Background
He was born Samuel Wormser on the April 5th 1812, to Isaac Samuel Wormser and Sheinle Ephraim, in Aldingen (near Stuttgart) Germany.
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Lewis Harris
Edit ProfileFinancier president Lord Mayor
Career
He moved to Ireland in 1821 living in the residence of a Charles Harris who was a watch maker, and soon after he adopted the surname Harris. However, he died on 1 August 1876 in Bray, just before he was due to take up office of Lord Mayor of Dublin. On three occasions he was President of the Dublin Hebrew Congregation 1847-1848, 1851-1852 and 1860-1863.
In 1853 he was involved in the foundation of the synagogue in Stafford Street.
He operated very successfully as a financier with offices in Suffolk Street. In 1880 Alfred stood for election in Kildare as a Liberal.
Membership
He was elected Alderman of Dublin Corporation representing the South Dock Ward in 1874, the first member of Dublin"s Jewish community to hold such a position, and in 1876 he was chosen as Lord Mayor.
