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The following comes from "History of Fountain County, Wabash Township (Indiana)" (pp. 386-387).
James Bodine, farmer, Covington, was born in Warren Co, Ohio in 1825 and is the son of Wm & Rebecca (Marlatt) Bodine. they were natives of Virginia, the father being born March 1,1798 and the mother about 1797. They came to Warren Co. Ohio about 1817 and removed to Fountain Co, In. Oct. 1829 and settled in what is now Wabash Twp. They had a family of 7 children, 4 born in Ohio and 3 in Fountain Co. They took an active part in the early improvements of that part of the county in which they lived. Althouth they have passed away, they are still remembered by the old settlers of the county. In 1864 the father died, and about 1869 the mother departed this life. James, our subject, was raised on his father's farm and received a good common school education. he has occupied his time in agricultural pursuits, and is now the owner of 1,145 acres of land, well stocked and improved. He is a prominent Mason and Odd Fellow, and is well respected by all who know him. In 1859 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary campbell. dau. of Joseph Campbell, who was one of the old and respected pioneers of the county. Mr. Bodine has 4 children; Flora, Robert, Thomas and Jennie."
From Jan Bodine:
The following comes from Past and Present of Fountain and Warren Counties, Indiana, edited by Thomas A. Clifton of the Covington Republican (that must have been the local newspaper), B. F. Bowen and Company Indianapolis, Indiana: 1913.
James Bodine (pages 624-626)
In all that constituted good citizenship and true manhood the late James Bodine, for many years one of the substantial agriculturalists of Fountain County, was a notable example and none stood higher than he in the esteem and confidence of the community. His career was characterized by duty faithfully done and by industry, thrift and wisely directed efforts he acquired a liberal share of this world's goods, besides earning a reputation which has never been clouded by the commission of a single unworthy act. He was a man of good judgment and pronounced views and while he kept himself well informed upon current events and taking a lively interest in all public affairs of his township and county, he never had any desire to change the quiet and contented life on the cozy farm for the distractions and cares which usually come to the man who fills official station. He was a man of courage and exemplary habits and his pleasant home was known to his many friends as a place of old-fashioned hospitality and his kindness to all was most pronounced.
James Bodine was born in Warren County, Ohio April 12, 1825, and he spent his boyhood years on the farm where he helped with the general work, and he received such education as the common schools of the time afforded. Early in life he began farming and this continued his chief life work. He came to Fountain County, Indiana, arriving here on June 8, 1830, and in due course of time had an excellent farm which he managed in a manner that yielded a very comfortable annual income. As a general farmer and stock raiser he had no superiors in Wabash township. He built several sets of improvements on his farm and his son Robert is now living on part of the old homestead. The subject believed in progressive methods of agriculture and he skillfully rotated his crops and manipulated the soil on his valuable farm so that it retained its original fertility. He always handled a good grade of livestock.
Mr. Bodine was married in 1859 to Mary Campbell, daughter of Joseph Campbell whose death occurred at the age of 74 years, and he was a native of Ohio. The following children were born to Mr. And Mrs. Bodine: Flora, Robert, Jennie, Tom, Florence O., Edward, and one who died in infancy. Mrs. Bodine was the owner of 450 acres in Van Buren township, a finely improved and valuable place which she leases to renters, it being one of the desirable farms in that vicinity. She lives in the old home place in Wabash township.
Politically, Mr. Bodine was a Democrat, but he was never very active in public affairs, and held no political offices. His death occurred on August 27, 1908 at the age of 83 years, after a useful and successful life.
From Ronny Bodine:
From Indiana Marriage Records: James W. Bodine and Mary Campbell were married 6 June 1859 in Fountain County.
From Indiana Federal Census Records:
1870 (5 July) Wabash Twp.: James BODINE 45 OH Farming, Mary 26 IN, Flora F. 10 IN, Robert 8 IN, Jennie 2 IN.
1880 (4 June) Wabash Twp.: James BODINE 55 OH Farmer, Mary 44 IN wife, Flora 20 IN dau, Robert 18 IN son, Jennie 12 IN dau, Thomas 10 IN son.
1900 (13 June) Wabash Twp.: James BODINE April 1825 ON Farmer married 41 years, Mary Aug 1836 IN wife married 41 years 4 children born/3 living.
1910 (19 April) Wabash Twp.: Mary C. BODINE 74 IN widowed Own Income 5 children born/3 living.
From: History of Fountain County, Indiana by H.W. Beckwith, 1881, p. 387.
James Bodine, farmer, Covington, was born in Warren County, Ohio in 1825 and is the son of William and Rebecca Marlatte Bodine. They were natives of Virginia, the father being born March 1, 1793 and the mother about 1797. They came to Warren County Ohio about 1817 and removed to Fountain County, Indiana October 1829 and settled in what is now Wabash Township. They had a family of 7 children, four born in Ohio 3 in Fountain County. They took an active part in the early improvements of that part of the county in which they lived. Although they have passed away, they are still remembered by the old settlers of the county. In 1864 his father died and about 1869 the mother departed life. James, our subject was raised on his father's farm and received a good common school education. He has occupied his time in agricultural pursuits and is now the owner of 1,145 acres of land, well stocked and improved. He is a prominent Mason and Odd Fellow, and is well respected by all who know him. In 1859 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Campbell, daughter of Joseph Campbell who was one of the old and respected pioneers of the county. Mr. Bodine has 4 children: Flora; Robert; Thomas and Jennie.
From: Past and Present of Fountain and Warren Counties, Indiana, Thomas A. Clifton, ed., 1913, B. F. Bowen & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana, p. 624-625.
In all that constituted good citizenship and true manhood the late James Bodine, for many years one of the substantial agriculturalists of Fountain county, was a notable example and none stood higher than he in the esteem and confidence of the community. His career was characterized by duty faithfully done and by industry, thrift, and wisely directed efforts he acquired a liberal share of this world's goods, besides earning a reputation which has never been clouded by the commission of a single unworthy act. He was a man of good judgement and pronounced views and while he kept himself well informed upon current events and taking a lively interest in all public affairs of his township and county, he never had any desire to change the quiet and contented life on the cozy farm for the distractions and cares which usually come to the man who fills official station. He was a man of courage and exemplary habits and his pleasant home was known by his many friends as a place of old-time hospitality and his kindness to all was most pronounced.
James Bodine was born in Warren County, Ohio, April 12, 1825, and he spent his boyhood years on the farm where he helped with the general work, and he received such education as the common schools of that time afforded. Early in life he began farming and this continued his chief life work. He came to Fountain county, Indiana, arriving here June 8, 1830, and in due course of time he had an excellent farm which he managed in a manner that yielded a very comfortable annual income. As a general farmer and stock raiser he had no superiors in Wabash township. He built several sets of improvements on his farm, and his son, Robert, is now living on part of the old homestead. The subject believed in progressive methods in agriculture and he skillfully rotated his crops and manipulated the soil of his valuable farm so that it retained its original fertility. He always handled s good grade of livestock.
Mr. Bodine was married in 1859 to Mary Campbell, daughter of Joseph Campbell, a native of Ohio, whose death occurred at the age of seventy-four years. The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Bodine: Flora, Robert, Jennie, Tom, Florence O., Edward, and one who died in infancy.
Mrs. Bodine is the owner of four hundred and fifty acres in Van Buren township, a finely improved and valuable place which she leases to renters, it being one of the desirable farms in that vicinity. She lives on the old home place in Wabash township.
Politically, Mr. Bodine was a Democrat, but he was never very active in public affairs, and held no political offices. His death occurred on August 27, 1908, at the advanced age of eighty-three years, after a useful and successful life.
Burials in Mount Hope Cemetery, Covington, Fountain County, Indiana.
(Find A Grave Memorial # 19557496)
James S. Bodine Born Apr. 12, 1825 Died Aug. 27, 1909
Mary C. His Wife Born Aug. 29, 1838 Died Aug. 21, 1916