In 1871, Minerva C. Bodine married Freeland Patrick in Marshall Co AL. Minerva, I believe, was the daughter of Margaret Patrick and Henry Bodine, both of Marshall Co AL.
I am trying to ferret out the Freeland connection to the two families. In 1840, John and Anna (Birdwell) Freeland were listed on the census for Marshall Co.
So far, I have been unable to find any mention of a Freeland Patrick other than this marriage. Is this a mistake on the marriage license?
Patrick families were in York Co in 1800 as well as at least one Freeland family. Is the connection between Patrick and Freeland or between Bodine and Freeland?
Ronny Bodine answered with this:
The marriage did take place on 16 Feb 1871 in Marshall County, AL. Look for Freland Patrick and you will find him in Marshall County in 1880 and 1900 (born Feb 1851). Minerva gave birth to daughter Rosie in Nov 1881, but by 1900, Freland was a widower, living with 4 of his children. I could not find him after 1900.
From: outahere at juno.com
Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2005
Subject: Fw: Re: Patrick-Bodine Family Tree
Dave, These may be some more Bodine descendants for you... I'm inserting a couple, with my notes in bold.
Doris Johnston
On Fri, 25 Mar 2005
"Lewis Patrick"
Dear Mrs.Johnston:Thank you for your reply.My Great Grandfather Freeland Patrick was born in Alabama(1851)He died in August 1914(63 years old.)He is listed in the 1900 and 1910 census at Florence,Lauderdale County, Alabama.He was born in Alabama.His father was born in Kentucky-Mother in Tennessee.His children were Margaret(Maggie) never married.Joseph William,Wife Mary Alice (Mollie) Holt. [This couple was Lewis Patrick's grandparents]
The third child of Freeland was Noah(he married grandma sister Thunie Holt).His last child of this marriage was Rosie.She married Jim Bradford(They are all buried in Florence City Cemetery)
Their Children [of Joseph William Patrick and wife Mary Alice Holt] were Jesse Green.Una Pearl,Allie Dee,William(Bill),Joseph Buford,Lois Vera, Emma Fontain,James(Buddy),Kathryn(Chula).
My Father was Jesse G.married Cora Lee Wilson. Their children were Lewis Carl(me),William Cecil,Mary Elizabeth,Patricia Ann,Jerry Green,Charles Edwin.I am the oldest child and grandchild.I will be 81 years old June 11th 2005.Dad and all his siblings are deceased.My brother William Cecil And His Son(W.C.Jr.)are deceased also.They are buried in Bessemer Alabama.Great Grand Paw,Grandpa and Dad are buried in Florence City Cemetery.Uncle Noah Has one son living he will be 87 years old in May.Rumors had it Freeland was married Five times.Can not locate but one wife in the 1910 census (he was 59 she was 33). I am working from memory.My Dad once said Great Grandpa came from Dallas.Then I thought the only Dallas was in Texas.We have a Dallas County, Alabama.We have lived in St.Petersburg,Florida for 58 years.I still refer to Alabama as Home.I believe that I associated Catherine Bodine with Great grandpa Patrick she was living in Madison County (Huntsville) Alabama.Seventy-Five Miles East of Florence.Maybe with these bits you will find more in the 1920 and 1930 census.Thanks again.I will share any further information.Will appreciate any missing link you can supply also.
Kindest Personal Regards, Lewis Patrick
From Ronny Bodine:
The Patrick family was living 1880 in Marshall County where Freland reported his occupation as farmer. In 1900, Freland, now widowed, was living in Florence, Lauderdale County with 4 of his children and working as a day laborer.
Children: Margaret M. (Jan 1872), Julia E. (c1874), J. W. (Jan 1877, son), Noah (Mar 1879), Rosie (Nov 1881).