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Robert Sterling Cochran 1821–1895 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1821

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 12 September 1895

Death Location: Saltillo, Hopkins County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Major Cochran

Mother: Mary Cochran

Spouse(s): Sarah Cochran

Children(s): James Cochran, Flora Cochran, William Cochran, Mary Cochran, Nancy Fleming, Columbia Cochran, Tennessee Cochran, Robert Cochran

The story of Robert Sterling Cochran began in 1821 in Tennessee. In 1850, Robert Sterling Cochran resided in Murray, Georgia, USA. In 1860, Robert Sterling Cochran resided in Georgia Militia District 1039, Spring Place, Murra. Robert Sterling Cochran married Sarah J Mcdonald Cochran, and had children including Columbia V Cochran, Flora A Cochran, James W Cochran, Mary E Cochran, Nancy Jane Fleming, Robert H Cochran, Tennessee Tennie L Cochran, William Asbury Cochran. Robert Sterling Cochran passed away in 1895 in Saltillo, Hopkins County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert Sterling Cochran began in 1821 in Tennessee.
  • In 1850, Robert Sterling Cochran resided in Murray, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1860, Robert Sterling Cochran resided in Georgia Militia District 1039, Spring Place, Murra.
  • Robert Sterling Cochran married Sarah J Mcdonald Cochran, and had children including Columbia V Cochran, Flora A Cochran, James W Cochran, Mary E Cochran, Nancy Jane Fleming, Robert H Cochran, Tennessee Tennie L Cochran, William Asbury Cochran.
  • Robert Sterling Cochran passed away in 1895 in Saltillo, Hopkins County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Major Cochran
1786–1851
Birth Location: Burke County, North Carolina, USA
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Mary Cochran
1793–1854
Birth Location: –
MC

Spouses(s)

Sarah Cochran
1818–1891
Birth Location: Georgia
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Children(s)

James Cochran
1845–1910
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
JC
Flora Cochran
1849–1907
Birth Location: Georgia
FC
William Cochran
1843–
Birth Location: Georgia
WC
Mary Cochran
1847–1873
Birth Location: Georgia
MC
Nancy Fleming
1851–1921
Birth Location: Georgia
NF
Columbia Cochran
1859–
Birth Location: Georgia
CC
Tennessee Cochran
1853–
Birth Location: Georgia
TC
Robert Cochran
1855–
Birth Location: Georgia
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Robert Cochran's Ancestors

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Robert Cochran
1821–1895
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
Major James Cochran
1786–1851
Burke County, North Carolina, USA
Mary Cochran
1793–1854
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Cochran's Descendants

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Robert (Sterling) Cochran (abt 1821–12 September 1895) m. Sarah (J McDonald) Cochran (abt 1818–7 August 1891)
  1. 1. James (W) Cochran 1845–1910 m. Mariah (Lemon) Cochran 1845– m. Marah (Lois\Lou) Cochran 1847–
    1. 1. Lemma (Eveline Cochran) Brown 1876–1953 m. Alfred (William Thomas) Brown 1869–1938
      1. 1. Reuben (Cisroe) Brown 1892–1960 m. Louisa (Jane "Lois" Groover) Brown 1897–1992
        1. 1. Eva (E) Elliott 1915–1998 m. Florence (Julian Augustus Elliott) (twin) 1913–1996
        2. 2. Elsie (Mae Brown) Campbell 1916–2014 m. Thomas (Allen) Campbell 1909–
        3. 3. Dorothy (Brown) Cantrell 1922–2015 m. Joseph (Mitchell) Cantrell 1911–1982
        4. 4. R. (C.) Brown 1925–1925
        5. 5. Baby (Girl) Brown 1919–1919
        6. 6. Baby (Boy “none Infant” Brown) Premature 1925–1925
        7. 7. Annie (Lois “Tootsie” Brown) Brown 1933–2014 m. Willie (Bernard “Donkey” Brown) Jr 1927–
      2. 2. James (C) Brown 1904–1925 m. Johnnie (Mildred) Edwards 1906–1973
        1. 1. Clarence (Fletcher) Brown 1924–1989
        2. 2. James (Edward) Brown 1921–1945
      3. 3. Thomas (Oran) Brown 1901–1925 m. Lucille (Rosie Maner Brown) Feathers 1901–1997
      4. 4. Elmer (Aubrey “Bo”) Brown 1908–1973 m. Johnnie (Mildred Edwards) Brown 1906–1973
        1. 1. William (T.) Brown 1942–2004
        2. 2. Clarence (F.) Brown 1925–1989
        3. 3. James (Edward) Brown 1922–1945
        4. 4. Clarence (Fletcher) Brown 1925–1989
      5. 5. William (Joseph) Brown 1900–1900
      6. 6. Smith (Wilson) Brown 1914–1981 m. Myrtice Brown 1917–2005 m. Katheryn (Durham) Brown 1916–2005
        1. 1. Rebecca (Elizabeth) Brown 1947–2019
      7. 7. Marvin (Wiley William) Brown 1917–1993
      8. 8. Roy (M) Brown 1896–1896
      9. 9. Iris (Adelia Brown) Johns 1911–1991
      10. 10. Infant Brown 1907–1907
    2. 2. Lula (Cochran) Maner 1874–1956 m. James (Berry Maner) Jr 1857–1934
      1. 1. Clenn Maner 1908–
      2. 2. Daisy Maner 1898–1964
      3. 3. Howard Maner 1905–
      4. 4. Myrtle Maner 1903–
      5. 5. Mary Maner 1893–
      6. 6. Robert Maner 1894–
      7. 7. Katherine (Cornillia) Schicker 1917–1996
    3. 3. Paul Cochran 1878–
    4. 4. Katie Cochran 1883–
    5. 5. James (Albert) Cochran 1886–
    6. 6. Katie Cochran 1883–
    7. 7. Sophia (Lee "Opeline" "Opie") Cochran 1873–1956
    8. 8. James (William) Cochran 1874–1950
    9. 9. Julia (Ann) Cochran 1868–1905
    10. 10. Mary Cochran 1872–1940
  2. 2. Flora (A) Cochran 1849–1907 m. Cicero (T) McDowell 1849–1920 m. J.t. McDowell 1849–
    1. 1. Flossie McDowell 1894–
    2. 2. Lizzie McDowell 1887–1977
    3. 3. Robert McDowell 1876–1942 m. Annie McDowell 1891–1986
    4. 4. Audry McDowell 1885–
    5. 5. Lynn McDowell 1880–1953
    6. 6. Lois McDowell 1889–
    7. 7. Samuel (McDowell) Twin 1883–1947
    8. 8. Julia (McDowell) Twin 1883–1939
    9. 9. Exter McDowell 1874–
    10. 10. Joseph McDowell 1874–
  3. 3. William (Asbury) Cochran 1843– m. Susan (E) Cochran 1852–
  4. 4. Mary (E) Cochran 1847–1873
  5. 5. Nancy (Jane) Fleming 1851–1921
  6. 6. Columbia (V) Cochran 1859–
  7. 7. Tennessee (Tennie L) Cochran 1853–
  8. 8. Robert (H) Cochran 1855–

Robert Cochran's Timeline

8 Records

1821
abt 1821
Birth of Robert Sterling Cochran in Tennessee
Tennessee
1850
1850
Age 29
Robert Sterling Cochran resided here in Murray, Georgia, USA
Murray, Georgia, USA
1860
1860
Age 39
Robert Sterling Cochran resided here in Georgia Militia District 1039, Spring Place, Murray, Georgia, USA
Georgia Militia District 1039, Spring Place, Murray, Georgia, USA
1870
1870
Age 49
Robert Sterling Cochran resided here in Militia District 1039, Spring Place, Murray, Georgia, USA
Militia District 1039, Spring Place, Murray, Georgia, USA
1880
1880
Age 59
Robert Sterling Cochran resided here in Precinct 4 and 5, Franklin, Texas, USA
Precinct 4 and 5, Franklin, Texas, USA
1895
Abt 1895
Age 74
Robert Sterling Cochran resided here in Weaver, Hopkins County, Texas
Weaver, Hopkins County, Texas
1895
12 September 1895
Age 74
Death of Robert Sterling Cochran in Texas, USA
Texas, USA
1895
3 May 1895
Age 74
Robert Sterling Cochran - Probate in Hopkins, Texas, USA
Hopkins, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1821
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates
    [2] Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 22
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 4 and 5, Franklin, Texas; Roll: 1304; Page: 439b; Enumeration District: 034
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Militia District 1039, Murray, Georgia; Roll: M593_167; Page: 556B
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Georgia Militia District 1039, Murray, Georgia; Roll: M653_132; Page: 25; Family
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Murray, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Georgia Militia District 1039, Spring Place, Murray, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Georgia Militia District 1039, Murray, Georgia; Roll: M653_132; Page: 25; Family

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Militia District 1039, Spring Place, Murray, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Militia District 1039, Murray, Georgia; Roll: M593_167; Page: 556B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 4 and 5, Franklin, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 4 and 5, Franklin, Texas; Roll: 1304; Page: 439b; Enumeration District: 034

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1895
    Event Place: Weaver, Hopkins County, Texas
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1876-1910; Index to Wills, 1846-1892; Author: Texas, Probate Court (Hopkins County)

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: Wills, 1795-1869, 1896-1934; Index to Wills, 1795-1971; Author: Tennessee. County Court (Blount County)

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 September 1895
    Event Place: Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1876-1910; Index to Wills, 1846-1892; Author: Texas, Probate Court (Hopkins County)
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Saltillo, Hopkins County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 3 May 1895
    Event Place: Hopkins, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1876-1910; Index to Wills, 1846-1892; Author: Texas, Probate Court (Hopkins County)
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