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

Jesse Lewisohn
BornJuly 8, 1871
DiedNovember 30, 1918(1918-11-30) (aged 47)
New York City, U.S.
SpouseEdna McCauley
ParentLeonard Lewisohn
Relatives

Biography

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Lewisohn 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] His father is of Jewish background.

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

Lewisohn died during the Spanish influenza outbreak on November 30, 1918, at the Netherland Hotel in New York City.[5][6][7]

References

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  1. ^ "Irene Lewisohn Dies. Founder Neighborhood Playhouse and Museum of Costume Art". New York Times. April 5, 1944. Retrieved December 16, 2008.
  2. ^ "1944". Playbill. Archived from the original on April 8, 2009. Retrieved December 16, 2008.
  3. ^ "Jesse Lewisohn Settles. Action Against Lillian Russell for Automobile Accident Ended When Called". New York Times. February 9, 1909. Retrieved December 19, 2008.
  4. ^ "Lewisohn Denies Wedding. But He Won't Say He Is Not Engaged to Edna McCauley". New York Times. October 19, 1908. Retrieved December 19, 2008.
  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 December 19, 2008.
  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 December 19, 2008.
  7. ^ "Jesse Lewisohn's Will Filed". New York Times. December 7, 1918. Retrieved December 19, 2008.