Source: The History of Marshall County, Iowa. Chicago: Western Hist. Co., 1878

Carmody, Peter; farmer; Sec. 35; P.O. Marshalltown; born in Clare County, Ireland, October 28, 1813; came to America in 1849 and in 1856 came to this county; has always been engaged in farming; married Miss Bridget Flanagan July 27, 1836; 12 children living- Michael, John, James, Bridget, Peter, Thomas, Maggie, William, Mary, Sarah, Ellen, Ida. Mrs. Carmody died March 1, 1865. Mr. Carmody and family are members of the Roman Catholic Church; has always been a democrat. Owns 80 acres of land, valued at $2,500.