George M. Cochran

George Moffett Cochran IV (April 20, 1912 – January 22, 2011) was a Virginia lawyer, banker and legislator who later served as a justice of the Virginia Supreme Court. Cochran served part-time representing Staunton, Virginia, in the Virginia General Assembly for nearly two decades, first as a delegate, then briefly as state senator. His opposition to the Byrd Organization's policy of Massive Resistance helped integrate Virginia's schools.

George M. Cochran
Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia
In office
October 1, 1969  April 20, 1987
Preceded byJohn W. Eggleston
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 19th district
In office
January 12, 1966  1968
Preceded byCurry Carter
Succeeded byH. Dunlop Dawbarn
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 10th or Staunton district
In office
1948–1965
Personal details
BornApril 20, 1912
Staunton, Virginia, U.S.
DiedJanuary 22, 2011
Staunton, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMarion Lee Stuart
ChildrenStuart Cochran, G. Moffett Cochran
EducationUniversity of Virginia (BA)
University of Virginia Law School (LLB)
ProfessionLawyer
Military service
Branch/serviceU.S. Navy
Years of service19421946
RankLieutenant Commander
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