Bridget (Cody) Galvin (abt. 1870 - 1920)

Born about 1870 in Ireland

Wife of James Galvin — married 23 Apr 1913 in Bridgeport, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

Died 24 Mar 1920 at about age 50 in Bridgeport, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

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Biography

Bridget Cody, daughter of Maurice Cody and Margaret (Hickey) Cody, born Ireland, about 1870; died Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, 24 March 1920; buried Saint Michael's Catholic Cemetery, Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, 26 March 1920; Roman Catholic; homemaker; married in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, 23 April 1913, James Galvin. [See below for sources.]

Timeline

About 1870. Birth of Bridget Cody in Ireland^[1].

1885. Bridget arrives in the United States.^[1]

1913, Apr 23. Marriage of James Galvin and Bridget Cody in St. Augustine's church, Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut.^[2][3]

GALVIN-CODY. The marriage of Miss Bridget Cody of 273 Coleman street, to James Galvin, will take place Wednesday morning at St. Augustine’s church, in the presence of a large party of friends. Mr. Galvin is well known in the South End of the city and the bride to be is a very popular member of St. Augustine’s parish.^[4]

1920, Jan 6. U.S. Federal Census. The Galvin family renting on Coleman Street, Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Head of household James Galvin, age 68, married, immigrated to US 1865, naturalized 1872, born Ireland, parents born Ireland, tinsmith store; wife Bridget Galvin, age 50, married, immigrated to US 1885, naturalized, born Ireland, parents born Ireland.^[1]

1920, Mar 24. Death of Bridget (Cody) Galvin in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Mrs. Bridget Galvin. Following an illness of two months, Bridget Galvin, wife of James Galvin of 275 Coleman street died yesterday. She was well known in the city and was a communicant of St. Augustine's church. The funeral will be held Friday morning at 8:30 o'clock from the family home. A high mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9 o'clock in St. Augustine's church. Burial will be in St. Michael's cemetery.^[5]

From the Hale Collection^[6].

Galvin, James, died Mar. 10, 1924

Galvin, Bridget, wife of James, died Mar. 24, 1920

Galvin, Patrick, died Feb. 7, 1918

Sources

Notes

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} 1920 U.S. Federal Census.
2. ↑ Bridgeport Office of Vital Records. Record of Marriages in the Town of Bridgeport. 1913, p. 21.
3. ↑ Connecticut State Library. Connecticut Vital Records — Index of Marriages 1897 - 1969.
4. ↑ The Bridgeport Evening Farmer.
5. ↑ The Bridgeport Telegram.
6. ↑ Hale Collection.

Bibliography

• 1920 United States Federal Census. Bridgeport Ward 6, Fairfield, Connecticut; Roll: T625_175; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 33.

• The Bridgeport Evening Farmer. Bridgeport, CT: The Farmer Publishing Co.Monday, 21 Apr 1913, p 4, Coming Weddings.

• Bridgeport Office of Vital Records. Bridgeport, CT: Department of Health & Social Services, 999 Broad Street, Bridgeport, CT.

• The Bridgeport Telegram. Bridgeport, CT: The Post Publishing Co. 25 Mar 1920, p 2, Obituary.

• Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index, Bridget Galvin, died 24 Mar 1920, FHL Film Number 3128.

• Connecticut State Library. "Connecticut Vital Records — Index of Marriages 1897 - 1969" Accessed 27 Jul 2020.

• Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com). Find A Grave: Memorial #168044051.

• Hale Collection of Connecticut Cemetery Records Hartford, Connecticut: Connecticut State Library. 419-2, St. Michael’s Cemetery, p 376, Section E-1.