George M. Cochran
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George Moffett Cochran was born in Staunton, Virginia
on April 20, 1912. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1934 from the University of Virginia
, and his LL. B. degree in 1936 from the University of Virginia Law School. He was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from 1948 to 1965, and was in the Senate of Virginia
in 1966—67. He was president of the Virginia Bar Association
and a member of the Constitutional Revision Commission of Virginia in 1968-69. In August 1969, he was elected to the Supreme Court of Appeals
. He retired from active service on the Court in 1987, but continued to sit as a retired Justice for many years.. Justice Cochran was a member of Beta Theta Pi. At the University of Virginia, Justice Cochran was a member of the Z Society
and resided on The Lawn
. He died at his home in Staunton on Saturday, January 22, 2011 at the age of 98.
Staunton, Virginia
Staunton is an independent city within the confines of Augusta County in the commonwealth of Virginia. The population was 23,746 as of 2010. It is the county seat of Augusta County....
on April 20, 1912. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1934 from the University of Virginia
University of Virginia
The University of Virginia is a public research university located in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, founded by Thomas Jefferson...
, and his LL. B. degree in 1936 from the University of Virginia Law School. He was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates
Virginia House of Delegates
The Virginia House of Delegates is the lower house of the Virginia General Assembly. It has 100 members elected for terms of two years; unlike most states, these elections take place during odd-numbered years. The House is presided over by the Speaker of the House, who is elected from among the...
from 1948 to 1965, and was in the Senate of Virginia
Senate of Virginia
The Senate of Virginia is the upper house of the Virginia General Assembly. The Senate is composed of 40 Senators representing an equal number of single-member constituent districts. The Senate is presided over by the Lieutenant Governor of Virginia...
in 1966—67. He was president of the Virginia Bar Association
Virginia Bar Association
The Virginia Bar Association is a voluntary organization of lawyers in Virginia, with offices in Richmond, Virginia.- VBA Mission : is the independent voice of the Virginia lawyer, advancing the highest ideals of the profession through advocacy and volunteer service.- History :The VBA, , was...
and a member of the Constitutional Revision Commission of Virginia in 1968-69. In August 1969, he was elected to the Supreme Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of Virginia
The Supreme Court of Virginia is the highest court in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It primarily hears appeals from the trial-level city and county Circuit Courts, as well as the criminal law, family law and administrative law cases that go through the Court of Appeals of Virginia. It is one of...
. He retired from active service on the Court in 1987, but continued to sit as a retired Justice for many years.. Justice Cochran was a member of Beta Theta Pi. At the University of Virginia, Justice Cochran was a member of the Z Society
Z Society
The Z Society is a philanthropic organization that was founded at the University of Virginia in 1892. It comprises outstanding student leaders who give time, talent, and financial contributions to groups and individuals that exemplify the spirit of the society and uphold the ideals of the university...
and resided on The Lawn
The Lawn
The Lawn is a large, terraced grassy court at the historic center of Jefferson's academic community at the University of Virginia. The design shows Jefferson's mastery of Palladian architecture...
. He died at his home in Staunton on Saturday, January 22, 2011 at the age of 98.
External links
- http://dela.state.va.us/dela/MemBios.nsf/bbad288bd8d612d285256c23006d3f86/8d131c9baaae201485256d3b004c0517?OpenDocument Virginia General Assembly Biography
- Byrd Machine no match for Cochran, Young Turks Charles Bishop Jr., Staunton News Leader, January 25, 2011.