William KODAD/Mary TRAYERS
I am hoping for some guidance here. I am trying to locate information on my father's side of the family. Unfortunately, I am not able to inquire of his brother and sisters.
William KODAD was born in Austria, possibly Bohemia. William KODAD emigrated to the US, do not know when. He married Mary TRAYERS from Ireland, once again, not sure when she came over. They had several children, among them my grandmother Rose. I have all the other children's names, if if becomes necessary.Rose was born in Boston. She married Thomas KILROY. They had 6 children, one was my dad, George.Thomas died in about 1952 and Rose was left to raise their children alone. Apparently, Thomas was not a very nice man, which is why I can not get any information about this side of the family.
If anyone has ever come across these names, I would appreciate whatever can be offered, no matter how small it may seem.
Thank you.
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HELLO KAREN MY GRANDMOTHER WAS CLAUDIA KODAD HANSEN. HER SISTER WAS ROSE KILROY. MY MOTHER TOLD ME THAT TOMMY KILROY DIED IN 1959. WILLIAM KODAD CAME TO THE US.WHEN HE WAS 4 WEEKS OLD THEY MET AND MARRIED HERE IN THE U.S. AFTER TOMMY DIED ROSE LIVE ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF OUR HOUSE ON RIDGEWOOD ST.IN DORCHESTER. MY MOTHERS NAME IS BARBARA AND SHE WAS YOUR DADS FIRST COUSIN.
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Yes Marilou! And I have been speaking with your aunt of the same name!! I am so glad to meet you!! Do you remember anything about them? If you want, write me at Eiresluv@aol.com. The part about William is a surprise. I am now wondering if I have their emigration date wrong! My mom did tell me that Dad lived in his Aunt Barbara's house, on the second floor. :) Love, Karen
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Re: William KODAD/Mary TRAYERS
I'm looking for information on the family of Joseph Charles Kodad, born September 28, 1881 in Roxbury, Massachusetts. His son, (my father-in-law) William Kodad, born June 25, 1917, does not remember his grandfather's name, other than the fact that he was from Europe, possibly Germany or Bohemia, and was a "very stern man" with a big handbar mustache whom he feared. There were a number of Kodad sons, who Bill recalls as Frank, Charles, etc. and he thinks his grandfather and father were typesetters in Boston. Bill does remember cousins in Dorchester, but he doesn't recall if they were relatives of his mother, Susan Driscoll, or his father. Bill is the only surviving child of Joseph Charles Kodad, and the only child to have children. Bill's mother died in 1941, and he had little contact with his father after that. Although my husband was born in Boston in 1948, he has no memory of any paternal family contact. I am trying to pull together information for Bill, my husband and the 3 grandchildren; unfortunately, there is almost no one to talk to. Does any of this sound familiar? Thank you for your help.
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Re: William KODAD/Mary TRAYERS
Hi Gwen, Yes, I do believe our families are one and the same. These KODAD'S were the only ones to settle in the Northeast. Most went to Nebraska or that area of the country. I have no idea why they settled here. If your William is who I think he is, he was the adopted son of Joseph C and Susie A (DRISCOLL). I do have some info on this side of the family, I'm not sure how much. I'll take a look today at my photocopies and information on my computer. If you want, email me at Eiresluv@aol.com
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Re: William KODAD/Mary TRAYERS
Gwen, I don't want you to think I've forgotten about you. I keep forgetting to bring everything with me to work! I still have your street address to mail it to, but if you want send me your email again at Eiresluv@aol.comI got a chance to briefly meet a couple of KODAD'S yesterday at a wake for my uncle. I wish I could have gone to the funeral today to really talk to them. Anyway, I'm going to grab my folder and bring it with me into the office today.
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Re: William KODAD/Mary TRAYERS
My father, William Kodad, died 2 years ago in Rock Hill, SC at the age of 90. His brothers, Joseph and Edward, are also dead. Joesph was married to Rose. Would love to know more.
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