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Simon Gratz

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Birthplace: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Death: July 14, 1839 (66)
Immediate Family:

Son of Michael Gratz and Miriam Gratz
Husband of Mary Gratz
Father of Louisa Gratz; Caroline Gratz; Edward Gratz; Simon Gratz, Jr.; Theodore Gratz and 3 others
Brother of Solomon Simon Gratz; Frances Etting; Richea Hays; Hyman Gratz; Sarah Gratz and 6 others

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About Simon Gratz

Simon Gratz (1773-1839) and Hyman Gratz (1776-1857) inherited their father's business. Their store was at the Graff House (7th & Market) where Thomas Jefferson wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence. Both Simon and Hyman Gratz were treasurers of Mikveh Israel. They were among the founders of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Simon served in the Pennsylvania Volunteers during the war of 1812.

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Simon Gratz's Timeline

1773
January 14, 1773
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, United States
1801
March 1801
1803
February 18, 1803
1806
1806
1807
March 20, 1807
1811
1811
1815
1815
1816
1816
1839
July 14, 1839
Age 66
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