YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Melissa May Cochran 1880–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Jan 1880

Birth Location: Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 13 Jan 1942

Death Location: Indpls, Marion, Indiana, USA

Father: Nelson Cochran

Mother: Mary Wood

Spouse(s): William Carpenter

Children(s): Violet Carpenter

Melissa May Cochran was born in 1880 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA, the child of Nelson Marcellus Cochran And Mary C Wood. Melissa May Cochran married William Ashley Carpenter, and had children including Violet May Carpenter. Melissa May Cochran passed away in 1942 in Indpls, Marion, Indiana, USA.

Find more search results for Melissa Cochran
MC

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
C
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Melissa May Cochran was born in 1880 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA, the child of Nelson Marcellus Cochran And Mary C Wood.
  • Melissa May Cochran married William Ashley Carpenter, and had children including Violet May Carpenter.
  • Melissa May Cochran passed away in 1942 in Indpls, Marion, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Melissa Cochran's Ancestors

Self
Melissa Cochran
1880–1942
Birth Place: Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
Parents
Nelson Marcellus Cochran
1851–1896
, , West Virginia
Mary (C.) Wood
1845–1928
West Virginia
Grandparents
Alfred (Lee) Cochran
1823–1864
Farmington, Marion, West Virginia, United States
Diadema Straight
1832–1899
Va.
DICKERSON (RICHARD) WOOD
1807–1880
Marion Co, VA now, West Virginia, United States
Margaret (Charlotte) Leggett
1814–1892
Monongalia, West Virginia
Great-Grandparents
John Cochran
1798–1880
Sarah Elizabeth)
1799–1845
Amos Straight
1809–1882
Lucy Dudley
1806–1881
John Sr
1781–1862
Catharina Barrick
1786–1846
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Cochran
1757–1808
Elizabeth Ford
1769–1863
JOSEPH JR.
1768–1850
Rachel *
1769–1839
William Straight
1774–1854
Mary Hays
1782–1831
Asa I
1767–1845
Hannah Ballah
1775–1823
James Leggett
1743–1835
Elizabeth Baker
1756–1792

Melissa Cochran's Descendants

1.
MC
Melissa (May) Cochran (21 Jan 1880–13 Jan 1942) m. William (Ashley) Carpenter (26 Oct 1874–28 Sep 1953)
  1. 1. Violet (May) Carpenter 1910–1983 m. William (Frances) Dyke 1908–1987
    1. 1. James (Kenneth) Dyke 1939–2020

Melissa Cochran's Timeline

4 Records

1880
21 Jan 1880
Birth of Melissa May Cochran in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
1895
1895
Age 15
Melissa May Cochran was married
None
1896
25 Nov 1896
Age 16
Melissa May Cochran was married in Madison County, Indiana
Madison County, Indiana
1942
13 Jan 1942
Age 62
Death of Melissa May Cochran in Indpls, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indpls, Marion, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Jan 1880
    Event Place: Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1895

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 25 Nov 1896
    Event Place: Madison County, Indiana

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Jan 1942
    Event Place: Indpls, Marion, Indiana, USA

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE