INFORMATION ABOUT THE
JUBIL COCHRAN CEMETERY
AND THE
BEN AMBROSE CEMETERY (possible slave graves)
The following was compiled by Suzanne Forte ( suzanneforte@bellsouth.net ), based on information and pictures of the Cochran and Ambrose cemeteries furnished by Larry Childs ( JCDist1Comm@wmconnect.com ) and review of census and marriage records for Jasper County, Georgia.
November 2006
NOTE: These two cemeteries were not previously identified in the Lancaster Cemetery Book.
Jubil Cochran and Warren Ambrose were wealthy planters before the War Between the States. According to census records, they were neighbors in southwestern Jasper County.
Warren Ambrose owned five houses and 26 slaves (See 1860 slave schedule) Jubil Cochran owned seven houses and 41 slaves (See 1860 slave schedule)
Jubil Cochran married Mildred Ann Bull on November 21, 1850 in Jasper County, Georgia. The 1860 census for Jasper County, page 75, dwelling #570, shows, Jubil, age 57, Mildred, age 34, and children John (8), Matilda (5), Walter A. (3) and an unnamed male child age 3 months, also John F. Kelly, age 22, occupation, overseer. Jubil's real estate is valued at $8,000 and personal estate at $31,175.
Mildred Bull was the daughter of William and Mildred Gibson Bull. Just across the Ocmulgee River in Monroe County, Georgia, a short distance from the Cochran and Ambrose Cemeteries, is the Bull Cemetery where Mildred's parents and others are buried. (For compete transcription of this cemetery see the Monroe County, Georgia, GEN Web page)
THE JUBIL COCHRAN CEMETERY
There is only one readable headstone at this cemetery, that of Jubil Cochran, born April 5, 1803, died Jan 31, 1867. There are other unmarked graves here and a large pile of rocks, perhaps other graves.
Pictures of the Cochran Cemetery furnished by Larry Childs
Picture #3 - Headstone - Jubil Cochran
THE BEN AMBROSE CEMETERY
(located about 400 yards from the Jubil Cochran Cemetery)
There are three readable headstone here and approximately 42 unmarked. It is believed that these unmarked are probably the slaves of Warren Ambrose and Jubil Cochran.
Ben Ambrose - Died 1902 - age 98
Sallie Ambrose - Died 1899 - age 74
Harriet Ambus - Born May 14, 1859, died Feb 28, 1893
(Harriet was the daughter of Ben and Sallie Ambrose)
Pictures of the Ambrose Cemetery furnished by Larry Childs
Pictures #2 - Ambrose Cemetery
Picture #3 - Ben Ambrose Headstone
DIRECTIONS TO THE COCHRAN AND AMBROSE CEMETERY - PROVIDED BY LARRY CHILDS
This Cemetery is located in Jasper County Georgia off Sate highway 83. From Monticello Georgia take 83 towards Forsyth go about Four or fives out of Monticello and turn right onto Whatley road follow it to the end of the road. This is about a 500 yard walk. With your back towards Highway 83 the cemetery is just ahead a little towards the right. Going down the hill you are parked at you will see duck boxes a little to the right on post for wild ducks. Go past them on the left side. Walk across the swamp about 150 yards and you will see a very steep hill. This is about a 500 foot climb. If you are able to make this climb the view is like being in the mountains. 500 feet almost straight down in places. Once you start to where the top of the hill has a slight incline go about 100 more yards and you will walk into the cemetery. You will not miss it. The ridge of the top is only about 100 feet in with for the first 100 to 150 yards.
