John Cochrane (politician)
John Cochrane | |
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| 28th Attorney General of New York | |
| In office January 1, 1864 – December 31, 1865 | |
| Governor | Horatio Seymour Reuben Fenton |
| Preceded by | Daniel S. Dickinson |
| Succeeded by | John H. Martindale |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 6th district | |
| In office March 4, 1857 – March 3, 1861 | |
| Preceded by | John Wheeler |
| Succeeded by | Frederick A. Conkling |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 27, 1813 Palatine, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 7, 1898 (aged 84) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Other political affiliations | Radical Democratic (1864) |
| Alma mater | Hamilton College |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1863 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Commands | 65th New York Volunteer Infantry |
| Battles/wars | |
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John Cochrane (August 27, 1813 – February 7, 1898) was an American lawyer, soldier, and politician from New York. He was a U.S. Representative, Attorney General of New York, and a Union Army general.