Notes for: Franklin ("Frank") M. Bodine
From Ronny Bodine:
From Lucas County, Ohio Marriage Records:
Franklin M. Bodine AND Sarah J. Meek were married 12 June 1887 by Albert Alms, J.P.
In June 1870, Franklin Bodine 29, lived in Niles, Cayuga County with his wife Harriet and daughter Alma, 2. In June 1880, Frank Bodine lived with his wife and daughter in Hudson, Lenawee County, Michigan. The census noted he suffered from an imflamation of the lungs. In June 1900, Franklin M. Bodine was living in Toledo, Ohio. His birth was recorded as Sept 1852 in New York, that he was married for 13 years and worked as an engineer. His wife, Sarah, had borne 4 children of whom 2 lived. The Ohio death certificate of Frank Bodine notes he was born 15 Sept 1850 in Auburn, New York and died 30 April 1917 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. He was a station engineer, married, and was buried in Forest Cemetery. Insofar as Frank Bodine was included in the June 1850 census, it seems apparant his birth date should be 15 Sept 1849. The Ohio death record of Sarah Jane Meek Bodine, daughter of Samuel Meek, notes her burial in Forest Cemetery as well.