Son of: Elliott 1832
Well Known New Haven Road Engineer was struck by pole while leaning out of his cab window- Was with the road 38 years. Nov. 22, 1916. Willis Bodwell, R. R. engineer of 74 Atwater St. received a scalp wound as his train was passing through West Haven at 12: 30 yesterday afternoon. He was leaning out of the side window of the engine and his head came into contact with a bridge abutment with considerable force. He was able to continue at work until New Rochelle was reached, where he was sent to the hospital. Later he was sent home.(and died as a result of it.). Walter Jones, grand-son of Jeanie Marion Bodwell-Miller.
| Born | Died | Married | Spouse |
| 25 Aug 1855 | 15 Feb 1918 | 25 May 1875 | Jennie Evelyn Dart |
| Collinsville, Ct | West Haven, Ct | Hartford, Ct | b. 3 Nov 1857 |
| Name | Birth Date | Birth Place | Death Date | Death Place | |
| 1. | Florence Louise | 17 Apr 1876 | Hartford, Ct | 7 Feb 1941 | Montowese, Ct |
| 2. | Blanche May | 7 Feb 1878 | Hartford, Ct | 28 Sep 1878 | Hartford, Ct |
| 3. | Gertrude Frances | 2 Mar 1879 | Hartford, Ct | 3 May 1961 | Wallaston, Ma |
| 4. | Jennie Marion | 13 Jul 1880 | Hartford, Ct | 23 Nov 1961 | Wallingford, Ct |
| 5. | Willis Elliot | 17 Jan 1882 | New Haven, Ct | 19 Mar 1947 | Wallingford, Ct |
| 6. | Jonathon Herbert | 17 Oct 1883 | New Haven, Ct | 29 Dec 1965 | Wallingford, Ct |
| 7. | Maude Evelyn | 14 Aug 1885 | New Haven, Ct | 23 Nov 1975 | Shrewsbury, Ma |
| 8. | Benjamin Dart | 12 Apr 1893 | New Haven, Ct | 15 Feb 1956 | New Haven, Ct |
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