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.
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| Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky | |
| In office April 24, 1901 – June 12, 1934 | |
| Appointed by | William McKinley (recess) Theodore Roosevelt (commission) |
| Preceded by | Seat established by 31 Stat. 781 |
| Succeeded by | Hiram Church Ford |
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| Born | Andrew McConnell January Cochran February 4, 1854 Maysville, Kentucky |
| Died | June 12, 1934 (aged 80) |
| Education | Centre 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]
References
- Andrew McConnell January Cochran at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a public domain publication of the Federal Judicial Center.
Sources
- Andrew McConnell January Cochran at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a public domain publication of the Federal Judicial Center.
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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 |