Josias Bodley was born in Exeter and was educated at Merton College, Oxford. After a military career in Ireland and Europe he came to Ireland as Director-General of the Fortifications and Buildings in Ireland. In 1614 he was appointed by the Lord Deputy to inquire into the progress of the London Companies' plantations in County London-derry. His report was presented to James I.

Born:	c.1550
Died:	22 August 1617