Jesse Lewisohn

Jesse Lewisohn (8 July 1871 – 30 November 1918), was a businessman involved in copper trading with Lewisohn Brothers, and an owner of racehorses.

Jesse Lewisohn
Born	8 July 1871 New York City
Died	November 30, 1918 (aged 47) New York City
Parent(s)	Leonard Lewisohn
Relatives	Adolph Lewisohn (uncle) Adele Lewisohn Lehman (cousin)

Biography

He was born in 1872 to Leonard Lewisohn and he had the following siblings: Walter Lewisohn, Frederick Lewisohn, Oscar Lewisohn (1884–1917), Lillie A. Lewisohn, Alice Lewisohn, and Irene Lewisohn.[1][2] In 1908 he was in a car with Lillian Russell and the car hit Sylvester T. Corning, the subsequent court case was settled by the New York Supreme Court.[3]

He married Edna McCauley in Atlantic City, New Jersey. She had been a friend and companion of millionaire Diamond Jim Brady.[4]

He died during the Spanish influenza outbreak on November 30, 1918.[5][6][7]

References

1. "Irene Lewisohn Dies. Founder Neighborhood Playhouse and Museum of Costume Art". New York Times. April 5, 1944. Retrieved 2008-12-16.
2. "1944". Playbill. Archived from the original on 2009-04-08. Retrieved 2008-12-16.
3. "Jesse Lewisohn Settles. Action Against Lillian Russell for Automobile Accident Ended When Called". New York Times. February 9, 1909. Retrieved 2008-12-19.
4. "Lewisohn Denies Wedding. But He Won't Say He Is Not Engaged to Edna McCauley". New York Times. October 19, 1908. Retrieved 2008-12-19.
5. "Jesse Lewisohn Dies at 46. Copper Man and Patron of the Turf a Victim of Spanish Influenza". New York Times. December 1, 1918. Retrieved 2008-12-19.
6. "Jesse Lewisohn Estate $641,918. Appraisal of Late Copper Man's Property Shows Only $11,711 Taxable". New York Times. February 24, 1922. Retrieved 2008-12-19.
7. "Jesse Lewisohn's Will Filed". New York Times. December 7, 1918. Retrieved 2008-12-19.