James Cochrane
Politician
1852 – 1905
Who was James Cochrane?
James Cochrane was a Canadian construction contractor and politician, the Mayor of Montreal, Quebec between 1902 and 1904.
Cochrane was educated at the British Canadian School and Collegiate College, then began a career in construction-related activity. He was also a Canadian soldier deployed to fight the North-West Rebellion in 1885.
Besides his term as Mayor, Cochrane also served in provincial politics winning the Montréal division no. 4 riding in the 1900 and 1904 Quebec elections. He served in the 10th Legislative Assembly of Quebec concurrent with his service as Montreal Mayor. He was re-elected to a second provincial term in the 11th Assembly, but died in office at Montreal on 28 May 1905.
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- Born
- Sep 15, 1852
Kincardine - Profession
- Died
- May 28, 1905
Montreal
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on July 23, 2013
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