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James W. Bodine

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James W. Bodine

Birth
Warren County, Ohio, USA
Death
27 Aug 1909 (aged 84)
Fountain County, Indiana, USA
Burial
Covington, Fountain County, Indiana, USA Add to Map
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"James Bodine, farmer, Covington, was born in Warren County, Ohio in 1825 and is the son of William and Rebecca Marlatte Bodine. They were natives of Virginia, the father being born March 1, 1793 and the mother about 1797. They came to Warren County Ohio about 1817 and removed to Fountain County, Indiana October 1829 and settled in what is now Wabash Township.

They had a family of 7 children, four born in Ohio 3 in Fountain County. They took an active part in the early improvements of that part of the county in which they lived.

Although they have passed away, they are still remembered by the old settlers of the county. In 1864 his father died and about 1869 the mother departed life.

James, our subject was raised on his father's farm and received a good common school education. He has occupied his time in agricultural pursuits and is now the owner of 1,145 acres of land, well stocked and improved.

He is a prominent Mason and Odd Fellow, and is well respected by all who know him. In 1859 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Campbell, daughter of Joseph Campbell who was one of the old and respected pioneers of the county. Mr. Bodine has 4 children: Flora; Robert; Thomas and Jennie." - History of Fountain County, Indiana by H.W. Beckwith, 1881
"James Bodine, farmer, Covington, was born in Warren County, Ohio in 1825 and is the son of William and Rebecca Marlatte Bodine. They were natives of Virginia, the father being born March 1, 1793 and the mother about 1797. They came to Warren County Ohio about 1817 and removed to Fountain County, Indiana October 1829 and settled in what is now Wabash Township.

They had a family of 7 children, four born in Ohio 3 in Fountain County. They took an active part in the early improvements of that part of the county in which they lived.

Although they have passed away, they are still remembered by the old settlers of the county. In 1864 his father died and about 1869 the mother departed life.

James, our subject was raised on his father's farm and received a good common school education. He has occupied his time in agricultural pursuits and is now the owner of 1,145 acres of land, well stocked and improved.

He is a prominent Mason and Odd Fellow, and is well respected by all who know him. In 1859 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Campbell, daughter of Joseph Campbell who was one of the old and respected pioneers of the county. Mr. Bodine has 4 children: Flora; Robert; Thomas and Jennie." - History of Fountain County, Indiana by H.W. Beckwith, 1881


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