Grundy-Kendall County IL Archives Biographies.....Cody, William R. December 1, 1825 - 
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Author: "History of Grundy County, Illinois", 1882

WILLIAM R. CODY, furniture dealer, Morris, was born in Oneida County, N. Y., 
December 1, 1825, and received his education in his native State. He came to 
Illinois when eighteen years old, and settled in Lisbon, Kendall County, where 
he lived for six years, teaching school in various places in the county. He 
was first married to Miss Martha ROBSON, of Naperville, Ill.; October 10, 
1854; she died June 28, 1855, and is buried in her native town. September 10, 
1856, Mr. CODY was again married, this time to Miss Sarah M. CONANT, a native 
of New York, born December 17, 1835. They have had six children - two of whom 
are dead - Caroline, born August 24, 1857, died October 5, 1857; Nellie F., 
born December 21, 1858, married to N. C. DAVIS of Morris; Susan E., May 21, 
1861, married to E. H. QUIGLEY, of Morris; Eddie, July 24, 1843, died November 
5, 1870; Annie, born May 7, 1867; and Grace, September 12, 1876. Mr. and Mrs. 
CODY are members of the M. E. Church of Morris. He is now engaged in the 
furniture business, in partnership with N. C. DAVIS; place of business Nos. 94 
and 96 Liberty street.

[Source: "History of Grundy County, Illinois", Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., 
Historical Publishers, Lake Side Building, 1882]

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