Moses Levy (Pennsylvanian)

Moses Levy (1757 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania—May 9, 1826 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was a prominent Jew in Colonial America.[1]

For the early Florida settler, see Moses Elias Levy.
Moses Levy
Born1757
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died9 May 1826(1826-05-09) (aged 68–69)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
NationalityAmerican
Alma materUniversity of Pennsylvania
OccupationLawyer, Judge, Politician
Parent(s)Samson Levy
FamilySamson Levy (brother)

Biography

Moses Levy was born in 1757 in Philadelphia. His father, Samson Levy, was a signatory of the celebrated resolutions not to import goods from England until the Stamp act had been repealed. Moses was educated at the University of Pennsylvania, from which he graduated in 1772. On March 19, 1778, he was admitted to the bar; from 1802 to 1822 he was recorder of Philadelphia; and from 1822 to 1825, presiding judge of the district court for the city and county of Philadelphia. At one time he was a member of the Pennsylvania legislature, and he was a trustee of the University of Pennsylvania for twenty-four years.[2] Levy died on May 9, 1826 in Philadelphia.

See also

References
  1. Adler, Cyrus. "LEVY, SAMSON:". JewishEncyclopedia.com. JewishEncyclopedia.com. Retrieved 10 February 2018.
  2. https://archive.org/stream/biographicalcata00univrich#page/18/mode/2up/search/moses+levy
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