William Lynn Cochran

Major 'William Lynn Cochran (May 1838-September 22, 1875).

He was the fifth son of John Cochran and Margaret Lynn Lewis, his wife. He was educated in the schools of Albemarle and at the University of Virginia, graduating at the University in both the Academic and Law Departments.

Civil War

In early youth he was afflicted with "white swelling," which left one leg very much shorter than the other, rendering him unfit for military duty. Being determined to take part in the Confederate service, he entered the Quatermaster's Department, and was commissioned Major. He served during the entire war, being stationed principally in Southwest Virginia with quarters near Dublin.

After the war he settled down to the practice of law in Charlottesville.

In 1868, he was elected mayor of the town, which office he held until his death.

He was an active member of the Order of Masons, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, and of the Monticello Guard.

He never married.