James Cochran (merchant)
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James Cochran was an Irish
-born merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia
, Canada. The original spelling for his surname was Cocoran or Corcoran. He represented Halifax County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
from 1867 to 1871.
He was born in Granard, County Longford
, the son of Timothy Cocoran and Margaret Flood, and came to Halifax
in 1825. He worked for the firm of Temple and Lewis Piers, ship's chandler
s. Cochran later went into business on his own. In 1829, he married Catherine Walsh. He was a director of the People’s Bank and the Acadia Fire Insurance Company. He also served as president of the Charitable Irish Society, which assisted poor people of Irish descent in Nova Scotia. In 1868, he was named minister without portfolio in the province's Executive Council. Cochran was named to Nova Scotia's Legislative Council
in 1871. Cochran died in Halifax.
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
-born merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. The name of the province is Latin for "New Scotland," but "Nova Scotia" is the recognized, English-language name of the province. The provincial capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia is the...
, Canada. The original spelling for his surname was Cocoran or Corcoran. He represented Halifax County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
Nova Scotia House of Assembly
The Nova Scotia Legislature, consisting of Her Majesty The Queen represented by the Lieutenant Governor and the House of Assembly, is the legislative branch of the provincial government of Nova Scotia, Canada...
from 1867 to 1871.
He was born in Granard, County Longford
County Longford
County Longford is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Midlands Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the town of Longford.Longford County Council is the local authority for the county...
, the son of Timothy Cocoran and Margaret Flood, and came to Halifax
City of Halifax
Halifax is a city in Canada, which was the capital of the province of Nova Scotia and shire town of Halifax County. It was the largest city in Atlantic Canada until it was amalgamated into Halifax Regional Municipality in 1996...
in 1825. He worked for the firm of Temple and Lewis Piers, ship's chandler
Ship chandler
A ship chandler is a retail dealer in special supplies or equipment for ships.For traditional sailing ships items that could be found in a chandler might include: rosin, turpentine, tar, pitch , linseed oil, whale oil, tallow, lard, varnish, twine, rope and cordage, hemp, oakum, tools A ship...
s. Cochran later went into business on his own. In 1829, he married Catherine Walsh. He was a director of the People’s Bank and the Acadia Fire Insurance Company. He also served as president of the Charitable Irish Society, which assisted poor people of Irish descent in Nova Scotia. In 1868, he was named minister without portfolio in the province's Executive Council. Cochran was named to Nova Scotia's Legislative Council
Legislative Council of Nova Scotia
The Legislative Council of Nova Scotia was the upper house of the government of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. It existed from 1838 to May 31, 1928...
in 1871. Cochran died in Halifax.