Will of Levy Solomons (1771-1823), Albany, New York, September 29, 1820

A signed and sealed copy of the will of Levy Solomons (the younger), dated September 29, 1820, in Montreal. He is identified as a citizen of Albany, New York. The will details provisions for his wife, Catherine Manuel; his son, Levy Solomons; and a special bequest for his mentally impaired son, Samuel David Solomons. Alexandar Hart of Montreal and Benjamin Hart of Montreal are listed as trustees, along with other trustees in Albany and Montreal. Levy Solomons (Jr.), born in Montreal in 1771, was the son of a prominent fur merchant. After his father's death in 1792, he attempted tobacco manufacturing, then moved to Albany, NY in 1800, marrying in 1801. He became a prosperous tobacco, snuff, and chocolate merchant in Albany, becoming a US citizen shortly before his death in 1823. The will consists of 5 pages, folio, measuring 12 x 7 1/4 inches.

Associated People/Businesses

• Solomons, Levy
• Solomons, Catherine Manuel
• Solomons, Levy (1771-1823) / Hart, Alexandar / Hart, Benjamin

Geography

• Albany

Subjects

• Wills
• Tobacco industry
• Jews--United States

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 12, Folder 4