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Henry Mayer Halff

1874 – 1934

American rancher, horse breeder and polo player

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About Henry Mayer Halff

Lived 1874 – 1934 (aged 59). Henry Mayer Halff was an American polo player.

Henry Mayer Halff (1874–1934) was an American rancher, horse breeder and polo player.

Early life Henry Mayer Halff was born on August 17, 1874, in San Antonio, Texas. His father, Mayer Halff, was a French immigrant who became a large rancher in Texas. He graduated from Eastman Business College, a business school in Poughkeepsie, New York. He ranched in Midland County, Crane County, Crockett County and Upton County. He bred Belgian stallions with draft horses. He also bred Thoroughbreds with mares to produce polo ponies.

Halff was the owner of a real estate business in Midland. When he moved to Mineral Wells, Texas, in 1925, he ran a real estate business there. When he moved to Dallas in 1929, he ran a real estate business there as well. Halff served as the president of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce.

Halff was a member of the Rotary Club.

Personal life Halff married Rosa Wechsler in 1905. They had two sons and two daughters. He retired to a farm in Richardson, Texas, in 1931.

Death Halff died on March 20, 1934, in Richardson, Texas. His funeral was held at Temple Emanu-El. He was buried at the Emanu-El Cemetery in Dallas, Texas.

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Polo player
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Education
Staunton Military Academy, Eastman Business College

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Mayer Halff

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Henry Mayer Halff?

American rancher, horse breeder and polo player (1874–1934)

When was Henry Mayer Halff born?

Henry Mayer Halff was born on 17 August 1874 in San Antonio.

When did Henry Mayer Halff die?

Henry Mayer Halff died on 20 March 1934 in Richardson.

What was Henry Mayer Halff's occupation?

Henry Mayer Halff was a polo player.

What nationality was Henry Mayer Halff?

Henry Mayer Halff was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henry Mayer Halff

· Wikidata: Q22018608

· DBpedia: Henry Mayer Halff

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