James Cochran (1815–1854)
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- Born
- 1815
- Died
- 1854 in Baltimore
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- Names in Stone
When was James Cochran born? 1815.
When did James Cochran die? 1854 in Baltimore.
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James Cochran (1815–1854) was born in 1815, and died in 1854 in Baltimore, at about age 39. A cemetery record documents James's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about James's life.
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1825 · age 10 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 30 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 31 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 33 — The California Gold Rush began
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When was James Cochran born?
James Cochran was born in 1815.
When did James Cochran die?
James Cochran died in 1854 in Baltimore.
Where did James Cochran die?
James Cochran died in Baltimore.
How old was James Cochran at the time of death?
James Cochran was about 39 years old.
Where is James Cochran buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents James's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when James Cochran was born?
James Madison was president of the United States when James was born.
Who was president when James Cochran died?
Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when James died.
What major events happened during James Cochran's lifetime?
During James's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 10); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 30); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 31); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 33).
Which U.S. censuses would include James Cochran?
Federal censuses taken during James's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850.
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1815
Death
1854
Baltimore
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