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William Denson Cohen 1895–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 MAY 1895

Birth Location: Troup, Georgia, United States

Death Date: 7 JUN 1964

Death Location: Hillview East Cemetery, La Grange, Troup, Georgia, United States

Father: Lawrence Cohen

Mother: Lena Prince

Spouse(s): Emma Murphy, Nellie Meeks

Children(s): Evelyn Cohen

The story of William Denson Cohen began in 1895 in Troup, Georgia, United States. In 1900, William Denson Cohen established residence. In 1910, William Denson Cohen established residence. William Denson Cohen married Emma Kate Murphy, Nellie Corean Meeks, and had children including Evelyn Cohen. William Denson Cohen passed away in 1964 in Hillview East Cemetery, La Grange, Troup, Georgia, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of William Denson Cohen began in 1895 in Troup, Georgia, United States.
  • In 1900, William Denson Cohen established residence.
  • In 1910, William Denson Cohen established residence.
  • William Denson Cohen married Emma Kate Murphy, Nellie Corean Meeks, and had children including Evelyn Cohen.
  • William Denson Cohen passed away in 1964 in Hillview East Cemetery, La Grange, Troup, Georgia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Cohen's Ancestors

Self
William Cohen
1895–1964
Birth Place: Troup, Georgia, United States
Parents
Lawrence C Cohen
1872–1934
Tallapoosa, Chambers, Alabama, United States
Lena (Ennis) Prince
1877–1924
Troup, Georgia, United States
Grandparents
Lawrence (L) Cohen
1815–1870
Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Cohen
1785–1839
Jemima Kirby
1780–1840
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Cohen's Descendants

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William (Denson) Cohen (25 MAY 1895–7 JUN 1964) m. Emma (Kate) Murphy (30 MAR 1898–22 SEP 1930) m. Nellie (Corean) Meeks (19 JUL 1904–22 JUN 1983)
  1. 1. Evelyn Cohen 1919–

William Cohen's Timeline

6 Records

1895
25 MAY 1895
Birth of William Denson Cohen in Troup, Georgia, United States
Troup, Georgia, United States
1900
1900
Age 5
William Denson Cohen resided here
None
1910
1910
Age 15
William Denson Cohen resided here
None
1930
1930
Age 35
William Denson Cohen resided here
None
1964
7 JUN 1964
Age 69
Death of William Denson Cohen in Troup, Georgia, United States
Troup, Georgia, United States
1964
7 JUN 1964
Age 69
William Denson Cohen resided here
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 MAY 1895
    Event Place: Troup, Georgia, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 JUN 1964
    Event Place: Troup, Georgia, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 JUN 1964

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hillview East Cemetery, La Grange, Troup, Georgia, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 31 DEC 1916

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 3 DEC 1940
    Event Place: Election Precinct 29 Alabama City, Etowah, Alabama, United States

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