Peter D Codey (1847–1886)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1847 in Quebec
    Died
    1886

    When was Peter D Codey born? 1847 in Quebec.

    When did Peter D Codey die? 1886.

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    Life story

    Peter D Codey (1847–1886) was born in 1847 in Quebec, and died in 1886, at about age 39. A cemetery record documents Peter D's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Peter D's life.

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    The world Peter D lived through

    1. 1848 · age 1 — The California Gold Rush began

    2. 1863 · age 16 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    3. 1867 · age 20 — The United States purchased Alaska

    4. 1871 · age 24 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    5. 1886 · age 39 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    Questions about Peter D Codey

    When was Peter D Codey born?

    Peter D Codey was born in 1847 in Quebec.

    Where was Peter D Codey born?

    Peter D Codey was born in Quebec.

    When did Peter D Codey die?

    Peter D Codey died in 1886.

    How old was Peter D Codey at the time of death?

    Peter D Codey was about 39 years old.

    Where is Peter D Codey buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Peter D's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Peter D Codey was born?

    James K. Polk was president of the United States when Peter D was born.

    Who was president when Peter D Codey died?

    Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Peter D died.

    What major events happened during Peter D Codey's lifetime?

    During Peter D's lifetime: the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 1); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 16); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 20); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 24); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 39).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Peter D Codey?

    Federal censuses taken during Peter D's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1847

      Quebec

      Source: Names in Stone

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    2. Death

      1886

      Source: Names in Stone

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    3. Burial

      Source: Names in Stone

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    AncestryData, "Peter D Codey (1847–1886)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/peter-d-codey-1847-1886-c7d591cc/, accessed 2026-11-12.

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