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William Cochran **-
Birth:18 Oct 1830 in IRELAND
Death:28 Mar 1905 in Wood Co., West Virginia, USA
Sex:M
Father:William Cochran or Cochrane**- b. About 1802 in IRELAND
Mother:Mrs-William Cochran **- b. About 1808 in IRELAND
  
Burial: Buckley Cemetery, Pond Creek Road, Belleville, Wood Co., West Virginia, USA
LDS Baptism: 17 Nov 2007 BOISE
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Marriage: 7 Mar 1853 Monroe Co., West ., USA
Changed: 18 May 2008 22:47:55

Spouses & Children
Sarah Morris **- (Wife) b. 22 Sep 1831 in Clinton, Greene Co., Pennsylvania, USA
Marriage: 7 Mar 1853 in Wood Co., (W) Virginia, USA
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Children: 
  1. DescendantsMartha A Cochran ** b. 9 May 1857 in Monroe Co., Ohio, USA
  2. DescendantsWilliam Thomas Cochran -** b. 12 Jul 1860 in Monroe Co., Ohio, USA
  3. DescendantsJoseph Winfield Cochran ** b. 17 Mar 1863 in Monroe Co., Ohio, USA
  4. Thursa "Jane" Cochran -** b. 11 Nov 1867 in Monroe Co., Ohio, USA
  5. DescendantsJames Madison Cochran **- b. 22 May 1869 in Monroe Co., Ohio, USA
  6. DescendantsAvery Rilla "Ava" Cochran **- b. 15 Oct 1870 in Monroe Co., Ohio, USA
  7. DescendantsBenjamin "Franklin" Cochran ** b. 4 Mar 1872 in Wood Co., West Virginia, USA
  8. DescendantsLucetta "Lucy" Cochran -** b. 11 Sep 1874 in Wood Co., West Virginia, USA
 

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My G-Grandfather



OBITUARY: Parkersburg Weekly

DEATH OF AN OLD RESIDENT
William Cochran, one of the old residents of the southern portion of Wood county died Tuesda y at his home at Mamganese postoffice after an illness due to a general complication of diseases. The deceased who was 72 years old, came to this county when he was about 30 years old, from Monroe Co. Ohio. He was born in Ireland and came to this country when he was a mere boy.
He was a man who was respected by all who knew him and his life was simple in it's characte r, he having devoted all his attention to agricultural pursuits and was quite successful. He is survived by his wife and 7 children, 4 sons and 3 daughters.
His children are as follows; William T. Cochran, Joseph Cochran, J.M. Cochran, Benjamin F . Cochran, Mrs. Martha Swain, Mrs. Lucetta Wigal and Mrs. Theresa Wigal. The first son named William T. Cochran is county superintendant of public schools. The deceased is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
The funeral occured at 3 o`clock this afternoon at the Pleasant Home Church near where th e deceased lived and the interment took place at the church cemetary.

1880 Census states that Williams mother and father were born in Ireland.
The family was living in Wood Co., WV at the time of the 1880 census.



Sources:

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: William Cochran
Estimated birth year: abt 1830
Age in 1870: 40
Birthplace: Ireland
Home in 1870: Wayne, Monroe, Ohio
Post Office: Stafford


1880 United States Federal Census
Name: William Cochran
Home in 1880: Wood, West Virginia
Age: 51
Estimated birth year: abt 1829
Birthplace: Ireland
Occupation: Farming
Relation to head-of-household: Self (Head)
Spouse's name: Sarah
Father's birthplace: Ireland
Mother's birthplace: Ireland


OBITUARY:
Parkersburg Weekly:

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