Beckwith, H. W. History of Fountain County, Indiana (Wabash Twp). Chicago: HH Hill, 1881,
p 387 -- James BODINE, farmer, Covington, was born in Warren County, Ohio in 1825 and is
the son of William and Rebecca MARLATTE Bodine. They were natives of Virginia, the father
being born March 1, 1793 and the mother about 1797. They came to Warren County Ohio about
1817 and removed to Fountain County, Indiana Oct 1829 and settled in what is now Wabash
Township. They had a family of 7 children, four born in Ohio 3 in Fountain County. They
took an active part in the early improvements of that part of the county in which they
lived. Although they have passed away, they are still remembered by the old settlers of
the county. In 1864 his father died and about 1869 the mother departed life. James, our
subject was raised on his father's farm and received a good common school education.
He has occupied his time in agricultural pursuits and is now the owner of 1,145 acres of
land, well stocked and improved. He is a prominent Mason and Odd Fellow, and is well
respected by all who know him. In 1859 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary CAMPBELL,
daughter of Joseph Campbell who was one of the old and respected pioneers of the county.
Mr. Bodine has 4 children: Flora; Robert; Thomas and Jennie.