John Melvin Cody 1875–1963
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Cody in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through John Cody 1875–1963
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of John Melvin Cody began in 1875 in Sneedville, Hancock County TN. In 1880, John Melvin Cody resided in Hancock, Tennessee, USA. John Melvin Cody passed away in 1963 in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois.
Sources
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1Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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2Record Ancestry Family Tree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Cody
This ancestor line traces from Stafford, Stafford, Virginia, United States (1666) to Scott, Virginia, USA (1809) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Cody (1875–1963) was born in Sneedville, Hancock County TN and died in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
Related Records
John Cody's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record