William W. Cohen
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William Wolfe Cohen (September 6, 1874 – October 12, 1940) was a U.S. Representative from New York.
Biography
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Cohen attended the public schools. He became associated with his father in the shoe manufacturing business until 1903, when he engaged in the banking and brokerage business. Cohen was a member of the New York Stock Exchange and director of the New York Cotton Exchange. He served as vice chairman of the Public Schools Athletic League, and was an honorary deputy chief of the New York City Fire Department.
Cohen was elected as a Democrat to the Seventieth Congress (March 4, 1927-March 3, 1929). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1928.
He resumed his former business pursuits in New York City until his death there on October 12, 1940. In keeping with his Jewish faith, Cohen was interred in Mount Neboh Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York.[1]
References
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External links
- William W. Cohen at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- William W. Cohen at Find a Grave
United States House of Representatives | ||
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Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 17th congressional district 1927–1929 |
Succeeded by Ruth Baker Pratt |
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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- 1874 births
- 1940 deaths
- Jewish members of the United States House of Representatives
- Members of the United States House of Representatives from New York
- New York Democrats
- Democratic Party members of the United States House of Representatives