Background
Lazrus, Oscar M. was born on July 12, 1887 in Jassy, Rumania. Son of Israel and Ella (Cohn) Lazrus.
Lazrus, Oscar M. was born on July 12, 1887 in Jassy, Rumania. Son of Israel and Ella (Cohn) Lazrus.
Came to the United States 1889, naturalized citizen. Bachelor of Laws, Saint Lawrence University, 1909.
; children—Julian, Jay K. Married second, Anna Leitner, 1953 (deceased 1961). Married 3d, Rose Lazrus, 1962.
Apprentice law office Samuel Untermeyer, 1905-1906. Private practice, New York City, 1909-1924.
A founder, past president, past Chairman of the Board Benrus Watch Company National secretary National Conference of Christians and Jews.
Member Executive Committee American Jewish Committee. Member president’s council Brandeis U. Board of directors American Joint Distribution Committee. Life trustee Federation Jewish Philanthropies New New York
Board of Governors Union American Hebrew Congregations.
Member Executive Committee American Jewish Committee. Member president’s council Brandeis U. Board of directors American Joint Distribution Committee. Member American Bar Association.
Clubs: Harmonie, Bankers, 24 Karat.
Married Paula Kronheim, February 11, 1913 (deceased. Married second, Anna Leitner, 1953 (deceased. Married 3d, Rose Lazrus, 1962.
Children: Julian, Jay K.