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Benjamin Bode

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Benjamin Bode

Birth
Death
18 Jul 1849 (aged 49)
Burial
Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA Add to Map
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Right Section - Row 2
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Suggested edit:
Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; genealogy--family history--biography; containing historical sketches of old families and of representative and prominent citizens, past and present, J. H. Beers, Chicago, 1916, Volume 1, Page 97:

"Mrs. Amanda (Bodey) Albright was born Jan. 11, 1837, in Manheim township,
Schuylkill Co., Pa., daughter of Benjamin and Mary M. (Heffley)
Bodey, who had the following children : Esther, who died at the age of six
years; Elizabeth, who died in infancy; Susanna, Mrs. Samuel Bossard, deceased;
Catherine, Mrs. William Brook, deceased ; Benjamin; Charles,
deceased: Amanda, now the only survivor of the family; and Mary, who died
young."

BODY FAMILY HOLDS ITS FIRST GATHERING

From the Readin Eagle, September 2, 1909
Transcribed by N.D. Scheidt

Featured by addresses and a large attendance, the first annual reunion of the American Bodys was held at Black Bear today. Judging from the attendance of 500 persons the association promises to to become one of the largest in this part of the state. A sort of "Let's get acquainted" spirit prevailed and old and young, rich and poor shook hands and made themselves agreeable.Every guest received a badge, bearing the inscription, "First Reunion, American Bodys, Black Bear Park, Reading, Pa.
Sept. 2, 1909." The badges, 1000 in number, were manufactured by the Keystone Badge Company of this city.
Arriving by rail from Lancaster were 53 family members including four generations: Mrs Fiana Bitzel age 73, Mrs. Ambrose Bitzel age 48, Mrs Frank Bitzel age 27, and Frank Bitzel Jr. age 1. From Philadelphia was prominent dressmaker, Mrs.Katie Baker. Mrs.& Mrs T.R. Helms of North Carolina arrived several days earlier. An automobile party comprising Mrs Bella Wingate, Mrs Nellie Albright, Charles Bossard, Mrs Amanda Albright and H. S. Albright who motoredfrom Orwigsburg. Another visitor from a long diatance was Mrs M.L. Stocker of Pittsburg.The program consisted of two sessions, one at10:30 a.m. and one at 2 p.m. The meetings wereheld in a pavillion, which was prettily decorated with American flags and banners. A feature of the program was the reading of the interesting family history compiled by Adam S Body, of Shillington, assisted by Howard W Body,of YellowHouse. They had spent several days in Philadelphia gaining valuable information regarding the Body family at the Pennsylvania Historical Society. The 10:30 program opened with the singing of "All Hail the Power of Jesus' name," followed by prayer by Aziriah Body,Reading. Miss Emily M.Body, of Yellow House, gave a masterful recitationfollowed by an address by O.M. Roberts, of Blandon. The afternoon programme opened with the singing ofthe Body hymn to the tune of "America." The lines follow:
The earth and sky
To call for myrth and cheer
For one grand song,
Let all the Bodeys join in,
To make the welkin ring,
Let hearts and voices ring
The sound prolong.

Let joy and peace prevail,
No foe our ranks assail,
While here we meet,
All cares we've laid aside,
To come with faces bright,
And hearts so gay and light
The Bodeys to greet.

Our uncles, aunts, and all,
We meet here great and small,
The Bodeys we love;
Long live the happy days,
When we have passed away,
To meet in bright array
In Heaven above.

The words of the hymn were composed by Miss Alice Body, Shillington. Miss Theda Wolf, Lancaster, gave several excellent recitations, followed by speaking andreading by Miss Laura L. Body, Shillington. Wayne W. Weber,Reading, delivered an address, and expressed his best wishes for the success of the Body's Family Association.

A feature of the program was the history, as related by Adam S. Body, Shillington. As this is the first gathering of the family, the sketch was not as complete as desired by the author. However, the history was interesting and greatly enjoyed and a number of new stories were learned by those in attendance. Adam Body traveled over several counties and visited most all the families and received records and names. Everyone he encountered was most helpful. Adam reports his findings as follows: John Peter Body became a subject of King George in 1753, when he landed in Philadelphia. The other members of the family came in 1791. He must have come from a good family, as several were well educated. Joachin Christopher Body was born in 1730 and was noted for his translation of the "Vicar of Wakefield," from the English into German. and
'Stearns Sentimental Journal.' He was an advocate of Free Masonry, upon which he wrote several articles,and was distinquished as a musician and composer. He died in 1793. Johan Elert Body was born in 1765. He was a philospherand astronomer. His first works were the introduction of "The Starry Heavens." He was invited to Berlin by Fredrick the Great and was admitted to the Academy of Science. He is credited with the discovery of the planets. 'Body's Laws.'by which it is said 12,000 planets are added to the former catalogue, is one of his greatest works.He died in 1826.
Christopher Augustus Body, who was born in 1722, was elected professor of Oriental languages at Hemstead College in 1754. He published a revision of the New Testament and several commentaries of the Scriptures. He died in 1796.
"Our ancestor, John Peter Body, hailed from Rotterdam, and last from Pottsmouth, England, Sept.14, 1753, and was a qualified citizen of King George and settled in Berks County. He was born March 12, 1732 and died Dec. 14, 1808, age 76 years, 9 months and 2 days. His wife Maria Catharine, died June 16, 1816, aged 81 years 7 months and 6 days. They had eight children- George, Peter, Henry, John, Maria who married Bronfelt; Barbara married William
Williams; Elizabeth married Frank Miller, and Catharine married Thomas Roberts."
The session closed with the singing of "God Be With
You," and the benediction which was pronounced by Azariah Body, Reading. Dinner and supper were served
in the pavillion of the Black Bear Inn. A number brought their meals along in baskets. They ate their
meals in the grove close by. While the adults were in session, the children played in the grove, which
is provided with swings, see-saws, etc.

Officers of the association are: President Howard
W. Body, Yellow House; V. Presidents. W.H. Shearer,
Reading; Benton K. Bodey, Reading RD 2; Secretary
Andrew N. Bodey, Reading; Treasurer Charles E. Bodey,
Reading; Historian Adam S. Body, Shillington.
Entertainment Comittee- Wm. F. Weber, Reading;
Benneville B. Herbein, Oley; Heister Albright, Orwigs-
burg; Horace Brock, Scranton; George Wentzel, Temple;
Charles Flower, Blandon; Calvin Bowers, Schuylkill
Haven; Lyman F. Bitzer, Lancaster; Samuel H. Moser,
Leesport; Harry Levan, Reading.
Suggested edit:
Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; genealogy--family history--biography; containing historical sketches of old families and of representative and prominent citizens, past and present, J. H. Beers, Chicago, 1916, Volume 1, Page 97:

"Mrs. Amanda (Bodey) Albright was born Jan. 11, 1837, in Manheim township,
Schuylkill Co., Pa., daughter of Benjamin and Mary M. (Heffley)
Bodey, who had the following children : Esther, who died at the age of six
years; Elizabeth, who died in infancy; Susanna, Mrs. Samuel Bossard, deceased;
Catherine, Mrs. William Brook, deceased ; Benjamin; Charles,
deceased: Amanda, now the only survivor of the family; and Mary, who died
young."

BODY FAMILY HOLDS ITS FIRST GATHERING

From the Readin Eagle, September 2, 1909
Transcribed by N.D. Scheidt

Featured by addresses and a large attendance, the first annual reunion of the American Bodys was held at Black Bear today. Judging from the attendance of 500 persons the association promises to to become one of the largest in this part of the state. A sort of "Let's get acquainted" spirit prevailed and old and young, rich and poor shook hands and made themselves agreeable.Every guest received a badge, bearing the inscription, "First Reunion, American Bodys, Black Bear Park, Reading, Pa.
Sept. 2, 1909." The badges, 1000 in number, were manufactured by the Keystone Badge Company of this city.
Arriving by rail from Lancaster were 53 family members including four generations: Mrs Fiana Bitzel age 73, Mrs. Ambrose Bitzel age 48, Mrs Frank Bitzel age 27, and Frank Bitzel Jr. age 1. From Philadelphia was prominent dressmaker, Mrs.Katie Baker. Mrs.& Mrs T.R. Helms of North Carolina arrived several days earlier. An automobile party comprising Mrs Bella Wingate, Mrs Nellie Albright, Charles Bossard, Mrs Amanda Albright and H. S. Albright who motoredfrom Orwigsburg. Another visitor from a long diatance was Mrs M.L. Stocker of Pittsburg.The program consisted of two sessions, one at10:30 a.m. and one at 2 p.m. The meetings wereheld in a pavillion, which was prettily decorated with American flags and banners. A feature of the program was the reading of the interesting family history compiled by Adam S Body, of Shillington, assisted by Howard W Body,of YellowHouse. They had spent several days in Philadelphia gaining valuable information regarding the Body family at the Pennsylvania Historical Society. The 10:30 program opened with the singing of "All Hail the Power of Jesus' name," followed by prayer by Aziriah Body,Reading. Miss Emily M.Body, of Yellow House, gave a masterful recitationfollowed by an address by O.M. Roberts, of Blandon. The afternoon programme opened with the singing ofthe Body hymn to the tune of "America." The lines follow:
The earth and sky
To call for myrth and cheer
For one grand song,
Let all the Bodeys join in,
To make the welkin ring,
Let hearts and voices ring
The sound prolong.

Let joy and peace prevail,
No foe our ranks assail,
While here we meet,
All cares we've laid aside,
To come with faces bright,
And hearts so gay and light
The Bodeys to greet.

Our uncles, aunts, and all,
We meet here great and small,
The Bodeys we love;
Long live the happy days,
When we have passed away,
To meet in bright array
In Heaven above.

The words of the hymn were composed by Miss Alice Body, Shillington. Miss Theda Wolf, Lancaster, gave several excellent recitations, followed by speaking andreading by Miss Laura L. Body, Shillington. Wayne W. Weber,Reading, delivered an address, and expressed his best wishes for the success of the Body's Family Association.

A feature of the program was the history, as related by Adam S. Body, Shillington. As this is the first gathering of the family, the sketch was not as complete as desired by the author. However, the history was interesting and greatly enjoyed and a number of new stories were learned by those in attendance. Adam Body traveled over several counties and visited most all the families and received records and names. Everyone he encountered was most helpful. Adam reports his findings as follows: John Peter Body became a subject of King George in 1753, when he landed in Philadelphia. The other members of the family came in 1791. He must have come from a good family, as several were well educated. Joachin Christopher Body was born in 1730 and was noted for his translation of the "Vicar of Wakefield," from the English into German. and
'Stearns Sentimental Journal.' He was an advocate of Free Masonry, upon which he wrote several articles,and was distinquished as a musician and composer. He died in 1793. Johan Elert Body was born in 1765. He was a philospherand astronomer. His first works were the introduction of "The Starry Heavens." He was invited to Berlin by Fredrick the Great and was admitted to the Academy of Science. He is credited with the discovery of the planets. 'Body's Laws.'by which it is said 12,000 planets are added to the former catalogue, is one of his greatest works.He died in 1826.
Christopher Augustus Body, who was born in 1722, was elected professor of Oriental languages at Hemstead College in 1754. He published a revision of the New Testament and several commentaries of the Scriptures. He died in 1796.
"Our ancestor, John Peter Body, hailed from Rotterdam, and last from Pottsmouth, England, Sept.14, 1753, and was a qualified citizen of King George and settled in Berks County. He was born March 12, 1732 and died Dec. 14, 1808, age 76 years, 9 months and 2 days. His wife Maria Catharine, died June 16, 1816, aged 81 years 7 months and 6 days. They had eight children- George, Peter, Henry, John, Maria who married Bronfelt; Barbara married William
Williams; Elizabeth married Frank Miller, and Catharine married Thomas Roberts."
The session closed with the singing of "God Be With
You," and the benediction which was pronounced by Azariah Body, Reading. Dinner and supper were served
in the pavillion of the Black Bear Inn. A number brought their meals along in baskets. They ate their
meals in the grove close by. While the adults were in session, the children played in the grove, which
is provided with swings, see-saws, etc.

Officers of the association are: President Howard
W. Body, Yellow House; V. Presidents. W.H. Shearer,
Reading; Benton K. Bodey, Reading RD 2; Secretary
Andrew N. Bodey, Reading; Treasurer Charles E. Bodey,
Reading; Historian Adam S. Body, Shillington.
Entertainment Comittee- Wm. F. Weber, Reading;
Benneville B. Herbein, Oley; Heister Albright, Orwigs-
burg; Horace Brock, Scranton; George Wentzel, Temple;
Charles Flower, Blandon; Calvin Bowers, Schuylkill
Haven; Lyman F. Bitzer, Lancaster; Samuel H. Moser,
Leesport; Harry Levan, Reading.


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  • Created by: N.D. Scheidt
  • Added: Sep 29, 2012
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/97986045/benjamin-bode: accessed ), memorial page for Benjamin Bode (5 Dec 1799–18 Jul 1849), Find a Grave Memorial ID 97986045, citing Saint Johns United Church of Christ Cemetery, Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by N.D. Scheidt (contributor 47099775).