Notes for: George Floyd Bodine
The following comes from BIOGRAPHICAL INDEX OF NOTABLE PEOPLE FROM THE STATE OF NEW YORK - B (1927):
BODINE, Honorable George Floyd., Member of an old and honorable family who settled in Seneca County in the final years of the eighteenth century, and from which have come able representatives of the professions, law, or the ministry, or medicine, or other notable callings. George Floyd Bodine was born in Ovid, Seneca County, New York, August 30, 1875, a son of Joseph S. and Maria (Jones) Bodine. His father, now deceased, was a well-known farmer of Upper Seneca County. The ancestors of the Bodine family settled in Seneca County in 1799. Cornelius Bodine, great-grandfather of Judge Bodine, was a soldier of the Revolution. His son, George Bodine, was a worthy representative of the family, and through him the line was carried down with commendable service to his day and generation. Judge Bodine received his early education in the schools of his native district, and from the Ovid High School. In 1896 he entered Cornell University, from whose law school he was graduated in the class of 1898 with the degree of Bachelor of Laws. Admitted to the bar in 1900, opened a law office in Waterloo, New York. District Attorney during the years 1905-1907. President of the village of Waterloo, 1913-1914. In 1914 elevated to judge of the Seneca County Court. Twelve years occupied his place on the bench. Judge Bodine is a director of the First National Bank of Waterloo; trustee of the Waterloo Historical Society; and member of the American Bar Association. Affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Loyal Order of Moose, and the Patrons of Husbandry. He is an active member of the Waterloo Presbyterian Church. Judge Bodine married, May 24, 1902, Sarah Hoffman, of Waterloo, New York, daughter of Warren and Helen L. (Buck) Hoffman. Children: (1) James Seward, graduate of Columbia University, 1925 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. Now a student of Columbia University, 1927. (2) Gertrude Helen, student in the secretarial course at the Miss Gibbs' School New York City. (3) Joseph Warren, Waterloo High School student, 1926.
I guessed the age of his children by looking at the article above. These are just approximate and will need to be corrected.
From Ronny Bodine:
The George Bodine family was living 1910 in Waterloo, Seneca County where George was engaged as a lawyer. In 7 years of marriage the couple had had 3 children, all then living. In 1930, the family lived in Brighton Township, Monroe County where George was a practicing attorney.
From Bradford County, Pennsylvania Marriage Records:
George F. Bodine, 26, of Waterloo, NY, son of Joseph S. & Maria A. Bodine AND Sarah D. Hoffman, 26, of Waterloo, NY, daughter of Warren & Helen Hoffman, were married 24 May 1902 at Athens, Pa., by Chas. E. Mills, J.P.
From Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, NY) of 1 Sept 1950:
Mrs. Louise B. Clark, widow of Dr. George W. Clark of Waterloo, and former Seneca County Judge George F. Bodine, of Rochester, were married Aug. 30, at the home of the bridegroom's son, Seneca County Judge J. Seward Bodine and Mrs. Bodine, in Waterloo.
From Biographical Index of Notable People from the State of New York - B (1927):
BODINE, Honorable George Floyd., Member of an old and honorable family who settled in Seneca County in the final years of the eighteenth century, and from which have come able representatives of the professions, law, or the ministry, or medicine, or other notable callings. George Floyd Bodine was born in Ovid, Seneca County, New York, August 30, 1875, a son of Joseph S. and Maria (Jones) Bodine. His father, now deceased, was a well-known farmer of Upper Seneca County. The ancestors of the Bodine family settled in Seneca County in 1799. Cornelius Bodine, great-grandfather of Judge Bodine, was a soldier of the Revolution. His son, George Bodine, was a worthy representative of the family, and through him the line was carried down with commendable service to his day and generation. Judge Bodine received his early education in the schools of his native district, and from the Ovid High School. In 1896 he entered Cornell University, from whose law school he was graduated in the class of 1898 with the degree of Bachelor of Laws. Admitted to the bar in 1900, opened a law office in Waterloo, New York. District Attorney during the years 1905-1907. President of the village of Waterloo, 1913-1914. In 1914 elevated to judge of the Seneca County Court. Twelve years occupied his place on the bench. Judge Bodine is a director of the First National Bank of Waterloo; trustee of the Waterloo Historical Society; and member of the American Bar Association. Affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Loyal Order of Moose, and the Patrons of Husbandry. He is an active member of the Waterloo Presbyterian Church. Judge Bodine married, May 24, 1902, Sarah Hoffman, of Waterloo, New York, daughter of Warren and Helen L. (Buck) Hoffman. Children: (1) James Seward, graduate of Columbia University, 1925 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. Now a student of Columbia University, 1927. (2) Gertrude Helen, student in the secretarial course at the Miss Gibbs' School New York City. (3) Joseph Warren, Waterloo High School student, 1926.
Obituary, Geneva Daily Times (Geneva, N.Y.) of 22 Dec 1948.
Waterloo, Dec. 22--Mrs. Sarah Bodine, wife of George Bodine died suddenly of a heart attack at her Rochester home last night. The Bodines formerly lived here. Mr. Bodine served as Seneca county judge for many years. Funeral services will be announced later. Survivors, beside her husband, are two sons, J. Seward Bodine, Waterloo; J. Warren Bodine, Rochester; one daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Lobell, Milwaukee, Wis.; one sister, Mrs. Mary Welcher, Newark and four grandchildren. Mr. Bodine is a member of the law firm of Strang, Bodine, Wright and Combs in Rochester. Mrs. Bodine was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Hofman.
Obituary, The New York Times of 24 April 1952.
ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 23 (AP)---George Bodine, former Seneca County judge and district attorney, died in a hospital here today after a long illness. He was 76 years old. Mr. Bodine was Seneca County judge from 1913 to 1925 and was district attorney from 1925 to 1928. He practiced law in Rochester after 1928. He is survived by a son, J. Seward Bodine, the present Seneca County judge.
Syracuse Herald-Journal of 1 May 1952.
WATERLOO--Members of his family are chief beneficiaries under the will of former Seneca County, Judge and Surrogate George F. Bodine of Rochester, who died April 23 at the age of 76. The will made Sept. 29. 1950, one month after his second marriage, was admitted to probate in Rochester by Surrogate Witmer. It disposes of an estate of more than $25.000 all in personal property. TO HIS PARTNERS in his law firm of Strang, Bodine, Wright & Combs, Mr. Bodine willed his interest in the furniture, law books and other physical equipment of the law offices in Rochester. He bequeathed to his widow, Mrs. Louise B. Bodine, formerly of Waterloo, whom he married after the death of his first wife, his household effects and $10,000. HIS NAMESAKE George F. Bodine of Waterloo, a grandson, receives a gift of a watch, chain and knife, which had been given to Judge Bodine by the citizens of Waterloo. The remainder of his property he left equally to three children of the first marriage, Seneca County Judge and Surrogate J. Seward Bodine of Waterloo: J. Warren Bodine of Irondequoit and Mrs. Gertrude Loebell of Scarsdale. William F. Strang, a member of his law firm, was named executor.
Obituary, Syracuse Herald-Journal of 20 Oct 1965.
WATERLOO---Mrs. Louise Clark Bodine, widow of George F. Bodine, died late Monday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Pheobe Clark Dearlove in Hudson Falls, where she had made her home for 13 years. Born in Waterloo, Mrs. Bodine resided here many years. Besides her daughter, she leaves a son, George W. Clark of Caracas, Venezuela; six grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Leo Yack of Detroit Mich. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow, at Genung Funeral Home here. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today.
From Social Security Records:
Louise Bonk Clark was born 15 Jan 1884 in Waterloo, Seneca County, New York, daughter of Augustus & Augusta (Dorse) Bonk. [Note: In 1900, Louise W. Bonk, born Jan 1882, lived with her parents in Waterloo, NY and in 1930, Louise B. Clark, 47, was a widow living in Waterloo, NY with her children, Phoebe, 17 and George 13.]
Burials in Maple Grove Cemetery, Waterloo, Seneca County, New York.
(For grave marker photo see Find A Grave Memorial No. 151867679)
George W. Clark Nov. 9, 1871 Aug. 16, 1923
Louise Clark Bodine Jan. 15, 1882 Oct. 18, 1965
[Note from Dave Bodine: George W. Clark was Louise's first husband.]