Notes for Abraham Cochran

These notes for Abraham Cochran and son James Cochran of North Carolina are part of our active research of collateral Cochran lines of Nancy Cochran [1], spouse of Isaiah Pickett (an ancestor of Robert Wolfe). We do not how, or if, Andrew and James might be related to Nancy Cochran Pickett. These notes are included here to provide access and to allow Ancestry.com to identify possible DNA matches with Robert.

Abraham has been reported as a son of Mary English and Jacob Cochran/Cockerham (1755-1835), born in Anson, North Carolina and died in Chatham, Georgia, which would make him old to be a sibling of Nancy.

1850 James Cockram (age 18, born in Georgia) lived in Amicalola, Lumpkin County, Georgia, in a household with Abram Cockram (age 58), Rebecca Cockram (age 50), Elizabeth Cockram (age 32), Rachel Cockram (age 30), Malinda Cockram (age 20), George Cockram (age 20), Polly Cockram (age 16), Minda Cockram (age 14), Vanburen Cockram (age 12), Jacob Cockram (age 10), and Afred Cockram (age 9). [2]

1853 James M Cochram and Phebe E Mathus were married on August 26 in Lumpkin County, Georgia. [3]

1860 James Cochran (age 22, born in Georgia) lived in Amicaloa, Dawson County, Georgia, in a household with Elizabeth Cochran (age 21), Martha Cochran (age 6), Lucy Cochran (age ), John Cochran (age 2), Jacob Cochran (age 1), and Mary Mathis (age 40). James Cochran was a farmer. [4]

1870 James Cochran (age 36, born in Georgia) lived in Cut Off, Dawson County, Georgia, in a household with Elizabeth Cochran (age 32), Martha A Cochran (age 15), Lucy J Cochran (age 14), John F Cochran (age 11), Josiah Cochran (age 10), George Cochran (age 7), Mary R Cochran (age 5), Aveline Cochran (age 4), and Betsie Ann Cochran (age ). James Cochran was a farmer. [5]

1880 Jas. Cockran (age 45, born in Georgia, married) lived in Dawson County, Georgia, in a household with Eliza Cockran (age 40), George Cockran (age 19), Sis Cockran (age 17), Adie (age 15), Betsy Cockran (age 13), Denie Cockran (age 10), Francis Cockran (age 8), and Henry Cockran (age 5). Jas. Cockran's parents were both born in North Carolina. Jas. Cockran was a farmer. [6]

1893 James M Cochran purchased lot 208 in district 5, section 1 of Dawson County from James W Perry. [7] [8]

1900 James M Cochran (born in Georgia in Dec 1833, married for 40 years) lived in High Shoals, Dawson County, Georgia, in a household with Elizabeth Cochran (age 64), Henry L Cochran (age 20), Lillie L Cochran (age 16), and James H Chester (age 9). James M Cochran's parents were both born in North Carolina. James M Cochran was a farmer. James M Cochran's residence was f, F. [9]

19906 J. M. Cochran sold land to T. E. Crawford. [10]

1909 Lizzie Cochran, administrator, sold land to A. J. Honea and to M. H Cowart by deeds dated August 10 and 16. [11]

1910 Elizebeth Cochran (age 40, born in North Carolina, widowed, married 40 years ago) lived in High Shoals, Dawson County, Georgia, in a household with Henry Cochran (age 32), Lilly L Cochran (age 28), and Harrie A Cochran (age 0). Elizebeth Cochran's parents were both born in North Carolina. Elizebeth Cochran could not read or write. Elizebeth Cochran was a farmer. Elizebeth Cochran's residence was on a farm, mortgage free. [12]

No date. Phoebe Elizabeth Cochran, spouse of James Mateson Cochran, was buried at High Shoals Baptist Cemetery, Dawson County, Georgia. [13] [14]

Daughter Martha:

1913 Martha Cochran Moore died on May 4 and was buried at Cumberland Shed Cemetery, Oldfort, Polk County, Tennessee. Martha Cochran Moore was born on October 6, 1853. [15] [16]

Son John Frank:

1900 John Cochran (born in Georgia in Sep 1857, married for 24 years) lived in Purdy, Dawson County, Georgia, in a household with Luiza Cochran (age 44), Florence Cochran (age 18), Garfield Cochran (age 17), Cora A Cochran (age 15), Ada Cochran (age 12), E Mattie Cochran (age 10), Ettie Cochran (age 8), Ollie Cochran (age 6), and May Cochran (age 4). John Cochran's father was born in Georgia and his mother was born in South Carolina. John Cochran was a farmer. John Cochran's residence was f. [17]

1910 John F Cochran (age 53, born in Georgia, married for 35 years) lived in Resaca, Gordon County, Georgia, in a household with Louiza Cochran (age 54), Florence E Cochran (age 29), Martha O Cochran (age 20), Ollie M Cochran (age 16), and Eva M Cochran (age 14). John F Cochran's father was born in Georgia and his mother was born in South Carolina. John F Cochran could not read or write. John F Cochran was a farmer. John F Cochran's residence was on a farm, mortgage free. [18]

1919 John Frank Cochran died on February 26, at age 63, in Gordon County, Georgia. He was born on September 30, 1855, in GA, son of James Cochran and Elizabeth Matthews. [19] [20]

1919 John Frank Cochran died on February 26 at Gordon County, Georgia and was buried at Harmony Cemetery, Calhoun, Gordon County, Georgia. John Frank Cochran was born on September 30, 1855. [21] [22]

John Frank Cochran, a pioneer Gordon County citizen, was born in Dawson County, Sept. 30, 1855, the son of James Cochran and Elizabeth Matthews Cochran. He died in Gordon County, Feb. 26, 1919. His wife, Louisa Denney Cochran was born in Dawson County, Feb. 11, 1856 and died in Gordon County, Feb. 17, 1942. They are buried in Harmony Cemetery, east of Calhoun.
Their children were Belle Cochran Tucker, Florence Cochran, Garfield Cochran, Cora Cochran Baker, Ada Cochran Clark, Mattie Cochran Goss, Ettie Cochran Goss, Mae Cochran Crowe, Ollie Cochran Kilgore, and as infant daughter that died at birth.
Bio taken from newspaper article-Calhoun Times

Daughter Lucy Jane:

1880 Lucy Dover (age 22, born in Georgia, divorced) lived in Dawson County, Georgia, in a household with Vade Dover (age 7), Dave Dover (age 6), and Sarah Dover (age 3). Lucy Dover's parents were both born in Georgia. Lucy Dover's occupation was keeping house. [23]

1900 Lucy J Weaver (born in Georgia in Dec 1855, widowed) lived in Shuck Pen, Murray County, Georgia, in a household with Misouri Weaver (age 16). Lucy J Weaver's parents were both born in Georgia. Lucy J Weaver was a farmer. Lucy J Weaver's residence was Mortgaged. [24]

1910 Lucy J Weaver (age 52, born in Georgia, married for 24 years) lived in Shuck Pen, Murray County, Georgia, in a household with Missouri E Weaver (age 24), Flora E Weaver (age 7), and Willie E Hooker (age 1). Lucy J Weaver's parents were both born in Georgia. Lucy J Weaver could not read or write. Lucy J Weaver was a farmer. Lucy J Weaver's residence was on a farm, mortgage free. [25]

1920 Lucy Jane Weaver (age 64, born in Georgia, widowed) lived in Shuck Pen, Murray County, Georgia, in a household with Willie Hooker (age 12). Lucy Jane Weaver's father was born in Georgia and her mother was born in North Carolina. Lucy Jane Weaver could read and write. [26]

1930 Lucy J Weaver (age 75, born in Georgia, widowed) lived in Crandall, Murray County, Georgia. Lucy J Weaver's parents were both born in Georgia. Lucy J Weaver was a farmer. Lucy J Weaver's residence was on a farm. The residence did not have a radio. [27]

1932 Lucy Jane Weaver died on September 15, at age 78, in Murray County, Georgia. She was born in Gilmer County, daughter of Jim Cochran and Lizzy Cochran. [28]

1932 Lucy Jane Cochran Weaver died on September 15 at Murray County, Georgia and was buried at Summerour Methodist Cemetery, Crandall, Murray County, Georgia. Lucy Jane Cochran Weaver was born on December 25, 1856. [29] [30]

1st husband was a Dover.
1880 census shows her as divorced and three children: Vade, Dave, Sarah.
2nd Husband was a Weaver.

Daughter Phebe Adeline:

1881 Phebe A Cochran and John C Chester were married on December 15 in Dawson County, Georgia. [31]

Arthur Harvey Chester was born on April 19, 1883, in Lumpkin, Georgia, son of John C Chester and Adeline Cochran. [32]

An obituary for son Arthur Harvey Chester names two brothers: Frank of Tecumseh and Harley of Modesto, California and one sister Mrs Avie Yones of Choctaw.

Daughter Mary R Sis:

1884 Mary R Cochran and John E Perry were married on August 3 in Dawson County, Georgia. [33]

1900 Mary R Perry (born in Georgia in Apr 1864, married for 15 years), wife, lived in Gilmer Cutoff, Dawson County, Georgia, in a household with John E Perry, Otis Perry (age 15), Eva E Perry (age 11), James L Perry (age 10), Elmer A Perry (age 5), and Minnie G Perry (age 3/12). Mary R Perry's father was born in Georgia and her mother was born in South Carolina. [34]

1910 Mary R Perry (age 46, born in Georgia, married for 37 years), wife, lived in Lafayette, Walker County, Georgia, in a household with John E Perry (age 47), Eva Perry (age 20), James Perry (age 19), Elma Perry (age 15), Gertrude Perry (age 9), and William Roblet (age 19). Mary R Perry's parents were both born in Georgia. Mary R Perry could not read or write. [35]

1930 Mary Perry (age 66, born in Georgia, widowed, first married at age 18), mother, lived in Pond Springs, Walker County, Georgia, in a household with J L Perry (age 37), and Gertrude Perry (age 26). Mary Perry's parents were both born in Georgia. [36]

1940 Mary Perry (age 79, born in Georgia, widowed), mother, lived in Peavine, Walker County, Georgia, in a household with James M Perry (age 49), and Gertrude Perry (age 35). The highest grade of school she had completed was Elementary school, 6th grade. [37]

Daughter Elizabeth:

1883 Elisabeth A Cochran and James N Rice were married on September 20 in Dawson County, Georgia. [38]

1900 Elizabeth Rice (born in Georgia in Oct 1868, married for 17 years), wife, lived in Gilmer Cutoff, Dawson County, Georgia, in a household with James N Rice (age 43), Hershal L Rice (age 1), Ella Rice (age 2), Lucinda E Rice (age 11), Phoeba L Rice (age 7), Ida O Rice (age 7), and Flonnia G Rice (age 5). Elizabeth Rice's parents were both born in Georgia. [39]

1910 James N Rice (age 52, born in Georgia, married for 28 years) lived in Lafayette, Walker County, Georgia, in a household with Lizzie Rice (age 42), Flonnie G Rice (age 15), Tamer Rice (age 7), Almer Rice (age 5), and Dewie Rice (age 1). James N Rice's parents were both born in Georgia. James N Rice could not read or write. James N Rice was a farmer. James N Rice's residence was on a farm. [40]

1920 James N Bice (age 63, born in Georgia, married) lived in La Fayette, Walker County, Georgia, in a household with Annie Bice (age 51), Elma Bice (age 15), Dewey Bice (age 11), and Dewit Bice (age 8). James N Bice's father was born in South Carolina and his mother was born in Georgia. James N Bice could read and write. James N Bice was a farmer. [41]

1931 James Nelson Rice died on April 24 and was buried at Center Point Cemetery, LaFayette, Walker County, Georgia. James Nelson Rice was born on April 24, 1856. [42] [43]

1935 Elizabeth Ann Cochran Rice died on October 17 at LaFayette, Walker County, Georgia and was buried at Center Point Cemetery, LaFayette, Walker County, Georgia. Elizabeth Ann Cochran Rice was born on October 8, 1868. [44] [45]

Gravestone name - Mrs. J. N. Rice.
Given name - Elizabeth Ann Cochran Rice.
Wife of, James Nelson Rice.
Married - September 20, 1883, Dawson, Georgia.
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Son Francis M Cochran:

1907 Francis Codhran sold land to D. A. Ritchie in Dawson County, Georgia. [46] [47]

Caution. There was likely another Francis M Cochran born about 1872, son of Francis M Cochran of Cherokee County. Which one moved to Oklahoma?

1874-1877 Francis M Cochran was taxed in Cherokee County, Georgia, USA. [48]

1880 Francis M. Cockran (age 8, born in Georgia, single), son, lived in Little River, Cherokee County, Georgia, in a household with Parmelia Cockran (age 37), James F. Cockran (age 12), and Jasper N. Cockran (age 11). Francis M. Cockran's parents were both born in Georgia. [49]

1910 Francis M Cochran (age 36, born in Georgia, single), hired man, lived in Akers, Carter County, Oklahoma, in a household with Mary A Evans (age 38), Robert A Evans (age 20), James T Evans (age 19), George W Evans (age 17), Julia M Evans (age 15), and Agnes U Evans (age 6). Francis M Cochran's parents were both born in Georgia. Francis M Cochran could read and write. Francis M Cochran was a farm laborer. [50]

1920 Frances M Cochran (age 46, born in Georgia, single) lived in Akers, Carter County, Oklahoma. Frances M Cochran's parents were both born in Georgia. Frances M Cochran could read and write. Frances M Cochran was a farm laborer. [51]

1940 Francis Cochran (age 66, born in Georgia, single), lodger, lived in Ardmore, Carter County, Oklahoma, in a household with Lillie M Burke (age 56), Ora Richardson (age 49), and Homer Staggs (age 55). The highest grade of school he had completed was Elementary school, 8th grade. [52]

1946 Francis M Cochran died on April 18 and was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, Ardmore, Carter County, Oklahoma. Francis M Cochran was born on December 1, 1873. [53] [54]

Obituary for FRANCES M. COCHRAN
The Daily Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, April 21, 1946. [55] [56]

FRANCES M. COCHRAN [Ardmore] - Services for Francis M. Cochran, 72, who was born in Georgia and had lived here for many Tears, were held Saturday afternoon [April 20], Rev. Ross Hughes, missionary of the Baptist church, officiated. Burial in Rose Hill cemetery. Cochran made his home here for a number of years with the late Hugh Cunningham, deputy sheriff, and his wife.

Daughter Lillie:

1916 Lilley Cochran and R J Tatum were married on March 16 in Dawson County, Georgia. [57]

1920 Lillie Tatum (age 37, born in Georgia, married), wife, lived in Amicaloa, Dawson County, Georgia, in a household with Robert J Tatum (age 63), Harvey Tatum (age 10), Earl Tatum (age 2), and Ida Mae Tatum (age 2/12). Lillie Tatum's parents were both born in Georgia. Lillie Tatum could read and write. [58]

1930 Lydia Tatum (age 47, born in Georgia, married, first married at age 32), wife, lived in Purdy, Dawson County, Georgia, in a household with Robert Tatum (age 45), Earl H Tatum (age 12), Ida M Tatum (age 10), Dora B Tatum (age 5), Booker T Johnson (age 25), Lucile Johnson (age 18), Ina M Jackson (age 18), Carrie Harris (age 19), and Dock James (age 15). Lydia Tatum's parents were both born in Georgia. Lydia Tatum's residence was on a farm. [59]

1940 Lillie Tatum (age 60, born in Georgia, married), wife, lived in Purdy, Dawson County, Georgia, in a household with Robert Tatum (age 76), Earl Tatum (age 23), and Dora Bell Tatum (age 14). The highest grade of school she had completed was Elementary school, 1st grade. [60]

1967 Lillie M Cochran Tatum died on March 8 at age 86and was buried at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Dahlonega, Lumpkin County, Georgia. Lillie M Cochran Tatum was born on April 21, 1880. [61] [62] [63]

Research Notes:

DNA James Madison Cochran (1832-1909). [64] [65]

Footnotes:

[1] Janet and Robert Wolfe, Genealogy Page for Unknown Father of Nancy Cochran, [JRWolfeGenealogy].

[2] United States Federal Census, 1850, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[3] Georgia, Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978, [AncestryRecord], [AncestryImage].

[4] United States Federal Census, 1860, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[5] United States Federal Census, 1870, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[6] United States Federal Census, 1880, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[7] Georgia Superior Court, Dawson County, Deeds and mortgages, 1858-1903; index to deeds and mortgages, 1858-1934, J-129, [FamilySearchImage], [FSCatalog].

[8] Georgia Superior Court, Dawson County, Deeds and mortgages, 1858-1903; index to deeds and mortgages, 1858-1934, J-130, [FamilySearchImage], [FSCatalog].

[9] United States Federal Census, 1900, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[10] Georgia Superior Court, Dawson County, Deeds and mortgages, 1858-1903; index to deeds and mortgages, 1858-1934, L-517, index entry, [FamilySearchImage], [FSCatalog].

[11] Georgia Superior Court, Dawson County, Deeds and mortgages, 1858-1903; index to deeds and mortgages, 1858-1934, M-587 and M-593, index entries, [FamilySearchImage], [FSCatalog].

[12] United States Federal Census, 1910, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[13] Find A Grave Memorial 55845027, [FindAGrave].

[14] Find A Grave Memorial at Ancestry.com, [AncestryRecord].

[15] Find A Grave Memorial 5566890, [FindAGrave].

[16] Find A Grave Memorial at Ancestry.com, [AncestryRecord].

[17] United States Federal Census, 1900, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[18] United States Federal Census, 1910, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[19] Georgia, Deaths Index, 1914-1940, [AncestryRecord], [AncestryImage].

[20] Georgia, Death Index, 1919-1998, [AncestryRecord].

[21] Find A Grave Memorial 87174221, [FindAGrave].

[22] Find A Grave Memorial at Ancestry.com, [AncestryRecord].

[23] United States Federal Census, 1880, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[24] United States Federal Census, 1900, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[25] United States Federal Census, 1910, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[26] United States Federal Census, 1920, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[27] United States Federal Census, 1930, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[28] Georgia, Deaths Index, 1914-1940, [AncestryRecord], [AncestryImage].

[29] Find A Grave Memorial 54415643, [FindAGrave].

[30] Find A Grave Memorial at Ancestry.com, [AncestryRecord].

[31] Georgia, Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978, [AncestryRecord], [AncestryImage].

[32] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, [AncestryRecord].

[33] Georgia, Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978, [AncestryRecord], [AncestryImage].

[34] United States Federal Census, 1900, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[35] United States Federal Census, 1910, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[36] United States Federal Census, 1930, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[37] United States Federal Census, 1940, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[38] Georgia, Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978, [AncestryRecord], [AncestryImage].

[39] United States Federal Census, 1900, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[40] United States Federal Census, 1910, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[41] United States Federal Census, 1920, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[42] Find A Grave Memorial 116895281, [FindAGrave].

[43] Find A Grave Memorial at Ancestry.com, [AncestryRecord].

[44] Find A Grave Memorial 37069750, [FindAGrave].

[45] Find A Grave Memorial at Ancestry.com, [AncestryRecord].

[46] Georgia Superior Court, Dawson County, Deeds and mortgages, 1858-1903; index to deeds and mortgages, 1858-1934, L-41, index entry, [FamilySearchImage], [FSCatalog].

[47] Georgia Superior Court, Dawson County, Deeds and mortgages, 1858-1903; index to deeds and mortgages, 1858-1934, L-143, index entry, [FamilySearchImage], [FSCatalog].

[48] Georgia Tax Digests [1890], 140 volumes (Morrow, Georgia: Georgia Archives), [AncestryRecord], [AncestryImage].

[49] United States Federal Census, 1880, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[50] United States Federal Census, 1910, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[51] United States Federal Census, 1920, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[52] United States Federal Census, 1940, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[53] Find A Grave Memorial 16467592, [FindAGrave].

[54] Find A Grave Memorial at Ancestry.com, [AncestryRecord].

[55] The Daily Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, April 21, 1946, page 71, [NewspapersClip].

[56] U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, [AncestryRecord].

[57] Georgia, Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978, [AncestryRecord], [AncestryImage].

[58] United States Federal Census, 1920, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[59] United States Federal Census, 1930, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[60] United States Federal Census, 1940, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[61] Find A Grave Memorial 30758122, [FindAGrave].

[62] Find A Grave Memorial at Ancestry.com, [AncestryRecord].

[63] Georgia, Death Index, 1919-1998, [AncestryRecord].

[64] The family tree of a person who has a DNA match to Robert's family suggests a lineage to this sibling of Robert's ancestor. The lineage is through a descendant shown on our website, [Link].

[65] The family tree of a person who has a DNA match to Robert's family suggests a lineage to this sibling of Robert's ancestor. The lineage is through a descendant shown on our website, [Link].