David I. Cohen

On the 4th instant, David I. COHEN, in his 48th year.

The Baltimore Sun, 7 Jul. 1847, Wed., p.2.

David I. Cohen was a member of the banking firm of Jacob I. Cohen, Jr., and Brothers. He was also one of the seven persons, who, on January 28, 1844, founded the (second) Baltimore Stock Board, which became the Baltimore Stock Exchange. He was a member of the Committee on Rules and Regulation at the organization meeting. It is interesting to note in connection with the rules and regulation formulated by David I. Cohen's committee that one rule specified that "the fine for non-attendance at the calling of the roll shall be 25 cents, unless... absent on religious attendance, their office being closed for the day," A provision adopted out of regard for the Cohen family whose Sabbath and holidays did not coincide with those of the other members. At the semi-annual election of the Board eld August 12, 1845, David I. Cohen was elected vice-president.

David I. Cohen married Harriett Cohen, of Swansea, Wales. Husband and wife are buried in the family cemetery on West Saratoga street.

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• * reinterred to Baltimore Hebrew Cemetery**