I have a 3 x grt. grandfather, Thomas Bodill, b. 1761. I did have his place of birth as being Nottingham, but have been unable to confirm this. He did, however, marry in Nottingam to an Ann Merryman in 1785. Looking into the Bodill name, I discover that there were many from Coleorton. I wondered if my Thomas had any connection to these Bodill's. He was a hatter by trade. Shooting in the dark, but would be grateful for any help.