City: Memphis
SAMFIELD, Max., Rev. Dr., rabbi congregation Children of Israel since 1871; German-Jewish descent; editor; born Bavaria, Germany, Jan., 1845; son of Samuel and Rosa (Mendel) SAMFIELD; educated University of Wurtzurg, Normal College, received degree of doctor of philosophy; married Pauline FRANK in 1873; member Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite 32, B’Nai Brith and Elks; author of a collection of essays and sermons, “Moral Philosophy of Hamlet,” “Shylock Not a Jew,” founder of United Charities Tenn. So. Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; founder Y. M. H. A.; representative of National Charities and Prison Reform; governor of Cincinnati Hebrew Union College for education of rabbis; director of Jewish Orphan’s Home, New Orleans, Jewish Consumptive Hospital, Denver, Colo.; president of Hebrew Relief Association, Memphis; member of Oriental Society in London; director of Alliance Universelle, supervisor of synagoge and school extension.
Source: Who’s Who in Tennessee: A Biographical Reference Book of Notable Tennesseans of To-Day. Memphis: Paul & Douglas Co, 1911.
