The Coodies was a name given to small bodies of Federalists who became prominent in New York City in 1812, under the leadership of G. C. Verplanck (known as 'Abimalech Coody'). They opposed DeWitt Clinton and favoured war with England. Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/CXCA.HTM
The Coodies was a name given to small bodies of Federalists who became prominent in New York City in 1812, under the leadership of G. C. Verplanck (known as 'Abimalech Coody'). They opposed DeWitt Clinton and favoured war with England.