Mary Sunderland was born 20 April 1782 in Grayson County, Virginia. Her father was possibly Thomas Sunderland. She married George Cochran on 21 January 1836 in Allen Co., Ohio. In the 1840 census she is living in Fulton Co., Illinois, probably a widow. In the 1850 census she is in Linn Co., Iowa. Mary died 15 June 1856 in La Fayette, Linn Co., Iowa. I always thought this woman was my fourth-great-grandmother, but now believe she was the second wife of George Cochran (although his children referred to her as their mother). (my SOURCES) * Gateway to the West, Volume I, Allen Co., Marriages, 1831-1837, Page 51, (Original) page #46, George W. Cochran married Mary Sunderland. Date of marriage was 21 January 1836, location was Allen County, Ohio. The marriage was performed by Benj. F. Cochran (his relationship to the couple is not given). * Ward Family Sheet, submitted by J. Connick, 1999 * Anita Jean Fiedler, "Compilation of Ward Family Information - Notes & Research (snail mail & e-mail)," 1997, 1999, 2000, & 2003. * Ray Hemphill, A Series of Letters about the "Hemphill Connection" to the Cochran Family. * Linn County, Iowa Cemeteries Otter Creek Township * LaFayette cemetery in Iowa Any information about this woman or her family would be helpful. Thank you, Terri Rene DaVar-Howard <[email protected]> <http://www.macatawa.org/%7Ebrianter/index.html> George W. Cochran, Sr. married to Mary Sunderland George Cochran, Jr. married to Hannah Ward John Cochran married to Elizabeth Hendrickson Nettie Jane Cochran married to Bailey Carter Darland Nellie Frances Darland married to David Benjamin DaVar Jessie Carter DaVar married to Norma (my mother)