Isaac L. Mintz

Isaac L. Mintz (c.1855-1914) was born in Poland to Joseph (1812-1891) and Esther “Etel” Mintz (c.1818-1883). Joseph immigrated to the United States between 1856 and 1860, first arriving in New York and then moving to Charleston where he worked as a merchant. Isaac and his mother, Esther, both followed Joseph to America in 1871, settling in Charleston where they all lived together. Isaac married Dora Lena Volaski (1855-1904) in the late 1870s, and together they had five sons. In 1878, Isaac was first listed as having a dry goods and clothing shop at 489 King Street and remained there until around 1885, occasionally employing his father, Joseph, as a clerk. In 1886, Isaac relocated to 425 King Street but soon moved again to 387 King Street in 1887. The following year, Isaac relocated for the fourth time, moving to 401 King Street where he continued to sell clothing. In 1889, Isaac entered a short-lived business partnership with Wolfe Banov, operating a store called Mintz & Banov at 401 King Street. Less than a year later, Isaac and Wolfe parted ways, and Isaac remained at 401 King Street where he continued to operate his shop until 1896. Following the closure of his shop, Isaac and his sons were employed by Wolfe at Banov & Volaski. In 1899, Isaac moved to New York City and opened a wholesale clothing company. Mintz remained in New York until his death in 1914.