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Bodenham's of Minsterworth, Glos

andybodenham — 2011-08-04 09:48:43Z

We have researched our direct family back to 1500 in great detail and all of this info is avble on our website. However, our interest in other branches of Bodenham continues, and I am at present trying to fine out more about the infamous convict Thomas Bodenham who arrived on the convict ship Coromandel in 1820 (4/4/1820), having been given 7 years at Shrewsbury assises for a crime of some sort. He is of course one of the most famous of all convicts, and featured in the recent film Van Diemens Land.
He is listed as.....286B Bodenham Thomas Coromandel Shrewsbury 1-Aug-1819 7 years Edinburgh ...on the site...(http://iccs.arts.utas.edu.au/convicts.html). Anyone know anything more about his earlier time in UK?

Re: Bodenham Surname

peterbod74 — 2011-06-25 12:19:37Z

Hi there,
I was born in Dudley, England!! my names peter Bodenham and my fathers name is Kevin Bodenham and my grandfathers is Cedric Bodenham... I have no idea after that.

Re: Bodenham Family Canada

DiClarke — 2011-03-27 17:52:48Z

Thanks Jette. I have made the necessary corrections.

Jenny

Re: Bodenham Family Canada

jbodenham141 — 2011-03-25 20:24:29Z

I am Jette (nee Sorensen) the widow of John Alfred Charles Bodenham, who was the grandson of James and Minnie Bodenham. My husband's father william Edward Percival was the second, the eldest Albert George Bodenham was killed in WWI.The children listed come from the marriage of Bill Sr to Mary Myrtle Blanchard. They had 6 children. You are missing the eldest William Edward Percival Bodenham Jr(b.1935-died in Stratford General Hospital 2007) who married the Frances Edie mentioned here and had 3 sons Mark, Scott and Peter. Rosemary Myrtle Bodenham b. 1937 married Harold Schmitt and had a daughter Susan and son Stephen, is still living in Kitchener. James Albert George b. 1939 married Della Brooks and they have a son Jeff and daughter Nancy. Lillian Elizabeth Anne married Stewart McLennan children Robert, Erin and Michael. My husband and I where unable to have any children. James, Minnie,Bill Sr., Myrtle, Fran, Bill Jr.,Beth and Fred (John)are buried in St. Mary's Cemetery. Albert at Vimy ridge, Don Wickett died 2006.

Re: Bodenham Surname

mrstevens34 — 2011-01-26 21:46:40Z

Hi

Would you be able to possibly contact me by email so I can chat to you more if thats ok mr.stevens34@yahoo.com I can also then give you my contqct details and hopefully we can fill some gaps

Re: Bodenham Surname

tubasmarty — 2011-01-25 01:56:37Z

Hi There

I have qite a substantial amount of information regarding this family, I too descend from Bodenham/Drinkwater, but my great grand father (Henry Bodenham 1874) was brother to Francis' dad (William Bodenham 1869/1947 who married Lucy Jaynes). I believe Francis was the youngest of their 8 children (it appears some died at a young age).
I could go on for ages here.
I would be interested in exchanging/verifing info with you.
Call me on 01454 631233 or 07966603205.
Mark Bodenham

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mrstevens34 — 2011-01-24 23:09:40Z

Hi I am trying to locate family members I am Stevens

Robert Bodenham who Married Mary Drinkwater are key people in my family tree

I am the grand child of Frances Ethel Edith Bodenham Birth 12 Mar 1909 in Newent, Gloucestershire, England and I am wondering if you had any information that you could share with me

Re: BODENHAMS

dawnflora — 2010-02-11 23:38:09Z

Hi Jenny a long time ago I was looking 'Jack ?' Bodenham just to say started to look in the this some time ago and yes My Dads Dad was Walter and his mother was Annie My dad had a brother Norman and a sister Maude I have not been able to trace her. She died with her mom and dad Walter and Annie during the second world war they live in a house with a celler and took shelter there seem they were gassed also Maude was expecting a baby

Re: Jonas Bodenham and Francis Drake

jbeard1160 — 2009-07-01 17:20:22Z

I too would like information on Jonas Bodenham. Please let me know if you find anything I am a Bodenham

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jbeard1160 — 2009-07-01 17:10:54Z

I two have had help from John Bodenham and descended from Bodenham/Drinkwater

Re: BODENHAMS OF HEREFORD

ciaranbodenham — 2009-03-02 13:43:12Z

I have heard the name and am distantly related. If you want to post your email, I can try and find some more information for you. They all live in and around the Ludlow area as far as I know. My cousin has compiled a family history centered around the Bodenham shop on Broad Street, Ludlow.

Jonas Bodenham and Francis Drake

myeager661 — 2008-11-27 17:16:40Z

Looking for any information on one Jonas Bodenham that was named in the will of Sir Francis Drake. Aside from perhaps selling the property inherited to Thomas Drake Brother of Francis, I do not seem to find any information on him after the death of Francis Drake. He is assumed to be the Nephew of Sir Francis by way of his sister in law Margaret Newman, however I have no indication of this being accurate. Thank you. Marie

Re: Bodenham Family Canada

sunwest42 — 2008-09-28 14:29:41Z

James Bodenham (B: 1873 D: 1939
M: Minnie A Percival B: 1874 D: 1933
son William B: 1897 D: 1979 St Marys Ontario
M:14 June 1958;; Franes Ann Edye B: 6 July 1934 D:22 nov 1991 St Marys Ontario
Dau: Rosemary
son: Jim
Dau: Margaret
Son:John Alfred Charles B 10 Mar 1949 St Marys D 15 Oct 1995 St Joseph Hosp Hamilton Ontario
Dau : Elizabeth B:1946 D: 10 Nov 2002 Stratford Ontario

BODENHAMS OF HEREFORD

peteroreilly6 — 2008-03-12 19:43:50Z

I AM LOOKING FOR A FLORENCE LOUISA BODENHAM WHO COULD HAVE BEEN CONNECTED TO WILLIAMS FAMILY
CAN ANYONE HELP
YVONNE

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vreeman — 2007-10-30 21:47:44Z

hi mark i'm not tring to be evasive but i dont know wether my time is almost up and thought if you replied through this site i might not get it.my line seems to come down from london to hampshire there are quite a few plus some in dorset.if you want to know any more then feel free to us my e-mail address.regards victoria or at genesreunited

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vreeman — 2007-10-30 21:21:54Z

hi mark would it be easier to contact me at bodenham7@aol.com thanks victoria i am only on a free 3 day trial

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tubasmarty — 2007-10-30 21:02:11Z

Hi
Nice to hear from a Bodenham who is having success. I have also have had help from John, I assume we are talking about the John Bodenham in Wembury Plymouth, He has helped me get back to 1754, to a Robert Bodenham who married Mary Drinkwater. I would be happy to discuss my tree with you for any information that you have. I have a tree here at www.ancestry.co.uk and my full tree including christening and other info on my Legacy files, which as I did with John, convert the details that you would like onto a pdf file and email it to you, obviously at no cost.
What line do you come from?

MArk Bodenham

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vreeman — 2007-10-30 15:05:18Z

i am a bodenham i have managed to take my tree only as far as 1794 with the help of john bodenham who has been researching the name for 30 years contact me at bodenham7@aol.com

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ab783796 — 2007-10-24 17:29:46Z

My name is Alexander Bodenham. I grew up in Southeastern Ohio. My gradfather, Alfred George Bodenham, grew up in Detroit, Michigan. I know absolutely nothing about my family history, so I am trying to get some advice for how to best proceed in obtaining that information.

I don't know if you can help me. If you can, my email address is alexb@bmww.com. I look forward to hearing from you.

Best regards,

Alex Bodenham

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tubasmarty — 2007-08-16 19:43:23Z

Hi Jenny

I am back on track with this geneaology headache. I gave it a rest for a while as it was frustrating as I can't get any info on my grandparents mother or father, unlike my mothers side. Anyway, if you have any names that match mine I will be glad to talk to you. Have you got Skype, if so you can get me on 'tubasmarty'.

I have conflicting information from siblings as to where their dad came from and Worcester is one of them which is reasonably close to Stourbridge approx 20-25 miles away.

Thank you

Mark

Bodenhams in Bristol

GenaeB — 2006-09-10 18:54:48Z

Hi Matthew,

I have recently written to an A.M Bodenham in Bristol as I understand her husband a Dr. Dennis Bodenham may have had connections to my family in Canada. I am assuming the initial A. stands for the given name Ann.

Are you related to this family?

Jenny Bodenham

The Bodenhams

GenaeB — 2006-09-10 18:54:48Z

Hi Paul,

I will take a look at what I have to see if I can see any connections. If you'd like to get in touch my e-mail address is: jenlynbod@yahoo.com

I'd like to have your e-mail address as well if you wouldn't mind.

Thanks.

Jenny

Bodenham's of Kingswinford

GenaeB — 2006-09-10 18:54:48Z

Hi Mark;

I'm researching the Bodenham name as well. My interest is in the family of George Henry Bodenham and Sarah Ann Hartley. They had at least 2 children:
George Henry Bodenham b. 18 Mar 1877 Kingswinford in the County of Stafford, Stourbridge, Eng.
Joseph Bodenham b. abt 1877

Both of these children served in World War I. Joseph was with the Worcestershire Regiment and died on 6th Aug. 1915 at age 28. At the time of his death his family was living at Kingswinford, Dudley.
George Henry married Mary Ann Hammond, had a family, and eventually moved, as did most of their offspring, to Canada.

I'd like to hear back from you if you have any connection to or information about this family.

Many thanks,
Jenny (in Canada)

The Bodenhams

GenaeB — 2006-09-10 18:54:48Z

Hi Judy,

I'm just wondering if you have had any success with your attempts to help your friend find her Bodenhams? I would love to hear how you're doing.

Jenny

The Bodenhams

GenaeB — 2006-09-10 18:54:48Z

Hi Judy,

I wonder if you would mind giving me the name of your friend's half-brother (now deceased)and his son as I have other contacts who may be interested. I live in Canada too.

Jenny

Bodenham Surname

GenaeB — 2006-09-10 18:54:48Z

Hi Mark,

I'm not sure if I talked with you earlier on or not. However, if I did I guess it won't hurt to have another little chat.

I'm not very familiar with the geography of England so...can you tell me if the areas you are looking into are anywhere near Kingswinford, Dudley, Stourbridge?

Perhaps we could exchange a bit of information and see if we can find any connections?

Jenny Bodenham (in Canada)

Bodenham Surname

GenaeB — 2006-09-10 18:54:48Z

Hi Frank,

Wow...what a huge project you have undertaken. I'm sure it will benefit many, many people looking for family information.

My Bodenham family originated (as far back as I have been able to find) in the Kingswinford, Dudley area. I have found a great uncle for my husband on the Commonwealth War Graves Commision site. He died on Friday, 6th August 1915 at the age of 28. He was the son of George Henry BODENHAM of 4, Market St., Kingswinford, Dudley. Another son, George Henry was born in Stourbridge in 1877. These boys were the sons of George Henry BODENHAM and Sarah Ann HARTLEY.

I'm not familiar with the geography of England but hope that perhaps these places were close enough together that perhaps something might be mentioned about the family around the time that Joseph was killed.

Thanks in advance for any information or help that you might have for me.

Jenny Bodenham (in Canada)

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GenaeB — 2006-09-10 18:54:48Z

Dear Rev. Hill,

Thank you the lovely pictures. Since I've never been to England it helps me to get a feel for what some of it looks like.

I haven't been able to find out where Bodenham got its name. Apparently, there were a number of fairly well off Bodenhams in the area. They owned land around Bodenham I believe.

The mansion at Rotherwas belonged to them at one time. There is a small chapel at Rotherwas where some of the family's graves remain, I've been told.

I have a bit more information along those lines but nothing that explains how Bodenham came to be called Bodenham.

If you come across any information about the Bodenham name (any any context) I would be pleased if you would pass it along to me. I'm researching my husband's family and I'm interested in all things Bodenham.

Thanks very much.

Kind regards,
Jenny Bodenham

Re: Bodenham's of Kingswinford

pdq190 — 2005-04-27 15:34:35Z

Hi Jenny,

Are you still researching the Bodenhams of Kingswinford, if so please contact me as I am researching the same family

Helen

Bodenhams

j_perrigin — 2005-01-01 03:30:21Z

I am using my computer to help my friend research her Bodenhams. She is seeking information on Cyril Bodenham born Aug 1,1911 in Merthyr Tydfil, S. Wales. His father was Frank Bodenham, and his mother was Gladys Sarah Elizabeth Morse. The parents were divorced shortly after Cyril's birth, and he was raised by his father. According to family history, the father Cyril left Wales and went overseas when the baby was young.

Bodenham search

j_perrigin — 2005-01-01 03:30:21Z

Hi Jenny, we did find my friend's half brother Bodenham in Canada, but he was deceased. Through an obituary and CD phone directories, my husband was able to locate the deceased's son, and my friend has met him and corresponds with him frequently. Judy

Bodenhams

j_perrigin — 2005-01-01 03:30:21Z

Hi Jenny, My friend now has her own computer and would love to hear from you regarding the Bodenhams. I will let her give you the family info. Her e-mail address is unionjack21@MSN.com and her name is Lilla Valdez. She has no trouble receiving e-mails but frequently is unable to successfully transmit replies so she may need to respond to you by regular mail via the postal service. She looks forward to hearing from you. Judy

Re: Margaret Ann Bodenham

suzannephillips49 — 2004-11-01 21:19:36Z

Hi Margaret, I am looking for James Bodenham married Elizabeth H. He was born abt. 1841, and she abt 1852.
Children were
James
Albert
Evelyn
Charles
do you have any of this family on you list?
Thanks
Suzanne

Re: Margaret Ann Bodenham

kbance1 — 2004-06-16 15:19:18Z

The James Bodenham mentioned was my great grand father. I am now tracing my roots and would be very grateful if you have any further info on this tree.
Kathy

james bodenham

kbance1 — 2004-06-11 22:01:45Z

I am trying to find anyone looking for or has leads on James Bodenham & family - born 1840 in Newent - although 1 census return gives Lambeth.
Married Elizabeth in 1869 - chuildren Charles, James, Albert, Evelyn, Olive, Gertrude, Beatrice & Arthur.

Re: Bodenham

AmandaDickie33 — 2004-06-08 22:15:23Z

Hi,Linda,
I am descended from Bodenhams of Shropshire - I believe Shrewsbury or thereabouts.Am trying to establish links.I have ortraits of probably Thomas Bodenham and wife circa Wiliam 1V of UK.(I830's)Also a table belonging to them passed on through Ashford family who married a Dickie.Any info on these connections appreciated.
Amanda

Re: Bodenham, Jame

kbance1 — 2004-05-16 16:40:25Z

I'm a bit late with the reply - only recently joined.
James Bodenham born 1841 Married Elizabeth
Children: Charles, James, Albert, Evelyn, Olive, Gertrude, Beatrice & Arthur. You have probably found this info by now.
I have recently started the tree as Olive was my grandmother married to Charles Russell and I grew up knowing Beatrice and Albert quite well.
I would appreciate any more info if you have it.

Bodenham

pdq190 — 2003-11-27 12:26:46Z

I am researching the name Bodenham and looking for information regarding families from the Dudley; Hednesford, Staffordshire and Worcestershire areas of England.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Helen Bodenham

Re: Bodenhams in Herefordshire

MaggieVerry — 2003-07-14 20:13:02Z

I understand the Bodenhams ancient seat was Bryngwyn Manor in the parish of Much Dewchurch but at some time it became secondary to their Rotherwas estate. They were Roman Catholics and paid their fines for being so. My ancestors leased their farms in MuchDewchurch and there are srong indications that some were employed on the Rotherwas estate.

The Bodenham family papers have been deposited in Hereford Record Office and I understand they comprise of nine boxes.

Re: Bodenhams of Herefordshire

2003-05-23 20:54:51Z

I am also researching the Kenward family tree, my kenwards come from Bexhill East Sussex.
My GT Grandfather was Charles Kenward (or perhaps Henry Charles) who married a Ann Maria, they had 7 children.
I would appriciate any information that you can give me.
Many thanks
Jo

Re: Bodenhams of Herefordshire

2003-04-18 20:25:13Z

I don't know wht this topic is related to, but I was searching the internet for relatives worldwide and saw your last name Molodecki is the same as mine. I write from Florida USA. We (my family) are the only known Molodecki in the USA, would like to find others, anywhere...
You may reply at jmolldec@tampabay.rr.com
Thankyou,
John

BODENHAMS

pbodenham — 2003-04-12 09:20:59Z

I have traced my family back to around 1781.
John Bodenham born about 1781 at Kington, Hef. He married Ann (no surname). One of his sons Richard W. born 31 July 1814 at Kington,Hef.He married Mary E. Lamb on 26th May 1845. She was born in 1817 in Worcs. and died 25 Sept 1872.

Their son Charles R. Bodenham born 17th June 1850 in Tennent St Bham. married Charlotte Hearnshaw on 29 th Oct. 1871. She was born in 1849 in Bham.

My grandfather Charles R. Bodenham was born 5th April 1892 at 107 Manouray St. Ladywood. He married my grandmother on 25 March 1916. He died 21st Jan 1949. She was born 9th June 1894 at the Pelican Inn 38 Unett St Hockley. SHE DIED 6th DEC 1999 AGED 105years.My father Frederick C Bodenham was born 13th Jan 1926 and is still living. I was born along with my sister on 12th October 1953.
Other names in the family tree are Cherry, Hickman,Crawford,Crockett.

I do believe that one branch of our family emigrated to Canada. Unfortunately that is all I know.
I hope this is of use to someone.

Paul

Re: Bodenhams of Herefordshire

2002-12-04 00:22:17Z

I attended a boarding school in Lower Bullingham some 40+years ago.I recall hearing about a Count Bodenham Lubienski who had inhereted estates from a cousin.He married Evelyn,countess Bodenham.They are buried at Rotherwas Chapel.He died of influenza in March 1909 and one of his twin sons was killed in WWI.The archives relating to him are currently deposited at the Marian Fathers at Fawley Court,Henley on Thames and are also being worked on in Poland,because of his polish connection.Sorry,this is all rather sketchy.
Best wishes,
Czes.
P.S.Please let me know how you get on with fijnding out more about the Countess,from the photos I saw,she looked
fascinating.

Bodenham research Surrey

2002-11-08 21:08:59Z

Is there anyone doing research on Francis Bodenham and wife Amy Pacy presumably of Surrey? Known daughter Emma b.Barnes ab.1811, m. William Legg 1841 Middlesex.
Any info appreciated.

Re: Bodenham, Jame

ruth_coddfletch — 2002-05-04 01:32:34Z

Did you know Rose and William Ruth

Re: Bodenham, Jame

ruth_coddfletch — 2002-05-04 01:32:34Z

You had a Rose and Willian on your Message board I have a Little info on Minnie And James both buried in St Marys Ont

Re: Bodenham, Jame

2002-03-17 19:35:25Z

No I never heard of them, were they related?

1901 census U.K.

2002-01-05 15:07:02Z

Hi to all the Bodenham. I have some info to share with you all. The U.K. records office has gone on line for free. It's the census for 1901. I have not been able to get on yet as the line are busy everyone is trying to use it !!!. Well here's the Address www.census.pro.gov.uk ( site might say not able to find)but it worth the wait.
love to all Dawn.
From Birminghan U.K

1901 census U.K.

2002-01-05 15:05:48Z

Bodenham, Jame

2001-11-12 04:24:06Z

Looking forleads on James (more then one) Bodenham
James b. abt 1841 in Lambeth, Surrey, England.
Married an Elizabeth H.????
Their son James was born November 16, 1869 in Herf. and married Minnie Percival There son James was born 1893 St. Saviours Dist. London. Minnie and James moved to Canada Between 1900 and 1916. Othe children of James and Minnie
Albert
Minnie
Alfred
Rose
William