Levey, Benjamim

Name/Title

Levey, Benjamim

Description

b. 1786 New York City  son  of Simeon and Katty Levy, Trained as a bookbinder.  Opened up a book and stationery store in New Orleans in 1811. One of the first Jews to settle in New Orleans. Bios. in The Louisiana Historical Association. www.lahistory.org

Also Known As

Benjamin Levey

Biographical Information

Occupation

Printer, Publisher, Bookseller and Bookbinder