Solomon reportedly died at the home of his son, labor leader Samuel Gompers, who at that time lived in Dorchester. Born in Holland, Sol went to England in 1845, joining the Cigar Makers' Union in 1849. He came to the United States with his family in 1863.
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MANY ATTEND FUNERAL OF SOLOMON GOMPERS
Men and women from all walks of life attended the funeral on Sunday of Solomon Gompers, father of Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, who died last week in Boston. Six grandchildren served as pallbearers. Interment was in Washington Cemetery, Brooklyn. --The Milwaukee Sentinel (Milwaukee, Wisconsin); 15 Sep 1919
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MANY ATTEND FUNERAL OF SOLOMON GOMPERS
Men and women from all walks of life attended the funeral on Sunday of Solomon Gompers, father of Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, who died last week in Boston. Six grandchildren served as pallbearers. Interment was in Washington Cemetery, Brooklyn. --The Milwaukee Sentinel (Milwaukee, Wisconsin); 15 Sep 1919
Solomon reportedly died at the home of his son, labor leader Samuel Gompers, who at that time lived in Dorchester. Born in Holland, Sol went to England in 1845, joining the Cigar Makers' Union in 1849. He came to the United States with his family in 1863.
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MANY ATTEND FUNERAL OF SOLOMON GOMPERS
Men and women from all walks of life attended the funeral on Sunday of Solomon Gompers, father of Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, who died last week in Boston. Six grandchildren served as pallbearers. Interment was in Washington Cemetery, Brooklyn. --The Milwaukee Sentinel (Milwaukee, Wisconsin); 15 Sep 1919
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MANY ATTEND FUNERAL OF SOLOMON GOMPERS
Men and women from all walks of life attended the funeral on Sunday of Solomon Gompers, father of Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, who died last week in Boston. Six grandchildren served as pallbearers. Interment was in Washington Cemetery, Brooklyn. --The Milwaukee Sentinel (Milwaukee, Wisconsin); 15 Sep 1919
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SOLOMON GOMPERS
Beloved husband of SARAH GOMPERS
Born in Amsterdam Holland Nov. 6, 1827
Died Sept. 8 1919
May his soul rest in peace.
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