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Benjamin Cohen 1896–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Jan 1896

Birth Location: New York, USA

Death Date: 01 Feb 1947

Death Location: Miami Beach, Miami-Dade, Florida, USA

Father: Solomon Cohen

Mother: Esther Sachter

Spouse(s): Mary Saligman

Children(s): Edward Cohen

Benjamin Cohen was born in 1896 in New York, USA, the child of Solomon Cohen And Esther Sachter. In 1920, Benjamin Cohen resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1930, Benjamin Cohen resided in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Benjamin Cohen married Mary Saligman, and had children including Edward Conrad Cohen, Geraldine M Gerry Cohen, Jay Mortimer Cohen. Benjamin Cohen passed away in 1947 in Miami Beach, Miami-Dade, Florida, USA.

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Biography

  • Benjamin Cohen was born in 1896 in New York, USA, the child of Solomon Cohen And Esther Sachter.
  • In 1920, Benjamin Cohen resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1930, Benjamin Cohen resided in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Benjamin Cohen married Mary Saligman, and had children including Edward Conrad Cohen, Geraldine M Gerry Cohen, Jay Mortimer Cohen.
  • Benjamin Cohen passed away in 1947 in Miami Beach, Miami-Dade, Florida, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Solomon Cohen
1859–1949
Birth Location: Romania
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Esther Sachter
1867–1945
Birth Location: Romania
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Spouses(s)

Mary Saligman
1906–1995
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Children(s)

Edward Cohen
1932–1966
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
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Benjamin Cohen's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Cohen
1896–1947
Birth Place: New York, USA
Parents
Solomon Cohen
1859–1949
Romania
Esther Sachter
1867–1945
Romania
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Cohen's Descendants

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Benjamin Cohen (11 Jan 1896–01 Feb 1947) m. Mary Saligman (15 December 1906–07 Mar 1995)
  1. 1. Edward (Conrad) Cohen 1932–1966

Benjamin Cohen's Timeline

7 Records

1896
11 Jan 1896
Birth of Benjamin Cohen in New York, USA
New York, USA
1920
1920
Age 24
Benjamin Cohen resided here in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 34
Benjamin Cohen resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 39
Benjamin Cohen resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1940
1940
Age 44
Benjamin Cohen resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1942
1942
Age 46
Benjamin Cohen resided here in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1947
01 Feb 1947
Age 51
Death of Benjamin Cohen in Miami Beach, Miami-Dade, Florida, USA
Miami Beach, Miami-Dade, Florida, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Jan 1896
    Event Place: New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II draft cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1951
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03749; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 51-2007
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 3, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1615; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 83
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2140; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0519; Image: 1108.0; FHL microfilm: 2341874

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 3, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1615; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 83

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2140; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0519; Image: 1108.0; FHL microfilm: 2341874

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03749; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 51-2007

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03749; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 51-2007

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II draft cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1951

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 03 Feb 1947
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Philadelphia Inquirer - 3 Feb 1947 - Page 9, Obituary for Benjamin Cohen 3 Feb 1947

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 01 Feb 1947
    Event Place: Miami Beach, Miami-Dade, Florida, USA
    Record Source: Florida Death Index
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