Westheimer, Samuel and Johanna Haas Biography, undated
Entry/Object ID
AM1992.57.8
Scope and Content
Westheimer, Samuel and Johanna Haas Biography, undated. from unknown book.
Includes photo clipping picture of Johanna and Samuel. He served 30 years as a successful business man and capitalist. He came to the United States on a sailing ship which required 39 days to make the voyage.
He went into business in New York and came to St. Joseph ten years later. He opened a grocery business "Odd Fellows Hall". He acquired triangular block at 11th and Frederick and opened a grocery store. He opened wholesale grocery in 1870. He became a millionaire,
He married Johanna Haas and had six daughters and 1 son. He was city councilman and president. He was also director of the Merchants Bank which was the oldest bank in the city.
