Cavan - Cochrane, James 1906 *********************************************** Ireland Genealogy Projects Archives Cavan Index Copyright ************************************************ File contributed by: Gordon Lyons lyonsg@golden.net April 18, 2012, 10:31 pm COCHRANE, JAMES 1906 About 1850, James Cochran(e), native of County Cavan, Ireland accompanied his brother Robert Cochrane to Canada settling first in Peel County, Ontario where he worked for his board and clothes and later for $2.00 per month. In 1859, James came up to Minto Township, Wellington County, Ontario and purchased property close to that of his brother Robert. James married Ann Beamish and together they carved a homestead out of the bush and raised a large family. Additional Comments: While James and Robert are brothers James has apparently chosen to drop the 'e' from his surname. Source: Historical Atlas Of Wellington County