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Helen “Nellie” <I>Costigan</I> Cohan

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Helen “Nellie” Costigan Cohan

Birth
Death
1928 (aged 73–74)
Burial
Bronx, Bronx County, New York, USA Add to Map
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Actress. Mother of legendary showman George M. Cohan, she performed with her husband and children as one of "The Four Cohans" vaudeville act. She was portrayed by Rosemary DeCamp in the movie "Yankee Doodle Dandy."
Actress. Mother of legendary showman George M. Cohan, she performed with her husband and children as one of "The Four Cohans" vaudeville act. She was portrayed by Rosemary DeCamp in the movie "Yankee Doodle Dandy."

Bio by: Jennifer M.



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  • Created by: Jennifer M.
  • Added: Feb 23, 2007
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18033646/helen-cohan: accessed ), memorial page for Helen “Nellie” Costigan Cohan (1854–1928), Find a Grave Memorial ID 18033646, citing Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, Bronx County, New York, USA; Maintained by Jennifer M. (contributor 1009101).