Background
Cohen, Charles Joseph was born on September 21, 1847 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Henry and Matilda (Samuel) Cohen.
Cohen, Charles Joseph was born on September 21, 1847 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Henry and Matilda (Samuel) Cohen.
Educated Doctor Faires’ Classical Institute, Pliila., and Doctor Ihne’s Institution, Liverpool, England.
President Charles J. Cohen Company, manufacturers envelopes and paper.
Member of the board of directors Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, since 1900(president 1913-1915). Member board of managers Philadelphia Fountain Society, 1907-1923 (president 1916-1923). Member Jewish Theological Seminary American (Philadelphia branch), Federation of Jewish Charities.
Member Home Defense Reserve, 1918-1919. Member Associate Society American Red Cross (life).
Married Clotilda Florance Cohen, October 13, 1880. Children: Henry Barnet (deceased), Albert Morris, Eleanor Florence.