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Clark B. Cochrane

1815 – 1867

American politician

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About Clark B. Cochrane

Lived 1815 – 1867 (aged 51). Clark B. Cochrane was an American politician and lawyer.

Clark Betton Cochrane (May 31, 1815 – March 5, 1867) was a U.S. Representative from New York.

Born in New Boston, New Hampshire, Cochrane moved to Montgomery County, New York. He was graduated from Union College, Schenectady, New York, in 1841. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1841 and practiced in Amsterdam 1841–1851, Schenectady 1851–1855, and Albany, New York, from 1855 until his death.

Cochrane was elected as a Republican a member of the New York State Assembly (Montgomery Co.) in 1844. Trustee of Union College 1853–1867.

Cochrane was elected as a Republican to the Thirty-fifth and Thirty-sixth Congresses (March 4, 1857 – March 3, 1861). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1860. He resumed the practice of law in Albany. He served as delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1864. He was again a member of the State Assembly (Albany Co., 3rd D.) in 1866. He died in Albany, New York, on March 5, 1867. He was interred in Green Hill Cemetery, Amsterdam, New York.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Union College
Positions held
United States representative, Member of the New York State Assembly
Also known as
Clark Betton Cochrane

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Clark B. Cochrane's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Clark B. Cochrane?

American politician (1815-1867)

When was Clark B. Cochrane born?

Clark B. Cochrane was born on 31 May 1815 in New Boston.

When did Clark B. Cochrane die?

Clark B. Cochrane died on 5 March 1867 in Albany.

What was Clark B. Cochrane's occupation?

Clark B. Cochrane was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was Clark B. Cochrane?

Clark B. Cochrane was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Clark B. Cochrane

· Wikidata: Q4027142

· DBpedia: Clark B. Cochrane

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