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Emily Megan was born in 1825 in Rathdrum Parish, Co Wicklow, to Mary Ford and William Megan. Her godparents were Mary Ford and George Megan. She was baptised as Emma Megan in the parish register.She married neighbour Thomas Cody on 12 Mar 1846, witnessed by Edward and Bridget Megan. At the time, Emily was pregnant. A few short months later on 28 July 1846, she gave birth to a daughter, Mary Anne.
Children of Thomas and Emily
Mary Anne 28 July 1846
Ellen 27 Feb 1848
John 21 Dec 1849
William 10 Oct 1851
Emily 10 Jul 1853
Catherine 1 Feb 1856
Elizabeth 29 Jan 1858
Catherine 26 Oct 1859
Edward 7 Aug 1861
George 11 Apr 1863
Bridget 13 Apr 1865
Rosanna 18 Oct 1867
Either Emily or her daughter godparented for Mary Jane Maxwell, the daughter of their cousin Brigid Farrell. Thomas Cody died on 11 Mar 1880. After his death, Emily began struggling to pay rent on their home. In 1881, she had a dispute with Thomas Maxwell, husband of her cousin Brigid, who claimed she was refusing to pay him for blacksmith work done for her. The Maxwells were on the verge of being evicted at the time. The argument was settled between them and neither appeared for the day in court. In January 1892, when it was just Emily and her son Edward living at home, she was called to court by the Earl of Meath, who owned a lot of land in Rathdrum. She and Garret Byrne were accused of not paying their rent of £16. She and Edward insisted the rent was only £12 and they would gladly pay it but only the amount they were supposed to pay. However, the judge ordered them to pay the full £16.
By 1901, Emily and Edward and bought their house and land under the Land Commission Act. Her grandson Edward Rochford was living with them. They lived next door to her nephew Edward Megan. However by 1911, Emily had sold up their land and moved up to Dublin with Emily Rochford (nee Cody), Edward Rochford and her son Edward. They lived at 14 William's Place, North Dock, Dublin.
| Additional Information | ||
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| Date of Birth | 1st Nov 1825 | |
| Townland born | Ballyhad | |
| Spouse (First Name/s and Maiden/Surname) | Thomas Cody | |
| Names of Siblings | John Myson, Edward Myson | |
| Names of Children | Mary Anne, John, William, Emily, Catherine, Elizabeth, Catherine, Edward, George, Bridget, Rosanna | |
| Father (First Name/s and Surname) | William Myson | |
| Mother (First Name/s and Maiden) | Mary Ford | |
