Arnold B. Heine

Arnold Bendix Heine (né Arnold Baruch Heine; December 22, 1847 - February 1, 1923) was a German-born American industrialist. He was the founder of Arnold B. Heine & Co, also known as Heine Embroideries, the largest textile concern in the world specializing in embroidery being based in Arbon, Switzerland and New York City.

Early life and education
Heine was born December 22, 1847, in Herford, Province of Westphalia, Kingdom of Prussia to Baruch and Julie (née Lion) Heine. His father originally hailed from Schildesche (today Bielefeld) and primarily worked as teacher, hazzan and shechita. His mother died when was aged 4 and his father remarried to his aunt (the sister of his mother) Friederike. She died in 1859, when Heine was only aged 11. After schooling he completed a commercial apprenticeship and worked as an office clerk prior to his emigration to the US in 1865 aged 18.

Personal life
Heine emigrated to the United States around 1865. In 1869, aged 22, Heine married German American Clara Falk (1852-1913), with whom he had four children.


 * Louise (1870-1953), married Reinhart
 * Camille (1872-1969), married Fogarty
 * Benjamin "Ben" (1873-1961)
 * Arthur (1874-1953)

They primarily resided in Corning, New York, where Heine also became a United States citizen in 1872.