William BODKIN
- Born: Dec 1830, Ulcombe, Kent, England
- Christened: 13 Feb 1831, Ulcombe, Kent, England 2
- Married: 12 Feb 1879, Kosciusko Co., IN, USA 1
- Died: 3 Oct 1912, La Porte Co., IN, USA 3
Research Notes:
William and his brother Henry arrived in New York from London, England per America Eagle on 24 May 1858.
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1860 U.S. Federal Census:
Age given: 25 years [sic]
Birthplace given: England
Dwelling Place: Wayne, Kosciusko, Indiana, USA
Occupation: labourer
Boarding with David & Nancy Knowles
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1880 U.S. Federal Census:
Age given: 49 years
Birthplace given: England
Dwelling Place: Wayne, Kosciusko, Indiana, USA
Occupation: Farmer
Present was wife Lovina (20) of Ohio, keeping house. William's brother Henry was living nextdoor.
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1900 U.S. Federal Census:
Age given: 68 years
Birthplace given: England
Dwelling Place: Wayne, Kosciusko, Indiana, USA
Occupation: Farmer (retired)
Status: widow
Boarding with Lorenzo & Mary Hart.
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1910 U.S. Federal Census:
Age given: 80 years
Birthplace given: England
Dwelling Place: La Porte Ward 5, La Porte, Indiana, USA
Occupation: -
Staying with his son Elmer & his wife Myrtle.
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William Bodkin died aged 82 years (death record).
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"William Bodkin, farmer, Section 32, Wayne County, was born in Kent County, England, in 1831, son of Potter and Mary Bodkin. He remained in his native land until he reached his twenty-eighth year, when, with his brother Henry, he took passage on the American Eagle, at London, landing at New York City. He came directly to this county and has remained here ever since. February 11, 1869, he was married to Ellen Dunifon, of Ohio. They have two children -- Thomas, born August 1881 and Elmer, born October 1, 1883. He owns eighty acres of improved land. Politically, he affiliates with the democratic party." 4
Marriage Information:
William married Ellen Lovina DUNIFON on 12 Feb 1879 in Kosciusko Co., IN, USA 1. (Ellen Lovina DUNIFON was born about 1859 in Ohio, USA.)
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