Genealogy

My great-great-great-great grandfather was Philipp Levi, born in Kunreuth, Germany in 1771. In the kingdom of Bavaria, a special law called Judenedikt was passed, and Philipp had to choose a family name. In 1822 he chose “Lederer,” which meant someone who worked with leather. Philipp’s son was Jondorf, a tinsmith; his son was Isaac, who came to America. Isaac’s son, Mitchell, was my great-grandfather. Philipp Lederer’s grave is in the cemetery of Baiersdorf.
My great-grandfather, Mitchell Lederer (1877-1942), a milliner in Cincinnati.
My great-grandmother, Laura Rauh Lederer (1878-1948), a psychologist with the Cincinnati Board of Education.
My grandfather, Lewis “Red” Lederer (1909-1963). He was in the Merchant Marines during World War II and then founded the Inner-Tank Lining Corporation, which dealt with protective coatings and swimming pool supplies.
My great-grandfather on my grandmother’s side, Dr. Albert Faller (1873-1941), Cincinnati, Ohio. He was an expert in contagious diseases (chickenpox, smallpox, syphilis, etc.) He was also an advocate for music in hospitals.
Dr Faller, the only really bald guy. He’s just above “Cincinnati” in the third row on the left. He was a professor and he taught in the Pharmacy College in addition to the Medical College.
Edward O’Dwyer, my great-great grandfather, born on May 26, 1840 in County Tipperary, Ireland. He was appointed to the Toledo Police Department July 19, 1871 and served for over 40 years, including as Chief. He died on Feb. 3, 1917 in Toledo. 
My great-great grandfather, James Joseph Cullen, photographed in 1890. Born Cobourg Ontario Canada 9-10-1863.
Learned stationery engineering in Canada, then worked for Berry Brothers Detroit 5 years, moved to St. Louis 1891: Heating Engineer for Ringer Stove 4 years.
My great grandmother, Catherine (Cullen) O’Dwyer, with her daughters. One of the twins is Joan O’Dwyer, my grandmother; the other is Patricia — they were born in 1923. Another sibling was Margaret (Miggs). Catherine was born in St. Louis. During World War I and the influenza pandemic, she worked as a dietician and helped with the patients.