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Abiel Codding Jr.

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Abiel Codding Jr.

Birth
Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
Death
28 Jul 1901 (aged 84)
Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
Burial
North Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA Add to Map
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President of Attleboro Savings Bank and of No. Attleboro Gas Light Co..

By 1860 was the wealthiest man in Attleboro.

1850 is listed as a jeweler living in Attleboro, MA
1860 was living in Attleboro, MA where he was a Jewelry Manufacturer.
His estate was valued at $40,000 and his personal wealth at $20,000
1870 was living in Attleboro, MA where he was a Jewelry Manufacturer.

"In 1841, Abiel Codding formed a partnership with Ira Richards, known as the Richards, Codding,and Co. From small beginnings, they increased to a large business, employing at one one time over 200 personnel. The firm continued for 34 years and was highly prosperous an d prominent in the business. When Abel retired in 1875, he was followed into the jewelry business by his three sons. Abel was especially noted as an inventor of tools for jewelry, for which he was awarded a large number of patents. By 1860, he was one of the wealthiest and most prominent men in Attleboro. After his retirement, he was president of the Attleboro Savings Bank for many years and the the North Attleboro Gas Light Company. He was truly a self-made man.
From the New York City Directory, 1869
Codding Abiel Jr. jeweler, 200 B'way, Mass."

1897 is listed as President of the Attleboro Savings Bank and the North Attleboro Gas and Light.
He was living on Elm Street (1st house west of Grant Street).

1900 was living on Elm Street in North Attleboro, MA.

Name: Abiel, Jr. CODDING
Spouse: Ann M. Richards
Marriage Date: Oct. 28, 1842
Marriage Place: Attleborough
President of Attleboro Savings Bank and of No. Attleboro Gas Light Co..

By 1860 was the wealthiest man in Attleboro.

1850 is listed as a jeweler living in Attleboro, MA
1860 was living in Attleboro, MA where he was a Jewelry Manufacturer.
His estate was valued at $40,000 and his personal wealth at $20,000
1870 was living in Attleboro, MA where he was a Jewelry Manufacturer.

"In 1841, Abiel Codding formed a partnership with Ira Richards, known as the Richards, Codding,and Co. From small beginnings, they increased to a large business, employing at one one time over 200 personnel. The firm continued for 34 years and was highly prosperous an d prominent in the business. When Abel retired in 1875, he was followed into the jewelry business by his three sons. Abel was especially noted as an inventor of tools for jewelry, for which he was awarded a large number of patents. By 1860, he was one of the wealthiest and most prominent men in Attleboro. After his retirement, he was president of the Attleboro Savings Bank for many years and the the North Attleboro Gas Light Company. He was truly a self-made man.
From the New York City Directory, 1869
Codding Abiel Jr. jeweler, 200 B'way, Mass."

1897 is listed as President of the Attleboro Savings Bank and the North Attleboro Gas and Light.
He was living on Elm Street (1st house west of Grant Street).

1900 was living on Elm Street in North Attleboro, MA.

Name: Abiel, Jr. CODDING
Spouse: Ann M. Richards
Marriage Date: Oct. 28, 1842
Marriage Place: Attleborough


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  • Created by: Patricia Gibson
  • Added: Jun 20, 2006
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14659343/abiel-codding: accessed ), memorial page for Abiel Codding Jr. (29 Jan 1817–28 Jul 1901), Find a Grave Memorial ID 14659343, citing Mount Hope Cemetery, North Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA; Maintained by Patricia Gibson (contributor 46837388).