Andrew McConnell January Cochran

Andrew McConnell January Cochran (February 4, 1854 – June 12, 1934) was a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky.

Andrew McConnell January Cochran
Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
In office
April 24, 1901  June 12, 1934
Appointed byWilliam McKinley (recess)
Theodore Roosevelt (commission)
Preceded bySeat established by 31 Stat. 781
Succeeded byHiram Church Ford
Personal details
Born
Andrew McConnell January Cochran

(1854-02-04)February 4, 1854
Maysville, Kentucky
DiedJune 12, 1934(1934-06-12) (aged 80)
EducationCentre College (A.B.)
Harvard Law School (LL.B.)
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Education and career

Born in Maysville, Kentucky, Cochran received an Artium Baccalaureus degree from Centre College in 1873 and a Bachelor of Laws from Harvard Law School in 1877. He was in private practice in Maysville from 1877 to 1901.[1]

Federal judicial service

Cochran received a recess appointment from President William McKinley on April 24, 1901, to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, to a new seat authorized by 31 Stat. 781. He was nominated to the same position by President Theodore Roosevelt on December 5, 1901. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on December 17, 1901, and received his commission the same day. His service terminated on June 12, 1934, due to his death.[1]

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Preceded by
Seat established by 31 Stat. 781
Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
1901–1934
Succeeded by
Hiram Church Ford
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