Pierre Joseph "Peter" Beoudoin

Notes:

Alternate spellings BAUDUIN, BEAUDOIN, BODWIN. Jane Zimmerman writes that her Uncle Leonard always said that Emma Ella Benkelman, the daughter-in-law of Peter Bodwin, was the one who changed the spelling of the Bodwin name, most likely in an attempt to Americanize it. As a primary school teacher, she probably simplified Beaudoin to Bodwin to reflect the phonetic pronunciation.

The maiden name of his wife may be Catherine Nouvellfosse, but this is not yet proven.

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The 1900 census showed John Bodwin as a farmer and that he came to this country from Belgium in 1857 at the age of 6. Peter Bodwin, father of John, resided with his son at the time of his death and was age 86. Jane Zimmerman writes that after John's barn, near Mishicot, burned down, he worked as a night watchman at the Shipyards. He lost several fingers during his employment, for which he was never compensated.

Manitowoc Herald News
2 December 1929

John Bodwin, Pioneer of County, Dies

A heart ailment which has kept ...to his bed since last Thursday, at 10:30 o'clock this morning proved fatal to John Bodwin, former Gibson and Mischicot resident, who lived in Manitowoc county for 73 of his 79 years. Death occurred at the family home at 310 N. Ninth street.

Born near Brussels, Belgium, on October 20, 1850, Mr. Bodwin moved with his parents to the town of Gibson when six years of age. He married Miss Emma Benkelman of Manitowoc on May 22, 1877, the couple taking up their residence in Gibson. Twenty-seven years ago he purchased a farm at Kings Bridge, disposing of it 11 years ago when he moved to Manitowoc where he was employed at the shipyards. The deceased was a lifelong member of the Catholic church and was a member of the Holy Name Society of the Sacred Heart Church here.

In addition to his widow, he is survived by six of ten children. Mrs. James Cahill of this city, Mrs. Henry Hobbins of Milwaukee, four sons, Walter and Richard of Manitowoc, Arthur of Grand Haven, and Peter of Milwaukee, two brothers Charles and Louis of Chippewa Falls and 13 grandchildren.

Funeral services have not been completed but will be announced tomorrow. Burial will take place at Mischicot.

(Courtesy of Jane Zimmerman, transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, January 2009)

(Research):Census Listings:

1910 Census
Wisconsin, Manitowoc County, Mishicott Town
Enumerated 1 June 1900
SD 3 ED 82 Sheet 11B
Boudwin, John Head W M Oct 1851 48 M 24 Belgium Belgium Bel
gium 1857 42 Farmer
Boudwin, Emma Wife W F Feb 1860 40 M 24 10/9 Wisc Germany Ire
Boudwin, Mary Dtr W F Oct 1879 20 S Wisc Belgium Wisc Housework
Boudwin, Peter Son W M Apr 1881 19 S Wisc Belgium Wisc Day Laborer
Boudwin, Emma Dtr W F Dec 1882 17 S Wisc Belgium Wisc Housework
Boudwin, Arthur Son W M Sept 1885 14 S Wisc Belgium Wisc At School
Boudwin, Walter Son W M Oct 1888 11 S Wisc Belgium Wisc At School
Boudwin, Edward Son W M Jan 1891 9 S Wisc Belgium Wisc At School
Boudwin, Richard Son W M Jan 1894 6 S Wisc Belgium Wisc
Boudwin, Cora Dtr W F Oct 1897 2 S Wisc Belgium Wisc
Boudwin, Peter Father W M Feb 1814 86 Wd Belgium Belgium Belgium

1920 Census
Wisconsin, Manitowoc County, Manitowoc City
Enumerated 13 Jan 1920
SD 5 ED 103 Sheet 9B
310-157-178
Bodwin, John Head M W 70 M 1856 Nat 1877 Belgium/French Belgium/French Belgium/French
Bodwin, Emma Wife F W 60 M Wisc Germany/German Ireland/English
Bodwin, Peter Son 38 Wd Wisc Belgium/French Wisc Laborer
Bodwin, Walter Son 30 S Wisc Belgium/French Wisc Laborer
Bodwin, Richard Son 26 S Wisc Belgium/French Wisc Painter
Bodwin, Cora Dtr 22 S Wisc Belgium/French Wisc
Bodwin, Clifford GrndSon 12 S Wisc Belgium/French Wisc

John married Emma Ella Benkelman on 22 May 1877 in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. Emma (daughter of Johann Leonhard "Leonard" Benkelman and Jane McCormick) was born on 18 Feb 1860 in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin; died on 14 Jan 1937 in Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin; was buried in Mishicot, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jane Zimmerman shows that he married Annie MASHER.

Notes:

(Research):Census Listings:

1910 Census
Wisconsin, Manitowoc County, Manitowoc City, Ward 4
Enumerated 25 April 1910
SD 7 ED 26 Sheet 10A Stamped 194
North 9th Street
Cahill, James H Head M W 37 M1 3/years Wisc Ireland/Irish Ireland/Irish Switching Railroad
Cahill, Mamie Wife F W 30 M1 3/years 3/2 Wisc Belgium/French Wisc
Cahill, Ruth Dtr F W 2 S Wisc Wisc Wisc
Cahill, Irene Dtr F W 7/12 S Wisc Wisc Wisc

1920 Census
Wisconsin, Manitowoc County, Manitowoc City
Enumerated 7 Jan 1920
SD 5 ED 102 Sheet 11A
513-200-241
Cahill, Jim Head M W 50 M Wisc Ireland/English Ireland/English Switchman Railroad
Cahill, Mamie Wife F W 41 M Wisc Belgium/Flemish Wisc
Cahill, Ruth Dtr F W 12 S Wisc Wisc Wisc
Cahill, Irene Dtr F W 10 S Wisc Wisc Wisc
Cahill, Mary Dtr F W 1 6/12 S Wisc Wisc Wisc


1930 Census
Wisconsin, Manitowoc County, Manitowoc City, 4 pct
ED 36-16 SD 8 Sheet 3B
Ninth Street
310-28-45
Cahill, James H Head M W 57 M@33 Wisc Irish Free State Irish Free State Watchman Ship Yards
Cahill, Mary E Wife F W 50 M@26 Wisc Wisc Belgium
Cahill, Ruth N Dtr F W 22 S Wisc Wisc Wisc
Cahill, Irene E Drt F W 20 S Wisc Wisc Wisc
Cahill, Marion I Dtr F W 11 S Wisc Wisc Wisc
Bodwin, Ella E Mother-in-law F W 71 Wd 18 Wisc Germany Irish Free State
France, Gratia E Lodger F W 44 Wd 21 Wisc Scotland Scotland Nurse (practical)

Bigelow Street
902-30-47
Bodwin, Walter Head M W 42 M@39 Wisc Belgium Wisc Stock Clerk Aluminum
Bodwin, Mayme Wife F W 42 M@39 Wisc Vermont Pa

Mary married James H. Cahill about 1907 in Wisconsin. James was born about 1873 in Wisconsin; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):Census Listings:

1910 Census
Wisconsin, Manitowoc County, Manitowoc Twp
Enumerated 29 Apr 1910
SD 7 ED 30 Sheet 12B
Bodwin, Peter Head 29 M1 7 Wisc Belgium/French Wisc Farmer
Bodwin, Anna Wife 35 M1 7 Wisc Mass Rhode Island
Bodwin, Clifford Son 2 S Wisc Wisc Wisc

1920 Census
Wisconsin, Manitowoc County, Manitowoc City
Enumerated 13 Jan 1920
SD 5 ED 103 Sheet 9B
310-157-178
Bodwin, John Head M W 70 M 1856 Nat 1877 Belgium/French Bel
gium/French Belgium/French
Bodwin, Emma Wife F W 60 M Wisc Germany/German Ireland/English
Bodwin, Peter Son 38 Wd Wisc Belgium/French Wisc Laborer
Bodwin, Walter Son 30 S Wisc Belgium/French Wisc Laborer
Bodwin, Richard Son 26 S Wisc Belgium/French Wisc Painter
Bodwin, Cora Dtr 22 S Wisc Belgium/French Wisc
Bodwin, Clifford GrndSon 12 S Wisc Belgium/French Wisc


1930 Census
Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee City, Ward 14, Block 1364
Enumerated April 7, 1930
ED 40-167 SD 11 Sheet 10A Stamped 244
1410-31-51
Bodwin, Peter Head M W 48 M@25 Wisc Belgium Wisc Mechanic Paint Factory
Bodwin, Julia Wife F W 47 M@22 Wisc Norway Norway Maid Private Home
Sikora, George Lodger M W 25 Div Mechanic Auto Factory Auto Factory

Peter married Anna Fitzgerald on 24 Apr 1906 in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. Anna was born about 1874 in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin; died about 1911 in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Peter married Julia Gaterman after 1920. Julia was born about 1883 in Wisconsin; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Description: EMMA BODWIN cemetery #63 From Der Nord Westen, 28 Dec. 1905: Death on 15 Dec. in her home near Kingsbridge, of 22-yr. old Emma, daughter of John Bodwin, from a heart attack. She had many friends here who join her parents and sisters in mourning her early death. Many people attended the funeral Mon. from the Catholic Church with burial in the local cemetery.

http://www.2manitowoc.com/ObitsBo.html

Courtesy of Lorraine Benkelman

Notes:

Jane Zimmerman emailed that "Arthur was working on the Great Lakes boats when the 1930 census was taken, Merchant Marine type of work I guess you'd call it. At the same time the farm Adolph Grimm was running needed farm help because most of his children had left home. As a result, Mary moved back home while Arthur worked the boats. Her sons, Ralph, Everett, Leonard, and Donald were able to do the farm work. The farm was a very nice one, with a large farmhouse making it easy enough to accomodate the extra family. The girls, helped out around the house & garden. It was a very profitable partnership for both sides. The farm is still in the Grimm family, although not run as a family farm. I believe the land is rented out. The buildings are well kept up and very neat. This farm is in the Town of Two Creeks."

Jane also indicated that Arthur became ill while working on a ship that docked in Chicago. His niece, Irene Bosanko helped him check into the Marine Hospital where he was operated on for a poisonous goiter, and he died after after the surgery. After his death, his remains were returned to Mishicot for burial.

(Research):Census Listings:

1920 Census
Wisconsin, Manitowoc County, City of Manitowoc, Ward 4
Enumerated 14 Jan 1920
SD 5 ED 103 Page 14? B
526-219-265
Bodwin, Arthur Head M W 34 M Wisc Belgium Wisc
Bodwin, Mary Head F W 29 (sic) M Wisc Austria Germany
Bodwin, Grace Dtr F W 6 (sic) Wisc Wisc Wisc
Bodwin, Ralph Son M W 5 (sic) Wisc Wisc Wisc
Bodwin, Overt Son M W 3 5/12 Wisc Wisc Wisc
Bodwin, Lenord Son M W 1 ?/12 Wisc Wisc Wisc
Bodwin, Leona Dtr F W 1 ?/12 Wisc Wisc Wisc


1930 Census
Wisconsin, Manitowoc County, Two Creeks Town
Enumerated 30 April 1930
ED 36-35 SD 8 Sheet 2A Stamped 148
Grimm, Adolph Hd 66 M Austria Austria Austria German Farme
r General Farm
Grimm, Sholatste Wf 60 M Germany Germany Germany German
Grimm, Adolph Jr Son 36 S Wisconsin Austria Germany Laborer Farm
Grimm, Norbert Son 24 S Wisconsin Austria Germany Mechanic Steel Shop
Grimm, Elbert Son 18 S Wisconsin Austria Germany
Grimm, Alfred Son 16 S Wisconsin Austria Germany
Bodwin, Mary Dtr 40 M Wisconsin Austria Germany Servant House
Bodwin, Grace Gr-Dtr 16 (sic) S Wisconsin Wisconsin Wisconsin
Bodwin, Esebell Gr-Dtr 13 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Wisconsin [Jane Zimmerman writes that this was probably a listing for Elizabeth Grimm, age 29, as there was not an Eseball Bodwin]
Bodwin, Edwartt Gr-Son 13 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Wisconsin
Bodwin, Lenhard Gr-Son 11 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Wisconsin
Bodwin, Leona Gr-Dtr 11 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Wisconsin
Bodwin, Elenora Gr-Dtr 8 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Wisconsin
Bodwin, Donald Gr-Son 4 3/12 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Wisconsin

Family/Spouse: Mary Grimm. Mary (daughter of Adolph Grimm and Anastasia "Charlotte" Shamberger) was born on 12 Sep 1889 in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin; died on 27 Jun 1983 in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin; was buried in Holy Cross II Cemetery, Mishicot, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Art Peck instead shows the month of his birth as October.

(Research):Census Listings:

1930 Census
Wisconsin, Manitowoc County, Manitowoc City, 4 pct
ED 36-16 SD 8 Sheet 3B
Ninth Street
310-28-45
Cahill, James H Head M W 57 M@33 Wisc Irish Free State Iris
h Free State Watchman Ship Yards
Cahill, Mary E Wife F W 50 M@26 Wisc Wisc Belgium
Cahill, Ruth N Dtr F W 22 S Wisc Wisc Wisc
Cahill, Irene E Drt F W 20 S Wisc Wisc Wisc
Cahill, Marion I Dtr F W 11 S Wisc Wisc Wisc
Bodwin, Ella E Mother-in-law F W 71 Wd 18 Wisc Germany Irish Free State
France, Gratia E Lodger F W 44 Wd 21 Wisc Scotland Scotland Nurse (practical)

Bigelow Street
902-30-47
Bodwin, Walter Head M W 42 M@39 Wisc Belgium Wisc Stock Clerk Aluminum
Bodwin, Mayme Wife F W 42 M@39 Wisc Vermont Pa

Walter married Mayme A. Forrest about 1927 in Wisconsin. Mayme was born about 1888 in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin; died in Apr 1956 in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jane Zimmerman writes that a "no name" male baby was born the same day as Edward, recorded by Harriet M. Kundson, mid-wife. Edward was registered by Reve. M. Wells, Francis Creek on Jan. 26, 1891. It is most likely that there was only one birth, but that it was recorded slightly differently by the different individuals. To the knowledge of Ruth Hughes, a family member, Edward did not have a twin.

Notes:

Jane Zimmerman writes that he was a veteran of the First World War.

(Research):Census Listings:

1930 Census
Wisconsin, Manitowoc County, Manitowoc City, Third Precinct
Enumerated April 14, 1930
ED 36-15 SD 8 Sheet 14B
Hamilton Street
1109-259-335
Bodwin, Richard Hd M W 37 M@28 Wisc France Wisc Laborer Alu
minum Mfg
Bodwin, Ida Wf F W 38 M@30 Wisc Wisc Germany
Lettenberger, Norbert Brother-in-law M W 33 M@31 Wisc Wisc Wisc Laborer Aluminum Mfg
Lettenberger, Hilma Sister-in-law F W 35 M@33 Wisc Wisc Germany Stenographer Aluminum Mfg

Family/Spouse: Ida M. Issellman. Ida was born on 28 Feb 1891 in Wisconsin; died in Aug 1972 in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):Census Listings:

1930 Census
Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee City, Ward 16, Bloc
k 1757
Enumerated April 26, 1930
ED 40-198 SD 11 Sheet 59A Stamped 254
20- -06
Hobbins, Henry M. Head M W 40 M@34 Wisc Wisc Wisc Metal Wright Glass Factory
Hobbins, Cora B Wife F W 32 M@26 Wisc France Wisc
Hobbins, Lorraine B Dtr F W 5 S Wisc Wisc Wisc
Hobbins, Frank E Son M W 2 1/12 S Wisc Wisc Wisc
Long, Mildred E Boarder F W M@18 Ill Sweden Sweden Laundress Laundry

Cora married Henry M. Hobbins about 1924 in Wisconsin. Henry was born about 1890 in Wisconsin; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ralph married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jane Zimmerman writes that he married Florence Koehler.

EVERETT BODWIN 21 Aug 1916 Dec 1980 54241 (Two Rivers, Manitowoc, WI ) (none specified) 392-10-2991 Wisconsin

Notes:

Jane Zimmerman writes that he was a veteran of World War II, during which time he served as a sniper.

Leonard married Bernice Brouchard on 26 Sep 1942 in Wisconsin. Bernice was born on 10 Oct 1922; died on 21 May 2003 in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eleanore married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]