Robert Dunn Cuddy1

b. 21 December 1862, d. 17 June 1937
FatherDavid Cuddy2 b. 30 Aug 1829, d. 15 Dec 1911
MotherMary Jane Dunn2 b. 30 Apr 1833, d. 12 Feb 1904
Birth21 Dec 1862 Robert Dunn Cuddy was born on 21 Dec 1862 in Washington County, Virginia.1 
  Three of Robert's sisters died in childhood; the fourth died in 1890. Robert's 2 brothers both migrated to Missouri in the late 1900s. 
Marriage28 Aug 1884 He married Lydia Dorcas Smyth, daughter of John Henderson Smyth and Elizabeth O. Jane Logan, on 28 Aug 1884 in Washington County, Virginia.3 
Cens-Sum  Robert and Lydia farmed land in the North Fork District of Washington County; they were the parents of 3 children. As the only child left in Virginia, Robert no doubt helped his parents who lived nearby. Robert's mother died in 1905 after which Robert's father lived with Robert and Lydia and their children.4,5 
Death17 Jun 1937 Robert died on 17 Jun 1937 in Washington County at age 74.1 
Burial He was buried at McCullock-Cuddy Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.6 

Family

Lydia Dorcas Smyth b. 29 Mar 1860, d. 19 Sep 1936
Children
  • Clarence F. Cuddy7 (1 Aug 1885 - 26 Oct 1916)
  • Roy C. Cuddy (20 Oct 1888 - 16 Apr 1971)
  • Mary Elizabeth Cuddy7 (Sep 1891 - )
Last Edited26 Oct 2010

Citations

  1. [S2273] Research of Jack Hockett, Montreal, Canada; Mr. Hockett cites Washington Co. VA death records as viewed on microfilm (reel 275) at the Library of Virginia, Richmond: North Fork dist: Robert Dunn Cudy (Cuddy), Holston, VA, white male, wid of Lydia D. Cudy, b WCV, 21 Dec 1862, 74/05/24; d 17 Jun 1937, s/o David Cudy, WCV & Mary Jane Dunn, WCV; Roy C. Cudy, Holston, VA, inf; bur Dun Cem.
  2. [S87] "Dunn Family Reunion Booklet," compiled for the 3rd Dunn Family Reunion, 7 Aug. 1988 by Eva Dunn Counts, Knoxville, TN, p. 18. Family group sheet for Mary Jane Dunn and David C. Cuddy.
  3. [S24] Shelby Ireson Edwards, Washington Co. VA Marriages 1881-1890, Vol. 69, p. 18. Robt. D. Cuddy, 21y, sgl, s/o David & Mary J. Cuddy, farmer AND Lydia D. Smyth, 22y, sgl, d/o Henderson & Elizabeth Smyth.
  4. [S634] Robert D. Cuddy household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., North fork district, ED 120, sheet 4A (p. 263 stamped), dwelling 240, family 246, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Oct. 2010. Household includes: Robert Cuddy, 37, marr 15 yrs, b. Dec. 1862 [overwritten], farmer; Lydia, wife 39, b. Mar 1860, mother of 3 children, all are living; Clarance, son, 14, b. Aug. 1885; Roy C., son, 11, b. Oct. 1888; Mary E., dau, 8, b. Sept. 1891; all b. VA.
  5. [S237] Robert D. Cuddy household, 1910 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., North Fork District, ED 110, sheet 1A (p. 144 stamped), dwelling 6, family 7, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Oct. 2010. Household includes: Robert D. Cuddy, 47, marr 25 yrs, farmer; Lydia D., wife, 48, marr 25 yrs, mother of 3 children, all are living; Roy C., son, 19; Mary E., dau, 18; David Cuddy, father, 81, wid, b. VA/KY/KY; all others b. VA/VA/VA.
  6. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 51. Stone reads: Robert D. Cuddy, 1862-1937.
  7. [S13] Aleta Spicer, Smyth, p. 84. Desc. chart for John Henderson Smyth and Elizabeth O. J. Logan; author unclear.