1850 lived in Dover, Bureau, Illinois
James Coddington 52
Catharine Coddington 36
Mary Ann Coddington 10
Caroline Coddington 7
James H Coddington 4
Ann Codington 2
Henry C Codington 0
John Welch 30
He was reared on a farm, but after starting in life for himself engaged in teaching and surveying. Much of his early life was spent in hunting, and in that way he gained an acquaintance with the mountains and passes, which was of great value to him when engaged in surveying for the National Turnpike and the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.
In the spring of 1831 he came to Bureau County, but soon afterward returned to Maryland, where he remained till 1833, when he again came to this county, and settled on Section 17, Dover Township, where he lived until 1876. He was one of the most successful hunters of the county. Being of rugged and robust frame, and an average weight of 200 pounds, there were but few who could follow him in his hunting expeditions.
He was married in this county to Catherine Fear, born in 1814. They were the parents of ten children, five of whom are still living (four died in childhood): Mary A., wife of D. W. Chase, of Dover Township; Caroline, wife of Calvin Shugart, died in 1873; J. Harvey, of Dover Township; Henry C. of Dover Township; Martha B., wife of Peter Ostram, of Lancaster County, Neb. In 1876 Mr. Coddington returned to his native State for a visit, but met with an accident, from the effects of which he died, June 1876. His wife, who was with him, was also injured, but recovered and is still living.
1850 lived in Dover, Bureau, Illinois
James Coddington 52
Catharine Coddington 36
Mary Ann Coddington 10
Caroline Coddington 7
James H Coddington 4
Ann Codington 2
Henry C Codington 0
John Welch 30
He was reared on a farm, but after starting in life for himself engaged in teaching and surveying. Much of his early life was spent in hunting, and in that way he gained an acquaintance with the mountains and passes, which was of great value to him when engaged in surveying for the National Turnpike and the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.
In the spring of 1831 he came to Bureau County, but soon afterward returned to Maryland, where he remained till 1833, when he again came to this county, and settled on Section 17, Dover Township, where he lived until 1876. He was one of the most successful hunters of the county. Being of rugged and robust frame, and an average weight of 200 pounds, there were but few who could follow him in his hunting expeditions.
He was married in this county to Catherine Fear, born in 1814. They were the parents of ten children, five of whom are still living (four died in childhood): Mary A., wife of D. W. Chase, of Dover Township; Caroline, wife of Calvin Shugart, died in 1873; J. Harvey, of Dover Township; Henry C. of Dover Township; Martha B., wife of Peter Ostram, of Lancaster County, Neb. In 1876 Mr. Coddington returned to his native State for a visit, but met with an accident, from the effects of which he died, June 1876. His wife, who was with him, was also injured, but recovered and is still living.
Family Members
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William Coddington
1784–1861
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Ruth Coddington Jenifer
1785–1867
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Stephen Coddington
1787–1836
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David Coddington
1788–1876
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Ann Coddington Little
1790–1859
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Robert Coddington
1791–1853
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Elizabeth Heffner
1793–1847
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Joseph Coddington
1794–1860
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Mary G Coddington Brooke
1796–1878
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Jonathan Coddington
1799–1879
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Hulda Coddington Fear
1804–1844
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Annar Coddington Kemp
1810–1878
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