John Bruce Cochran
May 15, 1825-Sept. 25, 1911
Niles Daily Star(Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Monday, September 25, 1911, page 1, col. 7, microfilm Niles District Library
JOHN BRUCE COCHRAN PASSED BEYOND TODAY.
At 12:30 o'clock this morning, John Bruce Cochran died at the home of his nephew, Wm. Cochran, residing two and a half miles west, on the Buchanan road.
Mr. Cochran was born at Johnston, Vermont, May 15, 1825, his exact age being 86 years, 4 months and 10 days. He was married Nov. 14, 1850, to Miss Emiline Burnett in Erie county, N.Y. Three children were born to this union, all of whom are deceased. He was the last of a family of three children. He came to Niles in 1853. The wife died six years ago last March. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Nov. 14 1900. Left to mourn his loss is one nephew, seven great-nephews, four great-nieces, and three great-great-nieces.
The funeral will take place from the house at 1:30 Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Chas, Ager to conduct the services. Interment at Silver Brook cemetery.