Background
Cochran, James Harvey was born on September 14, 1913 in Abbeville, South Carolina, United States. Son of Harvey Nickles and Leona (Greene) Cochran.
Cochran, James Harvey was born on September 14, 1913 in Abbeville, South Carolina, United States. Son of Harvey Nickles and Leona (Greene) Cochran.
Bachelor of Science, Clemson A. and M. College, 1935. Master of Science, louisiana State College, 1936, Doctor of Philosophy, 1946.
Research entomologist Éleuthère Irénée DuPont De Nemours & Company, Wilmington, Delaware, 1938-1942, 46-47. Associate entomologist South Carolina. Experiment Station in charge fruit and nut research, 1947-1953.
Head entomology and zoology department, professor, state entomologist Clemson College, 1953-1969.
Served from Second lieutenant to major, Army of the United States, 1942-1946. Member South Carolina. Entomological Society (president 1955), South Carolina.
Academy Science, Entomological Society American, South Carolina. Pest Control Association, Sigma Xi, Alpha Zeta, Phi Kappa Phi, Gamma Sigma Delta (president chapter 1961).
Married Mildred Viola Batson, August 28, 1940. Children: Andrew, Sandra, Jennifer.