Son of: Stephen 1823
At this time it is uncertain exactly what Joseph was doing in Mexico at the time of his death. This partial letter from Joseph to his wife submitted by Ken Stacey provides some intriguing clues. Joseph is burried in the Mexico City National Cemetery. Cause of Death is listed a Small Pox
Born |
Died |
Married |
Spouse |
4 Oct 1850 |
6 Jun 1884 |
17 Oct 1872 |
Mary Lizzie Hovey |
Lawrence, Ma |
Guadalajara, Mx |
Cambridge, Ma |
d. 1 Jan 1917 |
Name |
Birth Date |
Birth Place |
Death Date |
Death Place |
|
1. |
Daisy Leonard |
28 Apr 1874 |
Cambridge, Ma |
2 Jun 1967 |
Belmont, Ma |
Source: Ken Stacey <kstacey@ma.ultranet.com>
Mary L. Hovey Bodwell appears on the left. Joseph and Mary’s daughter Daisy appears on the right. The family is indebted to Ken Stacy, great-grandson of Daisy for these photos and the letter from Joseph to his wife Mary.
02/13/97
[Return to The Bodwell Family Home Page]
Contact: charlie@bodwellfamily.org
Copyright (C) 1996, 1997 Donald J. Bodwell. All rights reserved