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Ruby <I>Thaxter</I> Bodwell

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Ruby Thaxter Bodwell

Birth
Methuen, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
Death
18 Sep 1866 (aged 37–38)
Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
Burial
Methuen, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA Add to Map
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Ruby was the daughter of Thomas and Ruby (Bradstreet) Thaxter.

Ruby's father died in 1842; her mother died in 1845, both of Consumption.


1850 Methuen, MA Census:
Ruby is 22 years old, both parents dead.
She is living with John Davis, manufacturer, his wife, Josephine and their two children. There are two other workers in the household.


Ruby's first marriage was the Daniel Gilbert Tenney, on July 31, 1851 Methuen, Mass.
First marriage for both. Both were 23 years old; Daniel is a merchant.
He is the son of Daniel and Lucy Tenney.
John C. Phillips officiated.

Daniel must have died between the wedding and the 1855 Methuen, MA Census, because Ruby again is living in the John Davis household, 27 years old, along with her brother, Thomas, 24 years old and a Student.

Ruby's second marriage was to Henry Arnold Bodwell. It was also his second marriage. August 22, 1861 Methuen, Mass.
Henry is 39 years old, Innholder, resident of Andover, Mass.
Ruby is 33 years old, resident of Methuen, MA.

Ruby died of hemorrhage of the bowels, at age 38 years, 4 months.


Ruby was the daughter of Thomas and Ruby (Bradstreet) Thaxter.

Ruby's father died in 1842; her mother died in 1845, both of Consumption.


1850 Methuen, MA Census:
Ruby is 22 years old, both parents dead.
She is living with John Davis, manufacturer, his wife, Josephine and their two children. There are two other workers in the household.


Ruby's first marriage was the Daniel Gilbert Tenney, on July 31, 1851 Methuen, Mass.
First marriage for both. Both were 23 years old; Daniel is a merchant.
He is the son of Daniel and Lucy Tenney.
John C. Phillips officiated.

Daniel must have died between the wedding and the 1855 Methuen, MA Census, because Ruby again is living in the John Davis household, 27 years old, along with her brother, Thomas, 24 years old and a Student.

Ruby's second marriage was to Henry Arnold Bodwell. It was also his second marriage. August 22, 1861 Methuen, Mass.
Henry is 39 years old, Innholder, resident of Andover, Mass.
Ruby is 33 years old, resident of Methuen, MA.

Ruby died of hemorrhage of the bowels, at age 38 years, 4 months.




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  • Created by: Homeboss
  • Added: Oct 10, 2017
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/184157498/ruby-bodwell: accessed ), memorial page for Ruby Thaxter Bodwell (1828–18 Sep 1866), Find a Grave Memorial ID 184157498, citing Walnut Grove Cemetery, Methuen, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; Maintained by Homeboss (contributor 48489796).