Background
STRAHL, Jacob S. was born on September 2, 1876 in New York City. Son of Robert and Betsey (Stone) Strahl.
STRAHL, Jacob S. was born on September 2, 1876 in New York City. Son of Robert and Betsey (Stone) Strahl.
New York Law School, Bachelor of Laws.
Justice, Municipal Court, New York City, Borough of Brooklyn,, re-elected November, 1929, having been nominated by both Democrat and Republican parties. Took an active part in Landlord and Tenant Legislation during Housing Emergency and is responsible for many important decisions thereon, all favoring the tenant.
Member: Order Sons of Zion in American (past Grand Master). Shriner; Masons; Elks. Phi Kappa Beta; Knights of Pythias.
Brooklyn Bar Association Clubs: Metropolis (New York), Unity (Brooklyn).
Spouse Beatrice Reiss, September 19, 1907.