The committe appointed by Ohatchee Lodge No. 380 of Free and Accepted Masons to offer a tribute of respect to the memory of our brother Wm. M. Cochran who died December the 9th 1887:

Whereas, it has pleased our Supreme and Heavenly Grand Master to call from earth our brother, Wm. M. Cochran who was a devoted member of our fraternity.

Resolved 1st. That in the death of brother Cochran, the fraternity has lost a true and zealous member, the church a devoted christian, the family a model husband and devoted and affectionate father.

Resolved 2nd. That while we deeply mourn the death of our brother, extend to his bereaved family and friends our heartfelt sympathy; that we strive to emulate his many virtues as a Mason, Christian and Citizen, and our loss is his eternal gain.

Resolved 3rd. That this Lodge wear the usual badge of Masonic mourning for thirty days.

Resolved 4th. That these resolutions be published in the Jacksonville Republican and a copy of the paper containing the same be sent to the family.

R. H. Wynne,

S. R. Lester,    | Com.

W. R. Akridge,

Jacksonville Republican, Jacksonville, Alabama, 24 December 1887, page 1, column 2.

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