Alexander Falk

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Title

Alexander Falk

Subject

Alexander Falk; Jewish Community of Florence, Alabama; Lauderdale County, AL

Description

Alexander Falk was born in Prussia on October 14, 1811. He moved to England at the age of fourteen, where he learned the jewelry business. After a brief trip to his homeland in 1841, he left for America. He arrived in New Orleans and lived in Vicksburg (where he married) before moving to Florence in 1843 where he became a well-respected businessmen. At his death (on or around July 21, 1871), the Board of Mayor and Alderman issued a tribute of respect. He is buried in the Florence Cemetery.

Creator

Pam Kingsbury, University of North Alabama

Source

Coleman, Erwin M., "A History of Temple B'nai Israel, Florence, Alabama, Centennial Celebration: 1906 - 2006, p. 4-6.

Publisher

Alabama Cultural Resource Survey

Date

1811 - 1871

Type

Still image