Background
Boddy, William Henry was born on January 5, 1886 in Berkeley, California, United States. Son of William and Ruth (Woodcock) Boddy.
Boddy, William Henry was born on January 5, 1886 in Berkeley, California, United States. Son of William and Ruth (Woodcock) Boddy.
Preparatory education, Seattle (Washington) Seminary. Bachelor of Arts, Reed College, Portland, Oregon, 1914. Doctor of Divinity, Whitman College, Walla Walla, 1923.
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.
Member faculty Reed College, 1915-1916.
Married Elsa C. Coder, December 25, 1907. Children: Helen Louise, William Coder (deceased).