This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cochran Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/IMJ.2ACEB/2323.2 Message Board Post: Patricia, I'm also researching a Cochran family whose migration was SC/GA/AL/TX. I can't see an immediate connection, but I looked a little bit for your family. They're in the 1900 Cherokee AL Census. MJ is widowed HOH. Means David died between 1880 & 1900. That's a wide span, but it's going to likely be in Cherokee AL. David's alive in 1880 Census in Cherokee Co, AL, I found them in the 1870 Census in Calhoun Co, AL. My guess is that they married between 1860 & 1866. Possibly right before the Civil War, or just afterwards [only assumed because of the timing of the marriage]. Unless you have proof they married in Georgia, I wouldn't rule out other states -- a lot of people went to live with extended family as the War tore up their homes. If he was from SC, it's possible he was a soldier and they met during one of the campaigns. Hope this gives you some ideas ...