From History of Walworth County Wisconsin, Vol. 1, by Albert Clayton Beckwith, 
publ. 1912 - Pages 719 - 720
 
LAWRENCE C. KOHN.  The gentleman whose name introduces this sketch is one of 
the progressive business men of Walworth county, a man whose life has been led 
along conservative and praiseworthy lines and, while laboring for his 
individual advancement, he has never neglected his larger duties of 
citizenship.  He is a member of the well known firm of KOHN & JENNINGS, of Lake 
Geneva.
 
Lawrence C. KOHN was born near Ringwood, McHenry county, Illinois, February 16, 
1875.  He is the son of John KOHN and wife, a complete sketch of whom appears 
elsewhere in this work.
 
Mr. KOHN was six years old when he accompanied his parents to Walworth county, 
in March, 1881.  He grew to manhood in Lake Geneva and there attended the 
public schools and the high school.  After leaving school he spent a year in 
the grocery business, after which he went to Valparaiso, Indiana, and took a 
course at the Northern Indiana Normal school.  Returning to Lake Geneva he 
worked for thirteen months in the dry goods store of J. W. LONE, then entered 
the employ of O. C. COLBY & Company in the shoe and clothing department of 
their store.  He remained there over four years, then he and John T. JENNINGS 
formed a partnership under the firm name of KOHN & JENNINGS, in March 1901, and 
they have since operated one of the popular stores of the southern part of the 
county.  They bought out the store of J. W. LONE, Mr. KOHN's former employer, 
dealing in men's and boys' clothing, furnishings and shoes.  Both partners 
started with nothing but what they had saved of their wages and by hard work, 
careful management and square dealings they have built up a large and growing 
business, enjoying a  wide trade from the southern part of the county.  They 
have a large and well arranged store and always carry a complete, carefully 
selected and up-to-date stock of goods.  They are also the owners of the 
substantial brick business block at the southeast corner of Main and Broad 
streets, as good a location as can be found in Lake Geneva.
 
Mr. KOHN is a public-spirited man, ready to boost the city's interests, and he 
is at present a member of the board of aldermen.
 
Mr. KOHN was married on October 9, 1901 to Minnie DOPKE, a sister of Charles 
DOPKE, of Geneva township, a sketch of whom is to be found on another page of 
this work.  Mr. and Mrs. KOHN have three children, Katherine Caroline, Helene 
Marie and Mary Elizabeth.  The subject and wife belong to the Lutheran church 
and are faithful in their support of the same.

Submitted By:  Carol
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