Notes for: Ann Eliza Bodine
They raised ten children to maturity. The names of their children and some info can be found in "Genealogical and Personal Memorial of Mercer County, NJ," v. 1. I received info about this family from Tom Robertshaw. His email address as of December 2000 was "TRobertshaw63 at cs.com".
From Ronny Bodine (June 10, 2020):
Marriage: No marriage record has been found. Peter and Ann likely married in 1828 as their eldest child, Gertrude, was born in 1829 (the date on her grave marker). In 1830, the Peter Dey family lived in South Amboy Township, Middlesex County where the family included only one child, a daughter under 5.
1850 Monroe Twp., Middlesex Co., NJ: Peter W. DEY 45 farmer, Ann E. 44, Cornelia 21, Morgan 18, Girtrude An 18, Franklin 14, Jane 11, Peter H. 9, Elias 7, Chambers 5, Levi 3, James W. 1. All born in NJ.
The Dye family was living 1850-1860 in Monroe Township, Middlesex County where Peter engaged in farming and 1870-1880 in Trenton, Mercer County. Peter Dey was a member of the New Jersey legislature in 1851. Their son, Franklin Dye was Secretary of the New Jersey State Board of Agriculture in March 1892 when he corresponded with Mary Elizabeth Sinnott and provided information on his family.
From New Jersey Death Records:
Peter W. Dye died 1 July 1880 in Trenton, Mercer County, aged 74 years, 6 months.
Ann E. Dye died 27 Feb 1900 in Trenton, Mercer County, aged 93 years, 11 months.
Obituary, The Cranbury (NJ) Press of 2 March 1900.
Ann Eliza Bodine was born in the Old Church neighborhood, Monroe Township, Middlesex County, March 22d, 1806. Her father was James Bodine, who served during the latter part of the American Revolution in that struggle of the patriots. Her grandfather was Vincent Bodine, a Frenchman by birth, who owned a farmer bordering the Millstone west of Cranbury. During the encampment of Washington's army at Cranbury, General Lafayette, who seems to have been acquainted with the Bodine family in France, went with one of his aides-de-camp to visit Mr. Bodine, spent the day there and was hospitably entertained by the grandmother of our now departed friend. On her mother's side she was related to the Wyckoff's, of New Brunswick, a prominent family of that locality. At the age of twenty-two she was married to Peter W. Dye who was of Holland Dutch descent. They were identified with the early history and subsequent growth of the Second Presbyterian Church of Cranbury, with which they were united by profession of faith. She was the mother of ten children, seven of whom survive her, and eight of whom became, in early life, members of the Second Church. Mrs. Dye was connected with many persons who figured in New Jersey official life. Her husband, Peter W. Dye was a member of the Legislature in 1850, and several of her sons have been prominent in State and business affairs.
Some four or five years prior to her death her eyesight failed, this was to her a great trial as she was a constant reader both of history and current literature. But her mind was not darkened. This light burned brightly to within a few hours of her death. Her memory was remarkable, considering her years. A few days prior to her death she joined her failing voice with those of two of her children in singing Jesus Lover of My Soul, Rock of Ages and some other like precious hymns and expressed great joy at being able once more to unite her voice with theirs in singing these sweet hymns. A favorite scripture which she frequently quoted was, "Bless the Lord O my soul, and forget not all his benefits," Psalm 103.2. The children who survive her are Franklin Dye, Secretary of the State Board of Agriculture, Joseph C. Dye and Mrs. S. W. Davison, of Trenton, Mrs. A. M. Perrine, Cranbury, Peter Dye, of California, James and Levi, of Newark. Mrs. Dye passed away on Tuesday, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Davison. Funeral services will be held to-day at 1 o'clock at the residence of A. M. Perrine. Interment in Second Presbyterian cemetery.
Obituary, Monmouth Democrat (Freehold, NJ) of Thur., 8 March 1900.
Mrs. Ann E. Dye died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Spafford Davison in Trenton, on Feb. 27. For many years she lived with her daughter, Mrs. Alfred M. Perrine at Cranbury where the funeral was held on Friday. Mrs. Dye was 94 years old and always enjoyed good health until a few years ago when she was afflicted with blindness. Her husband was the late Peter W. Dye who was a member of the State Legislature in 1850. She leaves seven children, Franklin Dye, Joseph C. Dye and Mrs. Spafford Davison, of Trenton, Mrs. Alfred M. Perrine, of Cranbury, Peter Dye, of California and James and Levi Dye, of Newark.
From Mercer County Wills, H [1880-1883], p. 3.
The will of "Peter W. Dye of the City of Trenton," dated 1 Dec 1878 with a codicil of 3 Dec 1879 was proved 12 July 1880.
From Mercer County Wills, R [1899-1900], p. 378
The will of "Ann Eliza Dye, now residing in the City of Trenton, " dated 22 April 1899 was proved 29 March 1900 by the executors, Franklin Dye and Joseph C. Dye. Therein she names "my children Gertrude A. Perrine, Franklin Dye, Jane Davison, Joseph C. Dye, Levi Dye and James W. Dye, and my grandchildren Howard M. Dye, and Emma Dye, who are children of my deceased son Elias Dye..."
Burials in Westminster Cemetery, Cranbury, Middlesex County, New Jersey.
(For grave marker photo see Find A Grave memorial No. 41482799)
PETER W. DYE Born Dec. 15, 1805 Died July 1st 1890
ANN ELIZA BODINE Wife of Peter W. Dye
Born Mar. 22, 1806 Died Feb 27, 1900 Blessed Are The Dead Which Die In The Lord.