Notes for: John N. Bodine
I had his middle initial as "M" but that does not seem to have much support. There is more evidence that it was "N." Besides the info below, Cornelia's gravestone may say she was the wife of John N. Bodine.
There is a John N. Bodine who also married a Susan H. _________ about 1864 in Burlington, New Jersey. She was born in 1842 (info from FamilySearch.com).
There is a John N. Bodine in the 1880 Census of North Brunswick, Middlesex Co., NJ. He is a carpenter, age 43, born in NJ. Both of his parents were born in NJ, too. His wife is Lauretta, age 36, NJ, NJ, NJ. His son is John A. Bodine (10, NJ, NJ, NJ).
From Ronny Bodine (May 15, 2020):
1st marriage--1859--CORNELIA GARETTA WYCKOFF.
From The Monmouth Inquirer (Freehold, NJ) of Thur., 27 Jan 1859:
Marriages. At Red Bank, on the 19th instant, by Rev. R. T. Middleditch, Mr. John Bodine, of Middletown, to Miss Garetta Wyckoff, of New Brunswick.
From New Jersey Federal Census Records:
1860 (21 June) North Brunswick Twp., Middlesex Co.: Garret S. WYCKOFF 65 NJ farm laborer, Ellen 59 NJ, John N. BODINE 23 NJ M(aster) Carpenter, Gissetta 23 NJ, Garret S. 8/12 NJ.
Burials in South Middlebush Cemetery, Somerset County.
Cornelia G. Bodine Died Dec. 15, 1860 Aged 25 Years, 8 Mos., 18 Days.
2nd marriage--1864--LAURETTA JACQUES DAVISON.
From Middlesex County, New Jersey Marriage Records:
John M. Bodine, single, son of Peter Bodine AND Laurette Davison, single, dau. of John Davison, were married 26 May 1864 at Fresh Ponds, Middlesex County.
Records of the Second Presbyterian Church, Cranbury, Middlesex County, New Jersey.
Laureta Jacques Davison was born 28 Feb 1844 to John A. & Catharine Davison and baptized 5 May 1844.
1870 (29 July) North Brunswick Twp., Middlesex Co.: John N. BODINE 33 NJ carpenter, Luretta 26 NJ, Garrett 10 NJ, John A. 6/12 (Dec.) NJ, Charles 35 NJ farm laborer, Mary MCDOWELL 16 NJ keeping house.
1880 North Brunswick Twp., Middlesex Co., NJ: John N. BODINE 43 NJ carpenter, Lauretta 36 NJ wife, John A. 10 NJ son.
1895 North Brunswick Twp., Middlesex Co., NJ: John N. BODINE 20-60, Loretta 20--60, John A. 20-60
1900 North Brunswick Twp., Middlesex Co., NJ: Loretta BODINE Feb 1844 NJ widowed, John A. Dec 1869 NJ son carpenter. 1 child born/1 living.
1905 North Brunswick Twp., Middlesex Co., NJ: John A. BODINE Dec 1869 NJ carpenter, Bessie G. June 1878 NJ, Lauretta J. Feb 1843 NJ widowed.
In 1910, Lauretta Bodine was living in the home of her son John and his family in North Brunswick Township and in 1920, she was living there alone. In 1930, she was living with her daughter-in-law in Franklin Township, Somerset County.
Obituary, The Daily Home News (New Brunswick, NJ) of Fri., 16 Nov 1934.
BODINE---At the Parker Memorial Home, New Brunswick, N.J.. on November 13, 1934, Loretta J. Bodine, in the 91st year of her age. Funeral service will be held at the home of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. B. G. Bodine, Franklin Park, N.J., Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment in the Second Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Cranbury, N.J.
Obituary, The Daily Times (New Brunswick, NJ) of Thursday, 27 July 1899.
John N. Bodine, the well known carpenter and builder, who for over 30 years has been one of the most prominent residents of New Brunswick township, died last night of heart failure, in the 63d year of his age. His death will be a severe loss to the village of Franklin Park, of which he was a leading and valued resident. He was born near Cranbury 62 years ago on the 16th of last February. For over 32 years he has been established at Franklin Park, where he conducted an extensive business of carpentry and building. Mr. Bodine was taken ill last winter with an attack of the grip, from which he never fully recovered. It affected his heart and it was to heart disease that his death was directly due. He had been confined to his home only a week prior to his death. He was a Republican in politics and had been prominent in the affairs of the township. He represented it for several terms in the Board of Freeholders, he had also held a number of minor offices in the township, as well as the office of town committeeman. He was a man of utmost kindness of heart and the most unswerving honesty. In business and social relations, he earned the respect and admiration of all with whom he came in contact. He was for years a faithful member of the Reformed Church of Franklin Park, and prominent in all good works of the village. He was charitable, with an unassuming and modest charity that ever kept his right hand from knowing what his left hand did, and many in Franklin Park who had occasion to ___ him, will find, now that he is gone, what a good friend they have lost. He leaves a widow and one son, J. A. Bodine, who was his partner and assistant in business. Mr. Bodine's funeral will take place on Saturday morning, at 11 o'clock from his late residence, Franklin Park.
The will of John N. Bodine of North Brunswick Township, Middlesex County of 21 July 1893 named wife Lauretta B. Bodine and sons Garrett S. Bodine and John A. Bodine. His wife is named executor. Proved 7 Aug 1899. (Middlesex Co. Wills, R: 661)
Burials in Westminster Cemetery, Cranbury, Middlesex County, New Jersey.
(For grave marker photo see Find A Grave Memorial No. 41482802)
JOHN N. BODINE Feb. 16, 1837 July 26, 1899 LAURETTA J. DAVISON His Wife Feb. 28, 1844 Nov. 13, 1934