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Preston Cochran 1841–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Nov 1841

Birth Location: Liberty, Casey, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 16 Mar 1928

Death Location: Martin's Creek, Casey, KY

Father: Samuel Cochran

Mother: Mary Kidd

Spouse(s): Prudence Lynn, Prudence Lynn

Children(s): Preston Cochran, Preston Cochran, Mary Atwood, Sarah Cochran, Samuel Cochran, Prudy Cochran, Bennett Cochran, William Cochran, Angeline Cochran, John Cochran, John Cochran, John Cockram

The story of Preston Cochran began in 1841 in Liberty, Casey, Kentucky, USA. In 1860, Preston Cochran resided in District 5, Hustonsville, Casey, Kentucky, USA. In 1900, Preston Cochran resided in Big South Fork, Casey, Kentucky, USA. Preston Cochran married Prudence R Lynn, and had children including Angeline Cochran, Bennett Cochran, John A Cockram, John E Cochran, John I Cochran, Mary Esabell Cochron Atwood, Preston Edgar Cochran, Preston Edward Cochran, Prudy Ellen Cochran, Samuel Jefferson Cochran, Sarah Elizabeth Cochran, William Isaac Cochran. Preston Cochran passed away in 1928 in Martin's Creek, Casey, KY.

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Biography

  • The story of Preston Cochran began in 1841 in Liberty, Casey, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1860, Preston Cochran resided in District 5, Hustonsville, Casey, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1900, Preston Cochran resided in Big South Fork, Casey, Kentucky, USA.
  • Preston Cochran married Prudence R Lynn, and had children including Angeline Cochran, Bennett Cochran, John A Cockram, John E Cochran, John I Cochran, Mary Esabell Cochron Atwood, Preston Edgar Cochran, Preston Edward Cochran, Prudy Ellen Cochran, Samuel Jefferson Cochran, Sarah Elizabeth Cochran, William Isaac Cochran.
  • Preston Cochran passed away in 1928 in Martin's Creek, Casey, KY.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Preston Cochran's Ancestors

Self
Preston Cochran
1841–1928
Birth Place: Liberty, Casey, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Samuel Jefferson Cochran
1813–1878
Casey County, Kentucky, USA
Mary (Ballard "Polly") Kidd
1818–1880
Casey County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Harmon Kidd
1792–1850
Lincoln, Kentucky, United States
Dolly COX*
1784–1859
Casey County, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Cox
1765–1836
Mary Smith
1764–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Micajah Cox
1740–1808
Rachel (Cox)
1745–1788
John Smith
1742–1818
Mary McVicar
1747–1823

Preston Cochran's Descendants

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Preston Cochran (14 Nov 1841–16 Mar 1928) m. Prudence (R.) Lynn (May 1838–01 Dec 1920) m. Prudence (R.) Lynn (May 1838–01 Dec 1920)
  1. 1. Preston (Edgar) Cochran 1880–1962 m. Kate CRAWLEY 1885–1970
  2. 2. Preston (Edward) Cochran 1879–1952 m. Kate Crawley 1885–1970
    1. 1. Willie (Newton) Cochran 1917– m. Bertha (Lenora Peyton) Cochran 1917–2001
      1. 1. Ashul (Murl) Cochran 1948–2003
      2. 2. Nora (Jean) Adams 1946–
      3. 3. Marshall (Eugene) Cochran 1940–2000
    2. 2. Johny Cochran 1908–1992
    3. 3. Wateman COCHRAN 1914–2000
    4. 4. Tommy (L) Cochran 1910–1961
  3. 3. Mary (Esabell Cochron) Atwood 1863–1947
  4. 4. Sarah (Elizabeth) Cochran 1865–1944
  5. 5. Samuel (Jefferson) Cochran 1867–1955
  6. 6. Prudy (Ellen) Cochran 1870–1941
  7. 7. Bennett Cochran 1871–1957
  8. 8. William (Isaac) Cochran 1873–1960
  9. 9. Angeline Cochran 1875–1957
  10. 10. John (I) Cochran 1877–1967
  11. 11. John (E) Cochran 1878–
  12. 12. John (A) Cockram 1878–

Preston Cochran's Timeline

4 Records

1841
14 Nov 1841
Birth of Preston Cochran in Liberty, Casey, Kentucky, USA
Liberty, Casey, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 19
Preston Cochran resided here in District 5, Hustonsville, Casey, Kentucky, USA
District 5, Hustonsville, Casey, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 59
Preston Cochran resided here in Big South Fork, Casey, Kentucky, USA
Big South Fork, Casey, Kentucky, USA
1928
16 Mar 1928
Age 87
Death of Preston Cochran in Martin's Creek, Casey, KY
Martin's Creek, Casey, KY

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Nov 1841
    Event Place: Liberty, Casey, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Big South Fork, Casey, Kentucky; Roll: 514; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0023
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 5, Hustonsville, Casey, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Big South Fork, Casey, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Big South Fork, Casey, Kentucky; Roll: 514; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0023

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Casey, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Mar 1928
    Event Place: Martin's Creek, Casey, KY
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965

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