H. B. Cochran, farmer, section 10, Wea Township, was born on the farm where he now resides, March 26, 1842, son of William K. Cochran. He was reared in his life’s calling, and received an education in the district schools of this county and at Wabash College. September 3, 1861, he married Miss Mary E. Shortridge, of this county, daughter of Morgan and Clarissa Shortridge. They have had three children – William M., of Colorado; Emma S. and Mary G. Mr. Cochran owns 220 acres of the best soil in the county. His residence, erected in 1850, is one of the best dwellings to be found in the township. He is a Republican in his political views, and has served his township as trustee in a worthy manner. He is an active member of the First Presbyterian Church at La Fayette, as was his father before him. His wife and eldest daughter are also members of the same church. Mr. Cochran is one of the leading citizens of the township, always taking an active parting everything pertaining to the advancement of education, religion, and the best interests of the community.
Biographical Record and Portrait Album of Tippecanoe County, Indiana, Unigraphic, Evansville, Ind., 1972, pgs. 386-387.
Biographical Record and Portrait Album of Tippecanoe County, Indiana, Unigraphic, Evansville, Ind., 1972, pgs. 386-387.
H. B. Cochran, farmer, section 10, Wea Township, was born on the farm where he now resides, March 26, 1842, son of William K. Cochran. He was reared in his life’s calling, and received an education in the district schools of this county and at Wabash College. September 3, 1861, he married Miss Mary E. Shortridge, of this county, daughter of Morgan and Clarissa Shortridge. They have had three children – William M., of Colorado; Emma S. and Mary G. Mr. Cochran owns 220 acres of the best soil in the county. His residence, erected in 1850, is one of the best dwellings to be found in the township. He is a Republican in his political views, and has served his township as trustee in a worthy manner. He is an active member of the First Presbyterian Church at La Fayette, as was his father before him. His wife and eldest daughter are also members of the same church. Mr. Cochran is one of the leading citizens of the township, always taking an active parting everything pertaining to the advancement of education, religion, and the best interests of the community.
Biographical Record and Portrait Album of Tippecanoe County, Indiana, Unigraphic, Evansville, Ind., 1972, pgs. 386-387.
Biographical Record and Portrait Album of Tippecanoe County, Indiana, Unigraphic, Evansville, Ind., 1972, pgs. 386-387.
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age 74. Undertaker, C.H. Bradshaw, Lafayette, Indiana.
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