Rodd Family History & Genealogy

John Michael Smith Rodd, born in 1833 in Rose Ash, England, was born to John Smith Rodd, born 1800, and Elizabeth Eleanor Smith, born 1897. His mother was born in Devon, England, as was his father. He had one brother, William (1829 - 1873) and one sister, Maryann, born 1836. He also had one half-brother, Edward Rodd. John married twice: His first marriage was to Laura Elizabeth Garatt (1838 - 1876) in 1861 in Victoria, Australia. They had five children: Rose Edith, born 1865; Eleanor, born 1866; John Thomas, born 1867; Laura, born 1868; and William George Rodd, born 1871. He then married Sophy Davis in 1878, two years after his first wife's death, in Victoria, Australia, and they had two daughters: Jessie Mary, born 1881, and Lillian Barbara Rodd, born 1886. John died in 1920 at the age of 86 in Ballarat, City of Ballarat, Victoria, Australia and is buried in Ballarat New Cemetery and Crematorium in Ballarat.

This biography is from a lightly edited eulogy delivered by Charles W. Worth at the memorial service for Kate (Rodd) Moffett, wife of Rev. Lacy I. Moffett. Charles Worth was a fellow missionary at the Kiangyin (Jiangyin) Mission. Kate Rodd was born in New Orleans, Louisiana January 8, 1882 in a devoted Christian home. She was reared in the Prytania Street Presbyterian Church of which her father was an elder. In 1904, she married Rev. Lacy I. Moffett and in that same year, they departed for China as missionaries. They were initially assigned to work in Soochow (Suzhou). It has been acknowledged that "this was a marriage, most surely made in heaven." In 1908, the Moffetts were transferred to Kiangyin station where they spent the rest of their missionary life. Into the Moffett home were born five sons and three daughters: Alexander Stuart(1905), John Rodd (1906), Lacy Irvine (1908), Robert Breedlove (1910), Florence Crawford (1911), Newton Craig (1914), Martha Ethel (1918), and Catherine Aline (1923). For many years Mrs. Moffett was almost constantly in the home, surrounded by her growing family. She was the children's teacher until they left for the Shanghai American School, usually in the seventh grade. Her home was always a haven of peace and happiness. In all the trials of her busy home, Mrs. Moffett’s voice was never raised nor did she ever show the least sign of impatience. This was the one quality, above all others, for which she became known, admired and loved by everyone privileged to know her. Rev. Moffett’s missionary work required him to be away from home a great deal of the time visiting the country churches. Kate always carried on with no sign of fear or anxiety. It was this spirit, more than anything else, that made that home a place of peace and light. Mrs. Moffett was an accomplished musician. The missionaries met once a week for worship and fellowship together. A highlight of this service was always her playing of the fine old Christian hymns on her portable organ. Mrs. Moffett was one of those rare persons whom everybody instinctively loved because of her transparent goodness and unquestioning love and devotion to her Lord and Master. Kate continued to hold her family together even as they left for college in the States. A set of her letters written to her children between 1935 and 1940 have been preserved and tell of the last difficult years of their missionary service in China. Kate (Rodd) Moffett died 30 September 1961 in Taylorsville, North Carolina and is buried beside to her husband.

Arthur Herbert Rodd of Ballarat, City of Ballarat County, VIC Australia was born in 1919 in Ballarat to Priscilla Ann Jane Lawless and William George Rodd. He had siblings Robert Frances William Rodd, Helen Marjorie Rodd, Eva Patricia Rodd, Leslie John Rodd, and Geoffrey Cyril Rodd. Arthur Rodd died at age 1 year old in 1920 in Ballarat.

Rodney C Rodd of Harris County, TX was born circa 1956. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Rodney C. Rodd.

Robert Frances William Rodd of Ballarat, City of Ballarat County, VIC Australia was born in 1908 in Ballarat, and died at age 58 years old in 1966 in Ballarat.

Helen Marjorie (Rodd) Carvosso of VIC Australia was born in 1909 in Ballarat East, City of Ballarat County, and died at age 94 years old in 2003.

Laura Elizabeth (Garratt) Rodd of Ballarat, City of Ballarat County, VIC Australia was born circa 1838, and died at age 38 years old in 1876.

Eva Patricia (Rodd) Kimber of Ballarat, City of Ballarat County, VIC Australia was born in 1911 in Ballarat, and died at age 30 years old in 1941 in Ballarat.

William George Rodd of Ballarat, City of Ballarat County, VIC Australia was born in 1871 in Brunswick, City of Merri-bek County, and died at age 70 years old in 1941 in Ballarat, City of Ballarat County.

Leslie John Rodd of VIC Australia was born in 1914 in Ballarat East, City of Ballarat County, and died at age 87 years old in 2001.

Jessie Mary Rodd of Ballarat Australia was born in 1881 in Ballarat, and died at age 35 years old in 1916 in Ballarat.

Augustus Willoughby Rodd of Dnong Australia was born in 1835, and died at age 67 years old in 1902 in Dnong.

Herbert Henry Rodd of Ballarat East, City of Ballarat County, VIC Australia was born in 1889 in Ballarat East, and died at age 79 years old in 1968.

Priscilla Ann Jane (Lawless) Rodd of Ballarat, City of Ballarat County, VIC Australia was born in 1883, and died at age 73 years old on June 29, 1957 in Ballarat.

Eleanor Rodd of Ballarat, City of Ballarat County, VIC Australia was born in 1866 in Collingwood, City of Yarra County, and died at age 67 years old in 1933 in Ballarat, City of Ballarat County.

Hilda Dorothy Rodd of St Kilda, Port Phillip City County, VIC Australia was born in 1896 in Ballarat, City of Ballarat County to John Michael Smith Rodd and Sophie Davis Rodd. She had siblings Francis Charles Rodd, Jessie Mary Rodd, Herbert Henry Rodd, Lillian Barbara Rodd, and Edgar Alfred Rodd. Hilda Rodd died at age 75 years old in 1971 in St Kilda, Port Phillip City County.

John Thomas Rodd of Ballarat, City of Ballarat County, VIC Australia was born in 1867 in Ballarat, and died at age 29 years old in 1896 in Boort.

Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Richard Robinson Rodd .

Rose Edith Rodd of Ballarat, City of Ballarat County, VIC Australia was born in 1865 in Ballarat, and died at age 1 year old in 1866 in Ballarat.

Francis Charles Rodd of Ballarat, City of Ballarat County, VIC Australia was born in 1879 in Ballarat, and died at age 76 years old in 1955.