The Cochrane & Allied Families
Cochranes from Scotland to Colonial Virginia (c 1760), to Kentucky (1811), to Kansas (1859) and beyond. Allied families to the United States from England, Scotland, Ireland and Switzerland.

CLAXTON, Rev. Elizabeth Rae
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Name CLAXTON, Elizabeth Rae [1] Prefix Rev. Birth 27 Oct 1915 Luther & Elizabeth Claxton Residence, Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA
[1, 2] Address:
Luther & Elizabeth Claxton Residence
1091 W. High St.
Lexington, Kentucky
USAGender Female Court Case 6 May 1933 Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA
[3] charged with assault and battery with an automobile, in Police Court - The case was transferred to Fayette County Juvenile court. Results are yet unknown.
Education 1 Jun 1933 Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA
[4, 5, 6, 7] Morton Junior High and Henry Clay High schools, graduating - She was successful in debating in high school, and was elected President of the Debating Team in December of 1932 during her senior year at Henry Clay High School.
Education 31 May 1937 Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA
[8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19] Transylvania University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree - She also later attended Lexington Theological Seminary in Lexington, Fayette, KY, and Union Theological Seminary in New York, New York, NY.
At Transylvania she was successful in both debating and acting in plays. During her freshman year, she won a debate tryout which allowed her to represent Transylvania University in an inter-collegiate oratorical contest, and had a part in a play. In her sophomore year she won the women's division in the Transylvania and Kentucky Intercollegiate debate contests, and reached the semi-finals in the National collegiate contest. She also played the female lead in Shakespeare's "As You Like It" put on by the Stagecrafters of Transylvania. In her junior year she placed second in the National collegiate debate contest, and had the femal lead in Shakespeare's "Merchant of Venice" by the Stagecrafters of Transylvania. In her senior year, she played the female lead in "Lightin" by the Stagecrafters.
Inheritance 11 Nov 1943 Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA
[20] inheritance from her grandmother, Rosa Lee DOUGHTY RAE, - In the will Rosa RAE stated, " . . . vesting the residuary of my estate in my two grand daughters Elizabeth Rae Claxton Landolt and Rosa Lee Claxton Bradley, I have been prompted by the knowledge that since the early childhood of the said grand daughters I have had the care and responsibility of their direction and guidance in life and that during all these years they have been loyal and faithful to me and my love for each of them seems to me to be as great as though they were daughters of my own bosom." Rev. A. E. LANDOLT was named executor, and Rosa RAE's signature was witnessed by Rev. and Mrs. T. C. ECTON of the Calvary Baptist Church in Lexington, KY.
Election 1951-1955 [21] President of the Missouri Christian Women's Fellowhip - She had previously been elected as the state Vice-president for one year, and the district President for three years in Missouri.
Ordained Mar 1956 Central Christian Church, Moberly, Randolph, Missouri, USA
[9] Minister of the Disciples of Christ Christian Church Election 1957-1960 [9, 21, 22] Vice-President, International Christian Women's Fellowship Honors 20 Apr 1961 Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
[9, 21] her church work by the Christian Womens Fellowship of the Missouri Christian Churches at the CFW's 122nd State Assembly by designating Elizabeth LANDOLT Day Election 1964-1968 Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
[9] Vice-President for the International Convention of Disciples of Christ Christian Churches FindaGrave Memorial ID 106614388 Honors 28 Jul 1969 Frankfort, Franklin, Kentucky, USA
[23] Commission as a Kentucky Colonel Occupation 1956-1975 [9] Minister, Disciples of Christ Christian Church - Worked at the churches where her husband was employed.
Honors 1 May 1988 Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA
[24] her commitment and service to the Church and its mission with the Elizabeth Rae CLAXTON LANDOLT Scholarship Fund at Transylvania University - This was established by Mrs. Charles BLACKMAR, a friend from Moberly, MO.
Death 6 Feb 1998 Mayfair Manor Nursing Home, Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA
[25] Cause: Cardiac Arrest Address:
Mayfair Manor Nursing Home
3300 Tates Creek Rd.
Lexington, Kentucky
USAFuneral 10 Feb 1998 Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA
[26] South Elkhorn Christian Church with Dr. Gerry SHEPARD officiating Namesake her mother, Elizabeth RAE [27] - She was known by her middle name, Rae.
Age 82 years Burial 10 Feb 1998 Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA
[28, 29] Address:
Lexington Cemetery
833 W. Main St.
Lexington, Kentucky
USA
859-255-5522
https://lexcem.org/- Lexington Cemetery: Bell Mausoleum, Block 108, Tier B, Crypt 1. Funeral Director: Milward.
Find A Grave website (http://www.findagrave.com/): Memorial #106614388.
Person ID I10 Cochrane Genealogy Last Modified 24 Aug 2025
Father CLAXTON, Luther Martin, b. 7 Dec 1883, Scott County, Tennessee, USA
d. 8 Sep 1971, Veterans Administration Hospital, Kerrville, Kerr, Texas, USA
(Age 87 years) Mother RAE, Elizabeth, b. 6 Apr 1894, Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA
d. 14 Feb 1925, Woodford Memorial Hospital, Versailles, Woodford, Kentucky, USA
(Age 30 years) Family ID F18 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family LANDOLT, Rev. Arthur Edward, b. 29 Mar 1910, John Landolt Residence, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
d. 18 Mar 2002, Chesterwood Village Nursing Home, West Chester, Butler, Ohio, USA
(Age 91 years) Marriage 5 May 1936 First Christian Church, Jeffersonville, Clark, Indiana, USA
[31, 32, 33, 34] Address:
First Christian Church
3209 Middle Rd.
Jeffersonville, Indiana
USA
http://www.fccjeff.net/- Eloped from Lexington, KY to Jeffersonville, IN. [30]

Arthur E. & Elizabeth R. LANDOLT Age at Marriage She : 20 years and 7 months - He : 26 years and 2 months. Marriage Status Ended with Wife's death Honors 16 May 1973 Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, USA
[35] their outstanding leadership at the Central Christian Church, Moberly, MO, with House Resolution No. 230 adopted by the Missouri House of Representatives Church 1992-1998 Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA
[36] South Elkhorn Christian Church Residence 1938-1998 [36] - - 417 2nd Street, Morehead, Rowan, KY from 1938 to 1943.
- 324 St. Johns Street, Neosho, Newton, MO from 1943 to 1948.
- 317 Epperson St., Moberly, Randolph, MO from 1948 to 1975.
- 116 Greenbrier Rd., Lexington, Fayette, KY from 1975 to 1998.
Children + 1.
LANDOLT, Elizabeth Rae, b. 22 May 1941, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA
d. 25 Dec 2016, Bethesda North Hospital, Montgomery, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
(Age 75 years)Family ID F3 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 22 Aug 2025
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Event Map 
Birth - Address:
Luther & Elizabeth Claxton Residence
1091 W. High St.
Lexington, Kentucky
USA - 27 Oct 1915 - Luther & Elizabeth Claxton Residence, Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA

Court Case - charged with assault and battery with an automobile, in Police Court - 6 May 1933 - Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA 

Education - Morton Junior High and Henry Clay High schools, graduating - 1 Jun 1933 - Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA 

Marriage - Address:
First Christian Church
3209 Middle Rd.
Jeffersonville, Indiana
USA
http://www.fccjeff.net/ - 5 May 1936 - First Christian Church, Jeffersonville, Clark, Indiana, USA

Education - Transylvania University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree - 31 May 1937 - Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA 

Inheritance - inheritance from her grandmother, Rosa Lee DOUGHTY RAE, - 11 Nov 1943 - Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA 

Ordained - Minister of the Disciples of Christ Christian Church - Mar 1956 - Central Christian Church, Moberly, Randolph, Missouri, USA 

Honors - her church work by the Christian Womens Fellowship of the Missouri Christian Churches at the CFW's 122nd State Assembly by designating Elizabeth LANDOLT Day - 20 Apr 1961 - Saint Louis, Missouri, USA 

Election - Vice-President for the International Convention of Disciples of Christ Christian Churches - 1964-1968 - Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA 

Honors - Commission as a Kentucky Colonel - 28 Jul 1969 - Frankfort, Franklin, Kentucky, USA 

Honors - their outstanding leadership at the Central Christian Church, Moberly, MO, with House Resolution No. 230 adopted by the Missouri House of Representatives - 16 May 1973 - Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, USA 

Honors - her commitment and service to the Church and its mission with the Elizabeth Rae CLAXTON LANDOLT Scholarship Fund at Transylvania University - 1 May 1988 - Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA 

Church - South Elkhorn Christian Church - 1992-1998 - Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA 

Death - Cause: Cardiac Arrest,Address:
Mayfair Manor Nursing Home
3300 Tates Creek Rd.
Lexington, Kentucky
USA - 6 Feb 1998 - Mayfair Manor Nursing Home, Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA

Funeral - South Elkhorn Christian Church with Dr. Gerry SHEPARD officiating - 10 Feb 1998 - Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA 

Burial - Address:
Lexington Cemetery
833 W. Main St.
Lexington, Kentucky
USA
859-255-5522
https://lexcem.org/ - 10 Feb 1998 - Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA
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Photos 
Elizabeth Rae CLAXTON LANDOLT
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Sources - [S61] Commonwealth of Kentucky Department of Health, Birth Certificate - KY, 19 Jul 2009, birth certificate File No. 51554 (1915), Elizabeth Rae Claxton.
No. 48808, Certified Photostatic Copy of Record of Birth, certified by the State Registrar on 17 June 1974.
Cert. Copy - Birth Certificate - E. R. Claxton - [S138] Kentucky. Lexington., Newspaper Article - Lexington Herald (Genealogy Bank), 5 Mar 2010, "Births And Deaths," 11 Nov 1915, p. 4, col. 3; digital images, GenealogyBank.com (htpp://www.genealogybank.com : accessed 21 Jan 2010), Historical Newspapers.

The Lexington Herald, pg 4 - [S138] Kentucky. Lexington., Newspaper Article - Lexington Herald (Genealogy Bank), 20 Oct 2014, "Police Court," 7 May 1933, Section 2, p. 10, col. 5; digital images, GenealogyBank.com (http://www.genealogybank.com : accessed 20 October 2014), Historical Newspapers.

Lexington Herald, Lexington, KY - Sec 2, P 10 - [S138] Kentucky. Lexington., Newspaper Article - Lexington Herald (Genealogy Bank), 20 Oct 2014, "Henry Clay Graduates," 28 May 1933, p. 10, col. 3; digital images, GenealogyBank.com (http://www.genealogybank.com : accessed 20 October 2014), Historical Newspapers.

Lexington Herald, Lexington, KY - pg 10 - [S138] Kentucky. Lexington., Newspaper Article - Lexington Herald (Genealogy Bank), 28 Nov 2014, "Debating Team Active," 14 Feb, Sec 2, Sec 2, p. 10, col. 5; digital images, GenealogyBank.com (htpp://www.genealogybank.com : accessed 28 November 2014), Historical Newspapers.

Lexington Herald, Lexington, KY - Sec 2, P 10 - [S138] Kentucky. Lexington., Newspaper Article - Lexington Herald (Genealogy Bank), 1 Nov 2014, "Notes From Henry Clay High School," 18 Dec 1932, Section 2, p. 11, col. 3; digital images, GenealogyBank.com (http://www.genealogybank.com : accessed 1 November 2014), Historical Newspapers.

Lexington Herald, Lexington, KY - Sec 2, P 11 - [S138] Kentucky. Lexington., Newspaper Article - Lexington Herald (Genealogy Bank), 28 Nov 2014, "Henry Clay And Paris Win District Contests," 31 Mar 1933, Sec 2, p. 6, col. 5; digital images, GenealogyBank.com (htpp://www.genealogybank.com : accessed 28 November 2014), Historical Newspapers.

Lexington Herald, Lexington, KY - Sec 2, P 6 - [S892] Diploma - Transylvania University - Elizabeth Claxton Landolt, 1937, 27 Feb 2016.
- [S950] Landolt, Rev. Arthur E., Artifact - Biographical Sketch - Landolt, Elizabeth Rae (Claxton), 20 Jul 2009.

Ministry - Elizabeth R. Claxton Landolt, 1 of 2 
Ministry - Elizabeth R. Claxton Landolt, 2 or 2 - [S138] Kentucky. Lexington., Newspaper Article - Lexington Herald (Genealogy Bank), 1 Nov 2014, "Miss Claxton Wins," 20 Dec 1933, Section 2, p. 3, col. 4; digital images, GenealogyBank.com (http://www.genealogybank.com : accessed 1 November 2014), Historical Newspapers.

Lexington Herald, Lexington, KY - Sec 2, P 3 - [S138] Kentucky. Lexington., Newspaper Article - Lexington Herald (Genealogy Bank), 28 Nov 2014, "Baby Cyclone, Fast-Moving Comedy," 1 Dec 1933, Sec 2, p. 12, col. 2 & 3; digital images, GenealogyBank.com (htpp://www.genealogybank.com : accessed 28 November 2014), Historical Newspapers.

Lexington Herald, Lexington, KY - Sec 2, P 12 - [S138] Kentucky. Lexington., Newspaper Article - Lexington Herald (Genealogy Bank), 28 Nov 2014, "Stubbs Wins Contest," 2 Mar 1934, p. 6, col. 5; digital images, GenealogyBank.com (htpp://www.genealogybank.com : accessed 28 November 2014), Historical Newspapers.

Lexington Herald, Lexington, KY - P 6 - [S138] Kentucky. Lexington., Newspaper Article - Lexington Herald (Genealogy Bank), 28 Nov 2014, "Lexington Girl Wins Contest," 4 Mar 1934, p. 5, col. 6; digital images, GenealogyBank.com (htpp://www.genealogybank.com : accessed 28 November 2014), Historical Newspapers.

Lexington Herald, Lexington, KY - P 5 - [S138] Kentucky. Lexington., Newspaper Article - Lexington Herald (Genealogy Bank), 28 Nov 2014, "Pi Kappa Delta Debate Finals Are Concluded," 6 Apr 1934, p. 1 & 10, col. 4 & 1; digital images, GenealogyBank.com (htpp://www.genealogybank.com : accessed 28 November 2014), Historical Newspapers.

Lexington Herald, Lexington, KY - P 1 & 10 - [S138] Kentucky. Lexington., Newspaper Article - Lexington Herald (Genealogy Bank), 28 Nov 2014, "Shakespeare's 'As You Like It' To Be Presented By Stagecrafters Of Transylvania College Next Month," 27 May 1934, Sec 2, p. 12, col. 3 & 4; digital images, GenealogyBank.com (htpp://www.genealogybank.com : accessed 28 November 2014), Historical Newspapers.

Lexington Herald, Lexington, KY - Sec 2, P 12 - [S138] Kentucky. Lexington., Newspaper Article - Lexington Herald (Genealogy Bank), 28 Nov 2014, "Miss Claxton Second In Oratory Contest," 16 Apr 1935, p. 3, col. 5; digital images, GenealogyBank.com (htpp://www.genealogybank.com : accessed 28 November 2014), Historical Newspapers.

Lexington Herald, Lexington, KY - P 3 - [S138] Kentucky. Lexington., Newspaper Article - Lexington Herald (Genealogy Bank), 28 Nov 2014, "Has Role Of Portia," 18 Nov 1934, Sec 2, p. 2, col. 4; digital images, GenealogyBank.com (htpp://www.genealogybank.com : accessed 28 November 2014), Historical Newspapers.

Lexington Herald, Lexington, KY - Sec 2, P 2 - [S138] Kentucky. Lexington., Newspaper Article - Lexington Herald (Genealogy Bank), 28 Nov 2014, "Stagecrafters Brings To Footlights Best Talent In Its History With Production Of 'Merchant of Venice'," 30 Nov 1934, Sec 2, p. 8, col. 2 & 3; digital images, GenealogyBank.com (htpp://www.genealogybank.com : accessed 28 November 2014), Historical Newspapers.

Lexington Herald, Lexington, KY - Sec 2, P 8 - [S138] Kentucky. Lexington., Newspaper Article - Lexington Herald (Genealogy Bank), 28 Nov 2014, "'Lightin' Stagecrafters Production, To Be Given On Thursday And Friday," 17 Nov 1935, Sec 4, p. 1, col. 4 & 5; digital images, GenealogyBank.com (htpp://www.genealogybank.com : accessed 28 November 2014), Historical Newspapers.

Lexington Herald, Lexington, KY - Sec 4, P 1 - [S969] Kentucky. Fayette County., Wills - KY - Fayette County, 18 Nov 2010, book 20: p 483-5, Mrs. Rosa Rae.

Will - Rae, Rosa L., pg. 1 
Will - Rae, Rosa L., pg 2 
Will - Rae, Rosa L., pg 3 - [S95] The Missouri Christain Woman's Fellowship, Jefferson City, Missouri, USA., Church Magazine - MO Christian Women's Fellowship, 20 Jul 2009, "122nd State Assembly of Christain Churches," quarterly, Vol. LV, No. 1, Mar 1961, p. 9.

MO CFW Advance - [S97] The Missouri Christain Woman's Fellowship, Jefferson City, Missouri, USA., Church Record - MO Christian Women's Fellowship, 20 Jul 2009, Miss Martha Gibson, Executive Secretary, "Elizabeth Landolt Day," Dec 1960.

MO CFW Announcement - [S952] Artifact - Kentucky Colonel Commission, 20 Jul 2009, Honorable Elizabeth Rae Landolt, Moberly, Missouri, 28 July 1969.

KY Colonel Commission - Elizabeth Landolt - [S56] Personal Knowledge - Cochrane, William Winston IV, 17 Nov 2010, Husband of Elizabeth Rae Landolt Cochrane.
- [S87] Commonwealth of Kentucky Cabinet for Health Services, Death Certificate - KY, 20 Jul 2009, death certificate 98-03292 (1998), Elizabeth Rae Landolt.

Death Certificate - Elizabeth Rae Landolt - [S76] Kentucky. Lexington., Newspaper Article - Lexington Herald-Leader [KY], 20 Jul 2009, "Funeral Notices," Feb 1998.

Obituary - Elizabeth R. Landolt - [S56] Personal Knowledge - Cochrane, William Winston IV, 8 Aug 2014.
- [S77] The Lexington Cemetery Co., Lexington, KY, Cemetery Records - Lexington, KY Cemetery, (htpp://www.lexcem.org, Copyright 2000-2009), 20 Jul 2009, 30 Nov 2003, database entry #60394 for Elizabeth Rae Claxton Landolt (1915-1998).

Cemetery Record - Elizabeth Rae Landolt - [S141] Cemetery Records - Find A Grave, (http://www.findagrave.com: n.d.), 11 Mar 2013, accessed 11 Mar 2013<, Memorial #106614388, Rev. Elizabeth Rae Claxton Landolt.
- [S123] 5 Dec 2010, Information provided about herself to her daughter, Elizabeth Rae Landolt Cochrane.
- [S69] Indiana. Clark County., Marriage Records - IN - Clark County - License, 17 Jul 2009, Landolt-Claxton, 1936.

Marriage License - A. E. Landolt & E. R. Claxton - [S884] Indiana. Clark County., Marriage Records - IN - Clark County - 1811-2007 (FamilySearch), (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, FamilySearch.org. https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1410397 : 2015.), 23 Feb 2016, vol 130: p 61, #543, image #31, Landolt-Claxton, 5 May 1936, accessed 23 February 2016.

Marriage Application - Arthur Landolt & Elizabeth Claxton - [S138] Kentucky. Lexington., Newspaper Article - Lexington Herald (Genealogy Bank), 22 Nov 2014, "Social - Claxton-Landolt," 7 May 1936, Sec. 2, p. 1, col. 4; digital images, GenealogyBank.com (htpp://www.genealogybank.com : accessed 22 November 2014), Historical Newspapers.

Lexington Herald, Lexington, KY - Sec. 2, Pg. 1 - [S255] Memoirs - Landolt, John T., 30 Oct 2011, "Memoirs - John T. Landolt," Jan 1956; Typewritten, carbon copy, 20 pages plus introduction and 2 pages of names and dates.
- [S958] Baker, Loyd J., Artifact - Resolution - MO House of Representatives, 17 Jul 2009.
- [S949] Landolt, Rev. Arthur E., Artifact - Achievement List - Landolt, Arthur E., 17 Jul 2009.

Ministry - Arthur E. Landolt
- [S61] Commonwealth of Kentucky Department of Health, Birth Certificate - KY, 19 Jul 2009, birth certificate File No. 51554 (1915), Elizabeth Rae Claxton.

