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Below is a family biography included in the book, The History of Crockett County, Tennessee published by Goodspeed Publishing Company in 1886. These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary. Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more. There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.
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J. M. Cochran’s birth occurred in Williamson County, Tenn., in 1841; he is one of six surviving members of a family of eleven children. His father was born in Williamson County, March 6, 1814, and resided in that county until 1850, when he moved to Haywood County. He was a farmer, and died January 16, 1867. His wife, whose maiden name was Allaminta B. May, was born in Rutherford County, July 11, 1822, and is now living with her youngest son, R. B. Cochran. J. M. Cochran was educated in the schools near his home, and March 18, 1863, married Ary Adaline, daughter of J. T. Coleman. Mrs. Cochran was born in Rutherford County, January 13, 1841, and is the mother of three children: Mary, wife of Alfred Taylor; Bettie (Mrs. G. T. White), and Lemisa (Mrs. J. J. Davis). Mr. Cochran has lived on his father’s old homestead since 1866. In 1877 he was elected magistrate of his district, and by re-election still holds the office. He is an active, energetic business man, and is much esteemed as a citizen and neighbor. He is a Democrat, a member of the I. O. O. F., and he and wife are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. May 28, 1861, he joined Company D, Twelfth Tennessee Infantry, his captain being John Hill. He was at Belmont and Shiloh, and, on account of sickness, was confined in the hospital for some time. He returned home June 13, 1862.
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This family biography is one of 72 biographies included in the book, The History of Crockett County, Tennessee published in 1886 by Goodspeed. The History of Crockett County was included within The History of Lauderdale, Tipton, Haywood, and Crockett Counties of Tennessee. For the complete description, click here: History of Lauderdale, Tipton, Haywood, and Crockett Counties, Tennessee
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