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Hugh Cochran was my Great Grandfather. He was a watch and clock maker in NEW ROSS, Co Wexford Ireland. in the mid 1800s

The story goes he lived in we think 60, South Street New Ross, and made himeself a clock , as there was a gas lamp outside his house, he put his newly made clock in the front downstairs window of his house, then realised many people didn't have clocks, so he turned the clock around in the window so people could see the time, even when it was dark because of the gas lamp.

We think, but not sure as yet that he was commisioned to make the clock for 'The Tholsel' (the town hall) that clock is still working.

HUGH's Father my G.G.Grandfather was also a watch and clock maker in LURGAN ,Northern Ireland in the very early 1800s.

I have recently learnt that a lady in New York City USA has one of HUGH HALL COCHRAN'S grandfather clocks,

If you know of anyone else who owns one of his clocks please let me know, they will be at least 150 years old.

The lady in New York says hers is still working very well.

I Look forward to hearing from anyone who has anything to do with the Irish Cochran's

Heather

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