Early Life and Marriage
Ikey was born into a Jewish family down Gravel Lane, Houndsditch, in the East End of London, was one of nine children. His father, Henry Solomon, was a fence and introduced Ikey to the criminal trade. Henry Solomon also worked in various places in London and once remarked "I have worked for every factory in London".
Little is known about Ikey's mother, except that she looked after her husband well into his old age.
Ikey married Ann (or Hannah) Julian on 7 January 1807 in the Great Synagogue, Duke's Place, London. Ann was the daughter of Moses Julian, coachmaster, of Aldgate.
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