John Cochrane (politician)
Military general, politician, and lawyer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about John Cochrane (politician)?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
John Cochrane (August 27, 1813 – February 7, 1898) was an American lawyer, soldier, and politician from New York. He was a U.S. Representative, Attorney General of New York, and a Union Army general.
This article includes a list of general references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations. (March 2022) |
Quick Facts 28th Attorney General of New York, Governor ...
John Cochrane | |
---|---|
28th Attorney General of New York | |
In office January 1, 1864 – December 31, 1865 | |
Governor | Horatio Seymour Reuben Fenton |
Preceded by | Daniel S. Dickinson |
Succeeded by | John H. Martindale |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 6th district | |
In office March 4, 1857 – March 3, 1861 | |
Preceded by | John Wheeler |
Succeeded by | Frederick A. Conkling |
Personal details | |
Born | (1813-08-27)August 27, 1813 Palatine, New York |
Died | February 7, 1898(1898-02-07) (aged 84) New York City, New York |
Political party | Democratic |
Other political affiliations | Radical Democracy (1864) |
Alma mater | Hamilton College |
Signature | |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1863 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Commands | 65th New York Volunteer Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Close