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Coady Family Carlow and Kilkenny

Coady Family Carlow and Kilkenny

Posted: 28 Sep 2009 10:56PM GMT
Classification: Query
Edited: 14 Aug 2011 5:34PM GMT
Surnames: Coady
Coady Family - originally farming stock from Parknakyle, Old Leighlin, Co. Carlow, and now Kilkenny areas and Dublin.

It is understood that the original Coady arrived with the Normans into Ireland and was involved in the Confederation Of Kilkenny (when Kilkenny was made a City by Royal Charter) under the name of Odo Archidiaconus, and became, Odo Archidiekne, Odo L'Ercedekne or Archdeacon, later to become Oda, McAdoo, Codd or Cody, Coady.

The name originated during the Norman Conquest of England (Bishop Odo) and arrived in Kilkenny in the mid-12th Century with the army of Strongbow. Together with prominent churchmen, the Coady background would also include knights as records exist of a request for knights to assist in wars on the different continents during the middle ages.

Bishop Odo was a half-brother of the Norman William the Conqueror, and assisted in the Conquest of England. it is thought that the Odo who arrived in Kilkenny was also a Bishop, hence the name Archdeacon.

Following the Conquest of England, the family settled in Cornwall, and then a branch moved on to Kilkenny with Strongbow, a powerful Norman prince. Following a siege, Kilkenny was surrendered to Cromwell by an Archidiekne, who was a member of the ruling city council at the time. The Normans were originally of Viking origin as, having conquered northern France, the area was changed to Normandy (Northmen).

This information given by Thomas Coady, originally of Parknakyle, Old Leighlin, Co. Carlow, Ireland, Kilkenny, and now Dublin.

Re: Coady Family Carlow and Kilkenny

Posted: 13 May 2010 12:30AM GMT
Classification: Query
As I research my father's family who emmigrated Galway to Boston, USA, I have found that the name changes from Coady to Cuddy at a point. Does anyone know if this is a common derivation of Coady?

Re: Coady Family Carlow and Kilkenny

Posted: 13 May 2010 9:38AM GMT
Classification: Query
Edited: 2 Mar 2011 11:49AM GMT
To Bill,

Cuddy may be a derivation of Cuddihy which is a derivation of Coady or Archdeacon. Your branch of the family may have been originally from the Kilkenny area and possibly, because their lands were seized during the Cromwellian invasion and plantation, were banished to Connaught (the western region of Ireland).

If you research into Irish family names under Cuddihy and Cuddy you may discover the answer.

Good luck with your quest.

Regards,
Thomas Coady

Re: Coady Family Carlow and Kilkenny

Posted: 18 Feb 2011 2:23AM GMT
Classification: Query
Edited: 19 Oct 2011 3:31PM GMT
Tom Coady, Parknakyle, Old Leighlin, Co. Carlow, joined The Royal Dublin Fusiliers and fought with the British Army in WW1. He later joined the U.S. army and fought in WW2.
Frank Coady, joined the Irish Army 1922.
Mike Coady fought with the U.S. Army in WW2.

The three brothers, Tom, Frank and Mike Coady therefore have the rare distinction of being involved in three different conflicts, in three different armies, in three different decades, and all survived to live out their lives in the Bronx area of New York. These facts are verified by draft papers. Mike Coady represented the NYPD in the heavyweight boxing division.

The above three were brothers of John Coady (who inherited the family farm at Parknakyle, Old Leighlin, Co. Carlow) and later of Clonmore, Hackettstown, Co. Carlow, and Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny. John Coady, while at Parknakyle, owned two champion pedigree Clydesdale stallions which were highly valued for breeding purposes. John Coady's wife was Margaret (Peg) Ryan of Ballytiglea, Borris, Co. Carlow, also from farming stock.

Two of the Coady sisters became nuns and entered the teaching and nursing professions in the U.S.

Re: Coady Family Carlow and Kilkenny

Posted: 18 Feb 2011 2:31AM GMT
Classification: Query
Edited: 30 May 2011 2:55PM GMT
Tom Coady Dublin is son of John and nephew of Mike, Tom and Frank Coady.

Re: Coady Family Carlow and Kilkenny

Posted: 13 Aug 2011 12:04AM GMT
Classification: Query
Small world, but I believe i have some further details for this family. My grandfather, Thomas Coady, was the son of John and Margaret Coady. Born in Parknakyle, Old Leighlin, Co. Carlow. I actually have afamily picture, without my grandfather, of the remaining family. He was a soldier in WWI, but we were unaware of service in the Royal Dublin Fusiliers. He had 4 children, Jane, John, Edward and Thomas.

I have never been able to find information on Mike and Frank.

The two sisters, Anastasia (Sister Laserian) and Rosalie both came to America and then entered the convent in Peoria, Illinois. Sister Laserian entered the religious teaching community upon arrival in the states in 1913 and fulfilled her childhood dream of becoming a nurse in 1975 and was most happy to assist people with their medical concerns.

John Coady
New York

Re: Coady Family Carlow and Kilkenny

Posted: 13 Aug 2011 10:02AM GMT
Classification: Query
Edited: 17 Aug 2011 10:45AM GMT
John,

Your G. Grandmother's name was Bridget (Nee Coonan) and not Margaret Coady. John & Bridget were my grandparents, therefore we are cousins. You may be confusing them with my parents John, [son of John and Bridget) and Margaret (Nee Ryan of Ballytiglea, Borris] which is understandable after all these years. My parents (John and Margaret) did live at Parknakyle for a while after their marriage. My dad sold the farm at Parknakyle and bought another farm at Clonmore, Hackettstown, near Tullow, Co. Carlow.

Both my sister Anastasia (Anne) and myself have family (wedding) pictures of your G. Grand parents, but unfortunately no pictures of my father when he was younger. Perhaps we can eventually exchange some of these 'photos and get a proper identification for each of them.

Re: Coady Family Carlow and Kilkenny

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 1:17AM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Coady, Hoolihan, Murphy, Moore
Hello, I have a Thomas Coady and Bridget Hoolihan as witnesses to a baptism of Thomas Coady son of Michael Coady and Catherine Murphy. The baptism took place 25 Sept. 1842 at Church of St. John the Baptist, Syracuse, NY. I believe I have found the ships record of 1836 with brothers Michael and Thomas arriving in NY from Ireland. My ancestor, Michael Coady, moved from NY to Ontario Canada about 1844. There is no record of Thomas Coady in Canada so I assume he stayed in NY. Michael's death record states parents Richard Coady and Catherine Moore. Does any of this sound familar?

Re: Coady Family Carlow and Kilkenny

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 2:47AM GMT
Classification: Query
Thanks for the clarification. I actually knew it was Bridget, but was thinking of my grandmother who was named Margaret, born Kavanagh of either Carlow or Kilkenny, I do believe that we have had contact before ad I believe Paddy and Helen Moore may have sent me your email. As I stated, I know my grandfather had two brothers here in America, but I have no idea what became of them. I do remember that Auntie Bridget , my great aunt and your aunt, came to America and my father would sometimes visit her.
Any idea about the two brothers?

Re: Coady Family Carlow and Kilkenny

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 10:33AM GMT
Classification: Query
Edited: 19 Oct 2011 3:35PM GMT
For F. Coady only regarding Coady/Hoolihan

Were Michael and Thomas from Old Leighlin, Carlow or from the general Co. Kilkenny area?

They would be before the time of my uncles - born 1890's, so would be a different generation. You would really need to find out where they were born, which would not be easy if they are not documented in any census. Your best chance would be to check the U.S. census or deaths from that period on. Irish records are only available from 1901 and 1911. If you have some idea of the area or townland they came from, you could check the Griffiths Valuation Records, which are available from the 1800's.

Keep searching and good luck.

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