William Henry Boddy

Background

Boddy, William Henry was born on January 5, 1886 in Berkeley, California, United States. Son of William and Ruth (Woodcock) Boddy.

Education

Preparatory education, Seattle (Washington) Seminary. Bachelor of Arts, Reed College, Portland, Oregon, 1914. Doctor of Divinity, Whitman College, Walla Walla, 1923.

Career

Ordained ministry Presbyterian Church, 1908. Pastor Spokane, Washington, 1908-1912, Portland, Oregon, 1912-1915, Hood River, Oregon, 1918-1923, Woodlawn Presbyterian Church, Chicago, 1923-1925, First Presbyterian Church, Chicago, 1925-1932, Westminster Church, Minneapolis, since 1932.

Achievements

• William Henry Boddy has been listed as a noteworthy clergyman by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member faculty Reed College, 1915-1916.

Connections

Married Elsa C. Coder, December 25, 1907. Children: Helen Louise, William Coder (deceased).

Father:

William Boddy

Mother:

Ruth (Woodcock) Boddy

Spouse:

Elsa C. Coder

child:

Helen Louise Boddy

child:

William Coder Boddy (deceased)