Seth Bidwell was born in New York and moved here as an adult. He was married to Nancy who was some twenty years his junior. To this union was born three daughters, Ella, Emma, and Annie and one son Eddie.
The above information from the 1880 census when the ages of the above were:
- Seth, 69
- Nancy, 49
- Ella, 22
- Emma, 19
- Emma, 16
- Eddie, 11
Ella and Emma were listed as still at home and employed as "School Teachers". Seth was listed as a Farmer.