Cohen, Cecilia, ca. 1806-1863

Cecilia Cohen was the daughter of Reverend Moses C. Cohen and sister of Solomon Cohen and Octavus Cohen. She never married. Gratz Cohen (1845-1865), the son of Solomon Cohen, was killed in action in the Civil War.

Hunter, Pearce & Battey were cotton and naval stores factors and wholesale grocers. The partnership included John Heard Hunter, William K. Pearce, and Frank C. Battey. John Heard Hunter's wife was Fanny O'Driscoll, granddaughter of Solomon Cohen and grandniece of Cecilia Cohen. Frank C. Battey, one of the partners in the firm, Hunter, Pearce & Battey, was the brother-in-law of John Heard Hunter, having married Belle O'Driscoll.