Land is bought for a Jewish cemetery
In 1884 Hyman Liebreich, Abe Harris and Jacob Lipstate bought land for a Jewish cemetery.
The oldest grave in the Jewish Beth-el section of Oakwood Cemetery is that of 19-year-old Rachel Wolinsky, who died in 1884.
Sources
- Texas Historical Commission marker: Oakwood Cemetery (Atlas 5423007746)atlas.thc.texas.gov
In another separate portion is the Jewish Beth-el Cemetery, where the oldest grave is that of 19-year-old Rachel Wolinsky, who died in 1884.
- Institute of Southern Jewish Life, Encyclopedia of Southern Jewish Communities: Tyler, Texasisjl.org
In 1884, Hyman Liebreich, Abe Harris, and Jacob Lipstate purchased land for a Jewish cemetery.
Checked October 15, 2026. How the cards are filed