George B. Goldschmidt
George B. Goldschmidt esquire | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 16, 1840 Manhattan, New York City |
| Died | April 15, 1912 (aged 71) Atlantic Ocean |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | Army |
| Years of service | 1861-1865 |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles / wars | Gettysburg Campaign |
George B. Goldschmidt (December 16, 1840 - April 15, 1912) was a lawyer and Major in the American Civil War who was killed during the Sinking of the Titanic.[1]
Early life
Goldschmidt was born on December 16, 1840, in New York City the son of John Meyer Goldschmidt (1801-1877) and Celestine née Judah (1813-1898). John was born in Hamburg, Germany and Celestine was a New York native. In 1850, they family were living in Manhattan and he lived their until the 1860s.[1]
Civil War
During the American Civil War, Goldschmidt became a lawyer and later enlisted 22nd New York National Guard, he became a corporal and later a sergeant and severed at Harper's Ferry and fought during the Gettysburg Campaign. By 1865, he was a Major in the 55th New York National Guard.[1][2]
Post-War
After the Civil War, he began to practice law in 1870 and became a well-known conveyancer.[1][3] He lived with his parents until their deaths and opened a practice with his brother Edward (1855-1936).[4] By 1892, he was a member of the Museums of Art and Natural History and the Union League and became well-liked in Hackensack, New Jersey. On October 19, 1895, Goldschmidt and his brother Samuel Anthony traveled to the German Empire on the ship Ems belonging to the North German Lloyd Line.[5] This trip sparked an interest in traveling the world and Goldschmidt would travel several more times on several ships including: Teutonic, Carmania, Campania, Columbia, and Minnetonka. From 1909-1912, he established and funded a chemistry fellowship for Columbia University in honor of his brother Dr. Samuel Goldschmidt who graduated in 1871.[6][7][8][9][10] In 1912, he traveled to Europe and boarded the Titanic back to the United States because it was managed by his friend Captain Edward Smith.[1][11]
Death
Goldschmidt was killed during the sinking of the Titanic aged 71. His $10,000 estate in New York was left to his three brothers in New York, Meyer (1842-1920), Samuel Anthony and Edward.[1][12][11][13]
References
- ^ a b c d e f Encyclopedia Titanica (2020) George B. Goldschmidt (ref: #136, last updated: 9th April 2020, accessed 13th July 2025
- ^ "FIFTY-FIFTH REGIMENT". New York Tribune. November 3, 1866. p. 5.
- ^ "Image 6 of The New York herald (New York [N.Y.]), June 3, 1865 | Library of Congress". www.loc.gov. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
- ^ Supreme Court Appellate Division. 1906.
- ^ "Image 5 of New-York tribune (New York [N.Y.]), October 19, 1895 | Library of Congress". www.loc.gov. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
- ^ University, Columbia (1910). Columbia University Bulletin. Columbia University Press.
- ^ Faculties, Columbia University Graduate (1912). Announcement.
- ^ University, Columbia (1911). Catalogue.
- ^ Columbia University Quarterly. 1909.
- ^ University, Columbia (1922). Catalogue of Columbia University.
- ^ a b Contract Ticket List, White Star Line 1912, National Archives, New York; NRAN-21-SDNYCIVCAS-55[279]).
- ^ "Image 6 of New-York tribune (New York [N.Y.]), May 5, 1912 | Library of Congress". www.loc.gov. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
- ^ The American Law Review. Little, Brown, and Company. 1913.