Abraham L. Cohn
Abraham L. Cohn (May 24, 1898 – May 23, 1966) was an American politician who served part of one term in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
Abraham L. Cohn | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 4th Essex district | |
| In office 1965–1966 | |
| Preceded by | Cornelius Murray |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Bussone |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 24, 1898 Haverhill, Massachusetts |
| Died | May 23, 1966 (aged 68) Beverly, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Republican |
| Occupation | Store owner |
Cohn was born on May 24, 1898, in Haverhill, Massachusetts. He attended public schools in Beverly, Massachusetts.[1]
Cohn served as a member of the Beverly board of aldermen, citizen's urban renewal commission, and recreation commission. In 1964, he was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives as a Republican. Outside of politics, Cohn, along with his son Arlen was the proprietor of Alcon's Clothing Store in Beverly.[1][2]
On May 23, 1966, Cohn collapsed at a meeting of the Beverly Mental Health Association and was rushed to Beverly Hospital, where he died later that night.[2]
References
- Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved July 23, 2016.
- "Legislator Cohn, 68, Stricken at Banquet". The Boston Daily Globe. May 24, 1966.
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