Henry Mark's notes on Daniel Schiffman

Item — Box: 159, Folder: 2, Object: 1

Staff Only

Dates

Creation: 1881 - 1981

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research in the Archives & Special Collections reading room. Handling guidelines and use restrictions will be communicated and enforced by archives staff members.

Extent

From the Collection: 102 Linear feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

General

Daniel Schiffman was born on January 1, 1842 and died May 16, 1892. Born in Hoppstadten, Germany and died on West Holmes at his home. He immigrated when he was 16-years-old. Served in the Confederate army during the Civil War. Lived for a while in Paris, Kentucky. Moved to Huntsville in 1868 and was a merchant. Was a founding member of Congregation B'Nai Sholom. Was a member of the City Council, 1881-1882. Buried in Maple Hill cemetery.