Charles Cochran (South Carolina politician)

Charles Burnham Cochran
portrait by Edward Greene Malbone
15th Mayor of Charleston
In office
1805–1806
Preceded byThomas Winstanley
Succeeded byJohn Dawson Jr.
Personal details
Born1766
DiedAugust 21, 1833
SpouseHarriett Rachel Thomson
ProfessionBank president (Union Bank)

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]

References

  1. ^ "Charles B. Cochran, esq. . . ". City Gazette and Daily Advertiser. September 10, 1805. p. 3. Retrieved January 25, 2014.
  2. ^ Hagy, James W. City Directories for Charleston, South Carolina for the Years 1803, 1806. 1807, 1809 and 1813. p. 28.
  3. ^ "On Saturday last . . ". City Gazette and Daily Advertiser. December 8, 1806. p. 3. Retrieved January 25, 2014.
  4. ^ "CHARLES BURNHAM COCHRAN". Preservation Society of Charleston. Archived from the original on February 2, 2014. Retrieved January 25, 2014.
  5. ^ "DIED". The Southern Patriot. August 23, 1833. p. 3. Retrieved January 25, 2014.
Preceded by Mayor of Charleston, South Carolina
1805–1806 		Succeeded by