Bidwell - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Bidwell Photo?

GretchenFlynnDarwin — 2012-05-19 02:13:55Z

Both of Homer's parents are in the same Union Cemetery (see Find a Grave).

The are Mary A Unknown 1839 - Aug. 30, 1921 and Charles C. Bidwell 1828 - 1915.

They are probably also in Oregon but I didn't check. It might even be possible to find Charles in the 1850 census as he would possibly still be with his parents.

Get back to me personally if you want me to see what I can find. I also own both Bidwell sets of books.
Gretchen
Email: dddarwin@aol.com

Re: Bidwell Photo?

cuppatea211 — 2012-05-19 01:59:52Z

Hello Gretchen,

Thank you for the information regarding Homer Bidwell. I will add it to my tree.

Sincerely,

Bill

Re: Bidwell Photo?

GretchenFlynnDarwin — 2012-05-18 03:46:40Z

According to the Census of 1900. Homer C. Bidwell was in Union County, Oregon. He was born January 1872 in Wisconsin. Father b. New York, mother b. Pennsylvania.

Wife was Rachel. They were married circa 1898. No children listed. Rachel Unknown was b. August 1873 in Iowa. Her father was born Ohio and her mother b. Virginia.

Herman and family are also in the 1910, 1920 and 1930 Census.

If you go to "Find A Grave" and ask for Bidwell in Oregon there are 59 listings including Homer d. June 24, 1931 and is buried in Union Cemetery in Union County, Oregon. His wife Rachel is also buried in that cemetery as probably some of his children. There are 8 Bidwells buried in that particular cemetery.

Hope this helps. If you need me to see if I can find who his parents were (1880 Census) let me know.
Gretchen

Bidwell Photo?

cuppatea211 — 2012-05-18 02:21:16Z

I have a photo I think it is of a Homer C. Bidwell Family but I am not sure. If you would like me to send a scan please contact me. I would really like help in finding out who this family is.

I also have a photo of the Bidwell Stables in Union, Oregon, date unknown.

The family photo was in the frame behind the other photo.

Thanks!

Re: Clarissa Bidwell

dddarwin — 2012-02-06 20:14:52Z

Lisa,
I checked both the Bidwell Volume I book and the latest Bidwell books (two) that just came out in 2011.

Clarissa is in both books. She was the daughter of George C. Bidwell and Lucinda Patrick (Volume 1) so the earlier Bidwell lines would be in there. Volume I states b. 1818 d. 1867. Her line was not continued in Volume I.

The new Bidwell books - She is in there and it states b. 1818 d. 1857. She married Hiram L. Bennett bet. 1835 & 1840 and they show 7 Children. Don't know if any of the children are continued with further information or not.
Her line was:
John; John; John; Joseph; Rudolphus; George C.

She was the only sibling b. in Connecticut. She had 9 known siblings all born Warren County, New York.

If you are interested in the new books you might contact Faith and see if there are still some available.. I think they were $75 including shipping for both volumes.

If you need her email address or have a question please feel free to contact me.
Gretchen
Email: dddarwin@aol.com

Re: Clarissa Bidwell

rfb1001 — 2012-02-06 19:55:07Z

hi Ms. Schureman -- I looked up Clarissa Bidwell in the new edition of the Bidwell Family History (just published) and according to it, what you found about Clarissa is essentially correct. Her parents are as you say, George C. and Lucinda Patrick, and she had nine siblings, of whom George Washington and Joseph Ofket were two. Unfortunately, there is nothing more written about Clarissa, other than she was born in E.Hartford, CT ca 1819, and died in Thetford, MI, 7 April 1857. I'm sorry I can't provide any more information. Possibly some of the present Michigan Bidwells might be able to do more.
Dick Bidwell

Clarissa Bidwell

LisaSchureman — 2012-02-06 19:08:46Z

I'm descended from Clarissa Bidwell b. 1818-19, CT, d. 1857, Thetford, Genesee Co., MI, mar. 1839-40 Hiram L. Bennett, Warren Co., NY. I suspect that she's the daughter of George C. Bidwell & Lucinda Patrick as they have a daughter of the right age though with the wrong death date and no marriage particulars. Joseph Ofket Bidwell & George Washington Bidwell lived in Thetford with their parents the same time that Clarissa & Hiram Bennett did. Joseph didn't leave until the 1890s. Does anyone have an oral or written history pertaining to Clarissa. I'm trying to verify her parentage. Her gravestone states she's the daughter of G. & L. Bidwell. Hope someone can help with my brick wall. I have checked the Bidwell Family History by Joan Bidwell. Thanks in advance

Lisa Schureman

Re: David Bidwell

dbidwell09 — 2012-01-24 22:16:52Z

David Bidwell here, ask me anything you'd like! I didn't exactly SERVE in the revolutionary war, but my time machine did accidently land me me in the middle of a battlefield. I was briefly taken as a prisoner by British soldiers, but they released me after I impressed them with an iPhone.

~David Bidwell (Born 1987; Hartford, CT)

Joel S Bidwell - death date and location?

danstpeter1 — 2011-12-30 02:55:24Z

Joel S Bidwell, b. 1814-1817 Prattsburgh, Steuben, NY. First marriage: Ruth Maria Warner, children: Gilbert, George, Adaline, Martha.
Second marriage: Mary, child: Joel E.

1860 Census, Joel and Mary are living in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan.
1870 Census, Joel is living with son George in Columbia, Van Buren County, Michigan.

Some sources indicate Joel's death was in Michigan, others Connecticut. Unable to find death date.

Any information on this family is appreciated.

Re: Trouble finding E.W. Bidwell

casb1965 — 2011-10-15 12:39:57Z

Many thanks for that, just need to get a copy of his birth certificate to confirm it is him.

Re: Trouble finding E.W. Bidwell

Susan2670 — 2011-10-14 18:29:44Z

This looks like Ernest.
A copy of his birth certificate will confirm
his parents names.

Birth
Ernest William Bidwell
Year 1901 Qtr Mar Dist: Sevenoaks Vol 2a Pg 747

1901 census RG13/749 Folio 113
T Bidwell Head 56 b Uckfield, Sussex...Farm Labourer
P Bidwell Wife 46 b Cowden, Kent
H Bidwell Son 17 unm b Hever, Kent
Z K Bidwell Dau 10 b Wadhurst, Sussex
M Bidwell Dau 8 b Wadhurst, Sussex
C Bidwell Son 7 b Wadhurst, Sussex
J Bidwell Son 4 b Wadhurst, Sussex
A Bidwell Son 4 b Wadhurst, Sussex
E Bidwell Son 3mths b Chiddingstone, Kent
S???tead, Chiddingstone, Kent

1891 census RG12/780 Folio 41
Thomas Bidwell 46 b Hever, Kent
Pricilla Bidwell Wife 39 b Hever, Kent
Ada Bidwell Dau 11 b Hever, Kent
Henry Bidwell Son 7 b Hever, Kent
John Bidwell Son 5 b Hever, Kent
E Jane Bidwell Dau 3 b Hever, Kent
Kate L Bidwell Dau 1 b Wadhurst, Sussex
Robert Rogers Lodger 70 b Godstone, Surrey
Monks Lane, Wadhurst, Sussex

Sue

Trouble finding E.W. Bidwell

casb1965 — 2011-10-14 16:00:57Z

Have just started tracing my father's family and cannot find the birth record of Ernest William Bidwell, born 1900? and died in 1977. I have no record of father or mother for him. He married Lucy Weller in 1926.

If anyone can shed some light on the matter it would be appreciated.

Information on Bidwells

bajabloke — 2011-10-04 16:02:23Z

Looking for Jean Bidwell, born 24th Dec 1919, Manor Park, Essex, England. Parents William Bidwell and Janet Taylor were married in Sydney NSW in 1909. Also looking for Jean's elder sisters, Mary and Ruby. William Bidwell was born as Nicholai William Hirschfeld, in UK and I am trying to find how the Bidwell name was obtained.

Looking for Bidwell-Garlick-Brown-Carswell Connection plus Gifford info to share.

mrsgar1 — 2011-08-09 04:03:07Z

In 1900 census, it was noted that Frederick "H3"(?the third?). Bidwell (dob Feb 1846) and his wife Margaret I.(dob Sep 1847) , were kind enough to take in my father's mother, Jennie C.(Carswell) Brown(dob Nov 1884) who they described as their neice.
My father had a letter written to Bidwell by a Rev. Elisha Gifford. Gifford was living at 136 Howe Street in New Haven, Connecticut.
I do not think that Frederick and his wife had any children. I think I found them in the 1910 census living in Middlebury, Vermont with (I assume) his father, Ledawick (Frederick?) Bidwell, 100 years old!
Does anyone have connections to any of these people. I would be happy to share Gifford's letter. (It's very interesting, written in 1916 and describes his ancestors experiences settling in New York/Indians/ etc.; purchase of land, final payment made in 1811.

BIDWELL Barry A - Vietnam Wall section 3W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-07-03 17:29:00Z

BIDWELL Barry A - Vietnam Wall section 3W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 222,441 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Re: David Bidwell

billyjack43 — 2011-05-08 00:09:01Z

Got it

Thanks Gretchen

Janet

Re: David Bidwell

GretchenFlynnDarwin — 2011-05-07 23:05:54Z

Janet,
Am inserting the information that I sent you on David Bidwell's ancestors so that someone could find it in the future in case they are looking.

The information was taken from the Bidwell book published in 1983.
Gretchen

HOPE I DIDN'T MAKE ANY TYPOS!!

NOTE: There is other information in the book BUT my eyesight is not that good anymore............also the book has lots of stories, obits, wills, pictures, etc.

2ND NOTE......seems to be confusion about the David Bidwell buried in Stillwell Cemetery in Saratoga County, New York.....gives birth date for David Sr., 1687 and death date for David Jr., 1794 This would have made him 107 years old (grin). You might check into it and see if you can get it corrected. Had the correct name of the daughter Tryphena for David Jr. b. 1720

DAVID and ESTHER'S CHILDREN:
Esther b. May 6, 1750 d. Feb. 2, 1835
David b. Oct. 20, 1754 d. May 6, 1829
Jacob b. Sept. 9, 1758
Daniel b. April 5, 1761 d. Jan. 25, 1839
Tryphena b. June 7, 1764 d. 1884
Abram b. March 3, 1769 d. Feb. 4, 1842
Phenias b. May 9, 1771 d. Aug. 19, 1824

DAVID "Jr" PARENTS AND SIBLINGS:
David b. 1687 Hartford Connecticut d. June 24, 1758
married July 8, 1714
Mahitabel Webster b. March 8, 1691 d. 1767
(daughter of Jonathan and Dorcas (Hopkins) Webster
THEIR CHILDREN:
David b. Dec. 9, 1714 d. Feb. 7, 1716
Mabel b. Aug. 18, 1718 d. Aug. 25, 1745
David b. Oct. 16, 1720 d. abt. 1794
Isaac b. Aug. 16, 1723 d. Nov. 14, 1793
Stephen b. July 29, 1725 d. Sept. 12, 1807
Jacob b. Aug.23, 1727 d. April 23, 1794
Amos b. Aug. 18, 1729 d. March 25, 1783
Oliver b. Dec. 13, 1732

DAVID "Sr" PARENTS AND SIBLINGS:
John b. 1641 d. July 3, 1692
married Nov. 7, 1678
Sarah Welles b. April 1659 d. 1708
(Daughter of Thomas and Hannah (Tuttle) Pntry Welles)
(Granddaughter of Gov. Thomas Welles)

THEIR CHILDREN:
John b. Sept. 1, 1679 d. Sept. 3, 1751
Hannah b. Aug. 31, 1680 d. 1707
Sarah b. Aug.19, 1681 d. Dec. 3, 1744
Thomas b. Dec. 22, 1682 d. Sept. 17, 1716
Jonathan b. March 5, 1684 d. Nov. 24, 1712
Abigail baptized April 4, 1686 d. Young
David b. Feb. 25, 1687 d. June 24, 1758
James b. 1691 d. May 7, 1718

PARENTS AND SIBLINGS OF JOHN "Jr"

John b. 1620 d. 1687
married 1640
Sarah Wilcox b. 1623 d. June 15, 1690
(daughter of John and Mary "Unknown" Wilcox)

THEIR CHILDREN:
John b. 1641 d. July 3,1692
Joseph b. 1643 d. 1692
Mary b. abt. 1647 d. May 15, 1725
Samuel b. 1650 d. April 15, 1715
Sarah b. 1653
Hannah b. 1655/1658 d. June 17, 1696
Daniel b. 1655/1656 d. Nov. 29, 1719

PARENTS AND SIBLINGS OF JOHN "Sr"
Richard b. 1587 d. Dec. 25, 1647
Also known in some records as "Goodman Bidwell"
Wife's identity unknown

THEIR CHILDREN:
John b. 1620 d. 1687
Hannah b. Oct. 22, 1634 d. Oct. 7, 1679
Joseph b. ? d. 1672
Samuel ????
Richard ?????

Re: David Bidwell

GretchenFlynnDarwin — 2011-05-07 16:14:19Z

Janet,
This is not proof but according the "Bidwell Volume 1" published in 1983 David b. Oct. 16, 1720 in Hartford Connecticut d. about 1794 in Stillwater, New York who married Esther Lawrence (daughter of Daniel and Sarah (WIlliams) Lawrence) and had 7 known childen did serve in the Revolutionary War.

According to the book "Captain David Bidwell served as a member of the Colonial and State troops from Connecticut in the Revolutionary War".

You might want to contact the DAR or the SAR and see if they had any record of someone applying using his name.

Will check his records and send you a brief summmary of his ancestors when I get a chance.

Don't know where you live but you might want to see if you can get your hands on the book thru Inner Library Loan or from a Used Book Dealer such as ABE Books. Well worth owning if you can find it.

The exact title is "Bidwell Family History 1587-1982" It is Volume 1....compiled by Joan J. Bidwell and published by Gateway Press Inc., Baltimore, Maryland. The Library of Congress catalogue number is 82-84576. Gateway Press is also publishing the new volumes.

BETTER NEWS......the NEW Bidwell Books (2 volumes) are due in June and need to be ordered in advance.

If you like I can send you the email which has a PDF download with the order form. They are a total of about 1,400 pages and the cost is $75 for the two volumes including shipping.

Let me know personally if you would like the order form.
Gretchen
Email: dddarwin@aol.com

David Bidwell

billyjack43 — 2011-05-07 15:00:46Z

Iam looking for information on David Bidwell born 1720
father Daniel(?)
Iam trying to document if David served in revoluntionary war

BUT I would like also to get the correct linage back from
David

My Bidwell lineage starts with Jennie Pearl Bidwell daughter of Daniel "Logan" Bidwell of Illinois
Thanks Janet

Re: Bidwells/Deckers/St. John/McPherson from Chico, Butte County CA.

ambersaas1 — 2011-04-21 04:14:32Z

Hi Eelia, My name is Ann and I am the great grand daughter of Elnora Bidwell and George W. Decker. She was the niece of General John Bidwell. John and Annie did not have any children. My grandmother was Elnora and George's youngest daughter Bessie. How are you related?

Ann

Paul David Bidwell, age 76, born ,in Riceville, Pa., a son of the late Calvin and Margaret Cunningham Bidwell.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2011-03-02 23:13:49Z

Paul David Bidwell, age 76, of Erie, died Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at the VA Medical Center. He was born January 24, 1935 in Riceville, Pa., a son of the late Calvin and Margaret Cunningham Bidwell. He lived in Erie most of his life. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was stationed in France and Germany. He was a graduate of Saint Peter's Grade School, Erie Technical Memorial High School and Dekalb Community College; where he received a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management. He worked as a beverage manager for Ramada Inn and Hilton Hotel in Florida and Atlanta, Ga. He also was a bartender at the Erie Yacht Club and an avid pool player. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Bidwell. He is survived by a sister, Carol Grode and one brother, Calvin Bidwell both of Erie, Pa. No calling hours will be observed. Burial will be private in Riceville Cemetery. The John R. Orlando Funeral Home, Inc., 2122 Raspberry Street, is handling arrangements. To send condolences visit www.orlandofuneralhome.com.
Erie Times-News on March 2, 2011.

Re: Bidwell family/CT

carobid — 2011-02-21 01:09:57Z

hi: we're part of the bidwell family that came from ohio to tennessee, maybe kentucky, and missouri. i'd welcome any information you could provide on thomas bidwell, brother of john bidwell, who led the first wagon train into california in 1841, and any of his offspring. thanks. carol bidwell, newbury park, ca. carobid@aol.com

Re: Bidwell family/CT

carobid — 2011-02-21 01:04:18Z

hi: i'm one of the younger bidwells -- well, 65 feels a lot younger than it used to -- and i'm researching the family in the united states. our branch is related to john bidwell, but we come from his brother, thomas. i'm sure you have lots of people who want your info, but put me in line, please. i'd be delighted to share with other members of the family. thanks. carol bidwell, newbury park, calif. carobid@aol.com

Re: Bidwells of Norfolk England

gjbidwell — 2011-01-19 04:09:41Z

Hi,
My name is Greg Bidwell (Perth Australia)
My ancestors come from the Norfolk area. Edmund Bidwell b 1671 d 1692
His family Thomas b.1688,Elizabeth b.1672-1715,John b.1669
Parents John 1640 & Elizabeth were married 4 Nov 1669
Hope you can fill in the blanks THANKS
PS OPEN FILE- ancestory.com.au(bidwell family tree)

Re: Bidwell family/CT

axm07 — 2011-01-18 18:31:28Z

Did you find anyone? If not, I can give you the information of John Bidwell of Middletown Ohio the send your material to.
-Aaron Mair,
Mair Family Genealogist

Re: Benson Bidwell

dddarwin — 2010-09-24 15:25:23Z

Dear Unknown.............
I really hate trying to do this type of thing thru a Message Board as it gets too complicated.

The Volume 1 of the Bidwell Book is over 1000 pages and was published in 1983. The second volume is probably going to be published in 2011 hopefully.

Again, email me directly and tell me what you know about your wife's Bidwell family i.e. Parents, grandparents, etc and I will see what is in the book. Maiden names of the females appreciated as they would be easier to find hopefully.
Gretchen
dddarwin@aol.com

Re: Benson Bidwell

m130454 — 2010-09-24 08:15:48Z

It is the first (CT) one - thanks for the info. You speak of a Bidwell book, do you have details - he would have been my wife's great(x4) grandfather I believe.

Re: Benson Bidwell

dddarwin — 2010-09-23 20:05:49Z

You didn't give an approximate birthdate or any other information so.......

There are 3 Benson Bidwell's in Volume 1 of the Bidwells. Only theh first one seems to have been from Connecticut.

1. Benson Bidwell 1825 - 1904 m. Mary Belden and had 3 sons: Benjamin, William and Charles - Since Benson was in the book (Pages 143, 312 & 328) his parent and other ancestors would also be there. Probably some of his descendents would also be listed.

2. Benson Morgan Bidwell 1850 - ? - Probably New York

3. Benson Andrew Bidwell - 1859-1949 - Ohio/Indiana/Kansas.

If you think the first one is he please email me directly at dddarwin@aol.com and tell me what information you would like on him and his family.
Gretchen

Benson Bidwell

m130454 — 2010-09-23 14:12:40Z

I'm looking for information on the Bidwells of Hartford/West Hartford CT, specifically Benson Bidwell

Anyone looking for Frank Bidwell, Saratoga NY 1930s?

IngheanTir — 2010-09-09 05:23:10Z

Hi, is anyone looking for a Frank Bidwell, in the Saratoga NY area, in the 1930s? If so I have a picture of him with my relatives, and I would be happy to share it if anyone is seeking him. I believe (from the census) he was the son of Rheuben and Cornela Bidwell, and he was born around 1879.

Re: Bidwell Book

hodgesandturner_1 — 2010-05-20 21:56:24Z

Jan 10 1754 is when they were married . His father is Moses Bidwell born 1699. She was born 1738 and her parents were father Samual born 1704 and mother was Joanna Judd born 1709

Re: Bidwell

GretchenFlynnDarwin — 2010-03-15 02:32:08Z

Tina,
Are you referring to Merle Glen Bidwell b. Jam. 12, 1902 d. April 11, 1971. He was married twice. The second time to Alice B. (Layman) McEndaffer.

There were 2 children, Doris was the daughter of Alice in her first marriage. Loren William Bidwell was Merle and Alice's son.

If this is the one please contact me directly. His parents and other ancestors would be listed in the book.
Gretchen
Email: Dddarwin@aol.com

Bidwell

TinaBadder48 — 2010-03-15 01:18:15Z

Does anybody have info. on Merle Bidwell of Branch Co., MI. I am working on my Bidwell family and have no info. on his parents. I cannot connect him without them. Thanks, Tina

BIDWELL Myrtle W 1897-1970

t42MountOlivet — 2010-03-03 22:31:09Z

BIDWELL Myrtle W 1897-1970

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 212,855 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Edwin Bidwell - obit

StacAnderson — 2010-02-22 00:51:30Z

The Waukesha Freeman, Wisconsin, Apr 16, 1903

KILLED BY FALLING FROM CAR

At Bismarck, South Dakota, (should be North Dakota) on April 8th, 1903, occurred the tragic death of Edwin Bidwell, a young man aged 25 years, whose former home was in our city. While returning on a crowded car, a mile out from Bismarck, where a jolly company had been to see and hear President Roosevelt, he was accidently thrown from the platform of the fast moving train. He struck on the back of his head and was instantly killed. Masonic services were held at Bismark and the remains, accompanied by Mr. G. E. Mann of Red Wing, Minn., Edwin's step father, reached here Saturday morning. Short funeral services were held at Prairie Home Cemetery. Rev. W. A. Mckillop officiating. Deceased was a relative of Mrs. G. F. H. Barber, Mr. George and Clara Blackwell, Mrs. E. Tyler and was the grandson of Mrs. M. Bidwell; he also leaves in Dakota his uncles, Charles and Ed. Blackwell and an aunt, Mrs. James Whitcher, with whom he had made his home for many years, to deeply mourn his untimely death.

NOT RELATED

Alice Bidwell - obit

StacAnderson — 2010-02-22 00:40:46Z

The Waukesha Freeman, Wisconsin, Jun 8, 1893

Last Friday at the Lancaster (Ohio) Industrial School occurred the sad death of Miss Alice Bidwell aged eighteen, only daughter of Mrs. Geo. E. Mann, and grand daughter of Mrs. M Bidwell, residing on the North side.
She suffered a short illness of two weeks of quick consumption, which was followed by a severe attack of spinal meningitis. Her remains were brought to Waukesha Monday noon, and laid to rest in Prairie Home cemetery, Rev. P. S. Everett officiating. The loss is a crushing one to the bereaved mother who traveled alone with the remains from Ohio to bury them beside those she loved.

not related

Re: looking for help on Polly Bidwell.

AmySchultz34 — 2010-01-31 16:06:52Z

Sorry, wrong Polly. I have Garrett married to Sallie Merrills or Meruallis born 1829.

Re: looking for help on Polly Bidwell.

AmySchultz34 — 2010-01-31 16:03:06Z

I find a Polly Salisbury as wife of Jacob Bidwell. She was born in 1790 NY and died in IL in 1868. Does this help

Re: bidwell book

jlgoin — 2010-01-22 16:04:15Z

For a copy of the first Bidwell Family History go to Quintin Publications. www.quintinpublications.com. They have two books for Bidwell.

1.)Genealogy of the First Seven Generations of the Bidwell Family in America. Edwin M. Bidwell. (1884) Book price: $12 CD price: $10.95

2.) Bidwells in the World War. Frederick David Bidwell. (1920) Book price and CD price: $10.95

They have quite a huge listing of old family history books.

Juanita

Re: Bidwell Surname

bobbidwell_1 — 2009-12-27 03:51:45Z

I'm one of three grandsons of Abel Trood and Alpha Hafer Bidwell. My wife chanced upon your discussion while searching for information on my grandfather's World War II service. Alpha died in September 1963, I believe, or possibly September 1964. Her earlier hospitalization in Colorado was probably for tuberculosis. I remember Uncle Renwick and Aunt Jane. I know very little about my grandmother except that she had several sisters, one of whom was supposedly either the first female dentist in Pennsylvania or the first woman to graduate from a particular dental school in Pennsylvania. My grandmother came from Bellefonte PA near State College and lived in a house that backed on a trout stream that runs through the town. I believe my grandfather also came from Bellefonte but spent time with an uncle in nearby Jersey Shore. I would be delighted to receive any more information on my grandparents and their families. I do have the book of Bidwell and a number of (Bidwell) genealogical charts that Martha Minder did for my father.

Re: Bidwell Surname

bidwellb — 2009-12-27 02:00:41Z

I'm not sure what info we can offer, but go ahead and ask. Able Trood Bidwell was my husband Bob's grandfather. I know he had a sister, Martha who lived in Michigan. I happened upon this site when we were looking up something about his WWII service.

Re: Bidwell

geneoxley1986 — 2009-12-10 19:49:58Z

hi i know where that book would be of grate use if your friends still have it you could donate it to the bidwell mansion in chico california as it is a place where anyone bidwell or not can come and look at things the family history ect. take a tour of the house and so fourth i think that would be the perfect place for the book me being a bidwell myself and all. john bidwell was my 10th gr. grand father

Re: Betsey Bidwell

geneoxley1986 — 2009-12-10 19:34:30Z

john bidwell was my 10th gr grand father

Re: Bidwell book

geneoxley1986 — 2009-12-10 09:45:59Z

i am related to the bidwell also john bidwell is my 10th gr grandfather

Re: Bidwell family

geneoxley1986 — 2009-12-10 09:10:53Z

i am also working on the bidwell line and also have some information that may help you if you are related to john bidwell out of chico california witch came from heartford CT area my e-mail address is midnightangel_99_05@yahoo.com or if you can see my family tree i have some stuff posted there but not all as i have someone helping me with it as i am new to this kind of thing just starting out

Re: Bidwell Family Heritage book

geneoxley1986 — 2009-12-09 22:04:21Z

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IF YOU COULD SEND ME COPYS OF THE PAGES IN THAT BOOK THAT WOULD BE HELPFUL MY E-MAIL ADDRESS IS MIDNIGHTANGEL_99_05@YAHOO.COM AND I WILL SEND YOU COPYS OF THE INFORMATION I HAVE IF YOU DON'T ALRADY HAVE IT AS I AM A DISTANT COUSIN TO JOHN BIDWWELL THE ONE THAT HAD THE BID WELL MANSION IN CHICO CALIFORNIA.

Re: Bidwell Family Heritage book

Sewuph2 — 2009-12-09 13:55:52Z

I have the first Bidwell book put together by Joan Bidwell. If I can look anything up to help you out, let me know. I to grew up in the Sacramento area.

Re: Bidwell Family Heritage book

CGraham9290 — 2009-12-08 17:04:08Z

Hello, I have no Bidwell ancestry. Years ago I ran across a book in a used bookstore, purchased it and shipped it to the first person who replied to my original post. The person who responded was researching their Bidwell family and if I remember correctly, lived in Wisconsin.

Re: Bidwell Family Heritage book

geneoxley1986 — 2009-12-08 10:29:58Z

i have some bidwell family history if you are related to john bidwell out of Chico california feel free to contact me and i will try to get you the information you are looking for if i have it because i am looking for some information my self

Re: bidwell book

GretchenFlynnDarwin — 2009-11-18 00:43:50Z

Bidwell Family History, 1587-1982, Volume 1 was "Compiled" by Joan J. Bidwell and was published in 1983. The only way you can find a copy is possibly thru an on-line book dealer such as ABE Books or one of the other used book dealers.

Volume I was almost 1,100 pages and if I remember correctly the cost at that time was $50 including postage.

Volume II has, to my knowledge, not been published as of yet as the Bidwell Family Association is trying to raise the money to have it publshed.

Volume II will not include data that was in Volume I except in the case of corrections that were made after it was published. Have no idea how many pages it might contain nor if the cost has been determined as of yet.

You might go to their website..... http://bidwell.org/ and email one of the officers for more updated information. To join the Bidwell Association is $20 per year or $200 for life membership.

That includes 3 or 4 newsletters each year and they keep you updated on any family news and where the Reunions are to be held each year.

If I can answer any questions please feel free to email me directly.
Gretchen
Email: Dddarwin@aol.com