John Cochran (physician)
John Cochran | |
|---|---|
| 4th Surgeon General of the United States Army | |
| In office 1781–1783 | |
| Preceded by | William Shippen, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Richard Allison |
| 3rd President of the Medical Society of New Jersey | |
| In office 1768–1770 | |
| Preceded by | William Burnet |
| Succeeded by | Isaac Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 1, 1730 Sadsbury, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | April 6, 1807 (aged 76) Palatine, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Hill Cemetery Utica, New York, U.S. |
| Spouse | Gertrude Schuyler |
| Children | James Cochran |
John Cochran (September 1, 1730 – April 6, 1807) was the 4th Surgeon General of the Continental Army during the American Revolution. He was president of the Medical Society of New Jersey from 1769 to 1770, and was re-elected in 1770 and served until 1771.