Charles Cochran (South Carolina politician)
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Charles Burnham Cochran was the fifteenth intendant (mayor) of Charleston, South Carolina, serving one term from 1805 to 1806. He was elected on September 9, 1805.[1] At the time, he lived at the house then-numbered 67 Meeting Street, Charleston, South Carolina.[2] He had previously served as the federal marshal of the South Carolina District from 1795 to 1802. In 1806, he was elected treasurer of South Carolina for the lower division.[3][4] Cochran died on August 21, 1833.[5]
Charles Burnham Cochran | |
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.jpg) portrait by Edward Greene Malbone | |
| 15th Mayor of Charleston | |
| In office 1805–1806 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Winstanley |
| Succeeded by | John Dawson Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1766 |
| Died | August 21, 1833 |
| Spouse | Harriett Rachel Thomson |
| Profession | Bank president (Union Bank) |
References
edit- ^ "Charles B. Cochran, esq. . . ". City Gazette and Daily Advertiser. September 10, 1805. p. 3. Retrieved January 25, 2014.
- ^ Hagy, James W. City Directories for Charleston, South Carolina for the Years 1803, 1806. 1807, 1809 and 1813. p. 28.
- ^ "On Saturday last . . ". City Gazette and Daily Advertiser. December 8, 1806. p. 3. Retrieved January 25, 2014.
- ^ "CHARLES BURNHAM COCHRAN". Preservation Society of Charleston. Archived from the original on February 2, 2014. Retrieved January 25, 2014.
- ^ "DIED". The Southern Patriot. August 23, 1833. p. 3. Retrieved January 25, 2014.