Who was Henry (Bodwell)?

Henry (Bodwell) (1602–1656) was born in Bodvel, Caernarvonshire, Wales and died in Bodfel, Caernarvonshire, Wales. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Henry Bodvel (Bodwell) 1602–1656

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 1 Jan 1602 · Bodvel, Caernarvonshire, Wales

Died 01 Jan 1656 · Bodfel, Caernarvonshire, Wales

Father Henry I Bodwell Bodvel

Mother Mary Griffith Of Cefn Amwlch

Spouse Mary Groton Tarbell

Children Henry Tarbell Bodwell Iii

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Immediate Family

Parents

Henry I Bodwell Bodvel

Mary Griffith Of Cefn Amwlch

Spouse(s)

Mary Groton Tarbell

Children

Henry Tarbell Bodwell Iii

Biography

The story of Henry Bodvel (Bodwell) began in 1602 in Bodvel, Caernarvonshire, Wales. Henry Bodvel (Bodwell) married mary groton tarbell, and had children including henry tarbell bodwell iii. Henry Bodvel (Bodwell) passed away in 1656 in Bodfel, Caernarvonshire, Wales.

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1602

Birth of Henry Bodvel (Bodwell) in Bodvel, Caernarvonshire, Wales

Birth

1656

Death of Henry Bodvel (Bodwell) in Bodfel, Caernarvonshire, Wales

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Henry (Bodwell)

This ancestor line traces from Penllech, Caernarvonshire, Wales (1540) to Bodvel, Caernarvonshire, Wales (1602) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Henry (Bodwell) (1602–1656) was born in Bodvel, Caernarvonshire, Wales and died in Bodfel, Caernarvonshire, Wales. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Henry in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.