Seligmann Heilner to Sigmund Heilner, April 11, 1854

Letter from Seligmann Heilner in Crescent City, California to his brother Sigmund Heilner in Washington, D.C., dated April 11, 1854. Seligmann expresses dissatisfaction with his situation in California and describes being homesick.

Heilner family letter to Sigmund Heilner, January 16, 1854

Letter from Aron Heilner, in Urspringen, to his son Sigmund Heilner in Washington, D.C., dated January 16, 1854. Aron emphasizes that Sigmund's pursuit of livelihood for self and family in Germany should be done with the honorable principles...

Heilner family letter to Sigmund Heilner, October 7, 1853

Letter from Aron, Nanni, Max and Caroline Heilner, sent from Urspringen, Germany to Sigmund Heilner in Baltimore, Maryland, dated October 2, 1853, expressing that they are pleased Sigmund is satisfied in America.

Seligmann Heilner to Sigmund Heilner, August 25, 1853

Letter from Seligmann Heilner in Crescent City, California, to his brother Sigmund Heilner in New York City, dated August 25, 1853, instructing Sigmund on the best route to California.

Heilner family letter to Sigmund Heilner, July 15, 1853

Letter from Aron Heilner in Urspringen, Germany to his son Sigmund Heilner, dated July 15, 1853. Aron, Nanni, and Max Heilner congratulate Sigmund for his safe arrival in America. Aron advises Sigmund to work hard and bring honor to his name.

Sigmund Heilner

Seligmann Heilner

Seilgmann Heilner was born in Urspringen, Bavaria, in 1823, immigrated to the United States in 1845, and eventually settled on the West Coast. He operated a variety of mercantile businesses, often in partnership with his brother Sigmund, until his...

Regina Heilner (Gutmann)

Daughter of Aron Heilner and Nanni Salin Heilner; married Feifer Gutmann in 1857.

Nanni Salin (Heilner)

Nanni Salin Heilner was the second wife of Aron Heilner, the stepmother of Seligmann Heilner, and mother of Regina, Sigmund, Caroline, Max, and David Heilner.

Max Heilner

David Heilner

Caroline Heilner (Stiefel)

Daughter of Aron Heilner and Nanni Salin Heilner; married Max Stiefel in 1862.

Aron Heilner

Aron Heilner was a rabbi who lived in Urspringen, Bavaria, and was the father of immigrants Seligmann and Sigmund Heilner.

Dreyer family document, October 3, 1872

Dreyer family document, October 3, 1872.

Dreyer family document, September 1, 1865

Dreyer family document, September 1, 1865.

Diedrick and Eliese Müller to Anna and John Dreyer, c. May 18, 1861

Letter from Diedrick and Elise Müller to Anna and John Dreyer, c. May 18, 1861.

William Laith to John Dreyer, October 7, 1872

Letter from William Laith to John Dreyer, October 7, 1872.

John Döscher to Anna and John Dreyer, September 29, 1872

Letter from John Döscher to Anna and John Dreyer, September 29, 1872.

A Haynam and M. J. O'Conner to John Dreyer, September 28, 1872

Letter from A Haynam and M. J. O'Conner to John Dreyer, September 28, 1872.

Herman Bahrs to John Dreyer, September 11, 1872

Letter from Herman Bahrs to John Dreyer, September 11, 1872.