George Leo Cody
M, (1903 - 1985)
| Father | Edward D. Cody (1861 - 1936) |
| Mother | Caroline C. Gallaher Cody (1861 - 1919) |
| Relationship | 2nd cousin of Thomas Joseph Cody Jr |
| Birth* | 20 Jul 1903 | Saint Louis, Missouri (MO), United States (US)1 |
| Marriage* | 22 Nov 1930 | Most Blessed Sacrament church, Saint Louis, Missouri (MO), United States (US); Bride=Challen Margaret White Cody2,3 |
| Death* | 11 Aug 1985 | Saint Louis, Missouri (MO), United States (US)4 |
| Note* | 13 Aug 1985 | obituary St Louis (Missouri) Post-Dispatch, Tuesday 13 August 1985 sBp4c44 |
| Biography* | George Leo Cody, 1903-1985: Christened George Leo at Saint James on 2 August 1903 by Pastor E. A. Casey with sponsors Edward C. Cody (his 14-year-old brother?) and Mary Cody (who is this? his 11-year-old sister?). George was living in this parish at least until 1942 when his son William was confirmed into the Catholic church. He was living with his parents at both 1823 Childress Avenue, where he was born, and 6252 Famous Avenue, both in Saint Louis' 24th ward, at least until 1920. By 1929, he was living with his sister at 6453 Lloyd Avenue also in the 24th ward. He continued to live there after his marriage and in Saint James parish his entire life. George operated a "Plumbing Shop on Wheels" out of his house. He was a member of Plumbers local 35, A. F. of L. (American Federation of Labor). George died on a Sunday at age 82. He was survived by his wife, three children and 13 grandchildren. A memorial mass was celebrated at Saint James the Greater, Tamm and Wade Avenues, on Saturday. George's body was donated to Saint Louis University Medical school. In lieu of flowers, masses were preferred or contributions to the Jesuit Seminary Aid Assn. Ortmann's Funeral Home was in charge. |
| Last Edited | 23 Apr 2012 |
Catherine Marian Bernadette Cody Smith
F, (1908 - 1967)
| Father | Benjamin M. Cody (1871 - 1948) |
| Mother | Margaret M. Fitzgerald Cody (1878 - 1914) |
| Relationship | 2nd cousin of Thomas Joseph Cody Jr |
| Birth* | 21 Aug 1908 | Saint Louis, Missouri (MO), United States (US)1 |
| Christening | 6 Sep 1908 | Saint Mark's, Saint Louis, Missouri (MO), United States (US); Witness=Annie M. Cody Guthrie1 |
| Marriage* | 11 Feb 1933 | Saint Margaret, Saint Louis, Missouri (MO), United States (US); Groom=Walter Wellesley Smith2 |
| Married Name | 11 Feb 1933 | Smith [Cody] |
| Death* | 15 Feb 1967 | 3 |
| Biography* | Catherine M. B. Cody Smith, 1908-1967 : Christened Catherine Marian (or Mariam) Bernadette Cody on 6 September 1908 by John T. Sesnon with sponsors John P. Fitzgerald (her mother's brother?) and Mrs Anna Guthrie (her father's sister). The family lived at 5240A Paulson Place. Two weeks before Catherine's 6th birthday in 1914 her mother died. By 1920, she and her widowed father lived with her aunt Anna Guthrie at 3945 Castleman Avenue. In 1933 she was married to Walter Smith by the Rev. T. V. O'Rielly. In 1945 was the informant listed on the death cert of her aunt Anna Guthrie. At that time Catherine (Mrs Walter Smith) was living at 1463 Drayton Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1948, was the informant listed on her father's death cert. At that time Catherine (Mrs. W. W. Smith) was living in Malverne, New York. |
| Last Edited | 8 Oct 2021 |
Lillian Marie Emerson Cody
F, (c 1902 - )
| Father | (Mr) Emerson |
| Mother | Annie (?) Emerson |
| Birth* | c 1902 | Illinois (IL), United States (US)1 |
| Marriage* | 4 Aug 1916 | Saint James, Saint Louis, Missouri (MO), United States (US); Groom=Edward Charles Cody2 |
| Married Name | 4 Aug 1916 | Cody [Emerson] |
| Death* | ||
| Biography* | Lillian Emerson Cody, ca1902-????: A baptized non-Catholic, Lillian was married to Edward Cody by Saint James pastor, M. O'Flaherty before witnesses J. J. Downey and Anna Emerson. |
| Last Edited | 21 Dec 2017 |
Challen Margaret White Cody
F, (1904 - 1987)
Challen (White) Cody,
1904-1987
1904-1987
| Father | John White (1879 - ) |
| Mother | Eleanor (?) White (1881 - ) |
| Name Variation | Margaret | |
| Birth* | 30 Dec 1904 | Missouri (MO), United States (US)1,2 |
| Marriage* | 22 Nov 1930 | Most Blessed Sacrament church, Saint Louis, Missouri (MO), United States (US); Groom=George Leo Cody3,4 |
| Married Name | 22 Nov 1930 | Cody [White] |
| Death* | 6 Jun 1987 | Saint Louis, Missouri (MO), United States (US)5 |
| Note* | 7 Jun 1987 | obituary Saint Louis (Missouri) Post-Dispatch, Sunday 7 June 1987 sCp15c25 |
| Burial* | 9 Jun 1987 | Calvary Cemetery, Saint Louis, Missouri (MO), United States (US)6 |
| Biography* | Challen M. White Cody, 1904-1987: At least until after her 1930 marriage, Challen was called Margaret. Her father John was born in Missouri to a father born in England and a mother born in Ohio. Challen's mother Eleanor was born in Missouri to a father born in New York and a mother born in Pennsylvania. In 1910, the family was renting at 3939a Labadie Avenue in St. Louis 21st ward. Challen's father was a traveling salesman. In 1920, the family owned a mortgaged home at 5780 DeGiverville Avenue in the 28th ward. Challen's father was a metalware salesman. In 1930, Challen was married to George Cody at (Most) Blessed Sacrament by the Rev Geo. A. Rider before witnesses Charles Gallaher and Genevieve White. Challen, 82, died on a Saturday. She was survived by one daughter, two sons, 13 grandchildren, one sister, and a sister-in-law. The funeral was held on Tuesday from Saint James at Tamm and Wade Avenues. Challen was buried with her husband's parents and grandparents. Jay B. Smith funeral home of 7456 Manchester Avenue was in charge. |
| Last Edited | 22 Apr 2012 |
Citations
- [S190] 1920 Federal Census, Saint Louis, Missouri,.
- [S327] Social Security Death Index -from Rootsweb <http://ssdi.roostweb.com/>-.
- [S479] Most Blessed Sacrament, Saint Louis, Missouri marriage register 1908-1939.
- [S482] Saint Louis civil marriage record.
- [S18] Obituary,.
- [S444] Saint Louis Diocese website - <www.stlcathcem.com>,.
John Clifton Bruce
M, (1892 - 1966)
| Father | Joseph Bruce (c 1860 - ) |
| Mother | Mary A. Shields Bruce (c 1860 - ) |
| Birth* | 28 Nov 1892 | Saint Louis, Missouri (MO), United States (US)1 |
| Marriage* | 25 May 1927 | Saint James, Saint Louis, Missouri (MO), United States (US); Bride=Ann Mary Cody Bruce2 |
| Death* | Jan 1966 | 3 |
| Biography* | John C. Bruce, 1892-1966 : John, a first generation Scottish-American, was born to a father born in Scotland and a mother born in Illinois. His father was a carpenter. John was christened on 14 May 1893 at Immaculate Conception. The family owned a mortgaged house at 2031 Knox Avenue in Saint Louis' 24th ward. On 2 October 1917, John was inducted into the U.S. Army. He served overseas from 13 October 1918 to 19 May 1919. In 1930, he was working as a superintendant at a steel mill. He and Anna owned their home at 6453 Lloyd Avenue. They also owned a radio. |
| Last Edited | 19 Feb 2012 |
Citations
- [S1697] World War I draft reg from <Ancestry.com> (subscription req'd).
- [S480] Saint James marriage record 1921-1933.
- [S327] Social Security Death Index -from Rootsweb <http://ssdi.roostweb.com/>-.
Major Orlando F. Guthrie
M, (1841 - 1901)
| Father | James A. Guthrie |
| Mother | Melissa Johnson Guthrie |
| Birth* | May 1841 | Kentucky (KY), United States (US)1 |
| Marriage* | 27 Jun 1894 | Saint Kevin, Saint Louis, Missouri (MO), United States (US); Bride=Annie M. Cody Guthrie, Witness=John E. Cody2,3 |
| Death* | 28 Jan 1901 | Saint Mary's Infirmary, Saint Louis, Missouri (MO), United States (US)4 |
| Burial* | 30 Jan 1901 | Jefferson Barracks Nat'l cemetery, Saint Louis, Missouri (MO), United States (US)5,4 |
| Note* | 30 Jan 1901 | obituary St Louis (Missouri) Globe Democrat, Wednesday 30 January 1901 p5c14 |
| Biography* | Orlando F. Guthrie, 1841-1901: Born in Kentucky to parents also born in that state, Orlando fought on the side of the south during the uncivil war. He served as a lieutenant in the 1st Missouri Cavalry; in Company B, 3rd Battalion, Missouri volunteer Cavalry, and; in Company H of Gates' Regiment, Cockrells Brigade. Later, Orlando served in the Spanish-American war in Light Battery A of the 6th Regiment Missouri volunteer infantry. He was living in Saint Louis at the time of his 1894 marriage to Annie Cody. In 1900 they were living at 2648 Ann Avenue in the 12th ward. Orlando worked as a traveling salesman. Orlando, 59, died on a Monday. The Major strained himself two years ago during exercises at Ft. Leavenworth, never recovered, and that injury caused his death. The funeral was Wednesday from father-in-law's residence at 2648 Ann Avenue. There was a private service officiated by J. G. Givens, of Lexington, who was chaplain of 6th MO volunteers. After the service the Masons will take charge until borne to Jefferson Barracks and interred in the National Cemetery. |
| Last Edited | 19 Feb 2018 |