Underwood Cochran

Underwood Cochran (September 21, 1872 – December 31, 1919) was an American physician, real estate businessman and Republican Party politician who represented Atlantic County, New Jersey in the New Jersey General Assembly.

Early life and education Underwood Cochran was born on September 21, 1872, in Camilla, Georgia, to Robert Henry and Emma (née Haile) Cochran. He was educated in the Camilla public schools and graduated with honors from medical school in Atlanta or Louisville (sources vary) in 1892.

Medical and business career He practiced medicine in Camilla, Savannah, and New York City before permanently settling in Atlantic City, New Jersey around 1900. He was also an executive of Globe Printing Company, Wheeler Coal Company, Cochran Moore Improvement Company, and the Atlantic City Publicity Bureau.''

Cochran was elected to the New Jersey General Assembly in 1917 and re-elected in 1918, serving in the 142nd and 143rd assemblies. During his first term, he chaired the Committee on Treasurers' Accounts and also served on the committees on Railroads and on Election Incidental Expenses.

Personal life and death In Georgia, Cochran was married to Bye Butler, who died one year after their marriage. They had a daughter, Jennie Bye, who was adopted by Mrs. F. L. Mallary of Macon, Georgia. She married Frank Rogers and died about a year before her father's death.

Cochran remarried Joseph Fralinger's daughter, Stella Marie Fralinger, on November 23, 1904, in Atlantic City. In Atlantic City, Cochran was a member of the Sea View Golf Club, the Rotary Club, the Atlantic City Yacht Club, the Century Club, and the Old Colony Club. He was also a member of the Pen and Pencil Club of Philadelphia, the Morris Guards and Atlantic City Turn Verein, the Knights of Pythias, the Elks, the Eagles, the Improved Order of Red Men, and the Loyal Order of Moose.

Cochran died on December 31, 1919, from an acute case of Bright's disease.