Helena M. Oppenheimer: Journey to Milwaukee #germany #usa


Richard Dassow
 

Data speaks for itself, but I am interested in the human side of Helen Oppenheimer.
She was my wife's grandmother.She died 2 years before my wife was born.
If I were to meet  her in person, I have about 50 questions I would ask  her.
Only a few below:
Any wisdom or insight would be greatly appreciated!

What was life like in Iserlohn, Hanover German, when she immigrated to America.
Some records say she came from Alsace-Lorraine.
Her parents occupation? Solomon Oppenheimer and Amelia Felsberg.

She came to America to supposedly marry a Jewish attorney in New York.
Was that common? Or a way to get to America.
What kind of Jewish faith did she have?
Was to meet or stay with her uncle: L. or F. Traemkel.in New York.  No record of him.
Can't find if she worked or had any job,
She did meet a man on the boat and a few years later married him. Ferdinand Weyland.
She converted to Christianity before marriage.

Any wisdom or insight would be greatly appreciated!
Blessings
Richard F Dassow
RNdassow@...


Richard Dassow
 

Forgot to add some facts:
Helen arrived in New York June 1907.
Wonder how long she stayed in New York. With her uncle?
Did she meet the man she was to marry? Don't have a name.

Where she lived before traveling to Milwaukee, Wisconsin and how she got there. Train, bus, etc.
Where she lived in Milwaukee.

Thanks for any insight you can give.
Blessings
Richard Dassow
RNdassow@...