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Alexander Brodie Cochran 1787–1853 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1787

Birth Location: Scotland

Death Date: 8 Dec 1853

Death Location: Worcester, Worcestershire, England

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Spouse(s): Mary Onion

Children(s): Thos Cochrane, Harry Cochrane, Alexander Cochrane, Mary Somerville

In 1787, Alexander Brodie Cochran entered the world in Scotland, born to Thomas Cochran And Lillias Brodie. In 1839, Alexander Brodie Cochran resided in Kingswinford, Staffordshire, England. Alexander Brodie Cochran married Mary Onion, and had children including Alexander Brodie Cochrane, Harry Cochrane, Mary Maria Somerville, Thos Cochrane. Alexander Brodie Cochran passed away in 1853 in Worcester, Worcestershire, England.

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Biography

  • In 1787, Alexander Brodie Cochran entered the world in Scotland, born to Thomas Cochran And Lillias Brodie.
  • In 1839, Alexander Brodie Cochran resided in Kingswinford, Staffordshire, England.
  • Alexander Brodie Cochran married Mary Onion, and had children including Alexander Brodie Cochrane, Harry Cochrane, Mary Maria Somerville, Thos Cochrane.
  • Alexander Brodie Cochran passed away in 1853 in Worcester, Worcestershire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Mary Onion
1785–1875
Birth Location: Tamworth, Staffordshire, England
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Children(s)

Thos Cochrane
1818–
Birth Location: Dudley
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Harry Cochrane
1828–
Birth Location: Dudley
HC
Alexander Cochrane
1813–1863
Birth Location: –
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Mary Somerville
1811–1904
Birth Location: Tamworth, Staffordshire, England
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Alexander Cochran's Ancestors

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Alexander Cochran
1787–1853
Birth Place: Scotland
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Alexander Cochran's Descendants

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Alexander (Brodie) Cochran (abt 1787–8 Dec 1853) m. Mary Onion (abt 1785–1875)
  1. 1. Thos Cochrane 1818–
  2. 2. Harry Cochrane 1828–
  3. 3. Alexander (Brodie) Cochrane 1813–1863
  4. 4. Mary (Maria) Somerville 1811–1904 m. Thomas Somerville 1806–1882
    1. 1. Mary (Agnes) Somerville 1832–1912 m. John Goodier 1822–
      1. 1. Beatrice (M.) Goodier 1858–
    2. 2. Archibald Somerville 1838–
    3. 3. Thomas (Alexander) Somerville 1848–1905 m. Clara 1855– m. Jane (U.) Somerville 1849–
      1. 1. James (A) Somerville 1883–
      2. 2. John (M) Somerville 1899–
      3. 3. Thomas (Archibald) Somerville 1879–
      4. 4. Jeanie (L) Somerville 1881–
      5. 5. Mary Somerville 1886–
    4. 4. Emily (Prentice) Somerville 1851–
    5. 5. Frank (Linn) Somerville 1854–
    6. 6. Lillias Lobenhoffer 1838–1900 m. Carl (Lobenhoffer) Prof 1829–1904
      1. 1. Arthur Lobenhoffer 1867–
      2. 2. Lilian (Paula) Lobenhofer 1871–
    7. 7. Wallace (Cochrane) Somerville 1837– m. Margaret Somerville 1866–
      1. 1. Margaret (Mary) Somerville 1900–
    8. 8. Elizabeth Somerville 1845–1914 m. Emile (Bouchart Le) Francois 1858–
    9. 9. Jane Somerville 1845–
    10. 10. Agnes (Marion) Somerville 1850–1927 m. William (Peter Preston) Caldwell 1840–1925
      1. 1. Somerville Caldwell 1881– m. Mary (M) Caldwell 1888–
        1. 1. Francis (S) Caldwell 1916–
      2. 2. Marion (Somerville) Caldwell 1886–1936 m. Basil (John Elmitt) Curry 1898–
      3. 3. Agnes (Lily) Caldwell 1876–1927 m. Joseph (Richard) Roberts 1870–
        1. 1. Ann (Somerville) Roberts 1907–
        2. 2. Agnes (Somerville) Roberts 1909–
      4. 4. Richard (Henderson) Caldwell 1883–1971 m. Marguerite (Somerville) Beaumont 1888–
        1. 1. Josephine (Beaumont) Caldwell 1918–
        2. 2. Jennifer (S) Caldwell 1925–
        3. 3. Agnes (Marguerite) Caldwell 1913–
        4. 4. Helen (Marion) Caldwell 1916–
        5. 5. Barbara (Joan) Caldwell 1920–
      5. 5. William (Somerville) Caldwell 1878–1964 m. Margaret (Helen) Burchnall 1890–1956
        1. 1. Patricia (M) Caldwell 1919–
        2. 2. William (John Somerville) Caldwell 1918–
      6. 6. Alexander (T.S.) Caldwell 1873–1940 m. Margaret (Louisa) Vernon 1885–
        1. 1. Agnes (Louisa) Caldwell 1913–
        2. 2. William (Lawrence Vernon) Caldwell 1910–
        3. 3. Frederick (Alexander Somerville) Caldwell 1911–
      7. 7. Kenneth (Somerville) Caldwell 1880–1955 m. Gertrude (Elizabeth Jane) Sailman 1882–1957
        1. 1. Kenneth (Peter Somerville) Caldwell 1914–1999
        2. 2. (Frances) (Elizabeth Somerville) Caldwell 1908–1958 m. Norman (Stanley) Alexander 1906–1997
        3. 3. Gertrude (Mary S) Caldwell 1912–1996 m. John (Charles) Leedham-Green 1902–1984

Alexander Cochran's Timeline

7 Records

1787
abt 1787
Birth of Alexander Brodie Cochran in Scotland
Scotland
1787
05 Mar 1787
Alexander Brodie Cochran was christened in Eddlestone, Peebles, Scotland
Eddlestone, Peebles, Scotland
1839
1839
Age 52
Alexander Brodie Cochran resided here in Kingswinford, Staffordshire, England
Kingswinford, Staffordshire, England
1841
1841
Age 54
Alexander Brodie Cochran resided here in Orton, Staffordshire, England
Orton, Staffordshire, England
1851
1851
Age 64
Alexander Brodie Cochran resided here in Dudley, Worcestershire, England
Dudley, Worcestershire, England
1853
8 Dec 1853
Age 66
Death of Alexander Brodie Cochran in Worcester, Worcestershire, England
Worcester, Worcestershire, England
1877
16 Aug 1877
Age 90
Alexander Brodie Cochran - Probate in Principal Registry
Principal Registry

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1787
    Event Place: Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2032; Folio: 224; Page: 41; GSU roll: 87439
    [2] 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1002; Book: 18; Civil Parish: Orton; County: Staffordshire; Enumeration District: 3; Folio: 6; Page: 7; Line: 12; GSU roll: 474629

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 05 Mar 1787
    Event Place: Eddlestone, Peebles, Scotland
    Record Source: Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1839
    Event Place: Kingswinford, Staffordshire, England
    Record Source: UK, Poll Books and Electoral Registers, 1538-1893

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Orton, Staffordshire, England
    Record Source: 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1002; Book: 18; Civil Parish: Orton; County: Staffordshire; Enumeration District: 3; Folio: 6; Page: 7; Line: 12; GSU roll: 474629

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Dudley, Worcestershire, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2032; Folio: 224; Page: 41; GSU roll: 87439

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Dudley, Worcestershire, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, The National Archives; Kew, Surrey, England; Records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Series PROB 11; Class: PROB 11; Piece: 2206

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Dec 1853
    Event Place: Worcester, Worcestershire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations)
    [2] England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, The National Archives; Kew, Surrey, England; Records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Series PROB 11; Class: PROB 11; Piece: 2206

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 16 Aug 1877
    Event Place: Principal Registry
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations)
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