Haym Salomon

Haym Salomon was a Polish-born Jewish merchant best known for his actions during the
American Revolution, where he was one of the primary financiers for the Continental Congress.
Born: April 7, 1740, Leszno, Poland (known as Lissa in Yiddish and German)
Died: January 6, 1785 (age 44 years), Philadelphia, PA
Spouse: Rachel Franks (m. 1777-1785)
Children: Ezekiel Salomon , Sarah Sallie (Salomon) Andrews , Deborah (Salomon) Cohen
and Haym Moses Salomon
Visit the official Haym Salomon website

Mikveh Israel Cemetery, located at 831 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, is the oldest Jewish cemetery in the United States,
giving evidence of a settled community as early as 1740. A number of outstanding patriots, pioneers, and other notables
of the Jewish faith who made important contributions to the history and freedom of America during the Colonial
and Revolutionary period were interred there.

Official Pennsylvania Historical Commission
marker at the entrance to Mikveh Israel Cemetery

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Haym Salomon's grave at the Mikveh Israel burial
grounds in the Old City section of Philadelphia

Mark Szpak at the gate of Mikveh Israel Cemetery

Peter Obst stands at the official Pennsylvania Historical Commission Haym Salomon historical marker located at 44 North Fourth Street, Philadelphia, PA, behind the Mikveh Israel Synagogue. The marker illustrates how Salomon's role in the American Revolution has been remembered and honored in public memory, where he is frequently portrayed as the "financier of the American Revolution." He died penniless.

Official Pennsylvania Historical Commission marker at the entrance to Mikveh Israel Cemetery	----	Haym Salomon's grave at the Mikveh Israel burial grounds in the Old City section of Philadelphia
Mark Szpak at the gate of Mikveh Israel Cemetery		Peter Obst stands at the official Pennsylvania Historical Commission Haym Salomon historical marker located at 44 North Fourth Street, Philadelphia, PA, behind the Mikveh Israel Synagogue. The marker illustrates how Salomon's role in the American Revolution has been remembered and honored in public memory, where he is frequently portrayed as the "financier of the American Revolution." He died penniless.