Notes for: John Martin Bodine
Initial information about the John Martin Bodine family came from the book SELOVER-SLOVER FAMILY, 2nd Edition 1681-1968, by Mabel Jacques Hadler, 1968.
I think this John M. Bodine, the son of Cornelius and Anna Bodine, is the John Martin Bodine who married Magaret Selover. He lived in Owasco. I am going to make that assumption, but more proof is needed.
I did have John M. Bodine's name as John W. Bodine and that he was born about 1834, but that doesn't match the 1860 Census of Cayuga Co., NY. The other info had no sources; so I'll go with the census info for now.
I wonder if the following mentions this John M. Bodine:
From: jesstarmstrong
Posted: 21 Dec 2007 10:39PM at Ancestry Bodine Forum
Surnames: Bodine, DeVoe
Hello all, I have come across a 1860 Census record for Niles, NY that lists an Abraham as 40, his wife Harriet as 38, and two daughters, Jeanette and Alice (13 and 12 respectively). I believe this is the Janet Bodine that married Adelbert DeVoe from Owasco. (Janet died in 1928, obit can be found on fultonhistory.com search "Janet Bodine: exact").
If anyone can confirm this, please reply to this message.
Thanks in advance.
From: bodine-bounces at rootsweb.com On Behalf Of Jessica Armstrong
Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2008
Subject: [BODINE] Some new names
Hi, I'm new to the list and am hoping someone can help me make a connection:
I have Janet Bodine marrying Adelbert DeVoe, they are the parents of my mother's grandfather.
I am interested in Janet, obviously.
The Census records that I have found that have Janet living with her parents (I believe they are her parents because of her age listed and that of the information found in her obit)
Niles, NY: Moravia PO 1860
Abraham age 40, Hannah age 38, Jeanette age 13, and Alice age 12.
Niles, NY 1855
Abram age 33, Hannah age 32, Jenett age 8, Alice age 6, Francis(?) A
age 3, and John J age 6 mos. There is also a servant by the name of William Hall living in the home.
Niles, NY 1850 (Next to Cornelius Bodine)
Abram age 29, Hanah age 28, Jenette age 4, Alice age 2, and Laura age 1
Janet's obit appeared in the Auburn, NY paper Sept 7, 1928 and is transcribed as follows:
Mrs Janet Bodine DeVoe, widow of Adelbert DeVoe, died last evening following an illness of several years. She was 83 years of age. Mrs. DeVoe was born in Niles, but had lived in Owasco for many years.
She is survived by three sons, Chester A and Dorr of Auburn, and Charles DeVoe of Canoga; three daughters, Mrs Burt Shorkey, Mrs Cecil N Pearce of Syracuse, and Mrs William Marquart of Auburn; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Tallman-Walker Undertaking Establishment, 47 Clark St at 3:30 Sunday afternoon. Rev M J Remejo, Pastor of the Dutch Reformed Church at Owasco will officiate. Internment will be in Owasco Rural Cemetery.
I have no furthur information on Janet, other than her parents might be Abraham and Hannah of Niles. I have found some references to numerous Abrahams, and a few Hannahs in wills and such, but cannot connect for sure.
I did find a mention of her and Adelbert in John M Bodine's legal action against Hannah Matoon and numerous amounts of other people in 1897, but I did not find Janet mentioned in Catherine's will (who died Nov 17, 1896), so I have no idea how she would be related, nor is there mention of relation in the summons she is listed in.
If anyone out there can help, please reply as soon as possible.
Thanks in advance
Jessica
This John Bodine married a Margaret Selover. A William Bodine married Margaret's sister, Marian/Mariam Selover. I wonder if John and William aren't brothers. My guess is that John Martin Bodine is the son of Cornelius C. and Anna Bodine, but that is just a guess right now. He and William might also be grandsons of John Bodine and Martina Brinkerhoff; although, I do not have enough info on John and Martina's sons to know that yet.
From: Kdunne2000 at aol.com
Sent: Monday, February 21, 2005
Subject: Bodine in Owasco
I am researching the history of the farm house that recently purchased in Owasco. I am hoping to restore it back to a working farm.
I believe it is the original farmhouse that once belonged to Martin Bodine (I believe it was J. Martin Bodine) and where he raised his family including John M. Bodine (they lived here circa 1868 - )
I am just starting this research - if you have any additional information as to what they farmed (if they did at all ) I'll in turn send you a picture of the house (it has since been expanded).
Thanks, Karen
The Auburn Citizen of Tuesday June 16, 1914 has the obituary of "Mrs. Mary Selover Bodine, 74, widow of J. Martin Bodine." She died early that morning at her home in Owasco. She was born in Niles. One daughter, Mrs. Edward Chamberlain of Owasco and one son, Arthur C. of Port Byron, survived her. Funeral services were to be held on Thursday at her home by a Presbyterian minister with burial at Owasco Rural Cemetery.
A probate record from the Auburn NY Weekly Bulletin in, maybe, December of 1912 lists two granddaughters: Hazel Bodine and Agnes B. Chamberlain, his wife Margaret A. Bodine, and two children Jennie Chamberlain and Arthur Bodine, daughter and son."
From Ronny Bodine:
From New York Census Records: 1870 Owasco, Cayuga County: John M. Bodine 30, Margaret 29. 1880 Owasco, Cayuga County: Martin Bodine 40 farmer "broken leg", Margaret 39, Jennie 7, Arthur C. 5. 1900 Owasco, Cayuga County: John M. Bodine May 1840 farmer, Margaretta Nov 1840 wife, Jennie A. Chamberlain Aug 1872 daughter, Edwin M. Chamberlain Nov 1870 son-in-law. John and Margaret Bodine reported being married 38 years and having 2 children, both still living. Jennie and Edwin Chamberlain were married 3 years and had no children. 1910 Owasco, Cayuga County: John M. Bodine 69 own income, Margaret A. 69 wife, Edwin Chamberlain 38 farmer son-in-law, Jennie B. Chamberlain 38 daughter, Aquia? B. 2 granddaughter.
Obituary, Auburn Semi-Weekly Journal (Auburn, N.Y.) of 5 April 1912.
In the death of J. Martin Bodine which occured this morning at his home in Owasco, the town loses one of its most prominent citizens, one who had always been identified with every movement for the betterment of the town or village. He was active in the Republican affairs of the county and had served as postmaster for 30 years. For many years he had conducted a general store in the village and about 10 years ago ill health forced him to retire, at which time he was succeeded by his son, Arthur Bodine. He was born in the town of Niles, May 2, 1840, and was married to Margaret Selover December 21, 1861, who with one daughter, Mrs. Edwin Chamberlain, and one son, Arthur Bodine, both of whom live in Owasco village, survive. They are assured of the sympathy of a large circle of friends and acquaintances. Mr. Bodine was a member of Auburn council, No. 407, Royal Arcanum. Funeral services will be held at the house, Friday afternoon, April 5, at 2 o'clock. Burial will be made in Owasco Rural cemetery.
Obituary, The Auburn Citizen (Auburn, N.Y.) of 16 June 1914.
Mrs. Mary Selover Bodine, 74, widow of J. Martin Bodine, died early this morning at her home in Owasco, after an illness of about two weeks duration. Her condition was not considered serious until Friday, when she changed for the worse, and she gradually grew weaker until the end early this morning. Mrs. Bodine was born in Niles, later moving to Owasco, and has been a resident of that section of the county all of her life. One daughter, Mrs. Edward Chamberlain of Owasco and one son, Arthur C. of Port Byron, survive. The funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock in Owasco, her late home. Rev. G. G. Seibert pastor of the Presbyterian Church in that village will officiate. Burial will be made in the Owasco Rural Cemetery.