Goodbody family
From Tolkien Gateway
The Goodbody Family was one of the many prominent families that lived in the Shire, perhaps of the upper class[1]. The Goodbodies were connected to the Baggins Family through Bilbo Baggins's great aunt Lily, who married one Togo Goodbody.[2] They were also connected to the Bolger Family; Cora Goodbody married Rudolph Bolger.[3]
Among the family trees in Appendix C to The Lord of the Rings, their descendants are summed up in just two words: 'Various Goodbodies'.[2] Bilbo acknowledged the connection at his famous Farewell Party: we know that at least some of the various Goodbodies were present at that feast.[4]
References
- ↑ Robert Foster, The Complete Guide to Middle-earth p. 171
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix C, "Baggins of Hobbiton"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix C, "Bolger of Budgeford"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "A Long-expected Party"
