Dear Friends, The Brooklyn Historical Society has files of original documents for this family from 1884 to 1921. http://brooklynhistory.org/library/wp/jacob-brenner-papers-1884-1921/ "This collection contains documents and news clippings of Jacob A. Brenner (1857-1921), former Brooklyn magistrate and Kings County Commissioner of Jurors. The collection chiefly relates to Brenner’s numerous appointments in the Kings County judicial system and his membership in the Republican Party, as well as personal materials regarding the death of his wife, Louise (Blumenau) Brenner.The Honorable Jacob A. Brenner, born on April 8, 1857 to Simon Brenner (1820-1898), an Orthodox Jewish rabbi, and Caroline Alexander (1830-1900), resided and worked in Brooklyn and Amityville, N.Y. his entire life." I hope this piques your interest in olde time Brooklyn, Barb