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1850 Marion, VA
James Cockran 42 Va
Amanda 38
John N 21
Minerva E 17
Nathaniel 14
Mary J 9
William H 8
Octavius 5
Marcus 9/12
1860 Marion, VA
James Cochran 53 VA
Margaret 33 KY
Nathaniel C 23 Va
Mary J 20 Va
William H 17 Va
James A 15 Va
Winfield S 10 Va
Minerva E Anderson 25 Va
James M 2 Va
Margaret J 2/12 Va
Hardesty's History of Jackson County
Ravenswood District
James COCHRAN - son of Nathaniel and Elizabeth (Ford) COCHRAN, was born September 19, 1806, in Marion county, then in Virginia. His first marriage was on the 2nd of December, 1828, when Amanda Brumage became his wife.
Their children were seven, with the following record: Joseph N., born November 16, 1829, died June 24, 1864; Minerva E., July 16, 1833, lives in this county; Nathaniel C., August 28, 1836, lives in Marion county, West Virginia; Mary J., February 1, 1851, died September 7, 1876; William H., August 11, 1842, died June 7, 1865; James A., April 1, 1845, and Winfield S., November 9, 1849, live in Grant district. Nathaniel, William H. and James A. were Federal soldiers in the war between the States. The first-named was in Malsby's battery, serving three years, and the other two were six months members of the 4th West Virginia Cavalry. The mother of these children was born February 6, 1812, and died June 15, 1853. At Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, September 1, 1857, James COCHRAN again wedded, and the wife of his choice was Margaret M., daughter of John and Mary (Magathan) Campbell. She was born in Kentucky on the 9th of November, 1826.
James Cochran has been a man of great industry in the avocations of farming and carpenter work, and is now enjoying a serene and well-earned repose. His address is Belleville, Wood county, West Virginia.
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| Children |
| | 1. Joseph N Cochran, b. 16 Nov 1829, d. 24 Jun 1864 (Age 34 years) |
| | 2. Minerva E Cochran, b. 16 Jul 1833, Harrison County, West Virginia, USA  , d. Yes, date unknown |
| | 3. Nathaniel C Cochran, b. 28 Aug 1836, d. Yes, date unknown |
| | 4. Mary J Cochran, b. 1 Feb 1841, d. 7 Sep 1876 (Age 35 years) |
| | 5. William H Cochran, b. 11 Aug 1842, d. 7 Jun 1865 (Age 22 years) |
| | 6. James A Cochran, b. 1 Apr 1845, Harrison County, West Virginia, USA , d. Yes, date unknown |
| | 7. Winfield S Cochran, b. 6 Nov 1849, d. Yes, date unknown |
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West Virginia Pioneers
1812 - 1853 (41 years)