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.

Rowan County, North Carolina (1776-1789)

Notes:
1753 - Rowan County was formed from a portion of Anson County, Province of North Carolina, UK.

1770 - Guilford County formed from portions of Rowan County and Orange County, and Surry County formed from a portion of Rowan County.

1773 - Surry County received land from Rowan County.

1776 - In November, North Carolina created a constitution, separating it from the UK.

1777 - Burke County formed from a portion of Rowan County.

1789 - On 21 November, North Carolina became a state in the United States of America by ratifying the US Constitution.

1788 - Iredell County formed from a portion of Rowan County.

1822 - Davidson County formed from a portion of Rowan County.

1836 - Davie County formed from a portion of Rowan County, creating Rowan County's present day boundries.

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