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Descendants of A. Cohen

1. A. Cohen was born Abt. 1782.

More About A. Cohen:

Addressed as: Mr.

 

Child of A. Cohen is:

2 i. Catherine Cohen, born October 03, 1807.

More About Catherine Cohen:

Baptism: August 28, 1808, St. Elizabeth (Source: B0037 St. Elizabeth Parish Register I & II, 1707-1825, I, p. 136.)

Race/nationality/color: Mestize

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Descendants of Abraham Cohen

1. Abraham Cohen was born Abt. 1816. He married Rose Anne Chranstone June 12, 1841 in St. Elizabeth (Source: B0056 St. Elizabeth Parish Register III & IV, 1835-1859, IV, p. 280 #102.). She was born Abt. 1816.

More About Abraham Cohen:

Residence: 1841, Cashew, St. Elizabeth

More About Rose Anne Chranstone:

Residence: 1841, Slipe, St. Elizabeth

More About Abraham Cohen and Rose Chranstone:

Marriage banns: 1841

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Descendants of Abraham S. Cohen

1. Abraham S. Cohen was born Abt. 1789. He met Elizabeth Salmon. She was born Abt. 1789.

More About Elizabeth Salmon:

Race/nationality/color: Quadroon

 

Child of Abraham Cohen and Elizabeth Salmon is:

2 i. Eleanor Vassal Cohen, born July 22, 1814.

More About Eleanor Vassal Cohen:

Baptism: December 18, 1814, St. Elizabeth (Source: B0037 St. Elizabeth Parish Register I & II, 1707-1825, I, p. 195.)

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Charles Alfred Ernest Cohen

1. Charles Alfred Ernest Cohen was born 1862.

More About Charles Alfred Ernest Cohen:

Age: April 1863, 8 months

Baptism: April 12, 1863, St. Elizabeth (Source: B0043 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms XV, 1861-1867, p. 392 #107.)

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Descendants of David Cohen

1. David Cohen was born 1790. He married Mary Ann Smith March 27, 1815 in St. Elizabeth (Source: B0037 St. Elizabeth Parish Register I & II, 1707-1825, I, p. 316.). She was born Abt. 1790.

More About David Cohen:

Race/nationality/color: Mulatto

More About David Cohen and Mary Smith:

Marriage banns: 1815

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David Cohen

1. David Cohen was born 1839.

More About David Cohen:

Age: April 1843, 3 1/2 years

Baptism: April 30, 1843, St. Elizabeth (Source: B0056 St. Elizabeth Parish Register III & IV, 1835-1859, IV, p. 146 #232.)

Residence: 1843, Lower Works

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Diana Cohen

1. Diana Cohen was born 1774, and died October 1846.

More About Diana Cohen:

Age: 1846, 72 years

Burial: October 1846, Cashew, St. Elizabeth (Source: B0056 St. Elizabeth Parish Register III & IV, 1835-1859, IV, p. 506.)

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Descendants of David Cohen

1. David Cohen was born Abt. 1763. He met Leah Wright. She was born Abt. 1763.

More About David Cohen:

Addressed as: Mr.

 

Child of David Cohen and Leah Wright is:

2 i. Hyman Cohen, born December 25, 1788.

More About Hyman Cohen:

Baptism: August 07, 1791, St. Elizabeth (Source: B0037 St. Elizabeth Parish Register I & II, 1707-1825, I, p. 61.)

Fact: "reputed son of"

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Descendants of Edward Cohen

1. Edward Cohen was born Abt. 1811. He married Eliza Harris September 25, 1836 in St. Elizabeth (Source: B0056 St. Elizabeth Parish Register III & IV, 1835-1859, III, p. 245 #269.). She was born Abt. 1811.

More About Edward Cohen:

Occupation: 1836, Apprentice to Giddy Hall, St. Elizabeth

More About Eliza Harris:

Occupation: 1836, Apprentice to Hodges, St. Elizabeth

More About Edward Cohen and Eliza Harris:

Marriage banns: 1836

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Eleanor Cohen

1. Eleanor Cohen was born 1785, and died March 1855.

More About Eleanor Cohen:

Age: 1855, 70 years

Burial: March 30, 1855, Comfort Hall [in Manchester Register] (Source: B0027 Jamaica Parish Register New Series IV, 1850-1859, p. 404 #4.)

Residence: 1855, Comfort Hall

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Elizabeth Cohen

1. Elizabeth Cohen was born October 1855.

More About Elizabeth Cohen:

Baptism: April 09, 1856, St. Elizabeth (Source: B0057 St. Elizabeth Parish Register Baptism V & BMB VI,1845-1871, V, p. 541 #388.)

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Elizabeth A. Cohen

1. Elizabeth A. Cohen was born January 1848.

More About Elizabeth A. Cohen:

Baptism: May 14, 1848, Manchester (Source: B0046 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms XI & XII,1846-1850, XI, p. 155 #286.)

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Esther Cohen

1. Esther Cohen was born Bef. August 13, 1838.

More About Esther Cohen:

Age: 1838, Infant

Baptism: August 13, 1838, Manchester (Source: B0002 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms IV-VII, 1834-1845, IV, p. 107 #105.)

Residence: 1838, Quebec

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Descendants of Frederick Hambersley Cohen

1. Frederick Hambersley Cohen was born September 22, 1812, and died Bef. April 30, 1843. He married Ann Salmon September 13, 1840 in St. Elizabeth (Source: B0056 St. Elizabeth Parish Register III & IV, 1835-1859, p. 261 #212.). She was born Abt. 1815.

More About Frederick Hambersley Cohen:

Baptism: January 28, 1816, St. Elizabeth (Source: B0037 St. Elizabeth Parish Register I & II, 1707-1825, I, p. 204.)

Race/nationality/color: 1816, Child of color

Residence: 1840, Black River, St. Elizabeth

More About Ann Salmon:

Residence: 840, Gales Luana, St. Elizabeth

Residence (2): 1843, Lower Works

More About Frederick Cohen and Ann Salmon:

Marriage banns: 1840

 

Child of Frederick Cohen and Ann Salmon is:

2 i. Frederick Cohen, born April 26, 1841.

More About Frederick Cohen:

Baptism: April 30, 1843, St. Elizabeth. Father already deceased. (Source: B0056 St. Elizabeth Parish Register III & IV, 1835-1859, IV, p. 146 #231.)

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Descendants of George Cohen

1. George Cohen was born Abt. 1828. He married Diana (Cohen). She was born Abt. 1828.

More About George Cohen:

Occupation: 1853, Laborer

Religion: 1853, Rock Hall

 

Child of George Cohen and Diana (Cohen) is:

2 i. Rosanna Gatain Cohen, born May 13, 1853.

More About Rosanna Gatain Cohen:

Baptism: April 15, 1855, St. Elizabeth (Source: B0028 Jamaica Parish Register New Series V & VI, 1849-1862, VI, p. 97 #62.)

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Descendants of Harris Cohen

1. Harris Cohen was born Abt. 1825. He met (1) Amelia Walters Bef. 1850. She was born Abt. 1825. He met (2) Sarah Bennett Bef. 1859. She was born Abt. 1834.

More About Harris Cohen:

Occupation: Bet. 1854 - 1860, Laborer

Residence: Bet. 1854 - 1860, Mony Musk

 

Children of Harris Cohen and Amelia Walters are:

2 i. Lucretia Gardiner Cohen, born August 14, 1850.

More About Lucretia Gardiner Cohen:

Baptism: June 09, 1854, Vere (Source: B0028 Jamaica Parish Register New Series V & VI, 1849-1862, VI, p. 266 #112.)

3 ii. Mary Ann Cohen, born December 16, 1852.

More About Mary Ann Cohen:

Baptism: June 09, 1854, Vere (Source: B0028 Jamaica Parish Register New Series V & VI, 1849-1862, VI, p. 266 #113.)

 

Child of Harris Cohen and Sarah Bennett is:

4 i. Susan Cohen, born June 15, 1859.

More About Susan Cohen:

Baptism: March 11, 1860, Vere (Source: B0031 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms XIII-XIV, 1859-1866, XIII, p. 380 #21.)

Residence: 1860, Monymusk

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Henrietta Cohen

1. Henrietta Cohen was born Bef. September 07, 1806.

More About Henrietta Cohen:

Baptism: September 07, 1806, Black River, St. Elizabeth (Source: B0037 St. Elizabeth Parish Register I & II, 1707-1825, I, p. 122.)

Race/nationality/color: Mestize

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Henry Cohen

1. Henry Cohen was born 1796, and died December 1846.

More About Henry Cohen:

Age: 1846, 50 years

Burial: December 17, 1846, New burial ground, Black River, St. Elizabeth (Source: B0056 St. Elizabeth Parish Register III & IV, 1835-1859, IV, p. 506 #115.)

Occupation: 1846, Domestic

Residence: 1846, Black River, St. Elizabeth

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Henry Cohen

1. Henry Cohen was born Bef. December 18, 1814.

More About Henry Cohen:

Baptism: December 18, 1814, St. Elizabeth (Source: B0037 St. Elizabeth Parish Register I & II, 1707-1825, I, p. 195.)

Fact: "belonging to Miss E. Salmon"

Occupation: 1814, Slave

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Descendants of Jacob Cohen

1. Jacob Cohen was born Abt. 1782. He met Ann Thompson. She was born Abt. 1782.

More About Jacob Cohen:

Addressed as: Mr.

More About Ann Thompson:

Occupation: 1809, Slave "belonging to Mary Hook"

Race/nationality/color: Negro

 

Child of Jacob Cohen and Ann Thompson is:

2 i. Morris Joseph Cohen, born January 01, 1807.

More About Morris Joseph Cohen:

Baptism: September 24, 1809, Black River, St. Elizabeth (Source: B0037 St. Elizabeth Parish Register I & II, 1707-1825, I, p. 143.)

Fact: "reputed son"

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Descendants of James Cohen

1. James Cohen was born Abt. 1800. He met Frances Sampson. She was born Abt. 1800.

 

Child of James Cohen and Frances Sampson is:

2 i. James Cohen, born 1825.

More About James Cohen:

Age: 1831, 6 years

Baptism: January 02, 1831, Vere (Source: B0004 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms I & II, 1826-1834, I, p. 359 #5.)

Race/nationality/color: Quadroon

Residence: 1831, Vere

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Descendants of James Benstead Cohen

1. James Benstead Cohen was born Bef. May 05, 1816. He married Valeria Dennys Pight September 21, 1839 in St. Elizabeth (Source: B0056 St. Elizabeth Parish Register III & IV, 1835-1859, III, p. 343 #352.). She was born Abt. 1814.

More About James Benstead Cohen:

Baptism: May 05, 1816, St. Elizabeth (Source: B0037 St. Elizabeth Parish Register I & II, 1707-1825, I, p. 205.)

Occupation: 1842, Saddler

Purpose of travel: Child of color

Residence: 1842, Middle Quarters, St. Elizabeth

More About Valeria Dennys Pight:

Residence: 1839, St. Elizabeth

More About James Cohen and Valeria Pight:

Marriage banns: 1839

Marriage Fact: Married by Revd. J. Kerr

 

Child of James Cohen and Valeria Pight is:

2 i. William Cohen, born November 05, 1841.

More About William Cohen:

Baptism: February 20, 1842, St. Elizabeth (Source: B0056 St. Elizabeth Parish Register III & IV, 1835-1859, IV, p. 90 #16.)

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Joseph Cohen

1. Joseph Cohen was born Bef. September 22, 1807.

More About Joseph Cohen:

Baptism: September 22, 1807, St. Elizabeth (Source: B0037 St. Elizabeth Parish Register I & II, 1707-1825, I, p. 131.)

Race/nationality/color: Free Negro

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Descendants of Joseph Cohen

1. Joseph Cohen was born Abt. 1824. He married Nancy Thomas. She was born Abt. 1824.

More About Joseph Cohen:

Occupation: 1849, Laborer

Residence: 1849, Retreat

 

Child of Joseph Cohen and Nancy Thomas is:

2 i. Mary Eliza Cohen, born November 26, 1849.

More About Mary Eliza Cohen:

Baptism: July 12, 1850, Manchester (Source: B0013 Jamaica Parish Register New Series III, 1849-1854, p. 114 #206.)

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Leah Cohen

1. Leah Cohen was born 1766.

More About Leah Cohen:

Age: 1826, About 60 years

Baptism: February 19, 1826, St. Elizabeth (Source: B0004 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms I & II, 1826-1834, I, p. 197 #11.)

Race/nationality/color: Black

Residence: 1826, Shacklock

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Leah W. Cohen

1. Leah W. Cohen was born August 03, 1837.

More About Leah W. Cohen:

Baptism: May 13, 1838, St. Elizabeth (Source: B0056 St. Elizabeth Parish Register III & IV, 1835-1859, III, p. 149 #133.)

Residence: 1838, Spring Garden

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Lewis Cohen

1. Lewis Cohen was born 1785, and died April 1855.

More About Lewis Cohen:

Age: 1855, 70 years

Burial: April 15, 1855, Comfort Hall, Manchester (Source: B0027 Jamaica Parish Register New Series IV, 1850-1859, p. 404 #10.)

Residence: 1855, Comfort Hall, Manchester

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Descendants of Mr. Cohen

1. Mr. Cohen He met Ann McLean.

More About Mr. Cohen:

Religion: A Jew

More About Ann McLean:

Race/nationality/color: Free quadroon

 

Children of Mr. Cohen and Ann McLean are:

2 i. Rebecca Cohen, born 1804.

More About Rebecca Cohen:

Age: 1810, 6 years

Baptism: September 13, 1810, Trelawny (Source: B0006 Trelawny Parish Register I, 1771-1839, p. 76.)

3 ii. Mary Cohen, born May 25, 1808.

More About Mary Cohen:

Baptism: September 13, 1810, Trelawny (Source: B0006 Trelawny Parish Register I, 1771-1839, p. 76.)

4 iii. James Cohen, born February 08, 1810.

More About James Cohen:

Baptism: September 13, 1810, Trelawny (Source: B0006 Trelawny Parish Register I, 1771-1839, p. 76.)

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Nathaniel Cohen

1. Nathaniel Cohen was born June 20, 1842.

More About Nathaniel Cohen:

Baptism: November 13, 1842, Manchester (Source: B0002 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms IV-VII, 1834-1845, VI, p. 344 #377.)

Residence: 1842, The Isle

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Prudence Cohen

1. Prudence Cohen was born March 1836.

More About Prudence Cohen:

Baptism: August 28, 1836, St. Elizabeth (Source: B0056 St. Elizabeth Parish Register III & IV, 1835-1859, III, p. 82 #450.)

Residence: 1836

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Rachael Cohen

1. Rachael Cohen was born June 1841.

More About Rachael Cohen:

Baptism: May 08, 1842, Vere (Source: B0002 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms IV-VII, 1834-1845, VI, p. 111 #376.)

Residence: 1842, Kemps Hill

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Rebecca Cohen

1. Rebecca Cohen was born September 08, 1839.

More About Rebecca Cohen:

Baptism: November 13, 1842, Manchester (Source: B0002 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms IV-VII, 1834-1845, VI, p. 344 #376.)

Residence: 1842, Hill Side

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Descendants of Samuel Cohen

1. Samuel Cohen was born Abt. 1841. He married Mary (Cohen). She was born Abt. 1841.

More About Samuel Cohen:

Occupation: Bet. 1867 - 1868, Planter

Residence: Bet. 1867 - 1868, Lincoln

 

Children of Samuel Cohen and Mary (Cohen) are:

2 i. Joseph Alexander Cohen, born November 16, 1866.

More About Joseph Alexander Cohen:

Baptism: February 03, 1867, Manchester (Source: B0044 Jamaica Parish Register Baptism XVI & XVII, 1863-1871, XVII, p. 99 #131.)

3 ii. Mary Cohen, born Bef. August 07, 1868.

More About Mary Cohen:

Baptism: August 07, 1868, Manchester (Source: B0044 Jamaica Parish Register Baptism XVI & XVII, 1863-1871, XVII, p. 169 #165.)

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Thomas Cohen

1. Thomas Cohen was born Bef. 1789.

More About Thomas Cohen:

Age: 1807, Adult

Baptism: October 04, 1807, St. Elizabeth (Source: B0037 St. Elizabeth Parish Register I & II, 1707-1825, I, p. 131.)

Race/nationality/color: Free Negro

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Descendants of Thomas Cohen

1. Thomas Cohen was born Abt. 1810. He married Marley (Cohen). She was born Abt. 1810.

More About Thomas Cohen:

Occupation 1: 1838, Apprentice

Occupation 2: 1850, Laborer

Residence: 1835, Stones Hope

Residence (2): 1838, Hope

Residence (3): Bet. 1847 - 1850, Marley Hill

More About Marley (Cohen):

Fact: Name spelled Molly on Jessy's baptismal record, and Margaret on Mary Ann's.

 

Children of Thomas Cohen and Marley (Cohen) are:

2 i. Jessy Cohen, born Bef. August 09, 1835.

More About Jessy Cohen:

Baptism: August 09, 1835, Manchester (Source: B0059 Manchester Parish Register I, 1817-1836, I, p. 339.)

3 ii. George Cohen, born Bef. July 21, 1838.

More About George Cohen:

Age: July 1838, Infant

4 iii. Eliza Cohen, born April 18, 1847.

More About Eliza Cohen:

Baptism: June 13, 1847, Manchester (Source: B0046 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms XI & XII,1846-1850, XI, p. 124 #254.)

5 iv. Thomas Swaby Cohen, born December 22, 1849.

More About Thomas Swaby Cohen:

Baptism: April 19, 1850, Manchester (Source: B0013 Jamaica Parish Register New Series III, 1849-1854, p. 108 #112.)

6 v. Mary Ann Cohen, born October 25, 1852.

More About Mary Ann Cohen:

Baptism: May 15, 1853, Manchester (Source: B0042 Jamaica Parish Register New Series VII, 1852-1856, VII, p. 87 #197.)


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