Euphemia Cochrane (abt. 1812 - 1875)

Born about 1812 in Alva, Stirlingshire, Scotland

Ancestors

Died 1875 at about age 63 in Alva, Stirlingshire, Scotland

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Biography

Native of Scotland

Euphemia was likely born in 1812 and was baptised 9 August 1812. She is the daughter of William Cochrane and Helen Drysdale.^[1]

On 21 December 1834, Euphemia was "at her own desire" brought before the Kirk Session and was "seriously rebuked and absolved from the sin of fornication with John Archibald."^[2]

Euphemia gave birth out of wedlock to a daughter, Mary Archibald, in 1835.^[3][4]

In 1841, Euphemia and her sister Helen were in service at the home of Robert Drysdale. Euphemia's six year old daughter lived with her, but is listed as Margaret Archibald on the census.^[5]

In 1851, Euphemia, her daughter and her sister were living with her father, a woollen hand loom weaver. The women were all working as wool winders.^[6]

In 1861, Euphemia, Helen and Margaret still lived together in Alva.^[7]

In 1875, Euphemia was listed as proprietor and occupant of a house and garden on Duke Street in Alva.^[8]

Euphemia died 15 August 1875 at age 51.^[9][10]

Children

1. Mary Archibald^[11]

Research Notes

Euphemia's year of birth is likely the same as that of her baptism.

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Sources

1. ↑ "Church of Scotland: Old Parish Registers - Births and Baptisms" database, National Records of Scotland, ScotlandsPeople (https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/ : accessed 19 February 2024), Euphemia Cochrane, parents: William Cochrane and Helen Drysdale, 9 August 1812, Alva; citing Parish Number 470, Reference Number: 10/413.
2. ↑ "Alva Kirk Session, Minutes (1834-1863)], CH2/10/10, Image number: 9; National Records of Scotland, 3 West Register Street, New Register House, Edinburgh, EH1 3YT.
3. ↑ "Church of Scotland: Old Parish Registers - Births and baptisms" database, National Records of Scotland, ScotlandsPeople (https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/ : accessed 21 February 2024), Mary Archbald, parents: John Archibald and Euphemia Cochrane, 12 April 1835, Alva; citing Parish Number 470, Reference Number: 30/63.
4. ↑ "Scottish General Register Office: 1851 Census Returns database, FreeCEN (https://www.freecen.org.uk/search_records/59057922e9379091b14c28b9 : viewed 24 Feb 2024), Euphemia COCHRANE in household of William COCHRANE, Mid Row, Stirlingshire, Scotland; from 1851 "England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images; citing The National Archives /470, Folio 0, Page 45, Schedule 183, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
5. ↑ "Scottish General Register Office: 1841 Census Returns database, FreeCEN (https://www.freecen.org.uk/search_records/5905711ae9379091b146d71d : viewed 24 Feb 2024), Euphemia COCHRANE in household of Robt DRYSDALE, Green, Stirlingshire, Scotland; from 1841 "England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images; citing The National Archives HO 107/470, Folio 470, Page 4, Schedule , The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
6. ↑ "Scottish General Register Office: 1851 Census Returns database, FreeCEN (https://www.freecen.org.uk/search_records/59057922e9379091b14c28b9 : viewed 24 Feb 2024), Euphemia COCHRANE in household of William COCHRANE, Mid Row, Stirlingshire, Scotland; from 1851 "England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images; citing The National Archives /470, Folio 0, Page 45, Schedule 183, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
7. ↑ Scotland Census, 1861: County: Stirlingshire, District: Alva, Euphemia Cochrane, Reference: 470/ 1/ 31; National Records of Scotland, 3 West Register Street, New Register House, Edinburgh, EH1 3YT.
8. ↑ "Valuation Rolls" database, National Records of Scotland, ScotlandsPeople (https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/: accessed 19 February 2024), Euphemia Cochrane, 1875, Alva; Reference Number:VR011900022-.
9. ↑ "Statutory Registers - Deaths" database, National Records of Scotland, ScotlandsPeople (https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/ : accessed 19 February 2024), Euphemia Cochrane, parent: Drysdale, 1875, Alva; Reference Number: 470/72.
10. ↑ "Legal Records - Wills and Testaments" database, National Records of Scotland, ScotlandsPeople (https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/ : accessed 19 February 2024), Euphemia Cochrane, 1875, Stirling Sheriff Court; Reference Number: SC67/36/81.
11. ↑ "Church of Scotland: Old Parish Registers - Births and baptisms" database, National Records of Scotland, ScotlandsPeople (https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/ : accessed 21 February 2024), Mary Archbald, parents: John Archibald and Euphemia Cochrane, 12 April 1835, Alva; citing Parish Number 470, Reference Number: 30/63.