(as per Peter Bloch)

Irresponsible. Store declined. In 1884 he went to America without telling anyone - stole all the money and 5 gold coins. Business was eventually sold to Waldstein in America, 1885 at 23, NY.

1st wife - married her as a promise to get the shop. Promise not kept - great age difference. No children.

After 13 years in New York he returned to Bohemia and started an industry with Filip. Ignaz did not get along with his wife Rosa. Ignaz went to Prague. Had an affair with Siegel, Protestant from Berlin. He divorced his first wife and gave her everything he had. Married Siegel, bore son Fritz. She died 3 years later.

Third wife Mraz - Catholic widow, died after 8 years.

Fourth wife Martha Sereda - son Henek. Martha died Christmas 1975.