Notes for: Virgil Bashford Bodine

His wife's name may have been Elizabeth. She may have been called "Elly." His son, V. C. Bodine, may have been named "Virgil" which would lead me to think that this V. B.'s name could also have been Virgil. I later learned that a Virgil B. Bodine was living next to Elisha Bodine, Virgil's father, in the 1850 and 1860 Censuses of Rushville, Rush Co., Indiana. In 1860, Virgil was 33 and born in Ohio.

Robin Toms has pictures of Virgil and his wife.

Here is some info that Denise Oliver-Velez sent me:

Virgil B. Bodine's Store

From Ronny Bodine (Oct. 10, 2020):

From 1860 on, censuses account for Virgil and Dorcas Bodine in Rushville, Indiana. Virgil was engaged in the business of making and selling shoes and boots. In June 1900, he reported that in 51 years of marriage his wife had borne 5 children of whom 3 were then living and 2 of them, daughters Mary and Florence, lived with them. In April 1910, Virgil Bodine, aged 83 and now widowed, lived in Rushville with his daughter Mary. Virgil and Dorcas Bodine were buried in East Hill Cemetery, Rushville.

Obituary, The Daily Republican (Rushville, Ind.) of 12 March 1914.
Virgil B. Bodine, 87 years old, the pioneer shoe merchant of this city, died last night at seven o'clock at his home in West Second street, after a long illness. Mr. Bodine had been in ill health for some time and death was due to senility and ureamic poisoning. For the past few days he had suffered greatly. Mr. Bodine had been a resident of this city since 1855 when he located here and engaged in the shoe business. He came here from Cincinnati. He was a native of Ohio, being born in Hamilton county, November 14, 1826. He received a common school education and in 1837 moved to Dearborn county, Indiana with his parents. He remained there until 1843 when he went to Cincinnati and engaged in the manufacture of boots and shoes. On coming here Mr. Bodine opened a store, which business has been carried on successfully ever since. The location of the store has remained unchanged since 1873. Mr. Bodine retired from active business several years ago and the store has since been conducted by bis son, V.C. Bodine. In 1849 Mr. Bodine was married to Miss Dorcas Pool of Cincinnati. Mrs. Bodine has been dead several years and he had made his home with his daughter. Mrs. F. B. Stearns. Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Bodine, three of whom are living. They are Mrs. Stearns, V. C. Bodine and Miss Ella Bodine. Mr. Bodine took an active interest in the First Presbyterian church of his city. He had been an elder of his church continuously since 1868 and was one of the most influential and devoted members. His forty-six years connection with this church made him an authority there and he was the oldest member of the official board. He was also a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge. The funeral services will be conducted at Ihe late residence Saturday afternoon at two-thirty o'clock by the Rev. J. B. Meacham. Burial will take place in East Hill cemetery.