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Cohan Family History & Genealogy
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Cohan Last Name History & Origin
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Early Cohans
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Benjamin Cohan of Yonkers, Westchester County, NY was born on November 20, 1869, and died at age 96 years old on April 15, 1966.
Philip Cohan of New Jersey was born on October 5, 1873, and died at age 90 years old in October 1963.
Grace Cohan of Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois was born on March 11, 1873, and died at age 101 years old in November 1974.
Anna Cohan of Marlborough, Middlesex County, MA was born on July 25, 1877, and died at age 89 years old in August 1966.
Herbert Cohan of Pennsylvania was born on March 31, 1877, and died at age 87 years old in January 1965.
David Cohan of New Jersey was born on December 25, 1878, and died at age 84 years old in October 1963.
George M. Cohan was born on July 3, 1878 in Providence, Rhode Island USA, and died at age 64 years old on November 5, 1942 in Manhattan County, New York United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George M. Cohan.
Fruma Cohan of New York, New York County, NY was born on September 5, 1879, and died at age 89 years old in March 1969.
Mabel Cohan of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois was born on September 26, 1880, and died at age 89 years old in February 1970.
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Portrait of George M. Cohan
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George M. Cohan at Titanic Benefit
A photo of George M. Cohan at a benefit baseball game for Titanic survivors at the Polo Grounds in New York. (George Cohan is on the left.)
George Cohan was a famous American composer and performer who was an avid patriot and baseball fan.
George Cohan was a famous American composer and performer who was an avid patriot and baseball fan.
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Updated Cohan Biographies
Michaela Marie Cohan's parents were George Michael Cohan Jr (1914 - 2000) and Loretta Rondash. She was the granddaughter of George M. Cohan, a famous entertainer. He was a playwright, composer, lyricist, actor, singer, dancer, and producer.
According to Wikipedia, "George Michael Cohan, Jr. (1914–2000), graduated from Georgetown University and served in the entertainment corps during World War II. In the 1950s, George Jr. reinterpreted his father's songs on recordings, in a nightclub act, and in television appearances on the Ed Sullivan and Milton Berle shows. George Jr.'s only child, Michaela Marie Cohan (1943–1999), was the last descendant named Cohan. She graduated with a theater degree from Marywood College in Pennsylvania in 1965. From 1966 to 1968, she served in a civilian Special Services unit in Vietnam and Korea. In 1996, she stood in for her ailing father at the ceremony marking her grandfather's induction into the Musical Theatre Hall of Fame at New York University."
When she was age 25, in October 1968, Michaela was interview by the Lancaster New Era, a newspaper in Lancaster, PA. part of the article said: "Unlike her famous grandfather, the attractive, brown-haired girl did not sing or dance. I don't have the talent," she said. "If I did, I would." Instead, Miss Cohan explained, her job was 'sort of like being a stage manager' arranging for USO shows and making sure the service clubs ran smoothly. Miss Cohan said she preferred not to discuss the political aspects of the war. (Here, she is referring to the Vietnam War.) Miss Cohan said she never knew her grandfather. 'He died the year before I was born' she said, but added, 'I've heard his songs since the time I was born. I love his music."
It seems that Michaela never married or had children but she went on to hold a number of impressive jobs (see Michaela M Cohan: Professions) and also volunteered for John Glenn's Presidential candidacy.
For more about Michaela's life and accomplishments, see Michaela M Cohan: Obituary.
Martin Cohan was born on July 4, 1932 in San Francisco, California, USA. He was a writer and producer, known for Madame est servie (1984), The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970) and Arnold et Willy (1978). He was previously married to Dawn Aldredge and Monica Nyquist. He died on May 19, 2010 in Pacific Palisades, California, USA.
Has a sister, a son and daughter, two stepchildren.
Began his career as an assistant director/stage manager at the ABC network before being drafted into Universal Television's documentary division.
Producing/writing partner of Blake Hunter.
Richard A Cohan of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC was born on July 25, 1923, and died at age 81 years old on July 19, 2005.
Joseph F Cohan of Bethel Park, Allegheny County, PA was born on March 30, 1918, and died at age 80 years old on January 13, 1999.
Allan M Cohan of Media, Delaware County, PA was born on June 7, 1921, and died at age 80 years old on December 14, 2001.
Henry Cohan of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA was born on September 29, 1919, and died at age 87 years old on December 5, 2006.
George Cohan of Malden, Middlesex County, MA was born on July 19, 1917, and died at age 68 years old in September 1985.
George C Cohan of Orangeburg, Rockland County, NY was born on March 24, 1924, and died at age 61 years old in July 1985.
Daniel E Cohan of Baltimore, Baltimore City County, MD was born on December 19, 1920, and died at age 85 years old on January 7, 2006.
Daniel M Cohan of Garden City, Nassau County, NY was born on April 11, 1920, and died at age 70 years old on February 17, 1991.
Stanley S Cohan of West Orange, Essex County, NJ was born on February 7, 1927, and died at age 51 years old in September 1978.
Eugene L Cohan of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, NY was born on May 27, 1919, and died at age 90 years old on September 21, 2009.
William J Cohan of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA was born on July 18, 1917, and died at age 70 years old in December 1987.
William J Cohan of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA was born on April 13, 1920, and died at age 65 years old in March 1986.
William A Cohan of Columbus, Franklin County, OH was born on May 12, 1904, and died at age 62 years old in October 1966.
Harold Cohan of Old Westbury, Nassau County, NY was born on January 12, 1925, and died at age 78 years old on February 15, 2003.
Irving Cohan of Rensselaer, Rensselaer County, NY was born on February 26, 1923, and died at age 77 years old on June 26, 2000.
Gustav B Cohan of Bradford, McKean County, PA was born on June 28, 1915, and died at age 90 years old on November 18, 2005.
Popular Cohan Biographies
Michaela Marie Cohan's parents were George Michael Cohan Jr (1914 - 2000) and Loretta Rondash. She was the granddaughter of George M. Cohan, a famous entertainer. He was a playwright, composer, lyricist, actor, singer, dancer, and producer.
According to Wikipedia, "George Michael Cohan, Jr. (1914–2000), graduated from Georgetown University and served in the entertainment corps during World War II. In the 1950s, George Jr. reinterpreted his father's songs on recordings, in a nightclub act, and in television appearances on the Ed Sullivan and Milton Berle shows. George Jr.'s only child, Michaela Marie Cohan (1943–1999), was the last descendant named Cohan. She graduated with a theater degree from Marywood College in Pennsylvania in 1965. From 1966 to 1968, she served in a civilian Special Services unit in Vietnam and Korea. In 1996, she stood in for her ailing father at the ceremony marking her grandfather's induction into the Musical Theatre Hall of Fame at New York University."
When she was age 25, in October 1968, Michaela was interview by the Lancaster New Era, a newspaper in Lancaster, PA. part of the article said: "Unlike her famous grandfather, the attractive, brown-haired girl did not sing or dance. I don't have the talent," she said. "If I did, I would." Instead, Miss Cohan explained, her job was 'sort of like being a stage manager' arranging for USO shows and making sure the service clubs ran smoothly. Miss Cohan said she preferred not to discuss the political aspects of the war. (Here, she is referring to the Vietnam War.) Miss Cohan said she never knew her grandfather. 'He died the year before I was born' she said, but added, 'I've heard his songs since the time I was born. I love his music."
It seems that Michaela never married or had children but she went on to hold a number of impressive jobs (see Michaela M Cohan: Professions) and also volunteered for John Glenn's Presidential candidacy.
For more about Michaela's life and accomplishments, see Michaela M Cohan: Obituary.
George M. Cohan was born on July 3, 1878 in Providence, Rhode Island USA, and died at age 64 years old on November 5, 1942 in Manhattan County, New York United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George M. Cohan.
Benjamin Cohan of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA was born on December 25, 1897, and died at age 93 years old in July 1991.
Martin Cohan was born on July 4, 1932 in San Francisco, California, USA. He was a writer and producer, known for Madame est servie (1984), The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970) and Arnold et Willy (1978). He was previously married to Dawn Aldredge and Monica Nyquist. He died on May 19, 2010 in Pacific Palisades, California, USA.
Has a sister, a son and daughter, two stepchildren.
Began his career as an assistant director/stage manager at the ABC network before being drafted into Universal Television's documentary division.
Producing/writing partner of Blake Hunter.
Peggie Cohan of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois was born on April 5, 1901, and died at age 83 years old in February 1985.
Habib Cohan of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California was born on January 1, 1915, and died at age 92 years old on October 27, 2007.
Robert J Cohan of Hastings, Adams County, NE was born on August 2, 1929, and died at age 67 years old on October 3, 1996.
Anne Cohan was born on March 5, 1912, and died at age 66 years old in May 1978. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Anne Cohan.
Rose J Cohan of Naples, Collier County, FL was born on September 17, 1908, and died at age 93 years old on April 8, 2002.
Sydney Cohan of New York, New York County, NY was born on January 16, 1908, and died at age 69 years old in February 1977.
Abner Cohan of Seattle, King County, Washington was born on March 15, 1884, and died at age 92 years old in December 1976.
Larry Cohan of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY was born on September 28, 1959, and died at age 35 years old on June 26, 1995.
Mary R Cohan of Pikesville, Baltimore County, MD was born on January 10, 1905, and died at age 83 years old on October 29, 1988.
Sali Cohan of Columbia, Howard County, MD was born on February 23, 1938, and died at age 61 years old on November 14, 1999.
Michael Cohan was born on September 25, 1918, and died at age 56 years old in April 1975. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Michael Cohan.
William Cohan of Irvington, Essex County, NJ was born on May 2, 1899, and died at age 72 years old in June 1971.
Karen L Cohan of TX was born circa 1946. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Karen L. (Brooks) Cohan.
Cohan Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Cohan family member is 76.0 years old according to our database of 1,202 people with the last name Cohan that have a birth and death date listed.
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Oldest Cohans
These are the longest-lived members of the Cohan family on AncientFaces.
Minnie Cohan of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, FL was born on October 12, 1896, and died at age 105 years old on May 9, 2002.
Adelaide B Cohan of Elizabeth, Union County, NJ was born on May 6, 1898, and died at age 102 years old on April 1, 2001.
Lois M Cohan of Hinesville, Liberty County, GA was born on March 25, 1899, and died at age 102 years old on March 12, 2002.
Irene Cohan of Fairborn, Greene County, OH was born on March 3, 1887, and died at age 101 years old in February 1989.
Mousa Cohan of Great Neck, Nassau County, NY was born on July 6, 1902, and died at age 102 years old on November 26, 2004.
Gertrude B Cohan of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, FL was born on June 6, 1894, and died at age 101 years old on May 20, 1996.
Grace Cohan of Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois was born on March 11, 1873, and died at age 101 years old in November 1974.
Irene S Cohan of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA was born on November 14, 1907, and died at age 100 years old on December 31, 2007.
Mary H Cohan of Hollywood, Broward County, FL was born on May 25, 1895, and died at age 100 years old on October 11, 1995.
Leo Maurice Cohan of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, CA was born on June 19, 1911, and died at age 98 years old on January 15, 2010.
Davey M Cohan of Charlottesville, Charlottesville City County, VA was born on January 6, 1896, and died at age 99 years old on April 23, 1995.
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