Richard Kelly Bodwell (1894-1969)

Son of: Warren 1854

Richard was involved in municipal government as a fiscal officer, for more than 24 years. He served by election as treasurer of the cemetery trustees, Town Treasurer from 1936 until 1959 and School District Treasurer.

He attended the District One school in Salem for nine years, then worked for his father in the family's wood heel factory on Bridge Street. He served overseas during World War I. After the death of his father, Mr. Bodwell, with his brother, Henry, carried on the wood heel business for a period of time.

He then worked for the Metopolitan Life Insurance Company for a decade. In his late years, he was employed for 15 years in the administration department at Rockingham Park. (History of Salem 1900-1974).

Born Died Married Spouse

31 Oct 1894 12 Oct 1969 19 Mar 1921 Minnie Sophie Weinhold

Salem, Nh Salem, Nh Salem, Nh b. 5 Apr 1895

Children of Richard and Minnie (Weinhold) Bodwell

Name Birth Date Birth Place Death Date Death Place

1. Richard Kelly, Jr 30 Jan 1922 Salem, Nh

2. Joan Bodwell 25 May 1924 Salem, Nh

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Born	Died	Married	Spouse
31 Oct 1894	12 Oct 1969	19 Mar 1921	Minnie Sophie Weinhold
Salem, Nh	Salem, Nh	Salem, Nh	b. 5 Apr 1895

	Name	Birth Date	Birth Place	Death Date	Death Place
1.	Richard Kelly, Jr	30 Jan 1922	Salem, Nh
2.	Joan Bodwell	25 May 1924	Salem, Nh