William Bodwell

M, #10066, b. 21 January 1763, d. before 6 May 1823
Pedigree
Father*Joshua Bodwell b. 4 Oct 1736, d. a 1787
Mother*Priscilla Parker b. 24 Feb 1738, d. a 3 Apr 1834
ChartsPedigree - father Charles Harold Bassett
Reference4G Grf
Birth*21 January 1763 William Bodwell was born on 21 January 1763 at Methuen, Essex Co., Massachussetts, Birth also shown as 21 Jun 1761. Both dates info from Geoffrey Bodwell.
Antrim History just says "was born in Methuen Mass., in 1761."1 
Military*29 November 1776 He was in the military on 29 November 1776 Private in Capt John Peabody's company, Colonel Ebenezer Francis 'Regiment per MA Soldiers and Sailors of the Rev War v.2. According to his pension, he entered the army 1 Mar 1777 (note date difference, and that regardless he was just a young teenager). He was described as 5' 4", light complextion and light hair. 
Marriage*8 February 1786 He married Rachel French on 8 February 1786 at Haverhill, Essex Co., Massachusetts, "Bodwell, William, of Methuen, and Rachal French, Feb 8, 1786 - intention also recorded".
Antrim history says "married Rachel French of Atkison in 1785."2,1 
Residence*1789  In 1789 William Bodwell resided at Antrim, Hillsborough Co., New Hampshire. "settled the Reuben Robinson place west of the pond (Dutton's) in 1789."1 
MovedTo*1800 He in 1800 "went to Ohio in 1800, and died there in 1834." - date he died is wrong.1 
Census1800*1800 He was the head of the household in the 1800 census, an unknown place with ? - probably already moved to OH by the time of the census. 
(Witness) History1805 He witnessed Athens county formed from Washington county OH in 1805. 
Marriage*15 March 1805 He married Mary Brice, daughter of James Brice CANDIDATE and Anne Grant CANDIDATE, on 15 March 1805 at Belmont Co., Ohio, (proof of Belmont?) He left first family and split for Ohio in 1800. He divorced or made a bigamous marriage with Mary Brice, unclear which. Marriage info from Geoffrey Bodwell who also says she married first a Bell. 
Census1810*1819 William Bodwell was the head of the household in the 1810 census, an unknown place with no census in OH in 1810. 
Census1820*1820 He was the head of the household in the 1820 census, Alexander Twnshp, Athens Co., Ohio, with 2m0-10 1m45+ 2f10-16 1f16-26 1f26-45. 
Pension*  He had a pension. I copied the entire pension record (myfiles\genealog\bodwellpension). I need to type this up and source the children's births etc. 
Death*before 6 May 1823 He died before 6 May 1823 at Alexander Twnshp, Athens Co., Ohio. 
Probate*6 May 1823 His estate was probated on 6 May 1823 at Athens Co., Ohio; Athens Co OH gen index to estates bk 1 says will 1B-30 box 161. Box 161 is actually the inventory not will. Says there's a widow but no names & no mention of children. Only date is 6 May 1823 for the inventory. 
Story* Additional comments: There are the following other Bodwells in Athen Co censuses. Are they Williams brothers or sons?
1820 Amesville, Athens, OH John Bodwell (1794-1804) 1m16-26 1f10-16 1f45+.
1820 Amesville, Athens, OH Enoch Bodwell (1790-1794) 1m10-16 2m26-45 1f0-10 1f16-26.
1830 Alexander, Athens, OH Enoch Bodwell (1790-1794) 1m0-5 1m5-10 1m30-40 2f5-10 1f10-15 1f30-40.
1840 Alexander, Athens, OH Enoch Bodwell (1800-1810) 2m0-5 1m5-10 1m10-15 1m40-50 1f0-5 1f5-10 1f10-15 1f15-20 1f20-30.

Washington Co OH marriages - these are probably his kids or nieces/nephews
12 Jun 1814 Priscilla Bodwell - William Watrous.
4 Mar 1817 Enoch Bodwell - Elizabeth Bell - - - see further note below.
26 Mar 1820 Rhoda Bodwell - Charles Sylvestor.
5 Jul 1824 Edney Bodwell - Jacob Browning.
20 Nov 1816 Edith Bodwell - Elijah Davis.
16 Oct 1814 Elizabeth Bodwell - David Davis.

Enoch Bodwell born 30 Nov 1793 died 3 Dec 1870 both per death record.
Elizabeth Bell Bodwell is a name listed in Mary Brice Bodwell's settlement deed.

 
Relationships4th great-grandfather of David Lee Bassett
2nd great-grandfather of Charles Henry "Charlie" Bassett

Family 1

Rachel French b. 10 Aug 1762, d. 12 Apr 1837
Marriage*8 February 1786 He married Rachel French on 8 February 1786 at Haverhill, Essex Co., Massachusetts, "Bodwell, William, of Methuen, and Rachal French, Feb 8, 1786 - intention also recorded".
Antrim history says "married Rachel French of Atkison in 1785."2,1 
Children

Family 2

Mary Brice b. bt 1776 - 1794, d. b 29 Aug 1839
Marriage*15 March 1805 William Bodwell married Mary Brice, daughter of James Brice CANDIDATE and Anne Grant CANDIDATE, on 15 March 1805 at Belmont Co., Ohio, (proof of Belmont?) He left first family and split for Ohio in 1800. He divorced or made a bigamous marriage with Mary Brice, unclear which. Marriage info from Geoffrey Bodwell who also says she married first a Bell. 
Children
Last Edited19 Jan 2014

Citations

  1. [S1607] History of the Town of Antrim New Hampshire, from its earliest settlement to June 27, 1877, Pastor of the Presbyterian Church Rev. W.R. Cochrane Evd #1607.
  2. [S1606] Vital Records of Haverhill Massachusetts to the end of the year 1849 Evd #1606.