David Goldberg/Granger
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David Goldberg/Granger was born in Russia in 1863.
Along the way . . .
In 1879, David Goldberg came to America, joining his uncle in Cleveland, Ohio, in the family’s jewelry business.
Butte, Montana
In 1884, Goldberg arrived in Butte, Montana.
He opened a pawn shop and jewelry store.
In 1890, Goldberg left the jewelry business and ventured into ticket brokering.
He was successful and then began investing in real estate.
Eventually, the family moved back East to New York.
Community
David Goldberg was a Charter Member of the B’nai B’rith’s Baron de Hirsch Lodge #420.
Family
Around 1890, Goldberg married Minnie Neuberger.
They changed their surname to Granger.
The Granger/Goldbergs had 2 children: Jeffrey (b.1891) and Myron (b.1894).
Sources
- Julie L. Coleman, Golden Opportunities: A Biographical History of Montana’s Jewish Communities (Helena, MT: SkyHouse Publishers, 1994).
- Moses Morris papers, 1894-1932, Montana Historical Society Research Center – Archives and Photographs Archives. http://184.168.105.185/archivegrid/collection/data/420247227
- Montana Women’s History, http://montanawomenshistory.org/using-quilts-as-a-window-into-montana-womens-history/#more-2082
Samantha Silver is our curator for this David Goldberg/Granger exhibit.