Henry James COCHRANE & Mary WATSON - Bairnsdale region Victoria

[Mixo]

Tracing Henry James COCHRANE Born abt 1822 unknown whereabouts, died 10 Mar 1885 and buried in Bairnsdale cemetry in Victoria.

I have been able to find any records on his wife / partner Mary WATSON, listed as the mother of their eldest son John COCHRANE ( B. 1851 - D. 1927 Bairnsdale ) per his death record.

They had a second son Robert COCHRANE (B. 1853 - D. 1953 Bairnsdale ) who married, and is buried with my great grand aunt Elizabeth RICHARDSON ( B. 1861 Alston Cumberland England - D. 1918 East Bairnsdale ). Robert and his family moved to Richmond in Melbourne, around the WW1 years, like many rural families did, when times got tough.

Keen to find out and confirm where the Cochrane boys were born or lived, and obviously any info whatsoever re Mary Cochrane nee Watson.

Many Thanks
KJ "Mixo" Sydenham
via Warragul Victoria
Son of Annette Rae Richardson

[cando]

It appears Henry James died in 1884 not 1885.  Not unusual to find errors on headstones.

Perhaps there may be more information about him, his wife and chn on his death cert which you can purchase online [$20] and immediately download.
https://online.justice.vic.gov.au/bdm/index-search?action=purchaseImage

Info on Victorian Certificates
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,373754.0.html

COCHRANE Henry James
Parents unknown
At Bairnsdale  63 years 1884  Reg#69

Bairnsdale Advertiser and Tambo and Omeo Chronicle 11 Mar 1884
Death.
COCHRANE At Eastwood, Bairnsdale, on the 10th March, Henry James Cochrane, beloved father of Robert and John Cochrane, aged 63.
Beechworth and Ovens papers please copy.

Cheers
Cando

[cando]

Information on death certificates is not always reliable.  This marriage information would have been given by Robert himself.  It would appear he was born in England.

Marriage
COCHRANE Robert born Sunderland
RICHARDSON Elizabeth born Northumberland.
1881  Reg#1633

Cando

[cando]

Bairnsdale Advertiser and Tambo and Omeo Chronicle  27 Jul 1894
NEW INSOLVENTS
Robert Cochrane and John Cochrane, trading sas R and J Cochrane, of Broadlands, farmers. (Complete schedule.) Debts .£7164 6s 6d: assets £3498 19s 3d ; deficiency, £3655 7s 3d.

Bairnsdale Advertiser and Tambo and Omeo Chronicle  Wed 20 Mar 1918
Family notices
DEATH.
COCHRANE.-On the 15th inst., at East Bairnsdale, the beloved wife of Robert Cochrane, aged 58 years; mother of Rob., Jack, Ethel, Annie, Ellie, Doris and Sis.

The Argus 5 Jul 1933
Mr Robert Cochrane died at Bairnsdale at the  age of 80 years. He arrived in Gippsland from Beechworth more than 50 years ago, and for many years was associated with his brother the late Mr John Cochrane as bridge contractors. Many important bridges in Gippsland were constructed by them. The last of these was the bridge over the Avon River at Stratford. Mr Robert Cochrane was for many years a member of the Bairnsdale Shire  Council and was president during the year 1893/4    He leaves two sons and four daughters.

Cando

[cando]

Robert and his family moved to Richmond in Melbourne, around the WW1 years, like many rural families did, when times got tough.

Not according to the electoral rolls.

Australian Electoral Roll
1903
COCHRANE Elizabeth  East Bairnsdale  HD
COCHRANE John  East Bairnsdale  Contractor
COCHRANE Robert East Bairnsdale  Contractor

1914
COCHRANE Elizabeth  East Bairnsdale  HD
COCHRANE John  East Bairnsdale  Carpenter
COCHRANE John Emerson  East Bairnsdale  Nurseryman
COCHRANE Robert  East Bairnsdale  Contractor

1924
COCHRANE Doris  East Bairnsdale  Clerk
COCHRANE Ellie Sarah  East Bairnsdale  HD
COCHRANE  Ethel Hannah  East Bairnsdale  Dressmaker
COCHRANE John  East Bairnsdale  Carpenter
COCHRANE Robert  East Bairnsdale  Contractor

1931
COCHRANE Doris 29 Mitchell Street Bairnsdale  Clerk
COCHRANE Ellie Sarah  29 Mitchell Street Bairnsdale  HD
COCHRANE  Ethel Hannah  29 Mitchell Street Bairnsdale Saleswoman
COCHRANE Robert 29 Mitchell Street Bairnsdale  Contractor

Cando

[cando]

Not finding very much about the family in my resources.  I suggest you have a browse through the digitised newspapers on TROVE.

COCHRANE Robert
Gazetted 10 Jun 1887  Bairnsdale
Victorian Government Gazette  Page#1826
Comment - Shareholders Sons of Freedom Quartz Mining Company

Have you contacted any of the family history groups in Gippsland?

Cando

[cando]

Elizabeth's probate file is digitised on PROV.  Be patient when downloading the file.  Can be very slow at times.
http://prov.vic.gov.au/index_search?searchid=54

You will also see that John and Robert have files as well but you will either have to order and view their files in PROV reading rooms or order and pay to have the files copied if you are unable to visit.

Cando

[judb]

Death Notice for Henry James COCHRANE suggests that he is connected with Beechworth also.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/84702259

Judith.
Sorry I see Cando posted this info earlier.  :-[

[Aussie1947]

Hi,

1888 Victorian Post Office Directory (Wise)
Cochrane John & Robt, hopgrowers, Bairnsdale.

1904 Victorian Post Office Directory (Wise)
BAIRNSDALE
Cochrane John, contractor
Cochrane Robert, contractor.

1914 Victorian Post Office Directory (Wise)
BAIRNSDALE
Cochrane John, builder
Cochrane Robert, builder

Victorian Government Gazette 9th March 1888, p 728
Appointed Magistrate 21st February 1888.
Eastern Bailiwick
ROBERT COCHRANE, Esq., Bairnsdale.

Gerry