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Below is a family biography included in the book, The History of Haywood County, Tennessee published by Goodspeed Publishing Company in 1886. These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary. Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more. There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.
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Myer Rothschild, dealer in groceries and general merchandise at Brownsville, Tenn., was born in Germany, November 25, 1845, and is a son of Isaac and Bettie Rothschild, both natives of Germany. Our subject was reared a mechanic and received his education from the common schools. In 1867 he immigrated to America and located at Brownsville, Tenn., where he engaged in the mercantile business. He has been engaged in this business ever since and has met with fair success. He is now carrying a fine stock of goods and has his share of the trade. He started in life with nothing but what nature had bestowed upon him, but by honesty, industry and perseverance has made all he has and is regarded as a prosperous and energetic young man. In 1873 he was married to Mary Levy, daughter of Isaac Levy of Brownsville. Four children were born to our subject and wife, viz.: Bettie, Harry, Tillman and Mannie. Mr. Rothschild and wife are members of the Jewish Church.
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This family biography is one of 82 biographies included in the book, The History of Haywood County, Tennessee published in 1886 by Goodspeed. The History of Haywood County was included within The History of Lauderdale, Tipton, Haywood, and Crockett Counties of Tennessee. For the complete description, click here: History of Lauderdale, Tipton, Haywood, and Crockett Counties, Tennessee
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