Jacob Benjamin Cochran

Jacob was the son of Martha Henderson and William Cochran who were both born in Pennsylvania. Martha's parents were Nancy Ann Clendenning and William Henderson.

Nancy Ann's parents were Sarah Sturgeon and John Clendennin born 1745 Philadelphia PA.

William Henderson's parents were Martha Long of Carlisle PA and John Henderson of Ireland who served in the American Revolution and then died in Ohio 1814.


!Nancy Ann Clendennin: Guernsey County History: One cold winter's day the indians, being hungry, came to the little home in Oxford Township. Not knowing what she should do, she gave them an apron full of fresh baked bread. In a few days a deer was left on the Porch. She was educated in Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, I assume she was probably born there. She came to Guernsey Co., Ohio in 1806 with her husband and Children. She was the first Teacher in Guernsey Co., Ohio.


!WilliAM HENDERSON: Guernsey County History: He was the oldest child of John and Martha (Long) Henderson. His Grandparents were William and Agnes Henderson who came from County Down, Ireland in 1758, they settled in Lewistown, Mifflin Co., Pennsylvania. William was a major in the War of 1812. He was a blacksmith and made his own sword. "Roster of Ohio Soldiers in War of 1812" Page 243, Vol. Colonel John DeLong first Regiment Ohio Militia Maj. Wm. Henderson.

William Cochran's parents were Hannah Sarah Adams and Alexander Cochran, both born in Pennsylvania.

Alexander's land in Ohio appears to be a military survey due to his service in the American Revolution

1830 United States Federal Census
Name: Alexander Cochran
Township: Oxford
County: Guernsey
State: Ohio
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Jacob first married Mariah White of Guernsey Ohio in 1845, having six children and then married Clora Jane Miller of Illinois in 1879 who gave him eight more children