Cochranism collection circa 1816-1819

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Cochranism collection circa 1816-1819

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The Cochranism collection (circa 1816-1819) consists of photocopied primary and secondary sources on the life of Jacob Cochran and the sect which he founded, including photocopies of legal documents. Also included is correspondence to various libraries and institutions seeking information on Jacob Cochran and Cochranism, particularly on whether any members of the Cochran sect later joined the Mormon Church.

0.25 linear feet

eng,

J. Willard Marriott Library. University of Utah Manuscripts Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6365214

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McDermott, Don, collector

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Jacob Cochran was a Maine preacher who started his own religious sect, advocating rebaptism and opposing marriage. He was imprisoned for adultery in 1819 and the sect soon died out. From the guide to the Cochranism collection, circa 1816-1819, (J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah) ...

Cochran, Jacob, 1785-

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