The fourth oldest child of John & Margaret Croak Cody, was Edward (baptized "Edmond") Cody, who was born near Drangan, County Tipperary, Ireland on April 15, 1839. We presume from comparing Irish baptismal and U.S. Census records that two Cody children were born in between Michael Cody Sr. And Edward Cody. Those children were Tom Cody, born April 4, 1835, and John Cody (actually the first John Cody "Jr.") born March 11, 1837. In all likelihood, these two Codys died in infancy, but we have been unable to verify this with Irish death records. After the Cody family immigrated to America in the early 1850s, Edward stayed on the family farm in Dover Township, Union County, Ohio. In October, 1861, during the first year of the Civil War, Edward enlisted in the Union Army and was later appointed Corporal in Company F, 66th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. (Two companies and part of a third were raised from Union County.) He served his country well in major battles at Port Republic, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Peach Tree Creek and Atlanta. He was wounded in 1864 at Peach Tree Creek and carried with him a limp until the time of his death in Springfield, Ohio in 1904. For most of his adult life, he lived in Springfield, Ohio where he was a blacksmith and worked in several local industries. In 1864, he married Mary McGraugh (or McGrough), and they had at least one son, named Thomas Cody. After less than ten years of marriage, Mary passed away. Around 1870, Edward married Rose Loughran, and they had three children: twins John Patrick Cody & Margaret Cody Powers, and William Francis Cody. The latter born son, William F. Cody, was the son who originated the CODY HAT SHOPS in southern Ohio and Indiana. According to Florence Cody's records, no hat was sold there for over $2.00. William F. Cody's cousin, Emmet John Cody, son of Michael Cody Sr., ran the CODY HAT SHOP in Terre Haute, Indiana. Rose Loughran Cody died in 1900. Edward Cody passed away on January 24, 1904, and is buried with his wife in Calvary cemetery in Springfield, Ohio.

66th Ohio Infantry, Company F

Name Age Rank Entered Service Left Unit Remarks

Edward Cody 20 Private 26 December 1861 28 June 1865 Promoted to Corporal; Mustered Out

From Gettysburg Stone Sentinels:

66th Ohio Infantry Regiment

The monument to the 66th Ohio Infantry Regiment is southeast of Gettysburg on Culp's Hill, at the eastern edge of the parking area (see map) It was dedicated in 1887 by the State of Ohio.

The regiment was commanded by Colonel Eugene Powell. It brought 316 men to the field, of whom 17 were wounded, and was part of 1st Brigade, 2d Division of the 12th Corps.

North Culp's Hill

-From the front of the monument:

66th Ohio Infantry.

Ohio's Tribute

-From the right side:

The 66th Ohio Infantry arrived in position just north of Little Round Top at 5 p.m. July 1. Morning of July 2 moved to Culp's Hill and entrenched. At day break July 3 advanced over the Union breastworks and with right here and left at tablet below. Opened an enfilading fire upon the enemy.

-From the rear:

The 66th Ohio Infantry was mustered into service for 3 years Dec. 17, 1861. Reenlisted as Veteran Regiment Dec. 16, 1863 and was mustered out July 15, 1865.

Total enrolled 1334. Killed 117. Died 167. Wounded 320.

-From the left side:

Principal Engagements

Port Republic June 9. 1862

Cedar Mountain

Antietam

Dumfries

Chancellorsville

Gettysburg

Lookout Mountain

Mission Ridge

Ringgold

Dug Gap, In Rocky Face

Resaca

New Hope Church

Pine Mountain

Kenesaw Mountain

Peach Tree Creek

Atlanta

Savannah

Antietam monument:

Dedicated in 1903, the monument to the 5th, 7th and 66th Ohio Infantry Regiments at Antietam is across from the Dunker Church.

From the monument:

OHIO

5th Infantry

Commanded by Major John Collins

7th Infantry

Commanded by Col. Eugene Powell

66th Infantry

Commanded by Lieut. Major Orrin J. Crane

Tyndale's (1st) Brigade

Greene's (2d) Division

Twelfth Army Corps Army of the Potomac

5th 66th 7th

These three regiments became engaged about 7:30 A.M., September 17, 1862, advanced and drove the enemy from the woods near the Dunkard Church and were in action until 1:30 P.M. Their combined loss was 17 men killed, 4 officers and 87 men wounded, 2 men missing, total 110.

The 5th, 7th and 66th Ohio Regiments are also honored by individual monuments at Gettysburg.

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