The Alamo Defenders: Robert E. Cochran

COCHRAN, ROBERT E.
(1810-1836)

Born in New Jersey, it is believed that Robert E Cochran lived in Boston and then New Orleans before immigrating to Texas in 1835.  Cochran conducted business with Ammon Underwood.

Cochran took part in the siege of Bexar, and later served in the Alamo garrison as a member of Capt. William R. Carey's Artillery Company. He died in the Battle of the Alamo on March 6, 1836.  Cochran County, Texas is named in his honor.

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