well-researched book, the novelist mentioned that during the fateful time of Arnold's treason, the officer had two aides-de-camp. One was Richard Varick of Hackensack, later to be mayor of New York, and the other was David Salisbury Franks. There are several variations on his middle name - Solebury, Salisbury, Salesbury, Solesby. I will use Salisbury, but what caught my attention most was his religion. Here is where my curiosity took a leap of faith: David S. Franks was Jewish. The trajectory of Franks' colorful and occasionally perilous life is amazing. Born in Philadelphia, Franks emigrated to Canada, became a synagogue leader in Montreal, then a provisioner to General Montgomery's troops at the Battle of Canada, and later an officer in the Continental Army. After the war ended, Franks served as a diplomat to England, France, Spain and Morocco. He was also an important courier for the Revolutionary government, an assistant at Washington's first inauguration, and one of three high ranking officers of the Jewish faith who served in the Continental Army. Lieutenant-Colonel Franks was well known to Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Robert Livingston and John Jay, among others. The early history of the United States was more than the accomplishments of the founding fathers. It also took the grit, determination and fortitude of many in lesser positions who worked as hard for the patriotic cause as the luminaries mentioned. For the most part, the suppliers of wagons, sailors, farmers, foreign idealistic officers, and countless enlisted men and women are glossed over when we delve into the Revolutionary War and its aftermath. An individual like Franks helped continue the struggle for independence and get the country established. The family name Franks was originally Franco; his ancestors were of Sephardic origin and had lived in Holland and then in England. 1. Let us first look at the early years of his life, even though the historical documentation is by no means abundant. We know he was born in Philadelphia, around 1740, the son of merchant Abraham Franks. He attended Franklin's Academy, which later became the University of Pennsylvania, and at the outbreak of the Revolution lived in Montreal and was a businessman. He had strong patriotic feelings. As a youth in Philadelphia, Franks developed a fluency in French and Spanish, and there is evidence he learned surveying. In 1774, he went to Montreal, and following in his father's profession, he became a merchant. He also took an active role in Montreal's synagogue, becoming president of the congregation. There is evidence Franks had signed a petition to protest an Act of Parliament that took away the right of trial by jury. Franks also displayed patriotic feelings by getting into a physical altercation with another Montrealer over defacing a statue of King George III. The Frenchman insisted the vandal should be hanged while Franks thought the offense was minor. After the fight, Franks was arrested and marched under bayonet to prison. He was jailed for a week, and then released.2 After General Montgomery made his way with Benedict Arnold to Montreal, Franks immediately aided the patriot cause by advancing both goods and money to Montgomery's troops. At this point, Franks joined the American Army and was appointed by General Wooster paymaster of the garrison of Montreal. Franks actually issued his own money, which was later reimbursed to him in depreciated cash by order of Congress. After a stay in Philadelphia in 1777, Franks joined the Third Artillery Regiment in Boston. He served throughout the campaigns in the northern theater of war and probably was at Saratoga when Burgoyne surrendered.3 In December, 1777 and during the winter of 1778 we find him at Valley Forge with Washington's army. Here, a miniature portrait was painted of him by Charles Willson Peale.4 Franks was on good terms with the commander-in-chief. (The portrait was in the possession of a great-grandson of a sister of Colonel Franks, Clarence I. DeSola of Montreal. It is now in the Hannah R. London Collection, American Jewish Archives.) In the spring of 1778, he was assigned to the staff or "family" of General Benedict Arnold as an aide-de-camp with the rank of major.5 After the arrival of the French fleet under Count Charles Henri d'Estaing, Franks, using his language skills, and carrying letters of recommendation from the Board of War and Silas Deane, joined the fleet at Sandy Hook, New Jersey. He remained with the French until August, 1778, when he returned to Philadelphia and rejoined General Arnold's staff. James Wilson, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and friend of Franks, was then a lawyer defending some prominent Tories who were being prosecuted for treason. A riot ensued and shots were fired at Wilson's house. Among those who aided Wilson was Major Franks. Franks was charged with participating in this disturbance, where some were mortally wounded. The charges against Franks were dropped. James Wilson, after both leaving and then returning to Pennsylvania, was a prominent member of the Continental Congress and became an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Immediately after this incident, Franks was assigned to Charleston, South Carolina, where he was an aide-de-camp to General Lincoln. At the end of 1779 he was called back to Philadelphia to testify at the trial of Benedict Arnold, who was charged with abusing his powers as military governor of Philadelphia. Arnold received a reprimand, and based on his own recommendation, was assigned the command at West Point. When Arnold transferred to the American fort at West Point on the Hudson, both David S. Franks and Richard Varick accompanied him as aides-de-camp. At West Point, Major Franks discharged his responsibilities in an exemplary manner. One letter from Chevallier de Villefraud related to requesting troops to help repair the chain that had been placed across the Hudson at West Point to prevent British ships from advancing up the river. The chain was an effective obstruction for the duration of the war. In September, 1780, with the complicity of the British high command in New York City, and with Major André as intermediary, General Arnold attempted to hand over the plans for West Point to the British, thereby compromising the fort. It might be added that Arnold, upon hearing of André's capture, abandoned his position at the fort, as well as leaving behind his wife, Peggy Shippen, and their newborn child. General Washington, who arrived at the fort soon after Arnold's departure, found Mrs. Arnold in a hysterical state and ordered her back to her family in Philadelphia, accompanied by Major Franks. Mrs. Arnold, while not formally charged with treason, had strong Loyalist leanings and circumstantially appeared to be implicated with her husband's treason. At the time, however, General Washington placed the entire charge of treason upon Arnold. Because of Arnold's proximity to both Colonel Varick and Major Franks, some suspicion was cast on them. Nonetheless, General Washington, in a letter regarding Arnold's aides wrote, "I have the greatest reason to believe [Varick and Franks] were not privy in the least degree to the measures he was carrying on to his escape." Both Varick and Franks, because of the cloud hanging over them, demanded a full investigation by means of a court martial. This was granted by General Washington. Both Varick and Franks were completely exonerated of any wrongdoing. In so doing, the court said of Franks, "his conduct was not only unimpeachable but … did him great honor as an officer … and sincere friend to his country." General Washington accepted and approved the report of the court.6 Upon the conclusion of the tribunal, and under the jurisdiction of Robert Morris, Superintendent of Finance, with permission of Congress, Major Franks was sent with important dispatches to John Jay in Spain and Benjamin Franklin in France. Franks was chosen for this important mission not only because of his competence in French and Spanish, but more significantly, the sense of trust the highest echelons of the American government had placed in him. He would inform Jay and Franklin of the military and economic situation in the colonies, and he could give the ministries of Spain and France updated information about the progress of the situation at home. Franks embarked for Europe in July, 1781. After his arrival in Spain, he delivered his dispatches to Jay. For some time, Jay had been trying to obtain assistance from Spain for the American cause. Franks subsequently gave testimony to the Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, which greatly aided the Americans in their quest for independence. In October, Franks departed for France with dispatches for Dr. Franklin. Unable to secure passage to America, Franks spent time touring France.7 He returned to America in June, 1782. Based on a recommendation by the Secretary of War, Franks was promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel. Before the army disbanded in June, 1783, some of its officers established the Society of Cincinnati, and Colonel Franks had the distinction of being one of its charter members. He was present at Fraunces Tavern when the officers gathered to hear General Washington's memorable Farewell Address."8 After the war ended, Colonel Franks remained in the army and was employed by Congress, where he was instructed to carry the Treaty of Paris to the American ministers in France and the Netherlands. This peace treaty, which concluded Revolutionary War hostilities, had been ratified by Congress.9 Letters from Benjamin Franklin and John Jay in Europe mentioned that Franks had performed his duties. Soon after this mission was completed Franks left the army and requested a diplomatic post in France. With the intercession of Robert Livingston and Thomas Jefferson, he was appointed in September, 1784 as Vice-Consul at Marseilles. Franks remained in the diplomatic service during the middle 1780's. During this time America was having difficulties with Algiers and the Emperor of Morocco, as both were preying on American shipping. The American government appointed Thomas Barclay as Ambassador to Morocco, and Franks was selected as his secretary.10 A treaty with Morocco was concluded in early 1787 and Franks carried it from Madrid to Paris and then to London for the purpose of securing the signatures of Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. Franks was then instructed to return to America with the signed treaty so it could be approved by Congress. This was accomplished in April of 1787, and brought Franks' diplomatic career to a close. In 1789 Franks was awarded a bounty of land of 400 acres for his service during the Revolutionary War. Because of a fire at the War Office in 1800, the location of this bounty is unknown. There was some confusion as to a David Franks who took part in the Scioto Land Company, settling émigrés from France on land in Ohio and Indiana. The David Franks who took part in the Scioto land transactions, however, was most likely an uncle to David S. Franks. David Franks, the uncle, was involved in the formation of the company in 1768, along with Governor William Franklin and other stockholders. As a great tribute to Franks, he was chosen on April 30, 1789 to be one of seven assistants in the first inaugural procession of President Washington. It started at the Presidential Mansion at One Cherry Street and proceeded to Federal Hall where President Washington was inaugurated. The procession was headed by Captain Stakes with a troop of cavalry, followed by the assistants, including Colonel Franks, after which came a committee of the House and a committee of the Senate.11 Franks' final years were spent as assistant cashier of the Bank of the United States. The bank was located in Carpenter's Hall, Philadelphia.12 In 1793, the city was plagued by yellow fever. Some five thousand Philadelphians died during that stifling summer, and among those who succumbed was Colonel Franks. A letter from Dr. Benjamin Rush, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, indicates that John Thompson, a blacksmith, recognized the body of Franks in a burial cart and made certain the valiant officer received a decent burial. Franks was laid to rest in the Christ Church Burial Yard.13 This brings us to the end of a remarkable and distinguished story. Although Franks' role in the quest for independence is virtually forgotten, he is no less a patriot then the well-known Paul Revere of Longfellow fame, the plucky Molly Pitcher who manned the cannon at the Battle of Monmouth, and the intrepid fifers and drummers who played "Yankee Doodle" to rally our often dispirited troops. David Salisbury Franks stood with the best of them. Acknowledgements In preparing this essay on David Salisbury Franks, I would like to thank the following people whose help proved invaluable. To Adina Anflick, archivist at the American Jewish History Society, and other archivists, who were always willing to offer assistance. To the previous writers on Colonel Franks, I offer my admiration and respect. To the individuals I peppered with questions and who provided material and answers often with enthusiasm, I remain in their debt. To John Ensor Harr, author of Dark Eagle, a well-researched novel about Benedict Arnold, I convey my thanks for generating in me the passion to explore Franks' little known role in American history. Finally, my gratitude to Jacob R. Marcus and his seminal work on the Colonial American Jew, and for producing many volumes on the same subject. For over forty years, I have admired his indispensable scholarship. End Notes Clarence I. De Sola, "Some Notes Respecting the Career of David Salesby or Salisbury Franks," 1917. Max J. Kohler, The Magazine of History, vol. IV, August, 1906, No. 2, pp. 64-65 Hersch L. Zitt, Pennsylvania History, vol. XVI, April, 1949, No. 2, p. 80. New York Sun, May 1, 1914, p. 6. The article mentions the miniature portrait of David Salisbury Franks, painted by Charles Willson Peale at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania in 1778. Zitt, Pennsylvania History, vol. XVI, April, 1949, No. 2 p. 80. 6. John Whiting, Lieutenant, Orderly Book of Court Martial of David S. Franks, 1780; see also Publications of the American Jewish Historical Society, No. 4, 1986, p. 85. 7. Publications of the American Jewish Historical Society, No. 4, 1986, p. 85; see also Robert Morris, Letter Book A, Library of Congress, p. 152, 1781. 8. See notes of Society of Cincinnati, Fraunces Tavern, New York City. 9. Hon. Oscar S. Straus, "New Light on the Career of Colonel David S. Franks," Publications of the American Jewish Historical Society, November. 10, 1902, p. 103. 10. Letter, Ambassador Thomas Barclay to the President of Congress, Publications of the American Jewish Historical Society, vol. 18, 1909, p. 210. 11. Confirmed by Mr. Tom Savini, Director, Livingston Masonic Library, 71 W. 23rd St., New York City 10010 in 2003. 12. Leon Huhner, Publications of American Jewish Historical Society, vol. 12, 1904, p. 164. 13. Zitt, Pennsylvania History, vol. XVI, April, 1949, No. 2. | Franks, David Salisbury (I4398)
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| 375 | (Research):http://listsearches.rootsweb.com/th/read/LUNEN-LINKS/2003-04/1051564761 From: "Sheila/Mark" Subject: [LL] Jewish Connections: Samuel Hart Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2003 18:19:21 -0300 References: <[email protected]> Descendants of Jacob Hart Generation No. 1 1. JACOB2 HART (MOSES1) died November 03, 1784. He married ESTHER LEVY, daughter of MOSES LEVY and GRACE MEARS. More About JACOB HART: Event 1: Of Stamford, Conn. Event 2: Tory, in Newport, R.I. Children of JACOB HART and ESTHER LEVY are: i. MOSES3 HART, b. May 03, 1748. More About MOSES HART: Occupation: Newport merchant ii. SAMUEL HART, b. October 15, 1749, Newport, R.I.. More About SAMUEL HART: Comment 1: Elected to the Nova Scotia Assembly in 1793, representing Liverpool. Comment 2: Purchased the large estate, Maroon Hall, on the Dartmouth side of Halifax Hbr. Comment 3: First Jew anywhere in the British Empire to hold a seat in a legislature. iii. MIRIAM HART, b. August 28, 1753; m. MONTAGUE BLACKWELL. More About MONTAGUE BLACKWELL: Comment 1: Lt. in the British Army You shouldn't be surprised by all the Levy connections. More to come, Mark Levy [email protected] | Hart, Jacob of Stamford, Conn. (I408)
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| 376 | (Research):http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=lnm171mnfm2qnt024vejoehm37&action=printpage;topic=112384.0 RootsChat.Com England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => London & Middlesex Completed Lookup Requests => Topic started by: queenswood 1 on Sunday 11 December 05 16:38 GMT (UK) ntbl Title: BLACKWELL - Montagn and Merriam COMPLETED Post by: queenswood 1 on Sunday 11 December 05 16:38 GMT (UK) Can anyone trace any record of this couple? They had a daughter Esther in 1784 in the East End of London - also possibly had another daughter Maria who was christened in 1785 at St George in the East, Stepney. Any help at all would be really appreciated! (could also be listed as Mountique and Miriam). Caroline ??? ??? Title: Re: BLACKWELL - Montagn and Merriam Post by: Bryant on Thursday 08 May 08 07:43 BST (UK) 1/ ESTHER BLACKWELL C.27TH JUNE 1784...parents MONTAGN & MERRIAM...ST MICHAEL, CROOKED LANE, LONDON (a lady by the name of Esther Blackwell married William Dalby on the 11th Jan 1808...Chesterfield) 2/ MARIA BLACKWELL B. 19TH JAN 1785...parents MOUNTIQUE & MIRIAM...ST GEO IN THE EAST then MOUNTAGUE & MIRIAM moved back/or to CHESTERFIELD, DERBY 3/ MONTAGUE HART BLACKWELL C.29TH JUL 1794...parents MOUNTUE & MIRIAM....CHESTERFIELD, DERBY Miriam died 1794-1797 and after the mourning period Mountague Blackwell married Elizabeth Watts on the 11th May 1797...Chesterfield, Derby 4/ MOUNTAGUE WATTS BLACKWELL C. 26TH SEPT 1798...parents MOUNTAGUE & ELIZABETH.... CHESTERFIELD, DERBY 5/ ANN ELIZABETH BLACKWELL C. 25TH APRIL 1800....parents MOUNTAGUE & ELIZABETH.... CHESTERFIELD, DERBY 6/ MARY BLACKWELL C. 19TH AUG 1801....parents MOUNTAGUE & ELIZABETH....CHESTERFIELD, DERBY 7/ WILLIAM BLACKWELL B. 10TH MAY 1806....C.22ND AUG 1806....parents MOUNTAGUE & ELIZABETH....CHESTERFIELD, DERBY Bryant Title: Re: BLACKWELL - Montagn and Merriam Post by: Daisypetal on Thursday 08 May 08 11:55 BST (UK) Hi, It's a unusual name so I wonder if this is he :-\\ The Commissioned Sea Officers Of The Royal Navy 1660-1815 Volume 1 BLACKWELL Montagu L 10 Jan 1779 d (This database is a listing of the officers who served in the Royal Navy between 1660 and 1815. Beside the name of each officer is his rank and the year in which he served in that rank. ) Regards Daisy Title: Re: BLACKWELL - Montagn and Merriam Post by: Daisypetal on Thursday 08 May 08 12:48 BST (UK) Hello again, I've just found this, English Origins of American Colonists Chapter: New York Gleanings in England Page: 144 & 145 Anthony ELSWORTH, late of New York, now residing in the parish of Abchurch, London. Will 30 March, 1784; proved 10 April, 1784. To my friend Jacob HART, formerly of New York, but now of St Michael, Crooked Lane, London, £100, if he die first, then to his wife Esther HART, if she be dead to Moses HART their son. To Hettie BLACKWELL, daughter of Montague and Miriam BLACKWELL and Grand-daughter of said Jacob HART, £50. To my nephew Francis ELSWORTH, son of my brother Joseph ELSWORTH of New York City, £50. After the decease of my wife Elizabeth ELSWORTH, my estate to be divided between Sarah PENNY, daughter of Archibald and Catherine PENNY, and to Sarah and Jacob ELSWORTH, son and daughter of Francis ELSWORTH to the three daughters of Joseph ELSWORTH. Executors: Montague BLACKWELL and Thomas HAYWARD of London. Witnesses: James NIVEN, Abm. HART. Codicil dated March 30, 1784. My estate to be put under control of the Lord High Chancellor of England for him to administer except the £100 to my friend Jacob HART. So if Hettie is granddaughter to Jacob HART then it looks like Montague BLACKWELL married Miriam HART. There is also this for will Montague, downloadable for £3.50, http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/details-result.asp?Edoc_Id=221278&queryType=1&resultcount=1 Daisy Title: Re: BLACKWELL - Montagn and Merriam Post by: queenswood 1 on Thursday 08 May 08 19:49 BST (UK) It is always amazing to receive a reply to a post that is over 2 years old- but even more amazing to read what you have uncovered! I am astounded - and delighted! Thank you so very much for extending this on my behalf! I will now have a good read of all the facts and see how it is all going pull together! I already had all the info posted but the 2 posts regarding the royal navy and the Will are new to me - how fascinating! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!! Caroline Title: Re: BLACKWELL - Montagn and Merriam Post by: Bryant on Thursday 08 May 08 20:57 BST (UK) It appears that Esther Dalby (nee Blackwell) died aged 86 within the Derby R.D.........MAR QTR...1869 so she should be in the census 1841-1861 Bryant Title: Re: BLACKWELL - Montagn and Merriam Post by: queenswood 1 on Thursday 08 May 08 21:03 BST (UK) Bearing in mind the other posts re the Elsworth Will - do you think that Hettie Blackwell, grandaughter of Jacob Hart - could possibly be Esther Blackwell born 1786/84(wife of William dalby)? Possible? Caroline Title: Re: BLACKWELL - Montagn and Merriam Post by: Bryant on Thursday 08 May 08 21:15 BST (UK) :-\\ Hettie as far as i'm aware is short for Henrietta I can't find Esther in 1841! .......as yet our Esther must have another name and she uses it! whatever it is? its not Hettie :) ..........she dies at the age of 86 in 1869 so she's there somewhere in all three census (I can't see the 1851, not available to me) Bryant Title: Re: BLACKWELL - Montagn and Merriam Post by: queenswood 1 on Thursday 08 May 08 21:17 BST (UK) This one could prove quite a struggle - all offers of help gratefully accepted!! Caroline Title: Re: BLACKWELL - Montagn and Merriam Post by: Daisypetal on Friday 09 May 08 01:10 BST (UK) I first thought of Hettie as a diminutive of Henrietta but looking at these it can also be of Esther/Hester, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esther_(disambiguation) http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hetty Although Esther was christened in London, the 1851 and the 1861 census show a possible Ester/Esther born New York living in Derbyshire, 1851 HO107/2143 f.375 p.6 Derby St Peter, Derbyshire 22 Leonard St Ester DALBY Head widow 68 Independent America New York Eliza DALBY Sister-in-law U 71 " " Nottinghamshire Blidworth? William " " Nephew 9* Leicester Enderby *smudged/faded writing in the adjacent female age column looking at the 1861 census below I would like to say it looks like Mths/Mts etc but I can't be sure :P 1861 RG9/2501 f.73 p.32 St Peter, Derby 22 Leonard St Esther DALBY Head W 78 Manager House Property New York North America Elizabeth " " sister-in-law Un 82 " " Bradmore Notts William " " Nephew 10 Scholar Enderby Leicester So did Montague and Miriam marry in New York and bring Hettie/Esther back with them? Daisy Title: Re: BLACKWELL - Montagn and Merriam Post by: Bryant on Friday 09 May 08 10:17 BST (UK) Welldone Daisy Looks good to me..........and we now know where the Dalby's (at least one of them) came from which may help with the 1841? Knowing what we now know............it does appear that Montague & Miriam Blackwell appear to be Americans but then again if he was an officer in the R.N he would have been British but Miriam on the other hand? or perhaps he was the culprit who started the Boston tea party (Dec 16th 1773) and then decided not to go home immediately and stayed on and married Miriam before returning :o ;D .........in other words...we haven't a clue! Now..........Montague's are generally thin on the ground so this one is surely worth investigation especially with a surname of HART and born America! MONTAGUE HART married LYDIA MARIA COLE....27th Aug 1836....London 1841 HERCULES BLDGS, LAMBETH, SURREY MONTAGUE HART 44 CL FOREIGN LYDIA " 25 YES HENRY HALES 6 YES SARAH GORDON 24 F.S NO -------------- 1851 ANYONE.......PLEASE 1861 41 ROSEVILLE STREET, ST HELIER, JERSEY MONTAGUE HART HEAD 67 GENTLEMAN AMERICA LYDIA M " WIFE 47 ENGLAND + 2 SERVANTS BORN JERSEY --------------- Bryant Title: Re: BLACKWELL - Montagn and Merriam Post by: queenswood 1 on Friday 09 May 08 18:58 BST (UK) How wonderful you lot are!!! I go to work and come home to find you have all had much more fun! And unearthed lods of info for me to investigate!! Thank you all so very much - this has certainly put a very different slant on things!! Thank you! Caroline Title: Re: BLACKWELL - Montagn and Merriam Post by: Bryant on Saturday 10 May 08 07:36 BST (UK) To find out if Montague Hart is indeed Montague Hart Blackwell? as seen christianed in Chesterfield 1794 you will need the information from the Parish record of the marriage........hopefully the witness names (and anything else that may be written) of what appears to be a well to do family ;D could assist the cause? The date of the marriage licence allegation to Lydia Maria Cole being 27th August 1836 The marriage took place at St George Hanover Square, Westminster, London in 1836 (Boyds marriage index....does it say when?) but when? .......... http://www.stgeorgeshanoversquare.org/Wedding.htm http://hibiscus-sinensis.com/regency/wedding.htm fortunately...........Origins Network have the marriage licence allegation record of the intended marriage (you have to pay £10 for the hard copy by the look of it) so you don't have to go anywhere to obtain it, just wait for it to come to you................ unfortunately.......I don't know what information lies within as it wouldn't have witness names as the marriage licence allegation is an intention and application to marry.....not the marriage itself Bryant Title: Re: BLACKWELL - Montagn and Merriam Post by: Bryant on Saturday 10 May 08 08:41 BST (UK) And I wonder if this man has a part to play in all of this? MONTAGUE BLACKWELL married ANN SIMMONS........25th June 1772.......Stoke Damerel, Devon * an individual submitted the marriage of Montague Hart to Lydia Cole on the LDS site.......so if you can track them down! Bryant Title: Re: BLACKWELL - Montagn and Merriam Post by: queenswood 1 on Saturday 10 May 08 08:53 BST (UK) Thank you Bryant - you have been busy! Lots for me to think about! I too had looked from time to time at the wedding of Montague Blackwell in Stoke Damerel but it seemed so off the beat! However, I will post an enquiry on the Devon board and see what transpires. It is a story that justifies all angles of research! Huge thanks for all your efforts! Caroline :) :) RootsChat.Com | Powered by SMF 1.0.7 | Hart, Miriam (I1972)
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| 377 | (Research):http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=lnm171mnfm2qnt024vejoehm37&action=printpage;topic=112384.0 RootsChat.Com England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => London & Middlesex Completed Lookup Requests => Topic started by: queenswood 1 on Sunday 11 December 05 16:38 GMT (UK) ntbl Title: BLACKWELL - Montagn and Merriam COMPLETED Post by: queenswood 1 on Sunday 11 December 05 16:38 GMT (UK) Can anyone trace any record of this couple? They had a daughter Esther in 1784 in the East End of London - also possibly had another daughter Maria who was christened in 1785 at St George in the East, Stepney. Any help at all would be really appreciated! (could also be listed as Mountique and Miriam). Caroline ??? ??? Title: Re: BLACKWELL - Montagn and Merriam Post by: Bryant on Thursday 08 May 08 07:43 BST (UK) 1/ ESTHER BLACKWELL C.27TH JUNE 1784...parents MONTAGN & MERRIAM...ST MICHAEL, CROOKED LANE, LONDON (a lady by the name of Esther Blackwell married William Dalby on the 11th Jan 1808...Chesterfield) 2/ MARIA BLACKWELL B. 19TH JAN 1785...parents MOUNTIQUE & MIRIAM...ST GEO IN THE EAST then MOUNTAGUE & MIRIAM moved back/or to CHESTERFIELD, DERBY 3/ MONTAGUE HART BLACKWELL C.29TH JUL 1794...parents MOUNTUE & MIRIAM....CHESTERFIELD, DERBY Miriam died 1794-1797 and after the mourning period Mountague Blackwell married Elizabeth Watts on the 11th May 1797...Chesterfield, Derby 4/ MOUNTAGUE WATTS BLACKWELL C. 26TH SEPT 1798...parents MOUNTAGUE & ELIZABETH.... CHESTERFIELD, DERBY 5/ ANN ELIZABETH BLACKWELL C. 25TH APRIL 1800....parents MOUNTAGUE & ELIZABETH.... CHESTERFIELD, DERBY 6/ MARY BLACKWELL C. 19TH AUG 1801....parents MOUNTAGUE & ELIZABETH....CHESTERFIELD, DERBY 7/ WILLIAM BLACKWELL B. 10TH MAY 1806....C.22ND AUG 1806....parents MOUNTAGUE & ELIZABETH....CHESTERFIELD, DERBY Bryant Title: Re: BLACKWELL - Montagn and Merriam Post by: Daisypetal on Thursday 08 May 08 11:55 BST (UK) Hi, It's a unusual name so I wonder if this is he :-\\ The Commissioned Sea Officers Of The Royal Navy 1660-1815 Volume 1 BLACKWELL Montagu L 10 Jan 1779 d (This database is a listing of the officers who served in the Royal Navy between 1660 and 1815. Beside the name of each officer is his rank and the year in which he served in that rank. ) Regards Daisy Title: Re: BLACKWELL - Montagn and Merriam Post by: Daisypetal on Thursday 08 May 08 12:48 BST (UK) Hello again, I've just found this, English Origins of American Colonists Chapter: New York Gleanings in England Page: 144 & 145 Anthony ELSWORTH, late of New York, now residing in the parish of Abchurch, London. Will 30 March, 1784; proved 10 April, 1784. To my friend Jacob HART, formerly of New York, but now of St Michael, Crooked Lane, London, £100, if he die first, then to his wife Esther HART, if she be dead to Moses HART their son. To Hettie BLACKWELL, daughter of Montague and Miriam BLACKWELL and Grand-daughter of said Jacob HART, £50. To my nephew Francis ELSWORTH, son of my brother Joseph ELSWORTH of New York City, £50. After the decease of my wife Elizabeth ELSWORTH, my estate to be divided between Sarah PENNY, daughter of Archibald and Catherine PENNY, and to Sarah and Jacob ELSWORTH, son and daughter of Francis ELSWORTH to the three daughters of Joseph ELSWORTH. Executors: Montague BLACKWELL and Thomas HAYWARD of London. Witnesses: James NIVEN, Abm. HART. Codicil dated March 30, 1784. My estate to be put under control of the Lord High Chancellor of England for him to administer except the £100 to my friend Jacob HART. So if Hettie is granddaughter to Jacob HART then it looks like Montague BLACKWELL married Miriam HART. There is also this for will Montague, downloadable for £3.50, http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/details-result.asp?Edoc_Id=221278&queryType=1&resultcount=1 Daisy Title: Re: BLACKWELL - Montagn and Merriam Post by: queenswood 1 on Thursday 08 May 08 19:49 BST (UK) It is always amazing to receive a reply to a post that is over 2 years old- but even more amazing to read what you have uncovered! I am astounded - and delighted! Thank you so very much for extending this on my behalf! I will now have a good read of all the facts and see how it is all going pull together! I already had all the info posted but the 2 posts regarding the royal navy and the Will are new to me - how fascinating! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!! Caroline Title: Re: BLACKWELL - Montagn and Merriam Post by: Bryant on Thursday 08 May 08 20:57 BST (UK) It appears that Esther Dalby (nee Blackwell) died aged 86 within the Derby R.D.........MAR QTR...1869 so she should be in the census 1841-1861 Bryant Title: Re: BLACKWELL - Montagn and Merriam Post by: queenswood 1 on Thursday 08 May 08 21:03 BST (UK) Bearing in mind the other posts re the Elsworth Will - do you think that Hettie Blackwell, grandaughter of Jacob Hart - could possibly be Esther Blackwell born 1786/84(wife of William dalby)? Possible? Caroline Title: Re: BLACKWELL - Montagn and Merriam Post by: Bryant on Thursday 08 May 08 21:15 BST (UK) :-\\ Hettie as far as i'm aware is short for Henrietta I can't find Esther in 1841! .......as yet our Esther must have another name and she uses it! whatever it is? its not Hettie :) ..........she dies at the age of 86 in 1869 so she's there somewhere in all three census (I can't see the 1851, not available to me) Bryant Title: Re: BLACKWELL - Montagn and Merriam Post by: queenswood 1 on Thursday 08 May 08 21:17 BST (UK) This one could prove quite a struggle - all offers of help gratefully accepted!! Caroline Title: Re: BLACKWELL - Montagn and Merriam Post by: Daisypetal on Friday 09 May 08 01:10 BST (UK) I first thought of Hettie as a diminutive of Henrietta but looking at these it can also be of Esther/Hester, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esther_(disambiguation) http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hetty Although Esther was christened in London, the 1851 and the 1861 census show a possible Ester/Esther born New York living in Derbyshire, 1851 HO107/2143 f.375 p.6 Derby St Peter, Derbyshire 22 Leonard St Ester DALBY Head widow 68 Independent America New York Eliza DALBY Sister-in-law U 71 " " Nottinghamshire Blidworth? William " " Nephew 9* Leicester Enderby *smudged/faded writing in the adjacent female age column looking at the 1861 census below I would like to say it looks like Mths/Mts etc but I can't be sure :P 1861 RG9/2501 f.73 p.32 St Peter, Derby 22 Leonard St Esther DALBY Head W 78 Manager House Property New York North America Elizabeth " " sister-in-law Un 82 " " Bradmore Notts William " " Nephew 10 Scholar Enderby Leicester So did Montague and Miriam marry in New York and bring Hettie/Esther back with them? Daisy Title: Re: BLACKWELL - Montagn and Merriam Post by: Bryant on Friday 09 May 08 10:17 BST (UK) Welldone Daisy Looks good to me..........and we now know where the Dalby's (at least one of them) came from which may help with the 1841? Knowing what we now know............it does appear that Montague & Miriam Blackwell appear to be Americans but then again if he was an officer in the R.N he would have been British but Miriam on the other hand? or perhaps he was the culprit who started the Boston tea party (Dec 16th 1773) and then decided not to go home immediately and stayed on and married Miriam before returning :o ;D .........in other words...we haven't a clue! Now..........Montague's are generally thin on the ground so this one is surely worth investigation especially with a surname of HART and born America! MONTAGUE HART married LYDIA MARIA COLE....27th Aug 1836....London 1841 HERCULES BLDGS, LAMBETH, SURREY MONTAGUE HART 44 CL FOREIGN LYDIA " 25 YES HENRY HALES 6 YES SARAH GORDON 24 F.S NO -------------- 1851 ANYONE.......PLEASE 1861 41 ROSEVILLE STREET, ST HELIER, JERSEY MONTAGUE HART HEAD 67 GENTLEMAN AMERICA LYDIA M " WIFE 47 ENGLAND + 2 SERVANTS BORN JERSEY --------------- Bryant Title: Re: BLACKWELL - Montagn and Merriam Post by: queenswood 1 on Friday 09 May 08 18:58 BST (UK) How wonderful you lot are!!! I go to work and come home to find you have all had much more fun! And unearthed lods of info for me to investigate!! Thank you all so very much - this has certainly put a very different slant on things!! Thank you! Caroline Title: Re: BLACKWELL - Montagn and Merriam Post by: Bryant on Saturday 10 May 08 07:36 BST (UK) To find out if Montague Hart is indeed Montague Hart Blackwell? as seen christianed in Chesterfield 1794 you will need the information from the Parish record of the marriage........hopefully the witness names (and anything else that may be written) of what appears to be a well to do family ;D could assist the cause? The date of the marriage licence allegation to Lydia Maria Cole being 27th August 1836 The marriage took place at St George Hanover Square, Westminster, London in 1836 (Boyds marriage index....does it say when?) but when? .......... http://www.stgeorgeshanoversquare.org/Wedding.htm http://hibiscus-sinensis.com/regency/wedding.htm fortunately...........Origins Network have the marriage licence allegation record of the intended marriage (you have to pay £10 for the hard copy by the look of it) so you don't have to go anywhere to obtain it, just wait for it to come to you................ unfortunately.......I don't know what information lies within as it wouldn't have witness names as the marriage licence allegation is an intention and application to marry.....not the marriage itself Bryant Title: Re: BLACKWELL - Montagn and Merriam Post by: Bryant on Saturday 10 May 08 08:41 BST (UK) And I wonder if this man has a part to play in all of this? MONTAGUE BLACKWELL married ANN SIMMONS........25th June 1772.......Stoke Damerel, Devon * an individual submitted the marriage of Montague Hart to Lydia Cole on the LDS site.......so if you can track them down! Bryant Title: Re: BLACKWELL - Montagn and Merriam Post by: queenswood 1 on Saturday 10 May 08 08:53 BST (UK) Thank you Bryant - you have been busy! Lots for me to think about! I too had looked from time to time at the wedding of Montague Blackwell in Stoke Damerel but it seemed so off the beat! However, I will post an enquiry on the Devon board and see what transpires. It is a story that justifies all angles of research! Huge thanks for all your efforts! Caroline :) :) RootsChat.Com | Powered by SMF 1.0.7 | Hart, Miriam (I1972)
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| 378 | (Research):Kalamazoo County Clerk's Marriage Record Book 5, page 316, doc. #3715. Groom Louis ROSENBAUM; age 31; occ Manf'g underwear; res New York City; prev marriages 0; POB Germany; father Soloman ROSENBAUM; mother Frederica DAVID. Bride Caroline ROSENBAUM; age 28; res Kalamazoo, Mich; prev marriages 0; POB Germany; father Samuel ROSENBAUM; mother Henrietta COHN. DOM 25 Nov 1896; POM Kalamazoo, Mich; official Ephriam K. Fischer Rabbi of Congregation of Bnai' Israel; wits M. H. Desenberg & Aaron Zunder both of Kalamazoo. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) | Rosenbaum, Ludwig (I5046)
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| 379 | (Research):Miniature Portrait of Abigail Lopez Gomez American, circa 1790 Watercolor on ivory, gold case Height 2 inches Courtesy of Elle Shushan/Augustus Decorative Arts, Limited When Abigail Lopez was born in 1771, her father, Aaron Lopez, was undoubtedly the richest man in Newport, Rhode Island. Known as the "Merchant Prince," Lopez owned thirty ships with cargo including molasses, rum, and slaves. He was a pillar of the large and powerful Jewish community of Newport and a founder of the Redwood Library and Touro Synagogue (his son would marry Isaac Touro's daughter). For his daughter Abigail, Aaron Lopez would look further, choosing Isaac Gomez, a member of the largest and most influential Jewish family in New York. They married on May 26, 1790, joining two immensely wealthy and important Sephardic families. By the time Hannah London published Miniatures and Silhouettes of Early American Jews in the 1950s, Abigail was all but forgotten. Her miniature, probably a wedding portrait, had descended to Florence Dreyfous of New York, who knew her only as "Miss Gomez," an ancestor. That was the only caption for the sweet face published in London's book. Eventually, the miniature moved on to another distant relation in England. Having no real attachment to the miniature, which they called "Miss Lopez," she was consigned in 1999 to Christie's, South Kensington, in London, where she was pictured in the catalogue on a page among many other miniatures. With the help of the New England Historic Genealogical Society's Editorial Director D. Brenton Simons and working backwards from Florence Dreyfous, Abigail Lopez Gomez finally has her full name and identity back for the first time in almost a century. ================================================================== AJLLJ Portraits Database 5 Aug 2011 The daughter of shipping magnate Aaron Lopez, Abigail grew up in Newport where her father was known as the "merchant prince." In 1790 she married Isaac Gomez, Jr., member of one of New York's largest, wealthiest, and most influential Jewish families. Like Abigail he was part of early America's Sephardic elite, and their marriage formed a bond between two of the most prominent families of the day. Abigail's husband, named after an older brother who died in infancy, proved generally a failure in business. His interests lay outside of the familiar mercantilism of his milieu, in the world of literature. In 1820 he published an anthology of poetry and prose, perhaps the first literary work compiled by an American Jew. Entitled Selections of a Father for the Use of his Children, it was well regarded and rather popular, and John Adams was enough impressed by the publication to write to Gomez to tell him, "it shall be a manual on my table." As the title of the work suggests, Gomez dedicated himself to his seven children; he was also an adoring husband. In 1829, after thirty-eight years of marriage, Isaac gave Abigail as a gift a prayer book copied out in his own hand, leather bound, with marbled edges and containing the following note: "I thank God for having created thee for me, and me for thee…and I trust that you are well convinced that did I possess the riches of Peru my greatest happiness would be to lay them at your feet." ==================================================================== Antiques and Fine Art Magazine Website Miniature Portrait of Abigail Lopez Gomez American, circa 1790 Watercolor on ivory, gold case Height 2 inches Courtesy of Elle Shushan/Augustus Decorative Arts, Limited When Abigail Lopez was born in 1771, her father, Aaron Lopez, was undoubtedly the richest man in Newport, Rhode Island. Known as the "Merchant Prince," Lopez owned thirty ships with cargo including molasses, rum, and slaves. He was a pillar of the large and powerful Jewish community of Newport and a founder of the Redwood Library and Touro Synagogue (his son would marry Isaac Touro's daughter). For his daughter Abigail, Aaron Lopez would look further, choosing Isaac Gomez, a member of the largest and most influential Jewish family in New York. They married on May 26, 1790, joining two immensely wealthy and important Sephardic families. By the time Hannah London published Miniatures and Silhouettes of Early American Jews in the 1950s, Abigail was all but forgotten. Her miniature, probably a wedding portrait, had descended to Florence Dreyfous of New York, who knew her only as "Miss Gomez," an ancestor. That was the only caption for the sweet face published in London's book. Eventually, the miniature moved on to another distant relation in England. Having no real attachment to the miniature, which they called "Miss Lopez," she was consigned in 1999 to Christie's, South Kensington, in London, where she was pictured in the catalogue on a page among many other miniatures. With the help of the New England Historic Genealogical Society's Editorial Director D. Brenton Simons and working backwards from Florence Dreyfous, Abigail Lopez Gomez finally has her full name and identity back for the first time in almost a century. | Lopez, Abigail (I2020)
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| 380 | (Research):Named for his grandfather, Isaac Moses, Jr. was part of a set of twins born to Joshua and Sara Rodriguez Brandon Moses. He was raised in New York and like his father Isaac was involved in the East India trade. He and his brother Israel both sought careers in the Unites States Army. Israel, a physician, was appointed assistant surgeon general, stationed with the army first at Vera Cruz and Toluca in Mexico and later at a number of bases in the United States. During the Civil War he was appointed lieutenant colonel of a regiment attached to Sickle's Brigade and later in the war was responsible for the camp hospitals for the Army of the Potomac. Isaac served as adjutant general of the Third Army Corps of the Army of the Potomac during the Civil War. After the war he spent some time in Galveston, Texas, living there through the yellow fever epidemic to which General Charles Griffin succumbed at Moses' house. He died unmarried in New York. | Moses, Isaac Jr. (I2554)
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| 381 | (Research):Not found in South Carolina Death Index 1815-1855 - Ancestry | Solomons, Abraham Alexander Jr (I2301)
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| 382 | (Research):Not found in South Carolina Death Index 1815-1855 - Ancestry | Solomons, Israel (I2300)
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| 383 | (Research):Not found in South Carolina Death Index 1815-1855 - Ancestry | Moses, Sarah A. (I672)
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| 384 | (Research):Not found in South Carolina Death Index 1815-1855 - Ancestry | Phillips, Rachel (I112)
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| 385 | (Research):Not found in South Carolina Death Indexes 1815-1955 Ancestry ====================================================================== AJLLJ Portrait Database 5 Aug 2011 Born near Bremerhaven in the Kingdom of Hanover, Isaiah Moses moved first to England where he married and had four sons, and, upon his wife's death, to Charleston, arriving sometime before 1800. He came with his brother Levi and soon sent for his sons. Over the course of his first decade in America, he moved from grocer to shopkeeper to planter, acquiring a 794-acre plantation— the Oaks— in Goose Creek, South Carolina. In 1807 Moses, thirty-five, married Rebecca Phillips, aged fifteen. The couple had twelve children. Moses was very active with congregation Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim, where he proved very resistant to attempts at reform. Moses, an Ashkenazi, bitterly fought against attempts to move away from the Sephardi liturgy. When Moses and the other traditionalists lost the struggle, they broke away and formed a new synagogue, Shearit Israel. In 1840 a fire burned the main house at the Oaks. Having borrowed money from Beth Elohim a few years prior, this added setback forced Moses to sell the plantation. | Moses, Isaiah (I24)
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| 386 | (Research):Not found in South Carolina Death Indexes 1815-1955 Ancestry | Isaacks, Sampson Mears (I1742)
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| 387 | (Research):Not found in South Carolina Death Indexes 1815-1955 Ancestry | Moses, Jacob Isaiah (I124)
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| 388 | (Research):Possibly other Samson Levy referenced at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samson_Levy | Levy, Samson (I409)
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| 389 | (Research):Possibly other Samson Levy referenced at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samson_Levy | Levy, Samson (I409)
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| 390 | (Research):See attached sources. | Alexander, Eleanor (I1669)
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| 391 | (Research):See attached sources. | Jaffe, Josef Marcus (I11336)
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| 392 | (Research):See attached sources. | Daniel, Jette (I11347)
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| 393 | (Research):See obit in N. Y. Herald; 10 Oct 1840 per Ancestry.com. Index to Marriages and Deaths in the New York Herald, Vol. I: 1835-1855 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006. Original data: Maher, James P. Index to Marriages and Deaths in the New York Herald, Vol. I: 1835-1855. Baltimore, MD, USA: Genealogical Publishing Co., 2004. | Seixas, Solomon (I20243)
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| 394 | (Research):See obit in N. Y. Herald; 12 Aug 1829 per Ancestry.com. Index to Marriages and Deaths in the New York Herald, Vol. I: 1835-1855 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006. Original data: Maher, James P. Index to Marriages and Deaths in the New York Herald, Vol. I: 1835-1855. Baltimore, MD, USA: Genealogical Publishing Co., 2004. | Seixas, Rev. Isaac Benjamin (I2254)
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| 395 | (Research):See obit in N. Y. Herald; 12 Aug 1829 per Ancestry.com. Index to Marriages and Deaths in the New York Herald, Vol. I: 1835-1855 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006. Original data: Maher, James P. Index to Marriages and Deaths in the New York Herald, Vol. I: 1835-1855. Baltimore, MD, USA: Genealogical Publishing Co., 2004. | Seixas, Rev. Isaac Benjamin (I2254)
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| 396 | (Research):See: Ezekiel, Herbert Tobias and Gaston Lichtenstein. The History of the Jews of Richmond from 1769 to 1917, pg 29 ff. | Cohen, Israel I. (I4008)
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| 397 | (Research):Seligman is listed on pg. 222 of Stern. Corrections on pg. 312 indicate that he is to be removed. | Myers, Seligman [removed per stern] (I6180)
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| 398 | (Research):Some say jacob was involved in the porcelin or "china" trade in the UK. The following citation offers an explanation of confusion between two different Jacob Phillips: Modern Christianity and Cultural Aspirations by Clyde Binfield, D.W.Bebbington, Timothy Larsen N.P., Continuum International Publishing Group, 2003, pg 51 ISBN: 0826462626 Also: http://www.tate.org.uk/servlet/ViewWork?cgroupid=999999876&workid=8874&searchid=9433&tabview=text The Tate Gallery "Mrs Phillips, Wife of the China Man, Oxford Street 1814" ========================================= From: http://www.serve.com/rim/biograph.htm by Judith Shanks Biographical Notes on Rebecca Phillips Moses Rebecca's birth was recorded by her father, Jacob Phillips: "My dear daughter Rebecca was born March 19, 1792." The words were written in Phillips's Haftarot, a collection of holy writings read in Jewish services. Jacob Phillips had emigrated from England to St. Eustatius as a youth, and then, in 1780, still young, to South Carolina, where he joined the militia to fight with the Patriots in the American Revolution. Jacob Phillips traveled the Atlantic seaboard as a cargo merchant. His work took him as far north as Newport, Rhode Island, and down to New York, Charleston, and the West Indies. His wife, Hannah Isaacks--her family also in trade and shipping--lived in Newport until a business decline during the Revolutionary War prompted a family move to New York. Hannah's parents, Jacob and Rebecca Mears Isaacks, returned to Newport after the Revolution. Hannah, Jacob, and their children lived at times in New York, Rhode Island, Saint Eustatius (in the West Indies), and South Carolina. Hannah sometimes traveled with Jacob to visit family along his route. Because of this mobility, and because Jacob Phillips did not note the location of Rebecca's birth, we do not know where she was born. Family historians agree on the West Indies, but they disagree as to precisely where. One story puts Rebecca's birth at sea, a version of events picked up by Jewish genealogist Malcolm Stern. South Carolina historian James Hagy, in enumerating the origins of the Jews of South Carolina, reiterates this in his listing "born at sea," one person. | Phillips, Jacob (I90)
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| 399 | (Research):The 1850 Richmond, VA census lists a Moses A. Waterman, age 38, b. Holland, and Anna Waterman, age 47, b. Holland on page 323. Stern lists Moses A. Waterman on pg. 303. We believe these two Moses' to be the same person and that Caroline Waterman is a sister of Moses A. | Waterman, Caroline (I4621)
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| 400 | (Research):The assignment of the alternate name Olkey (Elkaleh) Meyer Cohen to this Elkaleh is a calculation of elimination. The Dutch will of her grandparents Moses Michael and Catherine [Hachar] is abstracted showing "They leave to their daughter, Olkey Meyer Cohen". Moses and Catherine had no daughter Elkaleh (Olkey) and none of only their daughter Rachel married a Myers-Cohen. There are no other grandchildren by the name of Elkaleh. Therefore, by process of elimination this individual is the "daughter" [should read granddaughter] refered to in the will. This is not a surety but rather a calculated presumption. | Myers-Cohen, Elkaleh (I1229)
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