Solomon Hodges [2284]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 24 Feb 1701/02 823
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Death: 19 Aug 1730 296,823
Burial: Aug 1730 823
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Events
1. Bio 2162, of Solomon Hodges in Norfolk Co., Virginia
Solomon Hodges, son of Richard Hodges and Elizabeth was bornd in the year of our blessed Lord February 24, 1702, deceased 19 August 1730.2. Deed 2163, bought 50 acres in the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River Parish from Arthur Godfrey & Isabella, his wife, 16 Feb 1725/26 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
Grantors: Arthur Godfrey & Isabella, his wife Residence: Norfolk Co., Va.3. Deed 2164, bought 50 acres in Elizabeth River Parish from Arthur Godfrey & Isabella, his wife, 17 Feb 1725/26 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
Grantees: Solomon Hodges Residence: Norfolk Co., Va.
Date of Deed: 16 Feb 1726/7 Date Recorded: 17 Feb 1726/7
Consideration: 5 shillings lawful money
Signature or Marks: Arthur Godfrey Isabeler Godfrey
Witnesses: Lemuel Willson Katherine Wilson John Steuart
Description: 50 acres be more or less
One tract or parcele of land situate lying & being in the Southern Branch of Elizabeth River parish and County of Norfolk the quantity fifty acres be it more or be it less bounded as followeth (viz:) Beginning at a marked white oak standing at the beginning of a line and running from thence neare a north west corse up the landing road to Evenses Bridge and from thence up a branch to the head of the land to a marked mapell and from thence neare a south east corse to marke holly standing in the line between the said Arthur Godfrey and Mathew Godfrey & thence to the first begining oak tree. To have and to hold the said devid and or tract of land with the appurtenances unto the said Solomon Hodges his exec'ts & adm's for and dureing the full term of one whole year next ensueing the date hereof to the intent that by virtue their of and of the statute for transfering uses into possessions the said Solomon Hodges may be in the actuale possession theire of and be enabled to take and acept of a grant and reteate to the same premises to him and his heirs for ever In wittness whereof the said Arthur Godfrey and Isabella his wife have hereto subscribe their names and affixed theire accostomed seales the day and yeare above written.
Grantors: Arthur Godfrey & his wife, Isabella Residence: Norfolk Co., Va.4. Will 2165, 14 Aug 1730 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
Grantees: Solomon Hodges Residence: Norfolk Co., Va.
Date of Deed: 17 Feb 1726/7 Date Recorded: 17 Feb 1726/7
Consideration: 17 pounds Virginia money
Signatures or Marks: Arthur Godfrey Isebeler Godfrey
Witnesses: Lem Wilson Katherine Wilson John Stewart
Description: 50 acres more or less
One tract or parcell of land situate lying and being in the Southern Branch of Elizabeth River Parish and County of Norfolk the quanitty fifty acres be it more or be it less bounded as followeth (vizt): beginning at a marked white oak standing at the begining of a line and runing from thence neare a up that branch to the head the the said Godfrey land to a marked road and from thence north west corse up the landing road to Evenses Bridge and from thence neare a southeast to a marked holey standing in the line between the said Arthur Godfrey and Mathew Godfry and from thence to the beginning oake tree to have and to hold the said tract or devidend of land with the appurtencances unto the said Solomon Hodges his exect's adm'ts and assignes for and during the full term of one whole yeare from thence next ensueing to the intent that by virtue their of and of the statute for transfering uses into possessions the said Solomon Hodges may be in ye actuall possessions there of & be enabled to take and accept of a grant & release of the same premise to him his heirs and assignes for ever as by the said indenture will further make appeare. Now this indenture wittnesseth that the said Arthur Godfrey for and in consideration of the sum of seventeen pounds lawfull money of Virg'a to him in hand paid by the said Solomon Hodges whereof he doth hereby acknowledge ; the receipt have remised released granted and confirmed and by these presents do grant remise release unto the said Solomon Hodges in his actual possession now being by virtue of the said receted indenture of bargaine & sale maid to him of a year, of the said statute and to his heirs and assinges ye afforesd land tonament hereditaments & premises with the appurtances, and all the estate right title claim interest and demand whatsoever of the said Arthur Godfrey in and to ye same & every part thereof (excepting and always reserving unto Richard Hodges & Eliza his wife ye father and mother of the said Solomon Hodges what privilidge they or either of them shall think fitting said dividend of land during their naturall lives. To have and to hold the said land tenaments hereditaments & premises with the appurtenances and the reversion and reversions remainder and remainders unto the said Solomon Hodges his heirs & assignes (excepting and always reserveing as before comprised) and to the only use & behalf of the said Solomon Hodges his heirs and assignes & to no other use intent or purpose whatsoever. In wittness, whereof ye said Arthur Godfrey & Isabella his wife have hereto set their hands & accostomed seals ye day and year above written.
In the name of God, Amen, I Solomon Hodges being very sick and weak in body but of a perfect good mind and memory I give and bequeth my soul to God who gave it and my body to be decently buried
Item, I give and bequeth my plantation and tract of land where in I now do live to my brother Thomas Hodges and to his heirs for ever and if my brother Thos Hodges should die without heirs then my will is that my brother Robert Hodges shall have my plantation and land belonging to it and to his heirs for ever and if my brother Robert Hodges shall die without heirs then my will is that my brother William Hodges shall have my plantation with the land belonging to it and to his heirs for ever as witness my hand and seal this 14th day of August anno dom 1730.
Solomon (X his mark) Hodges
Signed sealed and delivered in presents of us test
P. A.W. White sener
Arthur Godfrey
Joseph (x his mark) Hodges
At a Court held the 19 (unreadable) 1730 proved by Joseph Hodges and P.A. White & sworn by (unreadable) & ordered to be recorded.
Parents
Father: Richard Hodges Sr. [3113] (Abt 1675-Between 1750) 820 [MRIN:1056]
Mother: Elizabeth Burgess [3114] ( -Bef 1750) 27,820
Spouses and Children
1. *Unknown [0] ( - ) [MRIN:768]
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Solomon Hodges [2298]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: Abt 1816 - Virginia 32
Baptism:
Death: After 1860 32,33
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1. Deed 2166, William Cherry sells to Solomon Hodges lot of land in Gosport, Portsmouth, 7 Mar 1855 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
Grantors: William Cherry & Louisa,wife Residence: Suffolk, Nansemond Co.2. Residence 33, Mar 1855 in Suffolk, Nansemond Co., Virginia
Grantees: Solomon Hodges Residence: Suffolk, Nansemond Co.
Date of Deed: 7 March 1855 Date Recorded: 10 March 1855
Consideration: $400
Signatures or marks: William Cherry & Louisa Cherry
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Description: a certain piece of land situated in that part of the Town of Portsmouth called Gosport and bounded as follows: Beginning at the intersection of Randolf and Third Streets and running eastwardly along Randolf Street ninety (90) feet, thence southwardly sixty feet six inches (60 1/2) thence westwardly ninety feet (90) to Third Street thence northwardly along Third Street sixty feet six inches (60 1/2) to the beginning, being the same lot purchased of Winchester Watts by deed of bargain & sale the 22nd day of June 1854, one half of Lot no. 106.
3. Deed 2167, Solomon Hodges sold to Edwin Brown 1/2 lot in Gosport, Portsmouth, 8 Mar 1855 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
Grantors: Solomon Hodges & Ann Eliza, his wife4. Census 2168, U.S., Aug 1860 in Suffolk, Nansemond Co., Virginia
Grantees: Edwin Browne Residence: Portsmouth
Date of Deed: 8 March 1855 Date Recorded: 13 March 1855
Consideration: $200.00
Signatures or marks: Solomon Hodges & Ann E. Hodges
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Description: a certain piece of land situated in that part of the Town of Portsmouth called Gosport and bounded as follows: Beginning at the North east corner of James B. Bailey's lot on Third Street running along said street thrity feet three inches (30 1/4) thence eastwardly ninety feet (90) thence southwardly thirty feet three inches (30 1/4) thence westwardly ninety feet (90) along said James B. Bailey's line to the beginning, being one half of the piece of land purchased a William Cherry & Louisa his wife by deed of bargain & sale the 7th day of March 1855 which he the said Cherry received title to by deed of bargain and sale from Winchester Watts 22nd day of June 1854 one fourth of lot 106.
Solomon Hodges, age 44, male, occupation: merchant, value of real estate: 4,000, value of personal property: 3,000; born in Va.5. Occupation 32, Merchant, 1860 in Suffolk, Nansemond Co., Virginia
Ann E. Hodges, age 38, female, born in Va.
Anna M. Hodges, age 17, female, born in Va.
William D. Hodges, age 15, male, born in Va., attends school
Virginius L. Hodges, age 12, male, born in Va., attends school
Cornelia C. Hodges, age 10, female, born in Va., attends school
James E. Hodges, age 7, male, born in Va.
Jesse S. Hodges, age 4, male, born in Va.
James J. Hare, age 25, male, occupation: clerk, born in Va.
Spouses and Children
1. *Ann Eliza [2299] (Abt 1822 - After 1860) 31 [MRIN:772]
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Children:
1. Anna M. Hodges [2300] (Abt 1843- ) 32
2. William D. Hodges [2301] (Abt 1845- ) 32
3. Virginius L. Hodges [2302] (Abt 1848-1893) 32,34
4. Cornelia C. Hodges [2303] (Abt 1850- ) 32
5. James E. Hodges [2304] (Abt 1853- ) 32
6. Jesse L. Hodges [2305] (Abt 1856- ) 32
Solomon Hodges [2288]
Sex: M
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1. Tithables 2169, from the hollow poplar down to the Great Bridge & to Batchelder's Mill & up Poaktey road, 10 Jun 1750 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
Benja. Hodgis, Senr.; son, Solo. Hodgis & negro Jack--32. Deed 2170, William Hewlett sell to Solomon Hodges 163 acres of land in St. Bride's Parish, 8 Aug 1772 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
Grantor: William Hewlett & Patty, his wife Residence: Norfolk Co.3. Property tax 2171, List of taxable property in the parishs of Portsmouth & Elizabeth River, 3 Oct 1801 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
Anne Hewlett Residence: Norfolk Co.
Grantee: Solomon Hodges Residence: Norfolk Co.
Date of Deed: 8 August 1772 Date Recorded: 20 August 1772
Consideration: 165 pounds current money of Virginia
Signatures or marks: William Hewlett, Patty (x her mark) Hewlett, & Anne (x her mark) Hewlett
Witnesses: Abram Jeffrey, Geo. W. Burgess, Walter Williams, Grant (x his mark) Slaughter
Description: one tract or parcel of land lying and being in the Parish of Saint Brides and Portsmouth and County of Norfolk aforesaid and bounded as follows, to wit: Beginning at a poplar on the line of Frances Hewlett thence north one hundred & eighty poles to a stump on the run thence north seventy six degrees east fifty six poles to a bank, thence south eighty five degrees east eighty poles to a live oak, thence south thirty nine degrees east twenty four poles to a chinguapine stump thence north fifty nine degrees east forty six poles to a beach on the Run and Road, thence south thirty eight degrees east thirty four poles to a pine on Sterlings Run, thence south sixty six degrees west twenty poles to a pine thence south fifty five degrees west twenty poles to a pine thence south fourty eight degrees west eighty poles to a cyprus on the said Run, thence south forty three degrees east sixty poles to a oak on the said Run thence to the first beginning poplar containing one hundred and sixty three acres & one third
Solomon Hodges--1 white male above 164. Property tax 2172, List of taxable property in the parishs of Portsmouth & Elizabeth River, 12 Jun 1802 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
Solomon Hodges--1 white male above 16
Parents
Father: Benjamin Hodges [2575] (Bef 1729-Bef 1775) 843 [MRIN:865]
Mother:
Notes
General:
**Solomon Hodges was a witness to Richard Hodges Sr. will 244
Solomon Hodges [521]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: Bef 1755 822,2173
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Death: Between 1794 and 1795 225,2174
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Events
1. Plat 2175, lot # 52, 1752 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
2. Guardian Bond 2176,2177, Charles Wilkins bonded to Solomon Hodges & Kedar Hodges, 21 Sep 1761 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
Know all men by these presents, that we Chas. Wilkins & Henry Herbert are held and firmly bound to John Hutchings, Wm. Ivy, Joshua Corprew, Robt. Tucker, John Tatem & Thos. Veale, Gent. justices of the Court of Norfolk County, now fitting, in the sum of two hundred pounds.3. Census 2178, District from Great Bridge to Edmund's Bridge & the the New Mill Creek, 1785 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
To the payment whereof, well and truly to be made, to the said Justices, and their seccessors, we bind ourselves, and each of us, our and each of our heirs, executors, and administrations, jointly and severally, firmly, by these presents. Sealed with our seals, this 21 day of Sept. in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred 61 and in the first year of the reign of our sovereign Lord King George the third.
The condition of the above obligation is such, that if the above bound Charles Wilkins is executors and administrations, shall well and truly pay and deliver, or cause to be paid and delivered, unto Solomon Hodges & Kedar Hodges, orphans of Thos. Hodges deceased, all such estate or estates, as now is, or are, or hereafter shall appear to be due to the said orphan, when and as soon as they shall attain to lawful age, or when thereto required by the justices of the said county court, as also keep harmless the above named justices, their and every of their heirs, ececutors and administrations, from all trouble and damages, that shall or may arise about the said estate: Then the above obligation to be void; otherwise to remain in full force.
Charles Wilkins
Henry Herbert
Sealed and delivered in the presence of: Arth Boush
Solomon Hodges, 7 white souls, 1 dwelling, 4 other buildings4. Deed 2179, 24 May 1765 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
Grantors: Solomon Hodges, son of Thomas Residence: Norfolk Co.5. Property tax 2180, List of taxable property within the district of John Hodges, commissioner, 30 Jun 1791 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
Grantees: George Berry Sr. Residence: Princess Anne Co.
Date of Deed: 24 May 1765 Date Recorded: 18 July 1765
Consideration: 50 pounds current money of Virginia
Signatures or marks: Solomon Hodges
Witnesses: Joel Hodges, John (x his mark) Wegins Sr., Richard Hodges, Sarah (x her mark) Donese, Eliz (x her mark) Smith, & Mary (x her mark) Jones
Description: a certain tract or parcel of land lying in Norfolk County near Godfrey's Landing containing fifty acres more or less and bounding as follows beginning at a white oak a corner tree of Jesse Godfrey's standing by the roadside that leads to Godfrey's Landing, thence running westerly bounded on the said road to Evan's Bridge on the Main Road thence southerly on the branch as the branch runs to the land of Robert Hodge's thence near south east binding on the said Robert Hodges's land to a holly in Matthew Godfrey's dec'd line a corner tree thence easterly binding on the said Godfrey's Land to the first station the said tract or parcel of land given to the said Solomon Hodges by his father Thomas Hodges dec'd & was given to the said Thomas Hodges dec'd by Solomon Hodges dec'd & the said Solomon Hodges (dec'd bought it formerly of Arthur Godfrey by which deeds the bounds will more fully appear and all houses, buildings, orchards, ways, waters, water courses, profits, commodities, hereditaments, and appurtenances whatsoever to the said premises hereby granted or any part thereof belonging or in any wise appertaining:
Solomon Hodges--2 white males above 16, 2 black above 16, 4 horses6. Residence 2058, Nov 1791 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
7. Deed 2181, Curling Smith sold to Solomon Hodges 178 acres in St. Bride's Parish, 24 Nov 1791 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
Grantor: Curling Smith & wife, Fanny Residence: Norfolk Co.8. Property tax 2182, List of taxable property within the district of John Hodges, commissioner, 2 Jun 1792 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
Grantee: Solomon Hodges Residence: Norfolk Co.
Date of Deed: 24 November 1791 Date Recorded:
Consideration: 214 pounds 10 shillings lawful money of Virginia
Signatures or marks: Curling Smith & Fanny (x her mark) Smith
Witnesses: Mason Hodges, Stephen Sikes, James Hall, & Geroge Betts
Description: a certain peace or persal of land lying and being in Saint Bride's Parish in the County of Norfolk and State of Virginia it being the same whereon said Smith formerly lived Begining at a bunch of hollys, thence Northerly binding on Joshua Manings land to a chinkerpin stake, thence Easterly binding on said land to a sarsafax, thence North nineteen degrees East to a Cinckerpin stake by the side of the swamp, thence binding on said swamp South fourty eight degrees West seventeen chains and seventy five links to a holly thence south nineteen degrees West ten chains and twenty five linds to a bend in the ditch, thence binding on John Hodges land south fourty one degrees West eight chains to a white oak, thence north fourty three degrees West, six chains and seventy five links on said Hodges land, thence North seventy, West six chains and sixty six links on said John Hodges land, thence North thirty eight West, four chains and seventy five links to a maple stump in the swamp, thence south fiftiy five West, twenty six chains and seventy five links to a gum binding on Alex Foreman's land thence south fourty three degrees West three chains to a gum thence south twenty degrees West five chains to a gum thence south one chaines twenty five links to a gum, thence south nineteen East five chains and thirty links to a pine thence south thirty nine degrees East, three chains to an oak thence south sixty five degrees West, eight chains to a maple, thence south fourty five degrees West seventeen chains and twenty five links to a pine thence south fifty five degrees East thirty four chains and fifty links to a pin binding on Bennet Armstrong thence south eighty nine degrees East eleven chainsa nd fourty links to a gum, thence south seventy three degrees, East six chains and seventy links to a stump, thence north thrity two degrees East six chains to a pine, thence south seventeen degrees West, six chains and sixty three links to a pine, thence south fourty two degrees East seven chains and fifty links to a maple, thence East six chains and fifty links to a gum, thence North fourty eight East two chains and seventy five links to a gum, thence south seventy one degrees East four chains and thirteen links to a maple thence south sixty three degrees East twelve chains and seventy five links to a pine, thence North sixty four East, two chains to a stake thence North twenty one West, one chain and twenty five links to a stake, thence North thirty five degrees West to a stake seven chains twenty five links, thence North sixty seven degrees West seventeen chains twenty five links on Gilcreeces line to a stump in Charls Smiths line thence binding on Charls Smiths land by a line of marked trees the various courses to the first mentioned bunch of hollys containing one hundred and seventy eight acres and three quarters, be the same more or less
Solomon Hodges--1 male above 16, 4 blacks above 16, 3 horses9. Deed 355, Joshua Manning sold to Solomon Hodges 67 acres in St. Bride's Parish, 29 Dec 1792 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
Grantors: Joshua Manning & Sarah, his wife Residence: Halifax Co., N.C.10. Residence 219, St. Brides Parish, May 1793 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
Grantees: Solomon Hodges Residence: St. Bride's Parish, Norfolk Co.
Date of Deed: 29 December 1792 Date Recorded: 20 May 1793
Consideration: 8 pounds 8 shillings current money of Virginia
Signatures or marks: Joshua Manning & Sarah (x her mark) Manning
Witnesses: Willis Whitfield, W. Wilson, Ralph Pigot, Jno. Brooks, Jno. (x his mark) Grace, & Jordan Marchant
Description: a certain tract or parcel of land situate lying and being in the Parish of Saint Brides and County of Norfolk aforesaid and contained in the following bounds viz: beginning at a branch a corner of Charles Smith land thence along the said Smith's lne to a bunch of Holly's a corner said Solomon Hodges's land which he bought of Curling Smith thence along said Hodge's line to a corner stake thence along the said line a corner in Henry Curling's land thence along Henry Curlings line to a corner in Thomas Gilchrists land thence along the said Gilchrists line to the beginning beach containing by estimation sixty seven aces be the same more or less
11. Deed 2183, Solomon Hodges sold 200 acres to James Hodges, 18 May 1793 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
Grantors: Solomon Hodges & Heziah, his wife12. Property tax 2184, List of taxable property within the district of John Hodges, commissioner, 18 May 1793 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
Residence: St. Brides Parish, Norfolk Co.
Grantees: James Hodges Residence: St. Bride's Parish, Norfolk Co.
Date of Deed: 18 May 1793 Date Recorded: 20 May 1793
Consideration: 200 pounds current money of Virginia
Signatures or marks: Solomon Hodges & Heziah (x her mark) Hodges
Witnesses: Thos. Armstead, James Burgess, & Robert Fant
Description: one certain tract or parcel of land containing two hundred acres more or less situate lying and being on New Mill Creek in the Parish of Saint Brides and County of Norfolk aforesaid and bounded as follows by the line of William Smiths land thence along the line of Tader Carter and thence by the line of William Baker and so along the line of James Wilkins and Willis Wilkins down to the above mentioned station
Solomon Hodges--1 white male above 16, 3 blacks above 16, 2 horses13. Property tax 2174, List of taxable property within the district of Richard Butt, commissioner, 27 May 1794 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
Solomon Hodges--1 white male above 16, 4 black above 16, 3 horses14. Estate 2185, letters of administration, 22 Sep 1795 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
On the motion of Robert Routh, who made oath and together with Joshua Smith, William Wallace, Junr. and James Burgess has securities entered in and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of three thousand dollars --condition as the law directs certificate is granted him for maining letters of administration on the estate of Solomon Hodges deceased in due form---The widow having in open Court relinquished her right of administration on said estate to the aforesaid Robert Routh.15. Estate 2186, letters of administration & appointment of appraisers, 19 Oct 1795 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
Ordered that William B. Herbert, Daniel Savills, Mason Hodges and Alexander Foreman or any three of them being sworn before a magistrate of this county meet and appraise in current money the slaves if any and personal estate of Solomon Hodges deceased and return the same to the Court.
On the motion of James Hodges who made oath and together with Robert Remes and Joshua Smith his securities entered unto and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of six thousand dollars conditioned as the law directs certificate is granted here for maining letters of administration in the estate of Solomon Hodges deceased and ministered by Robert Routh in due form.16. Chancery suit 2187, James Hodges vs. Keziah Hodges, widow of Solomon Hodges, 19 Nov 1795 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
Ordered that Mason Hodges, Daniel Hodges, James Burgess and Thomas Hanbury or any three of them being first sworn before a magistrate of this County enter and appraise in current money the slaves if any and personal estate of Solomon HOdges deceased and return the appraisement to the Court.
James Hodges, compl. against Keziah Hodges, widow of Solomon Hodges, and Polly Hodges, Tamer Hodges, Lydia Hodges and Absolomon Hodges, defts. in Chancery17. Estate 2188, apointment of guardian to orphans, 18 Jan 1796 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
This cause was this day scheduled by consent as well as the complainant as the defendants Keziah Hodges and Polly Hodges in their proper persons and the other defendants who are infants by Robert Reins their guardian appointed by the Court to defend them in this suit and thereupon by consent of all the parites came on to be heard on the bill of the complainant and the answer of the defendants now filed. On consideration whereof and of the argument of counsel, it is decreed and ordered that Alexander Foreman, Joshua Smith and Daniel Savills or any two of them allot and set apart to the defendants Keziah one third of the two hundred and forty five and three quarters acres of land more or less and also one third of the following slaves by name Charles, Jonas, Hannah, Aley, Jack, Davy, Bolos, and George whereof her husband Solomon Hodges dec'd devised and possess in the bill mentioned as her dower therein and divided the residues of the said land and slaves in equal proportions between the complainant and the defendants Polly, Tamer, Lydia and Absolom Hodges and make report thereof to the Courts in order to a final decree.
Tamer Hodges orphan of Solomon Hodges deceased made choice with the approbation of the Court of Joshua Smith for her quardian and the said Joshua Smith is by the Court appointed guardian to Lydia Hodges & Absolom Hodges also orphans of the said Solomon who thereupon together with James Burgess & Maximillon Stewart his securities entered unto and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of eight hundred dollars with condition according to law18. Estate 2189, Willis Wilkins, administrator of James Wilkins, decease vs James Hodges, administrator of Solomon Hodges, decease, 22 Jun 1797 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
Willis Wilkins, administrator of James Wilkins, deceased, plaintiff against James Hodges, administrator of Solomon Hodges, dec'd, defendant in case19. Chancery suit 2190, orphans of Solomon Hodges vs. James Hodges & James Hall, defendants, Nov 1801 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
These suits abate by the death of the plaintiffs
Joshua Smith, guardian to the orphans of Solomon Hodges, plt. against James Hall surviving obligor of James Hodges and said James Hall, deft.--in debt20. Chancery suit 2191, Hodges & Manning vs Hall & Hodges, 16 Nov 1802 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
The defendant being arrested and not appearing on the motion of the plt. by his attorney. It is considered by the Court that the plt. recover against the defendant twenty-six pounds nine shillings with interest thereon to be computed after the rate of five per centum per annum from the 26th day of Jan 1796 till payment and his costs by him about his suit in this behalf expended and the deft. in mercy etc.
Judgements obtained in the office and confirmed at November Court 1801
Mary Hodges & Caty Hodges, orphans of James Hodges, dec'd and Matthew Manning & Mary, his wife, plts. against Willis Hall & Lydia, his wife and Absalomn Hodges, defts in chancery21. Will
This day came, as will the plts and the defts: Hall and wife by their counsel and the deft: Absalom by William Cherry who is by the Court appointed his guardian to defend him in this suit and thereupon the cause came on by consent to be heard, upon the bill and answers now filed, on consideration whereof it is decreed and ordered that John Pollick, Willis Wilkins, and John Hodges, gent. or any two of them sell the land and Negro slave in the bill mentioned to the highest bidder for ready money after giving fifteen days public notice of the time and place of such sale and after declaring the costs of suit and the expenses attending the sale divide the balance of the proceeds in the following manner one fourth to Matthew Manning in right of his wife, one fourth to Mary and Katy Hodges, one fourth to Willis Hall in right of his wife and the remaining fourth to Absalom Hodges and made report thereof to the Court in order to a final decree.
Tuesday, November 16th, 1802
Present: Ro Roush, Richard Blow, Stephen Wright, & James S. Mathews, Gentlemen Justices
Ordered the last Friday in this month December, January & February next.
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SOLOMON HODGES
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Father: WILLIAM HODGES
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Will: 17 NOV 1814 , Norfolk, Virginia
Source Information:
Batch Number: 7706111
Sheet: 64
Source Call No.: 1058993
Type: Film
Parents
Father: Thomas Hodges [2572] (1702- ) 296,822 [MRIN:233]
Mother:
Spouses and Children
1. *Keziah [2294] ( - Between 6 Nov 1814 and 19 Dec 1814) 219 [MRIN:210]
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Children:
1. Mary Hodges [41] (1772-1820) 225,226
2. Tamar Hodges [3032] (Bef 1796- ) 227
3. Lydia Hodges [3033] (Bef 1796- ) 227,228
4. Absolom Hodges [3034] (Bef 1796- ) 227
5. James Hodges [2295] ( -Between 1793) 219,229
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Death Notes:
Main Entry American commercial beacon and Norfolk & Portsmouth daily advertiser.General:
Author American commercial beacon and Norfolk & Portsmouth daily advertiser.
Title Died- In Portsmouth, on May 6, Mr. Solomon Hodges. (p. 3, c. 1)
Publication Saturday, May 8, 1824. Gen. note From the marriage and obituary citations compiled by Bernard J. Henley from Virginia newspapers on microfilm at the Library of Virginia. Other Format Available on microfilm (Library of Virginia Film 188). Subject - Topical Obituaries -- Virginia. Subject -Geographic Norfolk (Va.)
Added Entry Henley, Bernard J. (Bernard John)
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System Number 001164638
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Main Entry Norfolk and Portsmouth herald (Norfolk, Va. : 1815)
Author Norfolk and Portsmouth herald (Norfolk, Va. : 1815)
Title Died- In Portsmouth on May 6, Solomon Hodges. (p. 3, c. 2)
Publication Monday, May 10, 1824. Gen. note From the marriage and obituary citations compiled by Bernard J. Henley from Virginia newspapers on microfilm at the Library of Virginia. Other Format Available on microfilm (Library of Virginia Film 191). Subject - Topical Obituaries -- Virginia. Subject -Geographic Portsmouth (Va.)
Norfolk (Va.)
Added Entry Henley, Bernard J. (Bernard John)
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System Number 001141505
BUT, Mary Hodges Manning's death entry in Manning bible, Feb. 1820, says she was last surviving member of her father's family; meaning he not alive then. Could not have death date of 1824 if same man.
Virginia Marriages, Jan 1 1804 to Dec 31 1804
April 21 1804 Solomon Hodges Martha Walker widow Norfolk County fmr husb. samuel walker dec'd
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Solomon Hodges
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Birth: 1775 , Brooke, Virginia
Christening:
Death: 25 APR 1815
Parents:
Father: Joseph Hodges Family
Mother: Margaret Van Meier
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Film Number: 442548
Page Number: 341
Reference number: 7155
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17 NOV 1814 , Norfolk, Virginia
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JUSTICE OF THE PEACE: Col. William H. Stewart, editor & compiler, History of Norfolk County, Virginia and Representative Citizens (Chicago, Illinois: Biographical Publishing Co., 1902), pages 281-282:
Justice of the Peace: second period (Colonial) after separation from Princess Anne: Solomon Hodges, 1774
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Son Hodges [2986]
Sex: M
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Birth: Between 1800 and 1810 438
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Father: Nathan Hodges [2602] (Between 1765-After 1775) 28 [MRIN:990]
Mother: Wife [2983] (Between 1765- )
Son Hodges [2193]
Sex: M
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Father: Richard Hodges Jr. [2285] (Between 1700- ) 244,822 [MRIN:734]
Mother: Martha Randolph [1302] (Abt 1706-After 1766) 27
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1. *Unknown [0] ( - ) [MRIN:737]
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1. William Hodges [2194] (Bef 1766-After 1766) 244
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**"son" Hodges was only put in to account for grandson, William Hodges. Once it's determined which son of Richard Hodges had a boy named William--then it can be corrected
Son Hodges [2985]
Sex: M
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Birth: Between 1800 and 1810 438
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Father: Nathan Hodges [2602] (Between 1765-After 1775) 28 [MRIN:990]
Mother: Wife [2983] (Between 1765- )
Son Hodges [2640]
Sex: M
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Father: John Hodges [2629] ( -After 1792) 1871 [MRIN:883]
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1. *Unknown [0] ( - ) [MRIN:885]
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1. Elizabeth Hodges [2641] ( -After 1792) 1871
Stephen Hodges [2799]
Sex: M
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Death: Between Dec 1820 and May 1822 306
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1. Will 2192, 21 Dec 1820 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
Name: Stephen Hodges
Wife: Mary Hodges
Son: Josiah Hodges
Daughter: Frankey Road
Grandsons: David, William, & Ire Hodges, sons of my son, Josiah Hodges
Grandsons: Willoughby, Thomas, Stephen H., Josiah H, & Jacob Road
Granddaughters: Lille, Elizabeth & Hartel Hodges
Mentions land of Robert Hodges
Will dated: 21 Dec 1820
Will proved: 20 May 1822
Witness: Herman Hodges
Spouses and Children
1. *Mary [2800] ( - After Dec 1820) 306,307 [MRIN:938]
Marriage: 10 Dec 1815 - Norfolk Co., Virginia 306,308
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1. Josiah Hodges [2801] ( -After 1820) 306
2. Franky Hodges [2802] ( -After 1820) 306
Stephen Hodges [2617]
Sex: M
AKA: Steven Hodges 352
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Death: After Jul 1796 352
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Father: Lemuel Hodges [2615] ( -After 1785) 351 [MRIN:878]
Mother: Ruth [2616] ( -Between 1796) 351,352