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Benjamin J. Cohen 1895–1983 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1895

Birth Location: Europe, Lithuania, Kaunas (Miesto Savivaldyb?)

Death Date: JAN 1983

Death Location: US, TX, Dallas, Dallas, Temple Emanu-El Cemetery

Father: Mendell Cohen

Mother: Fannie Schemer

Spouse(s): Marjorie Novich

Children(s): Dr. Cohen

In 1895, Benjamin J. Cohen entered the world in Europe, Lithuania, Kaunas (Miesto Savivaldyb?), born to Mendell Berel Cohen And Fannie Schemer. In 1906, Benjamin J. Cohen immigrated to US, NY, New York City. Benjamin J. Cohen married Marjorie Joyce Novich, and had children including Dr Barry Mendel Cohen. Benjamin J. Cohen passed away in 1983 in US, TX, Dallas, Dallas, Temple Emanu-El Cemetery.

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Biography

  • In 1895, Benjamin J. Cohen entered the world in Europe, Lithuania, Kaunas (Miesto Savivaldyb?), born to Mendell Berel Cohen And Fannie Schemer.
  • In 1906, Benjamin J. Cohen immigrated to US, NY, New York City.
  • Benjamin J. Cohen married Marjorie Joyce Novich, and had children including Dr Barry Mendel Cohen.
  • Benjamin J. Cohen passed away in 1983 in US, TX, Dallas, Dallas, Temple Emanu-El Cemetery.

Immediate Family

Parents

Mendell Cohen
1879–1938
Birth Location: Europe, former Russia/Poland
MC
Fannie Schemer
1881–1965
Birth Location: Europe, former Russia/Poland
FS

Spouses(s)

Marjorie Novich
1912–2006
Birth Location: US, TX, Dallas, Dallas
MN

Children(s)

Dr. Cohen
1939–2018
Birth Location: US, TX, Dallas, Dallas
DC

Benjamin Cohen's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Cohen
1895–1983
Birth Place: Europe, Lithuania, Kaunas (Miesto Savivaldyb?)
Parents
Mendell Berel Cohen
1879–1938
Europe, former Russia/Poland
Fannie Schemer
1881–1965
Europe, former Russia/Poland
Grandparents
Daniel (Chaim Chaikl Itzakov) Cohen
1857–1926
Europe, Lithuania, Kaunas Gubernia, Panevezys District, Pusalotas
Chaya (Berelovna) Zhvitsky
1860–1914
Europe, Lithuania, Kupiskis, Kupiskis
Itzic Schemer
1857–1928
Europe, Lithuania, Panevezys, Pasvalys, Pusalotas
Michla Zlot
1839–1937
Europe, Lithuania, Panevezys, Pasvalys District, Pasvalys
Great-Grandparents
Berel Shemer
1813–1863
Minde
1814–1883
Misel Zlot
1825–1907
Fannie Finkelstein
1832–1876
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Abram Reyz
1788–1857
Gute
1799–1887

Benjamin Cohen's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (J.) Cohen (abt 1895–JAN 1983) m. Marjorie (Joyce) Novich (10 JUN 1912–MAY 2006)
  1. 1. Dr. (Barry Mendel) Cohen 1939–2018 m. Rosalee Valent-Torres 1940–2017

Benjamin Cohen's Timeline

12 Records

1895
abt 1895
Birth of Benjamin J. Cohen in Europe, Lithuania, Kaunas (Miesto Savivaldyb?)
Europe, Lithuania, Kaunas (Miesto Savivaldyb?)
1904
12 FEB 1904
Age 9
Birth of Benjamin J. Cohen in Europe, Lithuania, Kaunas (Miesto Savivaldyb?)
Europe, Lithuania, Kaunas (Miesto Savivaldyb?)
1906
14 DEC 1906
Age 11
Benjamin J. Cohen immigrated in US, NY, New York City
US, NY, New York City
1910
16 APR 1910
Age 15
Benjamin J. Cohen resided here in US, TX, Dallas, Dallas, 182 Collins?
US, TX, Dallas, Dallas, 182 Collins?
1910
BET 29 JAN 1910 AND 19 JAN 1920
Age 15
Benjamin J. Cohen resided here in US, TX, Dallas, Dallas, 2220 Homes Av
US, TX, Dallas, Dallas, 2220 Homes Av
1916
1916
Age 21
Benjamin J. Cohen - Naturalization
None
1930
15 APR 1930
Age 35
Benjamin J. Cohen was employed
None
1940
18 APR 1940
Age 45
Benjamin J. Cohen was employed
None
1950
11 APR 1950
Age 55
Benjamin J. Cohen was employed
None
1983
26 JAN 1983
Age 88
Death of Benjamin J. Cohen in US, TX, Dallas, Dallas
US, TX, Dallas, Dallas
1983
bef JAN 1983
Age 88
Benjamin J. Cohen resided here in US, TX, Dallas, Dallas, 75230
US, TX, Dallas, Dallas, 75230
1983
JAN 1983
Age 88
Burial of Benjamin J. Cohen in US, TX, Dallas, Dallas, Temple Emanu-El Cemetery
US, TX, Dallas, Dallas, Temple Emanu-El Cemetery

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 FEB 1904
    Event Place: Europe, Lithuania, Kaunas (Miesto Savivaldyb?)

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1895
    Event Place: Europe, Lithuania, Kaunas (Miesto Savivaldyb?)

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Immigration
    Event Date: 14 DEC 1906
    Event Place: US, NY, New York City

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 16 APR 1910
    Event Place: US, TX, Dallas, Dallas, 182 Collins?

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 JAN 1983
    Event Place: US, TX, Dallas, Dallas

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: bef JAN 1983
    Event Place: US, TX, Dallas, Dallas, 75230

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: BET 29 JAN 1910 AND 19 JAN 1920
    Event Place: US, TX, Dallas, Dallas, 2220 Homes Av

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Naturalization
    Event Date: 1916

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: JAN 1983
    Event Place: US, TX, Dallas, Dallas, Temple Emanu-El Cemetery

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 15 APR 1930

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 18 APR 1940

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 11 APR 1950
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