Soldiers’ Dossiers (1861–1865)
Benjamin Franklin Cochran
Pvt.—1st Va. Cav.
From Compiled Military Service Records at National Archives
Personal Information
Name:Benjamin Franklin Cochran
Birthplace:Newberry, S.C.
Date of Birth:February 1, 1842
Physical Description:Height 5' 9", fair complexion, light hair, light eyes.
Prewar Life:1860 census listed occupation as student, 1st District Augusta Co.
Enlistment Records
Date of Enlistment:May 2, 1861
Place of Enlistment:Waynesboro
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Service Information
Rank:Pvt.
Company:E
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Regiment:1st Va. Cav.
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Postwar Life:1870 census listed occupation as farmer, South River District, Augusta Co. Moved to Texas 1880.
Date of Death:July 21, 1893
Place of Death:Bosque Co., Texas
Burial Place:Oswald Cemetery, Bosque Co., Texas.
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Dwelling # (1860 Census):459
Family # (1860 Census):506