RICHMOND COUNTY, VA - CEMETERIES – Hebrew Cemetery

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Source: Library of Virginia Digital Collection


LVA Titled Files: Survey Report, The Hebrew cemetery:
                  1936 Mar. 10
                  Research made by Madge Goodrich

Cemetery Location:  Fourth Street on Shockoe Hill
                    Richmond Co., Virginia


DATE:

1816

OWNERS:

February 18, 1816 the congregation of Beth Shalone instructed Messrs. Benjamin 
Wolfe, Manuel Judah and  Samuel Myers to investigate the records of the Common 
Hall, concerning the appropriation of ground that was laid off for burying 
rounds, for different religious bodies some time before, and to endeavor to 
obtain ground for their congregation.  At a meeting on June 9, 1816 the 
following ordinance of the Common Hall, appropriating a lot of ground to the 
congregation was laid before the meeting.

“An ordinance concerning the Hebrew Society of Richmond”:

Be it ordained by the president and the common council of the city of Richmond, 
in Common Hall assembled, and it is hereby ordained by the authority of same, 
that one acre of land, belonging to the city of Richmond, lying upon Shockoe 
Hill, as laid off and designated in a plot of the said land made by Richard 
Young, surveyor of the city of Richmond, and the same is hereby bested in the 
congregation called in Hebrew Kaal Asdosh Beth Shalone, in English the 
Congregation of the House of Peace, to be by them held and exclusively used as a 
burying ground, subject to their rites and laws, for that purpose and for that 
alone.”

The lot was accepted and a committee was appointed to lay off the ground, build 
a mataher house, and erect a well.

The grant of 1816 has been added to twice, once on March 6, 1871 by a gift of 
one hundred feet from the city, and once by purchase, both additions being to 
the west.  In 1911, the board purchased from the city a tract of three and one-
half acres just across the street from the present cemetery and ordered to be 
erected at the entrance to the grounds a bronze tablet with the inscription 
“Hebrew Cemetery, 1816-1916” on it.

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE:

The following inscriptions were taken from the stones in the cemetery when the 
death was prior to 1860.

In memory of
Deborah Abrahams
Born June 20, 1776
Died Feb. 14, 1852


Sacred to the memory of
Adolph
infant son of Jacob and Julia Ancker
who departed this life Apr. 2nd, 1842
aged 11 months and 2 days


In memory of
Helena
Consort of Bernard Bear
of Gordonsville, Va.
Born Sept. 8, 1816
Died Sept. 23, 1859


In memory of
Mater Bear
of Osterburg, Germany
Born Nov. 26, 1826
Died October 21st, 1853


Sacred to the memory of
Wolff Berend
a native of Hanover in Germany
and the fourth son of the late Michel Berend
the celebrated banker of that city 
in the 52nd year of his age
His spirit returned to his  Creator at the White Sulphur Springs, Virginia on 
the 15th. Sept. 5608, A.M., 1847 his mortal remains found rest here on the 22nd, 
November following.


Rosalie
Consort of Lewis Binswanger
who died Oct. 1st, 1842
in the 25th year of her age


To my Mother
Julia Blitz
Born in Amsterdam Mar. 1802
Departed this life at Petersburg, Va. Feb. 14, 1858


(Translation of Hebrew)
The priests shall bless Israel.
A man of fine spirit, merciful, noble and large hearted, full of wisdom and 
understanding and God-fearing. His hands were always open for righteousness; 
their works were good.  The good and evil he received with love.  He was buried 
with the songs of Israel.
Abraham Hyam Cohen
departed this life Shebat 6501
(February 1841) and was buried with his fathers.


In memory of
Mena
wife of Valentine Cohen
Died Jan. 21st, 1858
Aged 30 years


In memory of
Mrs. Rosa Cohen
who departed this life Dec. 24, 1858
Corresponding with the 17th. Tibit
5619
Aged 76 years


In memory of
Rachel
Consort of Nathan A. Cohen
Died Oct. 27, 1853
Aged 54 years


In memory of Rachel Daniels
wife of Samuel Daniels
who departed this life October 2, 1842
Aged 43 years


In memory of
Samuel Daniels
A native of Poland
who departed this life Dec. 14, 1842
Aged 59 years


In memory of
Esther Davis
Relict of David Davis of Petersburg
who departed this life on the Sabbath July 26th, 1844
A.M. 5604
in the 70th year of her age


Sacred to the memory of
Marie
daughter of George & Esther Davis
of Petersburg, Va.
who departed this life July 18th, 1856
in the 23rd year of her age


In memory of
Sarah
Wife of  Ansley Davis of Petersburg
who departed this life at Cleveland Ohio
on the 12th day of Tibeth
Anno Mundi 5619
(Dec. 20, 1859)
Aged 61 years


Julia
wife of A. Eichberg
Born May 16, 1831
Died Feb. 4, 1859
daughter of M.S.R. Schieldersheim


In memory of
Frances Emanuel
who departed this life Nov. 28th, 1849
in the 82nd year of her age


In memory of
Mark Emanuel
who departed this life August 12th, 1851
in the 60 year of his age
The deceased was a native of England but for the last nineteen years a resident 
of Petersburg, Va.


In memory of
Michael Fanduward
Born in Lendershausen, Germany
Died Halifax C.H., Va. Nov. 13th, 1850
Aged 57 years


In memory of
Selig Fieisher
Born at Anfseso, Bav.
died New York Sept. 3, 1858
Aged 30 years


In memory of 
Babbett
widow of Gerson Gerst
of Markt Erlbach, Bav.
Died Aug. 18th, 1854
Aged 76 years


In memory of
Rosetta
Relict of Levi M. Goldsmit
Who departed this life on the 1st of September, 1854
(9th Ellul, 5614)
Aged 69 years


Salomon Guggenheimer
Born at Hurban, Bav.
Dec. 27, 1814
Died at Lynchburg, Va. October 17, 1848


In memory of
Sueszkind Guggenheimer
of Gilmores Mill
Rockbridge Cty., Va.
Born in Burben, Bav. January the 26th, 1806
Died at Gilmores Mill December the 21st, 1855


Amelia Hahn
Born at Kulsheim Jan. 9th, 1839
Died in Charlottesville July 27, 1856


In memory of
Juda Harris
of Posen
Died July 14th, 1850
Aged 77 years and 6 months


Here is buried
Moritz Hirsh
from Illereichen in Bavaria
He died on the day of Atonement
5599 A.M. Corresponding with Sept. 29th, 1838
in the 32d, year of his age


Sacred to the memory of
Abraham S. Hunt
Died Aug. 22, 1855
Corresponding with the 18th day of Ellul, 5615
in the 21st year of his age


In memory of
Solomon B. Hunt
a native of Amsterdam in Holland
who departed this life May 27, 1846
Aged 54 (or 34) years


In memory of
Amelia
Daughter of Abraham and Yetta Hutzler
Born October 15th, 1847
Died May 4, 1859


In memory of
Gabriel H. Hutzler
born at Haganbach, Bav.
Died November 5, 1857
Aged 52 years


In memory of
Mary Louisa Hyman
Consort of Harry Hyman
who died Nov. 3rd, 1844
in her 31st year


Rebecca Hyman
Daughter of Henry & Mary L. Hyman
Born Aug. 1832
Died July 25th, 1849


In memory of
Herman Hyneman
A native of Germany
Born July 1st, 1822
Died July 2nd, 1847


Beneath this tomb is buried
David Isaacs
From Frankford on the Main
who died in Charlottesville 28th Feb. 1837
in the 77th year of his age
 This tomb is erected to his memory by his family. Peace to his ashes.


Sacred to the memory of
Catarine Jacobs
who departed this life March 25th, 1815
Aged 83 years

(This body was probably removed from the cemetery on Franklin Street as this 
cemetery was not acquired until 1816.)


In memory of
Solomon Jacobs
Who died on the 12th day of Hesran, 5588 (Oct. 30, 1827)
Aged 52 years
During a hopeless and painful illness, which he bore with great patience and 
unshaken fortitude he manifested in no ordinary degree his perfect reliance on 
the mercy of God and his entire conviction of the truth of the Mosiac 
Dispensation. He passed a life of activity and usefulness with unblemished 
integrity; called to offices of distinction in the municipality of the city and 
other corporate institutions he discharged his duty with firmness and ability.
Fond as a husband, Indulgent as a father, Kind as a master, Hospitable and 
benevolent as a man.  Steady, useful and disinterested as a friend.


Sacred to the memory of
Lazarus Joseph
a native of Germany
and long a resident of this city
Died on the 23rd of November 1817
Aged 54 years
This tablet is inscribed to his memory by a disconsolate widow whom he loved and 
by his sons who knew his parental worth.


In memory of
Isabella
Daughter of Reista & Babett Josephs
Born in Baltimore April 26, 1856
Died at Fincastle Nov. 30th, 1858


In memory of
Abigail Judah
Wife of Hillet Judah
who was born November 17th, 1742
and departed this life on the 11th of Elul, 5579
corresponding to the 1st of September, 1819


In memory of
Rev. Isaac Judah
who was born the 5th of Tamnz 5521
corresponding with the 7th July 1761
and departed this life on Wednesday, the 5th of Iyar 5587
corresponding with the 2nd May, 1827


Sacred to the memory of
Mendel Kempner
Born in Inonraslaw, Prusia August 1833
Died suddenly June 9, 1859


In memory of
Jacob King
Who departed this life October 22nd, 1824
Aged 50 years


In memory of
Joseph Kronheimer
Born 1822 Novb’r 15
Died 1854, Oct. 9
at Boydon, Va.


Here lies entombed the mortal remains of
Abraham Levy
whose heart and thoughts were embued with the fear of his  God. Charity and 
kindness to his fellow creatures in the time of need stood pre-eminent amongst 
the many characteristics of his life. He was a native of the city of Amsterdam 
Holland and departed to the abode on high in the 84th year of his age on the 
18th day of the month Tibeth A.M. 5613 (Dec. 28, 1852)


Aaron Lazarus
of Washington, D.C.
Born at Charleston, S.C. Aug. 25, 1777
Died at Petersburg, Va. Oct. 2, 1841


The remains of
Alexander Levy
A native of Alsace who died at Louisa C.H., Va. 9th day of Aug. 1842
(4th Ellul)
in the seventy-fifth year of his age


Elizabeth Levy
Consort of Alexander Levy
A native of Elsas in France who died at Louisa C.H., Va. on the 14th day of 
Shebat 5604
Corresponding with the 1st of Feb., 1844 
in the 63rd year of her age


Helen Levy
Born 7th Feb. 1841
Died Apl. 23rd, 1841


Beneath this stone lie interred the mortal remains of
Isaac A. Levy
At the time of his decease President of the congregation Beth Shalone of this 
city. He was born in London on Tuesday the 10th of Dec. 1816 Corresponding with 
the 27th of Kislav 5577. And departed this life on Tuesday the 4th of  September 
1849
the 16th of Ellul, 5609


In memory of
Mary
Wife of Lewis B. Levy
Whom it pleased the Almighty to take unto Himself on the 15th of Ellul 5620
Corresponding with the 2 Sept. 1860
Aged 38 years, 1 mo. & 10 days


Mary Louisa
Daughter of Jacob A. Levy and Martha Ezekiel
Born March 22, 1845
Died July 17, 1859


Rachel Virginia Levy
Consort of Leon Levy
and the daughter of Alexander & Elizabeth Levy, Dec’d.
who died at Louisa Court House, Va. on the 22nd day of Ader, 5604
corresponding with teh 13th of March 1844
in the 26th year of her age
leaving an interesting daughter


Sacred to the memory of
Sarah Rachel Levy
consort of Abou Levy
Whose price was far above rubies. She opened her mouth with wisdom and in her 
tongue was the law of kindness.  Her children arise up and call her blessed. Her 
husband also & he praiseth her. May her soul enjoy everlasting life. Having 
departed this vale of tears 10 Apl. 1842


Mr. Morris Lipinsky
Died February the 14th, 1856


Jacob Lyon
Born in Pornack
Grand  Duchy of Posen
Died in Richmond, Va. Kisler 5th, 5612 (Nov. 29, 1851)
in the 75th year of his age


Sacred to the memory of
James Lawrence Lyon
son of Jacob Lyon
died 4 of Tamnz, 5606
Corresponding with June 29, 1846
In the 28th year of his age


In memory of
Rachel
Consort of George Lyon
of Petersburg, Va.
Died 20th of Tisri A.M. 5606
Corresponding with 21st, Oct. 1845


Sacred to the memory of
Isaac Lyons
native of Amsterdam, Holland
Who departed this life June 26th, 1840
Aged 63 years


Mrs. B. Manheim
Died Jjar of (?), 5614
(May 4, 1854)


In memory of
Elias Markens
Born in Germany Oct. 14, 1809
Died in this city Nov. 15, 1860
Aged 51 years


Mrs. Zipporah Markens
Wife of Elias Markens
died very suddenly in the 5th Kislaw 5602, 18th November 1841
Aged 28 years


There is truth in Heaven
To the memory of
Mrs. Hetty Marks
Who died on the 22nd Adar, Rishon 5603
(22nd February, 1843)
aged 75 years
This monument is erected by her dutiful and affectionate daughter


Charles Marx
son of Joseph & Richa Marx
Born Oct. 8th, 1806
Died Nov. 17th, 1859


Sacred to the memory of
Emma Marx
Who departed this life March 30, 1859


Here repose the mortal remains of
Mrs. Frances Marx
Widow of Dr. M.J. Marx
of Hanover in Germany
After an irreproachable and useful life she was called to the abodes of the 
Blessed July 8th, 1819 at the age of 69 years


In memory of
Joseph Marx
Who died July 12th, 1840
in the 68th year of his age


Sacred to the memory of
Richa
Wife of Joseph Marx
Who departed this life 21st March 1838
In the 69th year of her age


My Brother
Samuel Marx
Eldest son of Joseph & Richa Marx
Natus Richmond March 4, 1796
Obut Richmond December 7, 1860


The grave of
Wilhemina Marx
Who died Tamns 20th, 5596
July 5th, 1836
Aged 48 years
She reposes near her mother


In memory of
Dr. Nathan Meyer
of Freudenthal, Wurt.
Died Oct. 2, 1859


In memory of
Mary Rachel
Wife of the  Rev. Max J. Michelbacher
Died Nov. 20th, 1849
Aged 32 years


In memory of
Jacob Mordecai
Born 11th day Aug. 1762
Died 4th Sept. 1838


Julia Judith Mordecai
Born at Warrenton, N.C. May 17, 1799
Died at Richmond, Va. March 13, 1852


Laura Mordecai
July 1839
Aged 21


Sacred to the memory of
Simpson Morris
A native of England
Who departed this life at the city of Petersburg
in the 7th year of his age
On the 19th of Sivan 5607 A.M.
3 June, 1847


Aaron Myers
Died March 25, 1845
Aged 47 years


In memory of
Henry Myers M.D.
Who was born Feb. 6, 1806
and died Apl 9, 1845


In memory of
Isabella
Wife of Myer Myers
Died 29th Apl. 1846
Aged 21 years


In memory of
Joseph Myers
Born at Illenrichen, Bav. April 4, 1802
Died April 7, 1859


In Memory of
Mrs. Joyce Myers
Who departed this life 23rd Tamnz, 5584
19th July 1824
Aged 67 years


Sacred to the memory of
Judith
wife of Samuel Myers
Born Sept. 2nd, 1767
Ob. Feb. 4th, 1844


In memory of
Katharine Myers
Consort of Aaron Myers
Died 6th March 1850
Aged 48 years


Beneath this tomb is buried 
Levy J. Myers
From Amsterdam
Who died 29 Nov. 1835
in his 53rd year


Louisa Myers
daughter of Joseph Marx
Born January 28, 1795
Died January 16, 1849


Sacred to the memory of Our Father
Moses M. Myers
Born Tibet 28, 5531
Jan. 14, 1771
Died Elul 21, 5620
Sept. 9, 1860


This stone covers the grave of
Sally Hays
Wife of Moses M. Myers
Her transitory life was closed on the 7th day of Ab. An. Mun 5592
which was the 3rd of Aug. 1832


Sacred to the memory of
Samuel Myers
Who departed this life on the 10th day of Elull 5596
being the 22nd day of August 1836
Aged 82 years


Samuel Myers
Born at Norfolk Feb. 24, 1790
Died at Richmond Feb. 21, 1829


To the memory of
Samuel Hays Myers
Born Jan. 1, 1799
Died Oct. 2, 1849


In memory of
Jacob Nachman
Born at Oppenheim March 18, 1827
Died April 16, 1860


In memory of
Rachel
Beloved wife of B. Oberndorfer of Charlottesville, Va.
Died June 30, 5620:1860
Aged 31 years


Babette Oppenheimer
Died April 25, 1846
Aged 29 years


Sacred to the memory of
Mrs. Ziddora Pallen
who died on the 25th day of July 1828
in the 53rd year of her age


In memory of
Catharine
Consort of Isaac Pepper of Amsterdam, Holland
Aged 82 years
Who departed this life 14th, of Tisri A.M. 5609
Corresponding with 30, Sept. 1848


In memory of
W. B. Pyle
A native of Amsterdam, Holland
Who departed this life 12 June, 1840
Aged 42 years
His wife and children have placed this stone to his memory


In memory of
Emanuel  Rosenfeld
Born in Mt. Uhlfeld, Germany
Died Philadelphia, October 1st,
Buried 4th. Oct. 1850
Aged 43 years


In memory of
Sophia Rosenfeld
Consort of Lewis Rosenfeld
Died August 13, 1841
Aged 28 years and 63 days


This is the monument on the grave of the youthful
Adella
the daughter of Henry and Sarah Rosenham
Died 9 of Heavan 5607
30 Oct., 1847


In memory of
Malchen
Wife of Isaac Hosenstock of Germany
Born April 2, 1800
Died at Petersburg, Va. November 25, 1860


In memory of Jeannette
A native of Posen in Prussia
Wife of M. Rosenthall
Died 12th June, 1849
in the 42nd year of her age


Babett Salomon
Born April 9, 1831
Died Oct. 16, 1877


In memory of
Ezekiel Salomon
a native of Amsterdam, Holland
Died May 10th, 1853
Aged 79 years


In memory of
Gershon Schonfarber
Died Feb. 1, 1860
Aged 50 years


In memory of
Martha
Wife of Isaac Schriver
who departed this life Dec. 9th, 1852
in the 46th year of her age
leaving a husband and nine children to deplore their irreparable loss.


Rachel Solomon
A native of Amsterdam
Died in Richmond 7 Aug. 5607
(Aug. 6, 1846) 
Aged 83 years


To the memory of
Sarah H. Solis
Wife of Daniel Solis
Who departed this life on the 29th of December 1851


In memory of
Yettah
Consort of Myer Sower
Died May 31, 1858
Aged 42 years


In memory of
Amanda
Consort of Samuel Springer of Fincastle, Va.
Daughter of Abraham Arnold of Gettysburg, Pa.
born at Wamelsdorf, Pa. March 3rd, 1831
Died at Fincastle Mar. 9th, 1853


In memory of
Seligman Hisch Straus
Born at Obbach, Bav. Nov. 8, 1834
Died Jan. 24, 1859


In memory of
Rosetta
Consort of Philip Strause of Salem, Va.
Born at Osterburg, Bav.
Died in this city after a long illness Aug. 15, 1859
Aged 27 years


In memory of
Jonas Weil
Born at Illsnreichen, Germany
Died at Lunenburg, C.H., Va. August 24th, 1850
Aged 52 years


Solomon Whitlock
Beloved son of Simon & Zippora Whitlock
Born Oct. 10, 1830
Died April 19, 1835


Here lie the remains of 
Benjamin Wolfe
who departed this life on the 2nd day of January 1818
Aged 50 years
This small tribute is inscribed to his memory by his inconsolate widow
The first interment made in this cemetery


In 1800 a portion of the congregation of Beth Ahaban seceded.  They formed a new 
congregation and secured a separate place of burial.  This arrangement continued 
until Beth Israel went out of existence.  Then Beth Ahabah held Oakwood Cemetery 
jointly with Keneseth Israel.   This arrangement lasted six years.  Beth Ahabah 
withdrew and left Keneseth Israel sole possessor of the cemetery.  Such are the 
circumstances relating to the acre of land in Oakwood Cemetery granted by the 
city of  Richmond to the Jewish congregation for a place of burial.  It is a 
comparatively new cemetery and no old graves are found in it.  None date as far 
back as 1860.

Sir Moses Montefiore Cemetery is that of Richmond’s newest Jewish congregation.  
It is located on the Southern Railway, a short distance below the city.  The 
first interment was made in 1888.


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