Charles Bodle
Charles Bodle (July 1, 1788 – October 30, 1835) was an American politician and a U.S. Representative from New York.
Charles Bodle | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 7th district | |
In office March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1835 | |
Preceded by | John C. Brodhead |
Succeeded by | Nicholas Sickles |
Personal details | |
Born | Poughkeepsie, New York | July 1, 1788
Died | October 30, 1835 47) Bloomingburg | (aged
Citizenship | |
Political party | Jacksonian |
Spouse(s) | Esther Wood Bodle |
Children | Catharine Vashti William |
Profession | Wagon maker |
Biography
Charles Bodle was born near Poughkeepsie, New York on July 1, 1788.[1] He was a wagon maker by trade, and held several political offices in Bloomingburg, including Justice of the Peace.[2][3] From 1827 to 1833 he was Town Supervisor of Mamakating.[4]
Elected as a Jacksonian to the Twenty-third Congress, Bodle was the Representative of New York's 7th District, serving from March 4, 1833, to March 3, 1835.[5]
Death
Bodle died in Bloomingburg on October 30, 1835.[6] He was interred at Bloomingburg Cemetery in Bloomingburg.[7]
Family
Bodle was married to Esther Wood Bodle (1787-1848). Their children included Catharine Sarah (1824-1833), Vashti (1821-1864), and William W. (b. 1817).
References
- Riker, James (1852). The Annals of Newtown, in Queens County, New York. New York, NY: D. Fanshaw. p. 308.
- Quinlan, James Eldridge; Antisell, Thomas. History of Sullivan County. Liberty, NY: W. T. Morgans & Co. pp. 441–442.
- "Workingmen's Nominations: Roll of the Convention of Office-Holders at Herkimer" (PDF). September 29, 1830. p. 1.
- "Charles Bodle". Genealogy Trails. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
- Charles Bodle. Herringshaw's Encyclopedia of American Biography of the Nineteenth Century. 1901. p. 125. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
- "Obituary of Hon. Charles Bodle". The Christian Magazine, Volumes 3-4. Boston, MA: T. R. Marvin. December 1, 1835. p. 36.
- Spencer, Thomas E. (1998). Where They're Buried. Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Co. p. 232. ISBN 978-0-8063-4823-0.
External links
- United States Congress. "Charles Bodle (id: B000585)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Charles Bodle at The Political Graveyard
- Charles Bodle at Find a Grave
- Charles Bodle at Govtrack US Congress
U.S. House of Representatives | ||
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Preceded by John C. Brodhead |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 7th congressional district March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1835 |
Succeeded by Nicholas Sickles |