Abraham Abraham

Abraham Abraham
Abraham Abraham
Born	March 9, 1843; New York City, U.S.
Died	June 28, 1911 (aged 68); Cherry Island, New York, U.S.
Occupation	Businessman
Known for	Founder of Abraham & Straus
Spouses	Isabella Hyams (m. 1868; died 1875); Rose Epstein (m. 1882);
Children	Lillian Isabelle Abraham Rothschild ; (1869–1927); Florence May Abraham Blum ; (1872–1959); Lawrence Emanuel Abraham ; (1872–1945); Edith S. Abraham Straus ; (1882–1957);

Abraham Abraham (March 9, 1843 – June 28, 1911) was an American businessman and the founder of the Brooklyn department store Abraham & Straus, founded 1865. The chain, which became part of Federated Department Stores, is now part of Macy's.

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