Alexander Jakob Toffler (abt. 1856 - 1904)

Born about 5 May 1856 in Péchiújfalu, Hungary

Husband of Maria Toffler — married 26 Mar 1882 in Manhattan, New York

Descendants

Died 14 Feb 1904 at about age 47 in Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Kansas, United States

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Alexander Toffler has Jewish Roots.

Biography

1856 Alexander Jakob Toffler (Hebrew name = Yakov ben reb Avraham Toffler) was born in Péchiújfalu (now Pečovská Nová Ves) Hungary in 1856 to Abraham and Dora Toffler,^[1]

1882 Alexander Jakob Toffler immigrated to the US. He married Mary Toffler in New York City on 26 Mar 1882. Mary was also born in Hungary to Salomon (or Samuel) Toffler and Doris Krendel Hirtenstein.^[2][3][4]

On 25 Dec 1882, almost exactly nine months later, the couple had a son Adolph Toffler.^[5][6]

1884 Alexander and Mary had a baby girl two years later on 09 Nov 1884 in New York City. They named her Kathy Toffler.^[7]

1886 In October 1886 Alexander served as a witness to his brother Max's naturalization application in New York City.^[8]

Then on 19 Dec 1886 a third child was born, also in New York City. The birth record does not list the gender of this child but the name is Lui, probably Louis, Toffler.^[9]

1890 By 1890, Alexander and his family had relocated to Leavenworth, Kansas where he operated a second hand store on South Seventh Street. In July 1890 Alexander was arrested for buying and receiving stolen goods. See newspaper article on Images tab.

1904 Alexander Toffler died at home after suffering from kidney disease.^[10]

1910 This is Alexander's family at 700 Shawnee Street, Leavenworth, Kansas just six years after his death:

• Miriam Toffler Head F 48 Hungary
• Kate Goldman Daughter F 24 New York
• Abraham Goldman Son-in-law M 24 Russia
• Lewis S Toffler Son M 23 New York
• Adele E Toffler Daughter F 20 Kansas
• Rose F Toffler Daughter F 18 Kansas
• Blanche E Toffler Daughter F 13 Kansas
• Bethina T Goldman Granddaughter F 0 Kansas^[11]

Obituary^[10]

DEATH OF ALEXANDER TOFFLER

Well known merchant died at home Sunday morning.

Alexander Toffler, a well known Jewish merchant, died Sunday morning at his home, No. 720 Shawnee Street, where he had resided for more than twenty years. The deceased had long been suffering with kidney disease which was the cause of his death.

Alexander Toffler was born in the Hungarian province of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy forty-seven years ago. At an early age he left his native country together with his brother Morris Toffler, also of this city, and came to America, landing in New York. From there he came to Leavenworth and engaged in the clothing business at the place where he lived at the time of his death. He had lost the use of both eyes many years ago and the business was mainly conducted by his wife and children after the misfortune overcame him.

The funeral will be held from the home this afternoon at 2 o'clock and interment will be in the Jewish sectarian cemetery north of the city.

The pallbearers will be: Jacob Halz, Rev. Barofski, Herman Levy, Henry Sellers, Marcus Ettenson, and H. Jacobson.

The deceased leaves a wife, Mrs. Mary Toffler; two sons, Arthur and Louis, both of this city; and two daughters, Katherine and Minne, also of Leavenworth, besides his brother, M. Toffler.

From The Leavenworth Times, Tuesday Morning, February 16, 1904.

(the above obit was, thankfully, provided by Dean Chapman, Find a Grave Contributor)

Sources

1. ↑ 1869 Hungarian Census, p. 372.
2. ↑ New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:24SQ-PX5 : 20 March 2015), Alex Toffler and Mary Toffler, 26 Mar 1882; citing Marriage, Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, New York City Municipal Archives, New York; FHL microfilm 1,570,106.
3. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #54903602
4. ↑ New York Marriages, 1686-1980," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F67C-H7S : 12 December 2014), Alex Toffler and Mary Toffler, 26 Mar 1882; citing reference ; FHL microfilm 1,570,106.
5. ↑ New York, New York City Births, 1846-1909," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:271B-6RB : 20 March 2015), Alex Toffler in entry for Adolph Toffler, 25 Dec 1882; citing Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, reference cn 356973 New York Municipal Archives, New York; FHL microfilm 1,322,178.
6. ↑ New York Births and Christenings, 1640-1962," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FDRD-346 : 12 December 2014), Alex Toffler in entry for Adolph Toffler, 25 Dec 1882; citing Manhattan, New York, New York, USA, reference ; FHL microfilm 1,322,178.
7. ↑ New York, New York City Births, 1846-1909," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2WMW-8HT : 20 March 2015), Alex Toffler in entry for Kathy Toffler, 09 Nov 1884; citing Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, reference cn 412052 New York Municipal Archives, New York; FHL microfilm 1,322,195.
8. ↑ New York Naturalization Index (Soundex), 1792-1906, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVTW-PW4M : 13 February 2015), Max Toffler, 1886; citing New York City, , New York, United States, Index to Naturalization Petitions filed in Federal, state and local court in New York, 1792-1906, NARA microfilm publication M1674 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 267; FHL microfilm 1,462,893.
9. ↑ New York, New York City Births, 1846-1909," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2WMV-H3B : 20 March 2015), Mary Toffler in entry for Lui Toffler, 19 Dec 1886; citing Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, reference cn 476722 New York Municipal Archives, New York; FHL microfilm 1,322,217.
10. ↑ ^{10.0 10.1} The Leavenworth Times, Tuesday morning, February 16, 1904.
11. ↑ United States Census, 1910, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M2CV-NXR : accessed 7 December 2017), Rose F Toffler in household of Miriam Toffler, Leavenworth Ward 4, Leavenworth, Kansas, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 100, sheet 1A, family 1, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 444; FHL microfilm 1,374,457.

• New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940, database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:24SQ-PX5 : 20 March 2015), Alex Toffler and Mary Toffler, 26 Mar 1882; citing Marriage, Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, New York City Municipal Archives, New York; FHL microfilm 1,570,106.

See also:

• New York Naturalization Index (Soundex), 1792-1906, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVTW-PWWL : 13 February 2015), Alexander Toffler, 1880; citing New York City, U S District Court, New York, United States, Index to Naturalization Petitions filed in Federal, state and local court in New York, 1792-1906, NARA microfilm publication M1674 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 267; FHL microfilm 1,462,893.
• New York, Southern District, U.S District Court Naturalization Records, 1824-1946, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QLMZ-HRDZ : 8 November 2017), Alexander Toffler, 1880.