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James Cochran

1767 – 1813

American politician, North Carolina

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About James Cochran

Lived 1767 – 1813 (aged 45–46). James Cochran was an American politician.

James Otis Cochran (ca. 1767 – April 7, 1813) was a Congressional Representative from North Carolina; born near Mount Tirzah Township, Person County, North Carolina, about 1767; attended the public schools; engaged in agricultural pursuits near Helena, North Carolina; member of the State house of commons 1802–1806; served in the State senate in 1807; elected as a Republican to the Eleventh and Twelfth Congresses (March 4, 1809 – March 3, 1813); died in Roxboro, Person County, N.C., April 7, 1813; interment in the burial ground at Leas Chapel, five miles west of Roxboro, N.C. He is the grandfather of James Cochran Dobbin.

Cochran parents, Charles and Isabelle (Whitelaw) Cochran, were natives of Perth, Scotland.

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Important facts

Born

1767, Person County

Birth century

18th century

Died

7 April 1813

Occupation

Politician

Nationality

United States

Positions held

United States representative, Member of the North Carolina House of Commons, Member of the North Carolina Senate

People in James Cochran's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

James Otis

1725 – 1783

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was James Cochran?

American politician, North Carolina (1767-1813)

When was James Cochran born?

James Cochran was born in 1767 in Person County.

When did James Cochran die?

James Cochran died on 7 April 1813.

What was James Cochran's occupation?

James Cochran was a politician.

What nationality was James Cochran?

James Cochran was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Cochran

· Wikidata: Q1673578

· DBpedia: James Cochran (North Carolina politician)

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