Thomas Cody, acct. 4496
Title
Thomas Cody, acct. 4496
Subject
Thomas Cody worked as a carpenter and was from Tipperary
Description
The collector features census data from 1855, 1860, 1870, and 1880 as well as a document from Kings County Surrogate Court signed by Margaret Cody following the death of Thomas.
Date
1855-1880
Format
jpg
Language
en
Collection Items
Margaret Cody's Appeal to Surrogate Court Following Death of Husband
Document states that Thomas Cody, EISB customer, died in Brooklyn on Jan. 1, 1872 without a will or testament. The value of his property does not exceed $10,000. Margaret Cody, widow, and her four children sees to be granted his estate.
Thomas Cody, Surviving Family Members; 1880 Census
Cody's family is listed; Thomas is not on the census, presumably because he died prior. Margaret Cody, widow of Thomas, is employed as a housekeeper; children (born in New York) Thomas, John, and James, are listed as well.
Thomas Cody; 1870 Census
Cody is listed as a 60 year old, married carpenter with real estate valued at $2,000.
Thomas Cody; 1855 Census
The census data lists Cody as a 35 year old married male from Ireland and employed as a carpenter.