Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - Frank Willard Bodwell


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Frank Willard Bodwell and two of his descendants down to the third generation.


First Generation
1. Frank Willard Bodwell,1 born 11 December 1858 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts, the son of Leonard Warwick Bodwell and Abbie M. Sullivan;1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 10 May 1945 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York.1 Frank married, 1 January 1883 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, Isabelle Irving Gazlay2, 10 (born 1 September 1860 in Rhode Island, parents not determined;2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9 Isabelle died 22 August 1919 in New Rochelle, Westchester County, New York6, 7). Frank and Isabelle are buried in Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.1, 6, 7

Child of Frank Willard Bodwell and Isabelle Irving Gazlay:

+2i. Beatrice Irving Bodwell, born 6 March 1885 in Providence County, Rhode Island; died 23 February 1958 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts. Married Dr. Earle Bennett Cross.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, Frank Willard Bodwell, born: 11 December 1858 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts; died: 10 May 1945 in New York (from record, which includes notes regarding his employment, and place of death as Rochester, NY; and provides the names and links for his parents, sibling, wife, and child).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Rhode Island, Providence County, Providence, Enumeration District 49, Sheet No. 18B, family of Frank W. Bodwell (41, Dec 1858, MA, mgr jewelry), wife of 17 years Isabelle I. Bodwell (39, Sept 1860, RI), daughter Beatrice I. Bodwell (15, March 1885, RI), and m-in-law Susan W. Gazlay (75, May 1825, RI, widow).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Rhode Island, Providence County, Providence City, Enumeration District 150, Sheet No. 2B, family of Frank W. Bodwell (51, MA, superintendent, jewelry factory), wife of 27 years Isabelle I. Bodwell (49, RI, 1 child, 1 living), Beatrice I. Bodwell (25, RI).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Westchester County, New Rochelle City, Enumeration District 125, Sheet No. 9A, family of Earle B. Cross (36, Burma, Asia, minister, Baptist Church), wife Beatrice Cross (35, RI), daughter Jean Cross (5, NH), father-in-law Frank Bodwell (62, MA, widower).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Monroe County, Rochester City, Enumeration District 28-81, Sheet No. 9B, family of Earle B. Cross (46, Burma, professor, Seminary, 26 at first marriage), wife Beatrice I. Cross (45, RI, 25 at first marriage), daughter Jean F. Cross (15, NH), mother Susan B. Cross (78, VT, widow), father-in-law Frank W. Bodwell (71, MA, widower, salesman, retail electric store).
  6. Cemetery Record, Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, Rhode Island. The Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries Transcription Project, available at rootsweb.com. Bodwell, Isabelle (Gazlay), 1859 - 22 AUG 1919
  7. Find a Grave (website). Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, Isabelle Gazlay Bodwell, born: 1 September 1859; died: 22 August 1919 in New Rochelle, Westchester County, New York (from record, which includes a note naming her husband, parents, and place of death; and provides the names and links for her husband and daughter).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Rhode Island, Providence County, Johnston, Page 29, family of Belle J. Gayles [erroneous spelling of Gazlay] (10, RI, at school), William Gazlay (50, NY, manufacturer), and S. W. Gazlay (45, RI).
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Rhode Island, Providence County, Providence, Enumeration District 43, Page No. 26B, family of William Gazlay (61, NY, coal and wood dealer), Susan W. Gazlay (55, RI), and Isabelle J. Gazlay (20, RI).
  10. Rhode Island, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1630-1945 (available at familysearch.org), Frank Willard Bodwell, age 24, born in Boxford, Mass.; parents: Leonard W. & Abbie M. [Bodwell]; Isabel Irving Gazlay, age 23, born in Johnston, R.I.; parents: William & Susan (adopted); married on 1 January 1883 in Providence, R.I.
Second and Third Generations
2. Beatrice Irving Bodwell2 (Frank1), born 6 March 1885 in Providence County, Rhode Island;1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 23 February 1958 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts.2, 6 Beatrice married, 1 September 1910 in Rhode Island, Dr. Earle Bennett Cross5, 8, 11 (born 27 November 1883 in Rangoon, Burma, the son of Benjamin Putnam Cross and Susanna Agnes Brock;5, 7, 8, 9 Earle died 29 November 1946 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York10). Beatrice is buried in Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.2

Child of Beatrice Irving Bodwell and Dr. Earle Bennett Cross:

 3i. Jean Florence Cross, born 8 September 1914 in Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire;5, 8, 12 died 1 June 1961 in New York.12 Jean is buried in Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.12

  1. Rhode Island Births, 1636-1930. Available at ancestry.com. Beatrice I. Bodwell, 6 March 1885.
  2. Find a Grave (website). Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, Beatrice Bodwell Cross, born: 6 March 1885 in Providence County, Rhode Island; died: 23 February 1958 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts (from record, which includes a note naming her husband and parents; and provides the names and links for her parents and daughter).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Rhode Island, Providence County, Providence, Enumeration District 49, Sheet No. 18B, family of Frank W. Bodwell (41, Dec 1858, MA, mgr jewelry), wife of 17 years Isabelle I. Bodwell (39, Sept 1860, RI), daughter Beatrice I. Bodwell (15, March 1885, RI), and m-in-law Susan W. Gazlay (75, May 1825, RI, widow).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Rhode Island, Providence County, Providence City, Enumeration District 150, Sheet No. 2B, family of Frank W. Bodwell (51, MA, superintendent, jewelry factory), wife of 27 years Isabelle I. Bodwell (49, RI, 1 child, 1 living), Beatrice I. Bodwell (25, RI).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Westchester County, New Rochelle City, Enumeration District 125, Sheet No. 9A, family of Earle B. Cross (36, Burma, Asia, minister, Baptist Church), wife Beatrice Cross (35, RI), daughter Jean Cross (5, NH), father-in-law Frank Bodwell (62, MA, widower).
  6. Obituary, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, New York (available at fultonhistory.com); 24 February 1958, Beatrice Irving Cross, died: 23 February 1958 in Gloucester, Mass. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her husband, Rev. Earle Bennett Cross, and daughter Jean Cross.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Rhode Island, Providence County, Providence, Enumeration District 59, Sheet No. 17B, family of Susan B. Cross (48, Feb 1852, Vermont, married 27 years, 3 children, 3 living), daughter Mary W. Cross (23, April 1877, India), son Earle B. Cross (16, Nov 1883, India), son Mesue P. (8, Nov 1891, India).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Monroe County, Rochester City, Enumeration District 28-81, Sheet No. 9B, family of Earle B. Cross (46, Burma, professor, Seminary, 26 at first marriage), wife Beatrice I. Cross (45, RI, 25 at first marriage), daughter Jean F. Cross (15, NH), mother Susan B. Cross (78, VT, widow), father-in-law Frank W. Bodwell (71, MA, widower, salesman, retail electric store).
  9. World Biographical Encyclopedia (website: prabook.com), Earle Bennett Cross, born: 27 November 1883 in Rangoon, Burma, Asia. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents and spouse.
  10. New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956, available at familysearch.org. 1946, Earle B. Cross, died: 29 November in Rochester, age 63 years.
  11. Rhode Island Marriages, 1636-1930, available at ancestry.com. Spouse1: Earle B. Cross. Spouse2: Beatrice I. Bodwell. Marriage Date: 1 Sep 1910.
  12. Find a Grave (website). Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, Jean Florence Cross, born: 8 September 1914 in Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire; died: 1 June 1961 in New York (from record, which includes a note naming her parents; a copy of her birth record; and provides the name and link for her mother).