Notes for: Francis ("Frank") E. Bodine
I had wondered if Louise/Louisa Smith and Clara Smith were sisters. I then found the David and Maria Smith family in the 1880 US Census of Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH. Both "Louisa Smith" and "Clara Smith," at the right ages, are in that household. So my estimated guess is that Louisa and Clara are sisters.
From Ronny Bodine:
The Rushville Republican (Rushville, Ind.) of Thursday, 19 March 1885.
Frank Bodine, who lately moved into Hancock county, a few miles east of Greenfield, had the misfortune to lose his house by fire last Friday night. Miss Ellen Bodine writes to her brother Charles, in this city, that the fire was first seen between nine and ten o'clock on that night. An effort was made to alarm the neighbors, but before any help could come from them the building was past saving. The dwelling, with most of its contents, the wood-house, smoke-house, and milk-house were all burned. The loss will amount to $2,500, with $1,500 insurance. The family were kindly cared for by excellent neighbors. The loss is a severe one, and evokes the sympathy of all their friends and acquaintenances in Rushville.
From The Rushville Republican (Rushville, Ind.) of Thursday, 19 Feb 1885.
Frank Bodine, of Greenfield, is to be married at Cincinnati today to Miss Lou Smith, of the latter city. We wish them happiness and prosperity.
From Hamilton County, Ohio Marriage Records:
Francis Bodine AND Louisa M. Smith were married 19 Feb 1885 by C. W. Barnes, Pastor of McLean M. E. C.
Francis Bodine AND Clara Smith were married 3 Feb 1892 by John W. Shorten, Minister of the M.E. Church.
Newspaper Obituary, The Cincinnati Enquirer (Cincinnati, Ohio) of Friday, 10 Oct 1890.
BODINE--Wednesday, October 8, at the residence of her parents, 579 West Eighth street. Louise M. Bodine, beloved wife of Francis Bodine, and eldest daughter of David and Marie Smith. Funeral services at the home of her parents, Friday, October 10, at 2 P.M. Interment deferred.
In June 1900, Frank and Clara Bodine lived in Blue River Township, Hancock County, Indiana engaged in farming. Frank reported he and Clara had been married 8 years, but had no children. In April 1910, the couple lived in Monroe Township, Delaware County, Indiana. Francis and Clara Bodine were buried in East Hill Cemetery, Rushville. The grave marker for Francis Bodine includes only the year of his death-1930, whereas that of Clara Bodine bears no dates, just her name.
Obituary, Rushville Republican (Rushville, Ind.) of 25 June 1930.
Francis E. Bodine, 89, former Rush county farmer, died at his home, 43 West Hendricks street, Shelbyville at 9 a. m. yesterday after suffering for four years from injuries received in an automobile accident. He had been an invalid during that time after receiving a broken hip in the accident. Mr. Bodine was born on a farm near this city in December, 1840. He resided for many years in this county before removing to Shelbyville. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Clara Bodine, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the First Presbyterian church here at 10:30 a. m. Thursday with the Rev. Gibson Wilson, pastor of the church, officiating. Burial will be in East Hill cemetery.
From Indiana Death Certificate of Clara A. Bodine, widow, born 16 April 1855 in Ohio, dau. of David P. & Maxine (Meyer) Smith, died 9 Jan 1939 in Shelbyville, Shelby County, and buried in Rushville. Informant was Hannah Smith of Shelbyville.