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Paul W Cochran 1939–2016 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1939

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 18 August 2016

Death Location: Southport, Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Joseph Cochran

Mother: Cassie Smith

Spouse(s): Mary Cochran

Children(s):

In 1939, Paul W Cochran entered the world in North Carolina, born to Joseph Beverly Cochran And Cassie Estelle Smith. In 1935, Paul W Cochran established residence. In 1940, Paul W Cochran resided in Smithville, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA. Paul W Cochran married Mary Elizabeth Cochran, and had children including Paul William Cochran. Paul W Cochran passed away in 2016 in Southport, Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1939, Paul W Cochran entered the world in North Carolina, born to Joseph Beverly Cochran And Cassie Estelle Smith.
  • In 1935, Paul W Cochran established residence.
  • In 1940, Paul W Cochran resided in Smithville, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA.
  • Paul W Cochran married Mary Elizabeth Cochran, and had children including Paul William Cochran.
  • Paul W Cochran passed away in 2016 in Southport, Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Cochran
1910–1990
Birth Location: Boston, Thomas, Georgia, USA
JC
Cassie Smith
1916–2002
Birth Location: Ash, Brunswick, North Carolina, United States
CS

Spouses(s)

Mary Cochran
1938–
Birth Location: Southport, Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
MC

Children(s)

Paul Cochran's Ancestors

Self
Paul Cochran
1939–2016
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Joseph Beverly Cochran
1910–1990
Boston, Thomas, Georgia, USA
Cassie (Estelle) Smith
1916–2002
Ash, Brunswick, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
William (Frank Cochran) Sr
1876–1920
Bulloch County, Georgia, USA
Allie (Donia) Franklin
1878–1939
Alabama
Elijah (Herman) Smith
1891–1942
Shallotte, Brunswick, North Carolina, United States
Minnie (Ethel) Frink
1892–1977
Shallotte, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Cochran
1847–1900
Mary Webb
1849–1923
Sterling Franklin
1843–1920
Josaphine Franklin
1843–1922
Daniel Smith
1852–1924
Josephine Bland
1863–1954
Andrew Frink
1865–1932
Jane Grissett
1868–1897
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Cochran
1800–1870
Catherine Womack
1805–1872
Rev. Webb
1824–1911
Elmira Tarbutton
1831–1858
Elcany Franklin
1820–1881
Julia Roberts
1822–1870
John Parsons
1804–1847
Eliza Haskins
1807–1876
William Bland
1830–1918
Alice +
1834–1870
Solomon Frink
1820–1892
Eliza Gold
1833–1922
Mayam Grissett
1831–1892
Sarah Hemingway
1832–1894

Paul Cochran's Timeline

7 Records

1935
1935
Paul W Cochran resided here
None
1939
abt 1939
Birth of Paul W Cochran in North Carolina
North Carolina
1940
1940
Age 1
Paul W Cochran resided here in Smithville, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
Smithville, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
1950
1950
Age 11
Paul W Cochran resided here in Smithville, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
Smithville, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
2006
2006-2020
Age 67
Paul W Cochran resided here in Southport, North Carolina, USA
Southport, North Carolina, USA
2007
2007
Age 68
Paul W Cochran resided here in Oak Island, North Carolina, USA
Oak Island, North Carolina, USA
2016
18 August 2016
Age 77
Death of Paul W Cochran in Southport, Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
Southport, Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1939
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Smithville, Brunswick, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02876; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 10-8
    [2] North Carolina, Birth Indexes, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; Register of Deeds; Roll: NCVR_B_C012_66001
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019
    [5] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Smithville, Brunswick, North Carolina; Roll: 2469; Page: 48; Enumeration District: 10-12
    [6] North Carolina, U.S., Voter Registration Records, North Carolina State Board of Elections; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Voter Registration Records 1872-2023

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Smithville, Brunswick, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02876; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 10-8

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Smithville, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Smithville, Brunswick, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02876; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 10-8

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Smithville, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Smithville, Brunswick, North Carolina; Roll: 2469; Page: 48; Enumeration District: 10-12

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2006-2020
    Event Place: Southport, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2007
    Event Place: Oak Island, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 August 2016
    Event Place: Southport, Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Southport, Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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