Dodd Family - Person Sheet
Dodd Family - Person Sheet
NamePaul Dodd
Birth Date11 Jan 1885
Birth PlaceMarcellus, New York
Chr Date31 Jan 1885 Age: <1
Chr Place@ Home of Katy Bell Hart
Death Date11 Dec 1934 Age: 49
Death PlaceRochester, New York
Burial Date13 Dec 1934
Burial Place Holy Sepulchre Cemetry, Rochester NY
MemoSection R, Lot 76, Grave 7N
OccupationProfessional BallPlayer
EducationCorpus Christi School
ReligionRoman Catholic
FatherSimon S. Jr. Dodd (1839-1915)
MotherMary Ann McDonald (1851-1927)
Misc. Notes
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The following information came from the Rochester Directory @ Main Library

in I890 Paul Dodd was 5 years old
1891 No information in Directory, Dodd Family lived in Marcellus New York
1892 to 1897 Dodd Family lived @ 22 Weld Street in Corpus Christi Parish
1898 ...............Dodd Family lived @ 107 Cloumbia Ave.
1898 ...............Dodd Family lived @ 227 Troop Street
1901 Paul Dodd 16 years old lived @ 227 Troop Street
1902 Paul Dodd, Shipper @ 224 Main Street Home @ 244 Troup Street
1903 Paul Dodd, Painter @ 13 CCanr Home @ 4 Benson Park
1904 Paul Dodd, Clerk @ ..................? ..... Home @ 4 Benson Park
1905 Paul Dodd, Painter @ ..............? ..... Home @ 4 Benson Park
1906 Paul Dodd, Painter @ ..............? ..... Home @ 4 Benson Park
1907 Paul Dodd, Driver @................?....... boards @12 Caffery St.
1908 Paul Dodd, Shoemaker @................?....... Home @ 207 Bronson Ave
1909 Paul Dodd, Clerk @..................?...... Home @ 207 Bronson Ave
1910 Paul Dodd moved to SanFrancisco, California

In the April 15, 1910 U.S. Census...Paul was listed as 25 years old working as a Ball Player and as a Professional BallPlayer but with who & what team ?
I could not find his name in the Rochester Red Wing History Book
Titled " Rochester Diamond Echoes From the Hop Bitters of 1880 to the Red Wings of 1949" by Bill McCarthy 1949...Library # 796.357 m123r

1911...............Paul Dodd , Clerk,....................................living @ 99 Jeferson Ave.
1912/1913.....Paul Dodd , Bartender180 West Ave.......... .bds @ 99 Jeferson Ave.
1913/1914.....Paul W. Dodd, Bartender @170 West Ave.....bds. @ 99 Jeferson Ave.
1914...............Paul Dodd Bartender @ 452 Main Street West... bds @ 84 Cady St.
1915/1916 ....Paul W. Dodd, Bartender @452 Main St. W....home @11 N. Washington

1915 ...........NYS Census Data: Rochester NY.......Ward 19
@ Residence of 77 Cady Street, Dodd, Mary A. 63, Head, Paul, 31, Bartender,
         Leo, 27, Shoecutter, & Augustin B. 22.
So Paul was not married in June of 1915..or playing ball

1916 ..............Paul W. Dodd (Mary), Bartender @ 452 Main St. W. h @ 852 Main St. W
1917/1918 ....Paul J. Dodd (Mary), Bartender @ 280 Main St. W. h @ 44 Ford
1918/1919.....Paul J. Dodd (Mary), Bartender @ 211 Caladonia. h 165 Caladonia
1919/1920 ....Paul J. Dodd (Mary), Saloon @ 211 Caladonia, home @ 77 Cady
1920/1921.....Paul J. Dodd (Mary), Saloon @ 211 Caladonia, home @ 192 Genesee Street

1920...............US Census Data: Obtain...Ward ?
.........I looked at Monroe County, 19th Ward Census and fouynd the following:
Paul Dodd was not listed @ the 192 Genesee Street Address in 1920 Census.
Paul Dodd was not listed @ the 76 Cady Street Address in 1920 Census....look @ 77 Cady St. ?

1923 .............Paul Dodd & Mary, Resturant.........home @ 49 Adams
1924 .............Paul Dodd & Mary, Resturant.........home @ 49 Adams
1925 ..............Paul Dodd & Mary, Cigars ? ..........home @ 76 Clifton Ave.

1925 ...........NYS Census Data: Rochester NY, Block #3, Election District #7, Ward 11. Page 23
#76 Clifton Street, Record @ Public Library: Roll #33, Call No. 528879
Dodd, Paul, Head,...................... ...age 40, Born US, occupation: Hotel Keeper
Dodd, Mary, Wife, ........................age 40, Born US, occupation: Housework

.......@ 78 F1 Clifton Street were the following listed people:
Kulzer, Florence, Step-Daughter?, age 23, Born US, occupation: Clerk in Store
Kulzer, Dorthy, daughter, ...............age 4, Born US
Laelance, Gordon, Lodger,............. age 33, Born US, occupation: Clerk in Store
Bargy, Gary?, Father,................... age 74, Born US, occupation: Retired
I don't understand Kulzer...where is the father of Dorthy & husbant to Florence ?

Listed in the 1925 Rochester Street Directory, for 76 Clifton Street were the following:
Dodd, Paul J.,........ Keyerr, Albert .............& Kulzer, Florence M.
Clifton Street is located between 47 Prospect Street west to 100 Genesee Street, in ward 11.

1926 .............Paul Dodd & Mary, Cigars ? ..........home @ 76 Clifton Street
1926/1927...............No Record of Paul Dodd
1928...............No Record of Paul Dodd
1929...............No Record of Paul Dodd
1930...............No Record of Paul Dodd
1931...............No Record of Paul Dodd
1932...............No Record of Paul Dodd
1933...............No Record of Paul Dodd
1934.............. Paul Dodd died Monday, Dec. 11, 1934
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Baptism Sponsor = Jno Connell
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The following Obituary came from the Times-Union Newspaper on Pauls Death:
.....................................................December 12, 1934
DODD-Paul J. Dodd of 68 South Washington Street entered into rest Monday. He leaves his widow Mrs. Mary Dodd, one stepdaughter, Mrs Florence VanDenbergh, two brothers Leo and Augustin, one sister Gertrude, Mrs. Edward Dakin, one grand-daughter, several neices & nephewes.
The remains are resting at the Ashton Funeral Home, 636 West Main Street, from where the funeral will be held Thursday morning at 8:30 o'clock and at 9:00 o'clock at St. Peters & Paul's Church. Internment at Holy Seplechur Cemetary. .......................Paul was 49 years old.
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Holy Sepulchre Cemetry Information said Paul died @ Iola Sanatorium
on December 11, 1934 @ age 49 ?.
I called the Monroe County Home, who has historical records of inmates and they searched but found nothing.....May 2, 1997
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I have.checked the Newspaper 1909, 1910 for Paul Dodd on
Any Baseball Team...but not "Rochester Hustlers" but found nothing.
A very time consuming task ......there must be an easier way. ?
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Where was Iola Sanatorium located in 1934,.what ward ?
then check for Paul Dodd in Hospital ...in what record ?
Check 1909 Rochester Newspaper Sports Summer Section for Paul Dodd in baseball.
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I checked the Rochester Telephone books which start @1930 @ Rochester Public Library:
I could not find a Paul Dodd listed in 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933 or 1934.
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I checked the "Index of Marriages" @ the Rochester Record Archives @ 411 Andrews Street and could not find "Dodd, Paul" in any Marriage Record from 1910 - 1918.....nor could I find Mary Bargy listed.......checked Friday April 16, 1999
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I checked the July 1904 Rochester Democrat & Chronicle Newspaper, Sports Section for Paul Dodd in baseball, but could find nothing ...no team that listed Paul Dodd..there were Industrial Teams & Town Teams....but no Paul....checked April 1999.@ Public Library
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OK ! OK ! OK !......I finally found a Dodd playing baseball in Rochester...is this my Uncle Paul ?
in the "The Post Express" Newspaper.....Monday June 26, 1905...found on a random search:
....."City Baseball League"..Hudsons defeat Lynnbrooks: 11 to 2. Pitching for the Lynnbrooks was Dodd.".........This was my first find of a Dodd in Rochester Baseball, Paul Dodd would have been 20.
Found @ Rochester Public Library May 2, 1999

...The City League in 1905 was composed of 8 Teams: Baldwins, Blue Labels, Casinos, Hudsons, Lynnbrooks, Remingtons, Rochester Locals, Woodmen. They played their first game of the season on Sunday June 25, 1905.....by August 21, 1905, the league teams had played 10 games. The League Standings were: Lynnbrooks had a record of Won 3, Lost 5. for .375 Avg.......the Blue Labels were first @ 7 Wins & 1 Loss.
..The Rochester Union Advertiser Newspaper reported on the Eastern League, National League, American League, State League, Empire State League & City League, in the Monday Edition.

The "Rochester Locals" must have changed their name to "Gilsons" sometime early in 1905.
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in the Monday issue, July 11, 1905, in Democrat & Chronicle ...the summary of the game between Hudsons & Gilsons: Dodd was listed as Catcher on the Gilsons Team, with @ bats 1, 0 run, 0 hit, 8 put-outs, 0 assists , the Gilsons won 4 to 3. attendance 250
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.in the Monday issue, July 17, 1905, in Democrat & Chronicle ..the summary of the game between Lynnbrooks & Gilsons: Dodd was listed as Catcher on the Gilsons Team, with @ bats 5, 0 run, 2 hits, 18 put-outs, 3 assists & 2 errors, the Gilsons lost 8 to 7. attendance 500
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in the Monday issue, July 21, 1905, in Democrat & Chronicle ...the summary of the game between Baldwins & Gilsons: Dodd was listed as First Base on the Gilsons Team, with @ bats 3, 0 run, 1 hit, 6 put-outs, 0 assists , Paul had a a two base hit, the Gilsons won 7 to 3. attendance 500
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.in the Monday issue, July 27, 1905, in Democrat & Chronicle ...the summary of the game between Blue Labels & Gilsons: Dodd was listed as Catcher on the Gilsons Team, with @ bats 4, 1 run, 1 hit, 12 put-outs, 0 assists , Paul had a a two base hit, the Gilsons won 7 to 5. attendance 500
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in the Monday issue, August 7, 1905, in Democrat & Chronicle ...the summary of the game between Blue Labels & Gilsons: Dodd was not in Line-up ?
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n the Monday issue, August 21, 1905, in Democrat & Chronicle ...the summary of the game between Baldwins & Gilsons: Gilsonns 7, Baldwins 3; Dodd playing First Base At Bat 3, r 0, h 1, po 6, a 6.
Dodd had a Two Base Hit, Attendance 500,
City League...Standinge: Blue labels, Hudsons, Rochester Locals, Gilsons, Remingtons, Lynnbrook, baldwins, Casinos.
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..in the Monday issue, July 2, 1906, in Democrat & Chronicle ..the summary of the game between Casinos & Gilsons: Dodd was listed as First Base & Catcher on the Gilsons Team, with 1 run, 2 hits, 9 put-outs, 0 assists & 0 errors, the Gilsons lost 11 to 5. Dodd had a two base hit, a stolen base, involved in double play, Flynn to Shaughnessy to Dodd. Casinos 11/ Gilsons 5
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.in the Monday issue, July 16, 1906, in Democrat & Chronicle ..the summary of the game between Baldwins & Gilsons: Dodd was listed as Catcher on the Gilsons Team, with 1 run, 1 hit, 7 put-outs, 2 assists & 0 errors, the Gilsons won 4 to 3. Dodd had a two base hit, Game Time was 2:00 PM with attendance of 600.....the game between the Highlands & Hudsons, attendance was 1,000.

....Headlines read "Four Contests in City League".."Local Amateur Teams in Fast Baseball"
...The City League in 1906 was composed of 8 Teams: Baldwins, Casinos, Highlands, Hudsons, Gilsons, Maple Leafs, Remingtons, Victors.
...The were playing for the Championship of Rochester on July 16, 1906...so it was a short season of about 10 games. ..The Gilsons were in fifth place with 5 wins & 4 Losses
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.in the Monday issue, July 23, 1906, in Democrat & Chronicle ..the summary of the game between Hudsons & Gilsons: Dodd was listed as Catcher on the Gilsons Team, with 1 run, 1 hit, 7 put-outs, 1 assists & 0 errors, the Gilsons won 5 to 0. Dodd had a two base hit, Game Time was 1:00 PM with attendance of 500.....played @ Reid's Field
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..Note ..in the Sunday issue, July 22, 1906, in Democrat & Chronicle "City League Schedule".....The City League has decided to play double-headers @ Sheehan's Field.".....................................
..............Where were these Fields Sheehan's & Reid's located in Rochester ?
Located in Town of Brighton, on Monroe Ave. @ Twelve Corners
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In the Census of 1910 Paul was listed as a "Profesional BallPlayer"...so we know he was playing in 1905 & 1906, @ age 20 & 21..in 1910 @ age 25 he listed himself as Professional. In 1910 Paul Dodd moved to San Francisco, California as shown in Rochester City Directory.
Spouses
Birth Date6 Feb 1883
Death Date21 Mar 1968 Age: 85
Death PlaceRochester, New York
Burial Date25 Mar 1968
Burial PlaceWebster Rural Cemetery, Webster NY
MemoSection A: Plot 35/5: Grave 4..........................
Grave Site purchased by N. Seymour................
Location: Enter, Main Entrance, over Creek Bridge, turn Right, go to end of road, turn left & South, proceed up hill to center of Section A. Grave is located North of center lane....................
Pratt was another name associated with this plot...................
Information supplied by Caretaker by Phone: 872-1153, Dec. 16 1998. I looked Dec. 21 & found Seymour fenced in area but no Mary.
ReligionRoman Catholic
FatherWarner Bargy (1847-1925)
MotherMary B. Shoales (1847-?1926)
Misc. Notes
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The following information came from the Rochester Directory @ Main Library:

1905-1906 Mrs. Minnie B. Walker.......boards @ 61 Penn Street (Home of Walter Walker Family)
1906-1907 Mrs. Minnie B. Walker.......boards @ 244 Bronson Avenue (Home of her Father.. Bargy)
1911-1912 Mrs. Minnie B. Walker.......boards @ 379 Columbia Avenue (Home of her Father.. Bargy)
1912-1913 Mrs. Minnie B. Walker.......boards @ 379 Columbia Avenue (Home of her Father.. Bargy)
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The following information came from the Rochester House Directory @ Main Library
1911-1912 Residents @ 379 Columbia Avenue:
Bargy, Warener B.....Mason
Bargy, Charles E.....Mason
Bargy, Fifield C.....Mason
Giles, Minnie B.
Where did the name Giles come from ?.....if she was listed as Mrs. Walker in Directory ?
Check this Giles name again @ Library...I did....This must be an error.
Check 1905 NYS Census for Walter Walker Jr. & Mary B,...where did they live in 1905 ?
Living @ 61 Penn Street....what ward was that ?
I checked the NYS 1905 Census, Ward 11, for 61 Penn Street & found nothing, May 6, 1999
Check 1910 US Census for Walter Walker Jr. & Mary B,...where did they live in 1910 ?
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The following information came from the Rochester Directory @ Main Library

1929-30 Dodd, Mrs. Mary B. home 394 Troup Street.....No Paul Listed ?
1930-31 Dodd, Mrs. Mary B. Res: 12 Agnes St..............No Paul Listed ?
12 Agnes St. was the home of Charles E. Bargy, Ward 22.......Mary's Brother ?
1932. 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 1940.........No listing of Mary or Paul.
Mary B. was 58 in 1941
1941 Dodd, Mary B. (Widow of Paul), Machine Operator, home 804 1/2 Main Street
1943 Dodd, Mary B. ...........No Record Found
1944 Dodd, Mrs. Mary B. Occup: Saleswoman @ Sibley's, 250 Main St. E. res:113 Reynolds St.
1946 & 1947 Dodd, Mary B. ...........No Record Found
1948 Dodd, Mrs. Mary B. Occup: Clerk @ Sibley's, 250 Main St. E. res:565 Jefferson Ave.
1949, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54,1955......... Dodd, Mary B. ...........No Record Found
1956 Dodd, Mrs. Mary B. Residence 40 Broadway, in Sacketta Apts. Apt. #3
1958 Dodd, Mrs. Mary B. Residence 40 Broadway, in Sacketta Apts. Apt. #3
1960 Dodd, Mrs. Mary B. Residence 40 Broadway, in Sacketta Apts. Apt. #3
1962 Dodd, Mrs. Mary B. Residence 40 Broadway, in Sacketta Apts. Apt. #3
1963 Dodd, Mrs. Mary B. Residence 40 Broadway, in Sacketta Apts. Apt. #3
1964 Dodd, Mrs. Mary B. Retired, Residence 46 Argile St. Apt. #4
1966 Dodd, Mrs. Mary B. Retired, Residence 46 Argile St. Apt. #4
1968 Dodd, Mrs. Mary B. Retired, Residence 46 Argile St. Apt. #4

1968 Dodd, Mary B. (Widow of Paul),...............................Mary died Mar. 21, 1968
The Social Securiy Death Index listed residence as Rochester, Monroe NY 14607
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Obiturary: Rochester Democrat & Chronicle Newspaper:

DODD, Mary B........Entered into rest March 21, 1968, Mary B. Dodd of 44 Argyle Street. She is survived by one daughter, Florence VanDenbergh; one granddaughter Mrs. Nicholas Merriam, one great-grandson, Ronald Merriam. Friends may call Saturday evening 7-9 and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 at the Funeral Home of Thomas F. Trott, 683 East Main Street. Funeral Mass Monday morning at Blessed Sacrament Church at 9 o'clock.
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Summary of Mary:
Born...... Mary Bargy on 6 Feb 1883
1900 US Census File @ Rochester Public Library: Rochester, NY, Ward 19 @ 227 Hawley Street
listed: Bargy, Mary, Daughter, born Feb. 1883 age 17, Born NY, Occupation Servant
No Record of Mary Bargy working / Roch. Directory, 1900 to 1913-1914
Married to Walter Walker....1901 @ age 18
Gave Birth to a daughter......1903......named...Florence
Walter died July 16, 1906 @ age 24
Married to Paul Dodd....1915 ? @ age...32.........where ?...... Immaculate Conception Church?
I checked the Imaculate Conception Marriage Records for Bargy 1890 to 1904 @ Nazareth College Library & found nothing. Thursday Jan 7 1999
Never Divorced from Paul.....but I think they seporated before he died.
1916 Paul W. Dodd (Mary), Bartender @452 Main St. W. h @ 852 Main St. W first listing of Mary
1926 Paul Dodd & Mary, Cigars ? ..........home @ 76 Clifford Ave. ....last listing together
1930..Dodd, Mary B. Mrs. home 394 Troup Street
1930-31 @ age 47 living with her brother Res: 12 Agnes St......No Paul Listed ?
....12 Agnes St. was the home of Charles E. Bargy, Ward 22.......Mary's Brother ?
Did Mary seperate from Paul...or did they disappear together ?
1932, 33, 34,.........No listing of Mary or Paul.
1935, 36, 37, 38, 39, 1940.........No listing of Mary.
1940 @ age 57......Mary not listed in Roch. Directory for last nine years...where did she go ?
1944 @ age 61 ..... Mrs. Mary B. Dodd, Occup: Saleswoman @ Sibley's
Died @ age 85.....21 Mar 1968
Marr Date1915
Marr PlaceRochester NY
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