Jesse Lewisohn
Jesse Lewisohn | |
|---|---|
| Born | Error: Invalid birth date for calculating age |
| Died | November 30, 1918 (aged 47) |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Copper trading, racehorse owner |
Jesse Lewisohn (July 8, 1871 – November 30, 1918) was an American entrepreneur known for his involvement in copper trading through the firm Lewisohn Brothers, as well as for owning racehorses.
Biography
Jesse was the son of Leonard Lewisohn and had several siblings, including Walter, Frederick, Oscar (1884–1917), Lillie A., Alice Lewisohn, and Irene Lewisohn. In 1908, he was a party to a significant automobile incident alongside singer Lillian Russell, which was ultimately resolved by the New York Supreme Court. His family background was of Jewish descent.
He entered into marriage with Edna McCauley in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Prior to their union, McCauley had connections with the affluent Diamond Jim Brady.
Lewisohn passed away amid the 1918 Spanish influenza outbreak at the Netherland Hotel located in New York City. At the time of his death, his estate was appraised at $641,918, with a taxable amount of only $11,711.