Background
Kohns, Lee was born on September 1, 1864 in Columbus, Georgia, United States. Son of Lazarus and Hermine (Straus) Kohns.
Kohns, Lee was born on September 1, 1864 in Columbus, Georgia, United States. Son of Lazarus and Hermine (Straus) Kohns.
Bachelor of Science, College City of New York, 1884.
Began in business, 1884, with father and grandfather—L. Straus & Sons, manufacturers and importers of china and glassware. Admitted to firm, 1892, retired 1923, managing partner 15 years. Foreign many years vice president Abraham & Straus, Incorporated., department store, Brooklyn, retiring 1925.
Director Irving Bank-Columbia Trust Company.
Trustee United Hospital Fund. 1st vice president Educational Alliance.
President New York Board of Trade and Transportation 7 years. Trustee College City of New York, Andrew Freedman Home.
An organizer of Democratic League.
Home: New New York Also Great Neck, Long Island
Married Clare Elizabeth Elfelt, November 18, 1896. Children: Robert Lee, Irene Dorothy, Paul.