Notes for: James H. Bodine
He is six years old in the 1850 Census. His name is given as James "H." Bodine in the 1860 Census of Middlesex County, New Jersey (roll 699, p. 464). He is probably the James Bodine mentioned in the 1880 Census of Cranberry, Middlesex County, New Jersey. His wife is Maggie (29) and his children are Isaiah (8), John W. (5), Emerson (3), and Harry/Harrie (1). Everyone, including parents, were born in New Jersey.
From Ronny Bodine (May 18, 2020):
From Middlesex County, New Jersey Marriage Records:
James H. Bodine AND Margaret A. Dey were married 31 Dec 1868 in Plainsborough.
From Records of the Second Presbyterian Church, Cranbury, Middlesex Co., New Jersey
Margaret Anna Dye was born 14 Nov 1850 to John W. & Ellen M. Dye and baptized 21 Aug 1859.
1870 South Brunswick Twp., Middlesex Co., NJ: James BODINE 27 NJ farmer, Margaret 19 NJ.
1880 Cranbury, Middlesex Co., NJ: James H. BODINE 37 NJ farmer, Maggie A. 29 NJ wife, Isaiah B. 8 NJ son, John W. 5 NJ son, Emerson 3 NJ son, Harrie J. 8/12 (Oct.) NJ son.
History of Monmouth County, New Jersey, 1664-1920, Lewis Historical Publishing Company, Chicago, 1922, p. 60-61, in a biography of Harry James Bodine, the following was written of his parents:
James H. Bodine, father of Harry J. Bodine, was also a native of Princeton. The elder man was for many years a farmer just outside of his native place, and took an active part in the affairs of the community, having been chairman of the township committee there for many years. He was a Republican in politics, affiliated with the Knights of Pythias, the Junior Order of United American Mechanics, and for many years was superintendent of the Sunday school of the First Methodist Church. A few years previous to his death, which occurred in 1893, he retired from business and came to Asbury Park for his health which, however, he did not regain and passed away at the early age of fifty-two years. He married Margaret A. Dey, of Plainsboro, New Jersey, and to them were born the following children: Isaiah, who is a conductor on the Pennsylvania railroad; John, a painter in Neptune City; Emerson, engaged in the produce business in Trenton; Harry James, of further mention; Mabel, deceased; Luella, wife of Charles Miller, stationary engineer in Astoria; Ada, who married Harry B. Pyle, of Los Angeles, California, where he is employed on the "Los Angeles Times;" Minnie, deceased.
Obituary, The Freehold (NJ) Transcript of 29 July 1892.
J. H. Bodine died Sunday, July 24th, at his residence in West Asbury Park, aged 49 years. He leaves a wife and several children. The body was taken to Cranbury, Tuesday.
From Monmouth County, New Jersey Letters of Administration, D: 267.
On 2 Sept 1892, administration of the estate of James H. Bodine, late of Monmouth County, who died intestate, was granted to John P. Wyckoff.
1895 Asbury Park, Monmouth Co., NJ: Maggie A. BODINE 20-60, Harry J. 5-20, Lulu 5-20, Ada 5-20.
1900 Asbury Park, Monmouth Co., NJ: Margaret A. BODINE Nov 1850 NJ widow boarding house keeper, John July 1874 NJ son truck driver, Harry Oct 1877 NJ son undertaker, Luella March 1887 NJ dau, Ada Aug 1888 NJ dau. 6 children born/6 living.
1905 Asbury Park, Monmouth Co., NJ: Magaret A. BODINE Nov 1850 NJ widow, Harry O. Oct 1878 NJ undertaker, Ada Aug 1888 NJ.
1910 Asbury Park, Monmouth Co., NJ: Margaret BODINE 59 NJ widow, Harry 30 NJ son undertaker, Ada 21 NJ dau dressmaker-store. 5 children born/5 living.
1915 Asbury Park, Monmouth Co., NJ: Margaret BODINE Nov 1850, Harry Oct 1879 undertaker, Mamie Sept 1891 [relationships not recorded in this census]
Obituary, Asbury Park (NJ) Press of Sat. 24 April 1920.
Mrs. Margaret A. Bodine, mother of Harry J. Bodine, a local funeral director, and a resident of this city for 30 years, died at 10:30 last night at her home, 633 Mattison avenue. Death resulted from broken arteries, from which she suffered for 11 years, diabetes and burst veins. For the past three years she had been blind. Mrs. Bodine was the widow of James H. Bodine and was born in Cranbury. At one time she conducted the Park cottage, the Melrose and the Gibson house, the latter being destroyed in the old opera house fire here some years ago. Mrs. Bodine was in the 70th year of her age. Besides the son already named she is survived by three other sons, two daughters and a sister. The sons are Isaiah and Emmerson of Trenton and John of this city. The daughters are Mrs. Luella Mayo of Astoria, L.I., and Mrs. Ada G. Pyle of Los Angeles, Cal., and the sister is Mrs. Gertrude Wyckoff of Manasquan. Funeral services will be held from the late residence Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock and Wednesday morning at 10.30 (eastern time) from the First Presbyterian church at Cranbury. Rev. T. P. Gates of this city and Rev. William Curry of Cranbury will officiate. Friends may view the remains Monday evening. Interment will be made at Cranbury.
Burials in First Presbyterian Church aka Brainerd Cemetery, Cranbury, Middlesex County, New Jersey.
(For grave marker photo see Find A Grave Memorial No. 13887743)
JAMES H. BODINE Born Nov. 26, 1842 Died July 23, 1892.