John Lowry Cochran (1779 - abt. 1868)

Born 5 Nov 1779 in Pennsylvania, United States

Husband of Mary Catherine (Brecker) Cochran — married 20 Jan 1811 in Muskingum, Ohio, United States

Descendants

Died about Apr 1868 at about age 88 in Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio, United States

Biography

John Lowry Cochran was born on 5 November 1779 in Pennsylvania. His parents were James Cochran and Margaret Lowry.

He arrived in Zanesville, Ohio in 1806 and established a trade as a carpenter, rolling cigars on the side.^[1] By 1817, he was manufacturing tobacco full-time, becoming Zanesville's first Tobacconist.^[2] During his life, he served the community in a number of public offices, including Market Master, Marshal, and tax collector.

John L Cochran married Mary Catherine Brecker on 20 January 1811.^[3][4] Their known children are:

• James Cochran - b. 1811
• Wyatt Campbell Cochran - (1813-1891)
• David B. Cochran - (1815-1865)
• John "Lowry" Cochran - (1817-1850)
• William Cochran - b. 1819
• Robert Loyal Cochran - (1821-1905)
• Samuel Wallace Cochran - (1823-1901)
• Hugh Macauley Cochran - (1825-1922)
• Caroline Amanda (Cochran) McKinney aka Monroe - (1828-1873)
• Milton Adair Cochran - (1830-1853)
• Isaac Brownlee Cochran - b. 1833

U.S. Census records between 1820 and 1840 show John L Cochran living on a property in Zanesville, Ohio with his wife and various children.^[5][6][7] The 1850 U.S. Census adds his mother-in-law, Susanna Stinton (age 79), to the household.^[8] Finally, the 1860 U.S. Census shows an 80-year-old John Cochran living with his wife, Mary C (age 68); his widowed daughter, Caroline Monroe, and her two children: Adair (age 4) and Susan (age 2).^[9] Also in the household is a brother, Robert Cochran (age 78, b. Pennsylvania).

John L Cochran died during April 1868 at his home in Zanesville, Ohio.^[10]

Research Notes

As indicated on Barbara Shroyer's website (cited below), there are some conflicting dates for the elder John L Cochran's death, although all agree it was sometime during April 1868. The "official" county death record lists April 6. The "Early History of Zanesville" article (cited below) claims it was actually April 21. - Freeth-52 03:35, 22 July 2021 (UTC)

Records & place names suggest there is some sort of connection to the Lazarus John Lowry family through his mother's side, although I have not been able to find it yet! - Freeth-52 13:43, 22 July 2021 (UTC)

Sources

1. ↑ E. H. C. "The Early History of Zanesville". Originally published in The Zanesville Daily Courier, 30 Mar 1878. p. 1. Muskingum County Ohio Genealogy. Accessed 22 Jul 2021. http://www.usgenwebsites.org/OHMuskingum/articles/article0022.html
2. ↑ Everhart, J. F. 1794 : History of Muskingum County, Ohio ; with illustrations and biographical sketches of prominent men and pioneers. Columbus, Ohio : J. F. Everhart & Co., 1882. Accessed 22 Jul 2021. https://archive.org/details/1794historyofmus00ever
3. ↑ "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2016," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2QHJ-5W1 : 8 March 2021), John Cochran and Catharine Brecker, 20 Jan 1811; citing Marriage, Muskingum, Ohio, United States, , Franklin County Genealogical & Historical Society, Columbus; FHL microfilm.
4. ↑ "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2016," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2QHV-8PY : 8 March 2021), John Cohran and Catharine Brecker, 20 Jan 1811; citing Marriage, Muskingum, Ohio, United States, , Franklin County Genealogical & Historical Society, Columbus; FHL microfilm.
5. ↑ "United States Census, 1820," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHGQ-CZ7 : accessed 21 July 2021), John L Cockram, Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio, United States; citing p. 98, NARA microfilm publication M33, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 92; FHL microfilm 181,398.
6. ↑ "United States Census, 1830," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XH5G-XN6 : 20 February 2021), John L Cochran, Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio, United States; citing 285, NARA microfilm publication M19, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 137; FHL microfilm 337,948.
7. ↑ "United States Census, 1840," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHRJ-W1L : 8 December 2020), Jno L Cochran, Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio, United States; citing p. 408, NARA microfilm publication , (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll ; FHL microfilm .
8. ↑ "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MX34-X4H : 21 December 2020), John S Cochran, Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
9. ↑ "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MCGL-6TY : 18 February 2021), John S Cochran, 1860.
10. ↑ "Ohio, County Death Records, 1840-2001," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F6NZ-L35 : 1 March 2021), John L Cochran, 06 Apr 1868; citing Death, Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio, United States, source ID Pg58, ln20, County courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 910,154.

See also:

• Shroyer, Barbara. "John Lowrey Cochran". COCHRAN AND SHROYER FAMILIES. Site updated on 17 February 2021 and accessed 22 Jul 2021. https://www.cochranshroyer.com/g1/p1.htm#i8