Active merchant in NY. Elected constable of the South Ward in 1719. One of five Jews who contributed in 1711 to the fund for the completion of the spire of Trinity Church. Involved in the project to build a synagogue in NY. He had seven sons and five daughters, many of whom are buried nearby in this ancient jewish cemetery in NYC.
Active merchant in NY. Elected constable of the South Ward in 1719. One of five Jews who contributed in 1711 to the fund for the completion of the spire of Trinity Church. Involved in the project to build a synagogue in NY. He had seven sons and five daughters, many of whom are buried nearby in this ancient jewish cemetery in NYC.
Inscription
(in Hebrew)
Oh Frail Adam
What the Earth Surely Produces
Death by His Power Reduces
Thy Heavenly Part Man Being Fled
Alas the Other Parts Are Dead
Falleceu O Guebir Rephael Mosseh Bar
Ishack A Levy No Anno Que Era Parnaz Do
Kahall Em 6a Fa Tamuz Ao 5488
SBAGDG
(Mr Moses Levy, son of Isaac Levy, Depard This Life June the 14 1728)
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