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Re: Serafino Zoda,Trenton,NJ

tjbernhard — 2012-05-17 03:36:09Z

Serafino was my great grandfather from Trenton,NJ. Who are your Zoda ancestors?

Re: Serafino Zoda,Trenton,NJ

zodap — 2012-05-16 17:12:11Z

Hoping this thread is still active. My name is Paul Zoda, I am one of the three :)

Re: looking for info about Zoda in New York

BrendaBlaho — 2012-02-17 18:09:44Z

Henry George Zoda now Son of Charles Zoda, son of Ricco Zoda. e-mail bbcontessa03@aol. Attention Zoda family

Re: Still looking...

dtw1944 — 2011-06-09 07:10:32Z

e-mail sent

Re: Still looking...

dtw1944 — 2011-06-09 07:07:36Z

I may be able to help, although not very much as I have a similar story with the man who may well have been Sam's father.

Re: looking for info about Zoda in New York

EZFarkas — 2011-06-08 21:28:40Z

I appreciate anything...it's as if this man kind of disappeared...but I have spoken with my ex-mother-in-law somewhat and found out some D.O.B.s of some of the relatives on my ex's side of his dad's family...hope we together can figure something out whether or not there is any connections.

Re: Still looking...

EZFarkas — 2011-06-08 21:22:48Z

Thank you for a response...you have sparked my interest...please let me know what you know...I have had some contact with my ex-mother-in-law and have gotten some dates of birth and of some other relatives. Please get back with me @ sakraf49@aol.com

Re: looking for info about Zoda in New York

cgarbin — 2011-06-08 09:11:45Z

Erin, my mother has probably contacted you already, with not much more information. My oldest brother Joe (Jan 1964) is a son of Santo Giuseppe Zoda, and although my mother was married to him, she didn't know much to pass along. But Joe is now very interested in his own paternal roots, and nobody seems to know anything helpful.

Re: Zoda

jzoda166 — 2010-07-19 01:26:29Z

The Zoda family that you typically find listed in Indiana originally spelled their name Zody. Some branches of the family started spelling their name Zoda instead of Zody in the late 1800's. This Zoda (Zody) family originally came from Germany. Heinrich Zote, also spelled Zode, eventually spelled Zody in the US, originally came from the village of Arfeld, Germany in the late 1700's. His wife Louisa (Marie Luise Althausen) came from the village of Richstein, Germany. They married in 1796 in Bremen, Germany, and came to America directly after on the ship Batavia.

Re: Zoda

tjbernhard — 2010-07-18 23:25:00Z

Are the Zodas in Indiana Italians? What area in Italy are they from? My family came from Villalba, Sicily.

Re: Zoda Family

fjlumia427 — 2010-02-11 02:54:14Z

Your post is quite old and I don't know if you will get this. Bill Zoda is a distant cousin. His mother and my mother were Amodios. I don't know anything about your Zoda roots but can give you Amodio information to before 1800. We are all descended from Carlo Amodio and his wife Aurelia Foggi. I come from their son Joe and you come from Joe's older brother, Fedele who died in 1869.

frank Lumia

Still looking...

EZFarkas — 2009-05-24 02:55:07Z

I am very curious as to why, after a year, I have not gotten any response to previous requests for information regarding family history. I am again asking for some help in finding something out about my two sons paternal grandfather. All I know of him is his name is Santo (Sandy) Zoda. He had one son (that I knowof), which is my ex-husband, named Sam. He was stationed in El Centro, CA in 1950's and then in Alaska before it was a state. Anything(even if it is to say we don't talk of this person) would be greatly appreciated by my sons as well as myself.

Robert Zoda in Tehuacana, TX 1928

drbrownlee — 2008-08-22 04:39:16Z

Robert is pictured in the 1928 Wigwam, yearbook of Westminster College of Tehuacana, TX. He is a junior. I'm not kin but thought this might help others.

Re: Searching for family members

psychostud — 2008-08-01 22:15:40Z

A little update about my ancestry:

My father is Antonio Zoda, born in Ravanusa (Sicily).

My grandparents are Giuseppe and Carmela Zoda (nee Palmeri).

My great-grandparents are Giuseppe Zoda and Antonina Zoda (nee Chiolo). They had nine children:

- Giuseppe 1
- Giuseppe 2
- Crocefissa
- Maria
- Vito 1
- Vito 2
- Rosalia Zoda
- Peppina
- Crescenza

My father told me, that one of my ancestors worked for the Count di Villalba (?) at Sicily.

looking for info about Zoda originating in New York

EZFarkas — 2008-05-07 03:31:26Z

My two sons are interested in their name. Their father was born in El Centro, CA on April 28, 1958. His name is Samuel Russell Zoda, his father's name is Santos or Santo Joseph Zoda, he was stationed at whatever military base was or is there. The only other things I know of is there were quite a few members of the family living in New York with most of the men being named Samuel and many of the women had the name of Sarah. Am needing to work on my issues with my ex-mother-in-law as she knows a few more details but we aren't on good terms at all. Appreciate anything!

looking for info about Zoda in New York

EZFarkas — 2008-05-07 03:23:54Z

My two sons are interested in thier last name. Thier father's name is Samuel Russell Zoda born in El Centro, CA, 4/28/1958. All I know of this part of the family is his father's name is either Santos or Santo Joseph Zoda. And the family originates from New York. If I was on speaking terms with the ex-mother-in-law I would probably have a little bit more. Appreciate any help.

Re: Serafino Zoda,Trenton,NJ

billzoda — 2008-05-03 17:22:18Z

it could have been my grandfather who died in the mid 60s or my father who would have only been a teenager but i doubt it.

Re: Serafino Zoda,Trenton,NJ

jfcresci — 2008-05-03 16:51:52Z

It was more than 40 years ago. There is still three Zoda men who carry the name that can pass it along. They came later in life than I did - the next generation. The name will continue on the West Coast.

Re: Serafino Zoda,Trenton,NJ

billzoda — 2008-05-03 16:29:39Z

if it was more than 20 years ago it might have been my father, but i doubt it. I am still in NJ as is he. I am pretty much the end of the line for the zodas that i know of in NJ. (unless of course i have a kid!)

Re: Serafino Zoda,Trenton,NJ

jfcresci — 2008-05-03 16:18:15Z

Hi Bill. I think I met you at one of the California wedding parties many years ago. I am from tthe Zoda clan that moved to California in the 1940's and 1950's. There aren't too many of us left now. Are you still in New Jersey? I would love to hear from you.
Joan Zoda Cresci

Re: Serafino Zoda,Trenton,NJ

billzoda — 2008-05-03 16:14:57Z

Do you know of any Zodas who died in Trenton in the mid 60s?

Re: Zoda Family

jfcresci — 2008-05-03 16:14:33Z

Hi Monica - I am your cousin Joan Cresci. I heard from a Judy in New Jersey who is Grandfather Sam's great nice. Her father was Michael, his brother. I don't know if I can help you but I would love to hear from you.

Re: Serafino Zoda,Trenton,NJ

jfcresci — 2008-05-03 16:10:18Z

Next Brother in line was Michael that went by Mickey and the baby of the family was Dr. Frank. Both are deceased.

Re: Serafino Zoda,Trenton,NJ

billzoda — 2008-05-03 04:30:17Z

Who were his brothers?

Re: Serafino Zoda,Trenton,NJ

jfcresci — 2008-04-28 15:47:34Z

Sally R is my aunt who was Dad's baby sister. My Dad died at age 60 of cancer. He was very much loved and had the biggest funeral in the history of his town, Azusa. If you ever plan to come to the San Francisco area, please look me up. I would love to make contact with you, cousin.

Re: Serafino Zoda,Trenton,NJ

tjbernhard — 2008-04-28 15:16:28Z

My name is Judy Giordano originally from Trenton,NJ. Your grfather Sam and my gr father Michael were brothers. I have been in contact with Sally R and Virginia S. from California.

Re: Serafino Zoda,Trenton,NJ

jfcresci — 2008-04-27 19:12:46Z

My father was Serafino Zoda from Trenton, New Jersey. He was born June 25, 1914. We must be related. I am 64 years old and was born in Brooklyn, New York. We relocated to California in 1945 and I lived there until 1965 when I moved to San Francisco. I married in 1968 to Frank Cresci (also Sicilian). Please contact me if you think we are related. My Grandfather was Samuel Zoda and my grandmother was Concetta (I can't remember her maiden name).

Re: Zoda family from Villalba,Sicily

cctermini — 2008-01-05 00:09:19Z

There are many Zoda's buried at St. Mary's cemetary in Hamilton, NJ. Almost every Italian and Sicilian from Trenton has a relative buried there. My grandfathers family was from Villalba and they are all there.

Re: Searching for family members

XxstupidgirlxX8 — 2007-10-26 14:18:45Z

hey my name is Ianna zoda.

Re: Jacob Zody / Miami County, Indiana

sherlene113 — 2007-10-11 22:51:10Z

JACOB B. ZODY BORN 1807 DIED 1885
cATHERINE BORN 1804 DIED 1879

Re: Jacob Zody / Miami County, Indiana

sherlene113 — 2007-10-07 16:38:22Z

DEXTER ZODA-ZODY WAS MY GRANDFATHER HE HAD TWO CHILDREN MAURICE AND AUDREY

Re: zoda

sherlene113 — 2007-10-07 16:34:02Z

Maurice was not buried in Grandview He is buried in Zillah along with his Daughter Lavonne son RAymond and Wife Leona

Re: Zoda Family

rnjpa — 2006-08-19 16:59:46Z

I am doing genealogy research for the grand daughter of Baldassare Zoda who lived in Trenton, NJ. He emigrated from Villalba, Sicily, Italy in 1903. He was married to Lucia Riggi and they had three sons, Michael, Samuel and James.
Would like to exchange information about this family in Trenton, NJ.

Re: Jacob Zody / Miami County, Indiana

pscott1985 — 2006-03-13 02:48:16Z

I do not have death dates for Jacob and Catherine. However, I'm looking for information on Jacob and Hattie from Ohio, who is the son of Jacob and Catherine.

Re: Jacob Zody / Miami County, Indiana

pscott1985 — 2006-03-13 02:48:16Z

Jacob and Hattie with their children, Ella M., Charles, and Harry are recorded in 4th Ward City of Mansfield, Richland Co., 1870 Ohio Census. I believed they had a son in 1871 named Dexter. The two boys plus Dexter are listed as living with relatives in 1880 Indiana Census. I would like to if you have any informations as to what happened to this family.

Re: general info of Zoda in new york

willir — 2005-12-20 21:13:37Z

Sam's real name was Emilio. He had three children:
Tom (Buddy), Mary and Caroline. All are now deceased. Tom had two children after he moved to Texas. I've since lost contact with them. I don't know of any other living relatives with the Zoda surname in the U.S.

I know that both Sam and Vincenzo met untimely deaths, but have no idea of what happened to the other siblings, except for Eugene. He lived in New Jersey for a long time, and I think both his son (also Tom) and grandson (Eugene?) may be deceased.

A cousin of mine tried to contact a person he thought was the grandson's widow, but had no success. He also tried to contact what seems to be the last relative in Sicily, but got no reply.

Re: Jacob Zody / Miami County, Indiana

2005-11-11 12:39:33Z

Monte,

If you send me your mailing address, I would be happy to send you my information along with the proof for each entry.

Elizabeth Stager

Re: Jacob Zody / Miami County, Indiana

MONTE001 — 2005-11-03 20:03:29Z

Re: Jacob Zody / Miami County, Indiana

2005-10-06 21:22:36Z

Dexter Zody was born May 31, 1871in Wood County, Ohio. His parents were Jacob Zody and Esther Harvey she was born in Wisc. Dexter died in Howard County, Texas on May 18, 1930. He was buried at Marion, Indiana. This information was taken from his death certificate.

I found Jacob and E. A. Zody died August 1872 in Wood County, Ohio of sick stomach. Alot of this was listed at this time period for cause of death. I do not know what this was. His age was 37, her age 35. This information came from Death Records, Wood County Probate Court Vol. 1 (1867-1887) page 36. I can not find any cemetery records for them. Dexter is not listed in the birth records of Wood County, Ohio. But there are guardianship papers for Dexter and others. I will send for this in the next week.

Also found Solomon and Mary Zody Smith were in Wood County, Ohio. Mary is Jacob Zody's sister. Solomon Smith died June 1911 and Mary died October 8, 1907. They are buried in Webster cemetery in Bloom township. Henry Zody was there too but I can not find any information in the death records. There is an estate in the year 1896.

That is all for now.

Elizabeth

Dexter Zody

2005-09-23 14:47:36Z

Information from death certificate for Dexter Zody
(above supplied by Joe Zody)

Place of Death Howard County, Texas
Date of Birth May 31, 1871
Birthplace Wood County, Ohio
Name of Father Jacob Zody b. Penn
Name of Mother Esther Harvey b. Wisc.
Death Date May 18, 1930
Cause of Death Myocarditis and Bright's Disease
Burial Marion, Indiana

In an index to Wood County, Ohio's Wills, Estates and Guardianships 1851-1900 lists a guardianship for Dexter et al G-1872 gp477.

Also during research I found Henry Zody and Solomon and Mary Zody Smith living in Bloom twp., Wood County, Ohio. There is a wonderful write up about Solomon and Mary which includes her birthdate and that she was born in Bedford County, Pa. to Jacob and Catherine (Ebersole) Zody.

Elizabeth

Re: Jacob Zody / Miami County, Indiana

2005-09-18 19:23:49Z

Joe,

Thanks for the information. It is just what I was looking for.
I do believe that Catherine Ebersole Zody was the daughter of Abraham Ebersole d. 1845 Bedford County,Pa. He leaves a will naming all nine children. Catherine intermarried with (It looks like Jacob Lody) but on other papers it clearly has Jacob Zody on it.

I never have been able to pin point where in Virginia the Ebersole's once lived. Abraham is in Bedford County, Pa. in 1796 and then disappears till 1817 and from that point he stays in Bedford and is traceable.

Could you send me your files through my mailing address?
Elizabeth Stager, 376 E. Main St. Oak Harbor, Ohio 43449. I would be happy to pay for any cost of mailing.

Liz

Re: Jacob Zody / Miami County, Indiana

2005-09-12 03:37:57Z

Heinrich Zody and Louisa Zody, ( possibly spelled Zotte in Germany), were the first of our line in the US. I don't know the dates, but I have it shown in my records that Louisa Zody was born in 1773. I don't know her maiden name. They had 5 children.

Their son, Jacob B. Zody, born 8/4/1807-died 9/17/1885, was married to Catherine Ebersole, born 11/8/1804-died 6/8/1879. Jacob B. was born in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Catherine was born in Virginia. Both are buried in Sante Fe, Indiana. They had 10 children.

Their son, Jacob was born in 1834. I don't know the date of death. He was married to Esther Harvey, born in Wisconsin. They had three children. I have a copy of of an 1860 census page from Miami County that show Jacob as a 28 year old farmhand, ( this a couple years off from adding up right).

Their son, Diexter Zody was born 5/31/1871 and died 5/18/1930. He was married to Mary Miller. I have a copy of Diexter's death certificate.
The spelling I have on my records shows the spelling Dexter, also, but it is written as Diexter on the death certificate.

I have made PDF files of all of my records. I can send them to you.

Joe Zoda

Serafino Zoda,Trenton,NJ

tjbernhard — 2005-08-26 15:42:37Z

Sam--My great-grandfather was Serafino Zoda. I will email you.--Judy G.

Re: Jacob Zody / Miami County, Indiana

2005-07-31 20:56:25Z

Sorry, I don't have anything on this family. Has anyone gotten a death certificate for Dexter? This would have his parents names on them.

I will check at Hayes Presidential Center in Fremont, Ohio to see if they have anything on Richland County, Ohio. When I was at the Ohio Historical Society in Mansfield last year, I looked at the cemetery records and copied off all Zody entries. His name was not there. However he could be buried in an unmarked grave. I also copied off all Zody marriages, too. I do know that Jacob's brother was is Mansfield so there were plenty of relatives. For now this is the best I can do for now.

Elizabeth

Re: Jacob Zody / Miami County, Indiana

2005-07-19 19:27:19Z

Give me more information on Jacob and Hattie Zody. I live in Ohio and have been to Richland County, Ohio where the Ohio Genealogical Society is located. I did copy Zody informaton when I was there last year.

Jacob Zody / Miami County, Indiana

beier870 — 2005-06-30 20:37:39Z

Researching the Jacob Zody family of Miami County, Indiana. Could his Jacob's wife Catherine's maiden name be Eversole, daughter of Abraham Eversole d. 1845 Bedford County, Pa.? According to Abraham Eversole's will, he names his daughter Catherine intermarried to Jacob (looks like Lody). Other papers pertaining to his estate names a Jacob Zody among other family members.

Does anyone have the deathdates for Jacob and Catherine Zody? Also need information on the children.

Thanks,
Liz

Re: Searching for family members

2005-02-19 03:16:24Z

Oops...got my names mixed up. My grandfather is Salvatore (my uncle is Serafino). He had a sisters named Sadie, Lucy and Mary. He had several brothers, I believe one was Serafino which his why he named his son Serafino.

Re: Searching for family members

2005-02-19 03:02:38Z

Hi! Serafino is my grandfather and I know he had a sister named Sadie! Email me at MonicaZ2A@aol.com

Re: Searching for family members

tjbernhard — 2005-02-17 02:22:06Z

My girlfriend, Judy, is a Zoda descendant from Trenton, NJ. Her greatgrandfather was Serafino who had siblings named Sadie, etc. She would like to speak to you.

Re: Searching for family members

2005-02-04 14:21:14Z

No, my name hasn´t been Zody before. But thanky you for your request.