The History of the Yakima Valley, Washington, Comprising Yakima, Kittitas and Benton Counties, The S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1919, Volume II, page 322 CHARLES L. COCHRAN. Charles L. Cochran, who was a valued citizen of that section of Yakima county which is near Outlook, in which region he has many warm friends, was born in Boone county, Missouri, September 13, 1868. a son of John G. and Elizabeth (Eagen) Cochran, who were also natives of Missouri. The father, who was born in September, 1839, passed away in 1912. In 1871 he came with his family to Washington, settling at Walla Walla, and in the succeeding years became a prominent farmer of that district. Afterward he retired from active business and spent his remaining days in the enjoyment of well earned rest at Dixie, Washington. Charles L. Cochran acquired a public school education, supplemented by study in the Empire Business College at Walla Walla. He was but a young lad of three summers when brought by his parents to the northwest, so that practically his entire life was spent in this state. He was reared to the occupation of farming and continued to follow that pursuit until 1892, when he opened a general merchandise establishment at Dixie, Washington. He was made postmaster in 1893 and served for several years, having charge of the duties of the office while conducting his mercantile business. At length he sold his store in 1912 and removed to Sunnyside, where he engaged in farming until 1915. He then traded his farm for a general store at Outlook and conducted it until his life's labors were ended in death, being recognized as one of the representative business men of his community. On the 8th of May, 1901, Mr. Cochran was united in marriage to Miss Pearl M. Lewis, who was born in Garfield county, Washington, a daughter of William T. and Ellen (Logston) Lewis, who were pioneers of Washington and now live in Walla Walla county, where the father follows farming. To Mr. and Mrs. Cochran were born four children: Esther, Reese, Ruth and Veora. Both Mr. and Mrs. Cochran held membership in the Christian church and were most loyal to its teachings. Mr. Cochran was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, in which he filled all of the chairs, and his wife is identified with the Rebekah lodge. He also belonged to the Modern Woodmen of America and in politics was an independent democrat. He was widely known and loved by all because of his many excellent traits of character, his geniality and his kindly disposition. He passed away on the 17th of August, 1917, and nowhere was his death more deeply regretted than at his own fireside, for he was a most devoted husband and father, finding his greatest happiness in promoting the welfare of his wife and children. ******************************** Submitted to the Washington Bios Project in December 2007 by Jeffrey L. Elmer. Submitter has no additional information about the subject of this article.