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Personal data Isaac Scherck Maj Scherek 

• Alternative names: Isaac Schereck, Isaac Scherrick Scherek, Scherck Scherek
• He was born on December 25, 1833 in Poznan, Wlkp., Poland.Sources 3, 4, 5
• Immigrated in the year 1846.Source 6
• Occupations:
• in the year 1850 in clerk, St, Tammany, Louisiana.
• in Board of Trustees Teutonia Insurance Co of New Orleans, 111 Gravier St.
• on March 1, 1864 in Headquarters Hoop's Corps, Dalton, Georgia, Verenigde Staten.
• between 31 JUL and August 6, 1865 in (Lewis) Alcus &, Scherek, Cotton Factors &, Commission merchants, 73 Carondelet St, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana.Source 7
• July 1865 in Musician, Huston, Texas.Source 8
• in the year 1867 in Rosenberg, Scherek &, Berkson, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, Verenigde Staten.
• in the year 1870 in $7, 000, Commission merchant, New Orleans.
• November 1875 in Alcus, Scherck &, Autey, New Orleans, Louisiana.
• after 1877 in Cotton firm Adler, Goldman, &, Co, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, Verenigde Staten.
• after 1877 in cotton house, Alcus, Scherck Scherek & Autey. New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana..Source 6
• Resident:
• in the year 1846: Summit, Pike, Mississippi, USA.Source 6
• in the year 1850: St Tammany, Louisiana, Verenigde Staten.
• in the year 1850: St Tammany, Louisiana, Verenigde Staten.Source 4
• before 1861: Summit, Pike, Mississippi, USA.
• in the year 1865: Louisiana, USA.Source 1
• before July 1865: Summit, Pike, Mississippi, USA.Source 7
• July 1865: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA.Source 8
• in the year 1866: income $2771 73 Carondelet, Louisiana.
• in the year 1870: New Orleans Ward 1, Orleans, Louisiana, Verenigde Staten.Source 5
• in the year 1870: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
• July 1872: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA.Source 7
• in the year 1880: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA.Source 5
• (Military) April 1861 in assigned Army of Tennessee, April, 1861.
• (Military) on October 4, 1861 in Third Lieutenant, McNair Rifles of Pike Co, Third BattalionInfantry, under Major Aaron Aron B Hardcastle.
• (Military) on November 11, 1861 in enlisted, Co E, 33 Regt Mississippi Volunteers, Natchez.
• (Military) between 1861 and 1865 in Private, Company E, MS Batallion.
• (Military) June 1862 in 3ed Brig., 3ed A.C. Batallion Infantry, Co E. Mississippi Regt, Corinth, Mississippi.
• (Military) on December 13, 1862 in maj., C. S. to Maj. Gen. J. C. Breckinridge.Source 9
• (Military) on September 20, 1863 in chief of sub. to Gen. D. H. Hill.
• (Military) on January 12, 1864 in chief commissary, Hindman's Corps, Dalton, Georgia.Source 6
• (Military) March 1864 in commissary of subsistence, Hood's Corps, Dalton Georgia, Lieutenant-Gerneral Hood.Source 6
• (Military) September 1864 in Major &, ass't cheif commissary to Gen John Bell Hood's staff.
• (Military) in the year 1865 in asst. chief com'y to Gen. J. E. Johnston.
• (Military) in the year 1866 in Promoted to Regt Commissary Afe.
• (Other-Begin) on July 13, 1865 in Application from former confederates for Presidential Pardons from Pres Andrew Johnson. Huston, Texas, Verenigde Staten.
• (Descrbe) July 1865 in 4ft 10inches tall, hair brown, eyes blue, light conplection, Huston, Texas.Source 8
• (Descrbe) in the year 1874 in Passport Application 5' 5" tall.Source 2
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• He died on February 1, 1889 in 235 Chestnut St, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, Verenigde Staten, he was 55 years old.Sources 3, 6, 7
• He is buried in Louisiana, USA.Source 3
• A child of Hirsch Isaac Scherek and Julia Leib Elkas Alcus

Household of Isaac Scherck Maj Scherek

He is married to Esther W Marks.

They got married on February 7, 1866 at New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA, he was 32 years old.

Child(ren):

1. Henry Joseph Scherck Scherek  1867-1933 
2. Lewis Alcus Scherck Scherek  1870-1966 
3. Cecilia J Scherck Scherek  1871-1954 
4. Julia Emma Scherck Scherek  1873-1875
5. Ernestine Maud Scherck Scherek  1877-1899 

Notes about Isaac Scherck Maj Scherek

1880 living 235 Chestnut St., New Orleans.
$2500 personal 1870.New Orleans census, 3 servants wt.= cook, domestic servant, nurse; Commission merchant.
1850 census living with Lewis Alcus 34 b.1816.--

Obit, was born 25 Dec 1837 in Wlkp., Poland. Came to America aged 15 and went into business with his uncle in Summit, Mississippi. First to enlist in War as captain of the McNair Rifles. He was in all the great battles of the Army of Tennessee--notably Shiloh where his horse was shot from under him. 1863 made assistant chief commissary with rank of major on staff of General Joseph E Johnston. After war came to New Orleans and entered cotton factorage business under firm name of Alcus & Scherck, afterwards Alcus, Scherck & Autey for over 10 years. Then interested in cotton firm of Adler, Goldman & Co until his death. He was superintendent of the issuance of rations in New Orleans during the epidemic of 1878. Wife Miss Ester Marks daughter of Joseph H Marks and she was mother of Henry J Scherck intern student at the charity hospital. Louis A, Cecile and Ernestine.

Scherek, Isaac, Maj., C. S. to Maj. Gen. J. C. Breckinridge, December 13. 1862; Maj., chief of sub. to Gen. D. H. Hill, September 20, 1863, assigned Army of Tennessee, April, 1861; Maj.; asst. chief com'y to Gen. J. E. Johnston, 1865. Letters from Maj Isaac Scherek of the Confederacy after the battle of Lovejoy's Station. [[[The Battle of Lovejoy's Station was fought on August 20, 1864, near what is now Lovejoy, Georgia, in Clayton County, during the Atlanta Campaign of the American Civil War. the final battles of the Atlanta Campaign, the battle that actually took place at Nash Farm. This 204-acre battlefield is located on the McDonough and Babbs Mill Road in western Henry County, 23 miles south of Atlanta.]]]
Report, acting chief of subsistence, 23 March 1863: "the army is living from hand to mouth, and drawing largely on the reserves. The ration of the men is corn bread and one-half pound of bacon. I heard of no grumbling about the rations. General Polk thought we could, by enterprise in foraging, subsist our army on its present line 3 months or more...."
Letter 7 May 1865, Chester, SC. Refers to: Mr & Mrs Isaacs; Essie Marks with Mr & Mrs Marks; Essie & Hennie [Mars}; Allen Mordecai & Leon Mordecai & Mr Nathan; Mr Goetter; Mr Lewis Sol Salomon; Srs. Kate; Miss Mathilda Guyol (Creole); Mr Jules J. Meyer; Mrs. Mort. Moses; Miss Lizzie Moses & Mr Mathew Moses; Mr Pollmer; Rev Mr & Mrs Gutheim & Mrs & Miss Cohen & Mr Marks and family; Mr & Mrs D.H. & Theodore Marks"
Chester, S.C.; May 7 1865: At precisely 1 p.m. the following members of the Irrepressibles left the city of Chester. Lt. Col. Green 8 Ark.; Maj. Isaac Scherck Asst. Chf. S.; R Blacks Milton, Lee, Abren. We started on the road toward Monticello and landed about 5 p.m. 9 miles from Chester at Mrs. ___ place without accident or adventure. Immediately on our landing Sgt. Owen [T.C. Owen, 40 Geo. Regt.] made a trade to have a turkey baked for us and Capt. Beatty [H.K. Beatty, Ord. Off. A.T. army of Tennessee] to have supper ordered. Guards were selected for tonight over our stock. May 8: We left precisely at 6 am and drove without interruption to Ashford Ferry on Broad River, crossed there and found Confederate money still current, as the ferryman charged our party ten dollar which we only too gladly paid. We then drive to towards Frogland and camped at 6:30 pm on the McNair ferry 2 miles South of Frogland. Guard tonight: I. Scherck 9-11, Abren R. May 9. We started precisely at 6 am and by 9 am we had crossed the Salada at McNair ferry. Specially dedicated to the grand companionship of Scherck and Essie Marks.
Augusta, Geo. May 18 1865: Thursday at 4 am the day opened brightly. Mr and Mrs. Marks busily engaged packing up, while Essie is skipping up and down stairs dividing her time between looking at me and packing her baggage 4:30 oclock and Mr Nathan with Allen Mordecai appears at the house ready to see us off. 5 am we start for the R.R. Depot following our Dray full of trunks. Essie, Hennie, and myself taking the advance--in military parlance we marched right in front. Allen, Leon Mordecai and Mr Nathan leading field and trying to cheer the ladies but now and then you see a tear like the sparkling of a pearl floating to the surface quenched by the hope that we will soon see each other again five minutes of six. Allen kisses Mrs. Marks while Leon bids Essie goodbye and seals it with a cousinly kiss. Maj. Moore who is just introduced goes thru the ceremonies, while Mr Nathan follows suit. At last the short whistle blows and we leave Augusta. Off we are in good speed towards the home which we so anxiously to look for and highly prize. Mrs. Noanie Moore, wife of Maj. W.E. Moore is our traveling companion. In the meantime, breakfast time arrives and anyone seeing our party doing justice to the meal would never charge us with being troubled or unhealthy. The babies (one large and one quite young) are the center of attraction. Friday May 19 1865: We left Atlanta for Macon at 5:30 am. ... our party had a regular family breakfast and spent the time between talking, sleeping, and eating strawberries. We arrived at Macon at 1 pm. Stopped at the Brown Hotel where we were very comfortably accommodated. We met on the road between Atlanta and Macon Mr Goetter and at the Hotel Mr Lewis Sol Salomon, by the latter forwarded a letter written by Mrs. Marks, Essie, and Hennie with a postscript of my own to Srs. Kate. The cars we used from Atlanta to Macon were the same as used by President Davis on his route to Washington D.C.. Mr E.C. Cox made every effort to make us comfortable. While in Macon I walked up Broad St. and found US colors displayed most gorgeously. Cloth must have been cheaper than any other place in the South judging from the quantity expended on the flags. Saturday, May 20 1865: We left Macon, Geo at 8 am on our way to Eufala. We met Capt. I.W. Bradford, Quartermaster of Lees Corps G.S.A. in the road. He speaks but little being a very bashful young man. Sunday, May 22, 1865: Last night about 8 we arrived on the steamboat Wm. H. Young and there quartered for the night. As soon as we reached the landing even the Yankee Sergt. on guard showed us politeness, but I cannot say that much for the Yankee Lieut. in charge of the Boat. His face was a perfect index of his character and he was certainly one of the those men who stoops at nothing--uncultivated, brutal, and inhuman are his general traits. The man who can turn a lady her young babe out of the state room at 11 pm to please his fancy and simply do it because he has the power is not fit to be called man and certainly is a disgrace to the Commission he holds. 7 am. the family Guyol came onboard and by 8 we left Eufala, Ala. for Columbus, Geo. The trip would have been very pleasant were it not for the intense heat and the smallness of the cabin. SC [Essie] was pleased with the Company on board and particularly with Miss Mathilda Guyol. Politics and courting was the general topic of the day and eating and candy and crackers are only nourishment. At 8 pm we landed at Columbus, Geo. Stopped at the Cook House, which in contrast to its name must have very recently lost the cook, judging from the indifferent fare. The rooms are roomy enough but not cleanly kept and the servants plainly indicate that the emancipation laws have had a bad influence their minds. Monday, May 22, 1865: Before breakfast we were greeted by music and dancing. The family Guyol (Creoles) being particularly fond of music, kept up a hop until breakfast. I met Mr Jackson, went to his house and there received a handsome bouquet for my dear SC [Essie]. Mr Jules J. Meyer called on us and through him my SC heard much to her surprise that in an intimate friend of hers, Mrs. Mort. Moses lived in this place. We called on them at about 6 pm, found them very agreeable, met there Miss Lizzie Moses and Mr Mathew Moses. On our returning just in time for super found catfish on the table which none of the family would eat, so to do justice to the meal, as well as both SC and myself are one or expected to be one some of these days, I had to eat her share. Thursday, May 23 1865: Left Columbus for Union Springs, Ala. at 12 am and arrived at Union Springs about 8 pm. Stopped at Mr. Pollmers whom we found to be a perfect gentleman and most hospitable landlord. SC and myself had a most delightful and agreeable evening in talking with one another. Wednesday, May 24, 1865: We left this morning at 10 for Montgomery and after traveling that day and a part of the next, arrived there at 1 am Friday. This trip was accomplished by means of an ambulance and carriage. The day was excessively warm and the wooden benches not very soft. Thursday, May 25 1865: We arrived this morning at 10 am at the Exchange Hotel in Montgomery, Ala.. As soon after we landed Rev. and Mrs. Gutheim called on Mr. Marks and family who met as sincerely as friends only do. Immediately after dinner Mrs. Cohen accompanied by Mr and Mrs. Gutheim and directly after Mrs. Goetter called on the M. family and old times in New Orleans and family news was the general topic of conversation. We had company until late and gave SC and myself but little chance of speaking to each other but they could not prevent us seeing stealing glances. Friday May 26 1865: This morning Rev. Mr and Mrs. Gutheim, Miss Cohen called on Mr Marks and family. Thus we passed agreeable hours until 2 pm and then went on board the Peerless which left Montgomery at 4 pm. We find the boat very pleasant, the Guyol family is again traveling with us. Effie Meyers called on SC and entertained her, I think very agreeably. A dance was proposed by Brig. Genl. I.A. Smith and other officers on board this boat, but owing to indifference expressed by the ladies it was postponed until too late for the night. Saturday, May 27 1865: We are only two days distance from New Orleans! How the sight of being so near our home makes our hearts thrill. The boat sails rather roughly and I fear some of the young ladies will get a little (sea) river sick. Capt. Semmes C.S. Navy is on board and he seems to converse freely with everyone approaching him, but I acknowledge candidly I am very much disappointed in his appearance. Sunday May 29 1865: We landed this morning in Mobile and after some trouble went to the Battle House. It has no doubt gone through several battles but most particularly with that of cleanness as it is thro my opinion without exception the dirtiest Hotel kept South. We stay here because I know of no other hotel, but it is high time to renovate it thoroughly. This city (Mobile) was only last week subjected to a great calamity. An explosion took place among the captured ordinance stores leaving who squares in ashes and killing about 1000 persons. We met here Mr and Mrs. D.H. & Theodore Marks, who were as surprised as ourselves to meet there here. Here I will remark that my daily intercourse makes me love SC more dearly. The more we become acquainted with each other, the more I am satisfied we are intended for each other and I feel proud in knowing that she loves me as dearly as I do her. God bless and protect her is my constant prayer. The weather today is remarkable cool for the season and I fear sudden changes may create sickness. Sunday May 29 1965: [I think this is actually Monday]. After four years absence from home we are within one days distance. We are invited to dine at Mr D.H. Marks, that is Dear SC and my humble self. While I appreciate the compliment, had I my own choice I would rather sit in a lonely corner and gaze at SCs eyes seeing my image reflected. Tuesday May 30 1865: This morning we started to the Steamer Laurel Hill which was advertised to leave at 10 am, but owning to some necessary repairs on the boilers did not leave Mobile until 6 pm. We started at 6 pm with a very full load of passengers, many ladies and more Federal officers, many of the latter tried to force their opinion on their fellow passengers, but to my surprize no one approached me. When we arrived at the Pass at about 9 pm; we anchored for the night and remained there for the night. Wednesday May 31 1865: This is expected to the last day of our Journey. Our heart beats faster as the surf-boat nears the home from which we left only a few years back with so many bright hopes for the independence from oppression. We are returning disappointed, but we are even willing to make sacrifices of our opinions for the sake of living once more among those most dear to us. 4 oclock pm, we are within an hour of the Lake Shore. 6 pm. We are on Shore, on La. Shore and within 3 miles of home. 8 pm. We are at the St. Charles Hotel safely quartered; the nearest relations are flocking round and I hear kisses that come from the heart and sound like a heavy battery of artillery. So, let me, drink.[torn]
Jewish Confederates R.N.Rosen pg 38. Isaac Scherck Scherek, a Prussian immigrant who settled in Summit, Mississippi, and enlisted as a private in Company E, 3d Mississippi Battalion described the North as filled with "puritanic bigotry & humbug.

Living with Lewis Alcus (aged 34) in St Tammany, Louisiana in 1850 when aged 15.

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