Robert N. Bodine

Robert Nall Bodine (December 17, 1837 – March 16, 1914) was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.

Robert N. Bodine
C. M. Bell Photo Collection, Library of Congress.
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 2nd district
In office 1897–1899
Personal details
Born	near Paris, Missouri, US (1837-12-17)December 17, 1837
Died	March 16, 1914(1914-03-16) (aged 76) Paris, Missouri
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	University of Missouri
Occupation	Lawyer

Born near Paris, Missouri, Bodine attended Paris Academy and was graduated from the University of Missouri in 1859. He served as principal of the Paris public schools. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar and began practice in Paris, Missouri. He served as prosecuting attorney of Monroe County. He served as delegate to the State convention in 1890. He served as member of the State house of representatives in 1895–1897.

Bodine was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-fifth Congress (March 4, 1897 – March 3, 1899). He was an unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1898. He resumed the practice of law in Paris, Missouri, and died there March 16, 1914. He was interred in Walnut Grove Cemetery.

References

• United States Congress. "Robert N. Bodine (id: B000584)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• Robert N. Bodine at Find a Grave

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Uriel Sebree Hall	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 2nd congressional district 1897–1899	Succeeded by William W. Rucker