Thomas Hodges [1294]
Sex: M
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Birth: Abt 1675 27
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Death: Bef 1715 27
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1. Bio 450, of Thomas Hodges in Norfolk Co., Virginia
We do not know the name of the wife of Thomas Hodges nor the exact date of his death, but we do know that he married and left sons and died before March 14, 1715.2. Occupation 155, cooper, 1703 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
3. Deed 450,2202, for love & affection gives 120 acres from his father, Roger Hodges, 15 Nov 1703 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
Grantor: Roger Hodges, cooper4. Deed 2203, gives to father, Roger Hodges land that was deeded to sister, Mary Hodges from their grandfather, John Manning, 15 Nov 1703 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
Residence: Southern branch of Elizabeth River, Norfolk Co., Va.
Grantee: to his son, Thomas Hodges
Date of Deed: 15 Nov 1703 Date recorded: 15 May 1704
Consideration: for love & affection
Signature or mark: Roger Hodges
Witnesses: Joseph Cherry John Williams John Creekmur
Description: one hundred & twenty acres of woodland ground situating lying & being on the southernwest side of the Northwest River it is commonly called & known by the name of the Poyal Ridge it be my part of a dividend of land taken up by John Creekmur, Edward Creekmur & Roger Hodges the said land for bounds beginning at a marked pine it being whereof ye dividing line between the s'd Roger Hodges & Edward Creekmur and running southwest one hundred & twenty poles to a marked holly & from thence northwest one hundred & sixty poles to a marked pine & from thence northwest one hundred & twenty poles to a marked pine & from thence southwest to the first station tree
* This was part of the grant of 1920 acres which had been made to Roger Hodges I and the two Creekmores in 1693/4 and was deeded to Thomas II in exchange for his rights to other lands which his father owned. The fact that both he and his father recognized his legal rights to property still in his father's possession suggests that he was the eldest son and as such, heir to his father and the original holdings.
By turning one page over from p. 35, in Bk. 7, we find proof for this presumption. (see next event)
Grantor: Thomas Hodges, cooper5. Deed 2204, receives 50 acres from father, Roger Hodges, 15 May 1704 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
Residence: of the Northwest River
Grantee: Roger Hodges
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Date of Deed: 15 Nov 1703 Date Recorded: 15 May 1704
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Signature or mark: Thomas Hodges
Witnesses: Joseph Cherry John Williams John Creekmur
Description: Do in consideration of land given to me by my father, Roger Hodges on the northwest river do by thee....the land where my father Roger Hodges now lives unto my father, Roger Hodges, & to whom it shall please to give it sell or bequeath it to ...especially the Ridge wch my father now lives on containing by estimation twenty acres be the same more or less, which was formerly given by my grandfather John Manning deceased unto my sister Mary Hodges deceased the s'd land to have & to hold with my father Roger Hodges & to whom he shall please to give it & to them & their heirs forever to peacefully & quietly to enjoy the same
Grantor: Roger Hodges & my wife, Mary6. Quit Rent 2074, 50 acres, 1704 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
Residence: Norfolk Co.
Grantee: my son, Thomas Hodges
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Date of Deed: 15 May 1704 Date Recorded: 15 May 1704
Consideration: ten pounds current money
Signature or mark: Roger Hodges
Witnesses: John Creekmur, Edward (E his mark) Creekmur, &
Edward (x his mark) Browne
Description: a piece of land lying toward the road of ye northwest river being fifty acres --beginning at a pine & running east fourty poles then north west one hundred & eighteen poles then northwest fifty six poles then running west niney poles then south by west thirty poles then southward one hundred & sixty poles to the first beginning and is part of the tract granted by Sir Edward (?) to John Creekmur, Edward Creekmur & the s'd Roger Hodges dated the 29th April 1693 & part of that (?) beloning to s'd Roger Hodges& is now (?) & occupation of the s'd Thomas Hodges: To have & to hold the s'd parcel of land
*this deed is very difficult to read
Parents
Father: Captain Roger Hodges [1290] (Abt 1635-Between 1706) 27,2001 [MRIN:473]
Mother: Mary Manning [3059] (1637-After 1736) 17,1618
Spouses and Children
1. *Frances [1295] (Abt 1670 - 1730) 27 [MRIN:476]
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1. Richard Hodges [1502] ( -Abt 1748) 156
2. Francis Hodges [1503] ( - ) 156
Thomas Hodges [2905]
Sex: M
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Birth: Abt 1831 - Virginia 246
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1. Occupation 246, laborer, 1850 in Saint Brides Parish, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Parents
Father: Joseph Hodges [2903] (Abt 1808- ) 246 [MRIN:970]
Mother: Lydia [2904] (Abt 1813- ) 246
Thomas Hodges [2667]
Sex: M
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Death: After Oct 1794 115
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Father: Mason Hodges [2665] ( -Between 1794) 115 [MRIN:891]
Mother: Elizabeth [2666] ( -After 1794) 115
Thomas Hodges [2902]
Sex: M
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Birth: Abt 1840 - Virginia 2205
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1. Census 2206, U.S., 1850 in Saint Brides Parish, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Thomas Hodges, ae 10, male, born in Va.--enumerated with the household of Joseph & Letty Roach. Could Thomas possibly be the son of David & Ann Hodges? He was living just 2 houses down from them during the 1850 census.
Captain Thomas Hodges [1374]
Sex: M
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1. Bio 58, of Thomas Hodges in Norfolk Co., Virginia
Another contemporary of Roger Hodges was Captain Thomas Hodge who appears in the Norfolk Co. Records about 1676.2. Politics 58, member of the County Court of Norfolk
It has not been determined whether there was any relationship between Thomas Hodges and the family of Roger Hodges I of Norfolk or whether he was the Thomas Hodges brother of Robert Hodge of Modebury, England and Norfolk Co. This is unlikely since Thomas born in 1637 (Va. Colonial Executative Journal Vol. 1, p. 180) was 11 years older than Robert of 1681 will. He was in Va. before the death of Robert for in Aug. 1676, he served with James Josey, Edmond Billson, and Robt. Pule (or Powell) as overseers of the estate of Governor Richard Bennett, quaker, who resided in Nansemond Co. If older and in Va. at the time of Robert's death, he would have settled his brother's affairs. Fortunately Bennett's will is among the few of Nansemond Co. which ar preserved.
Perhaps there was some connection between Thomas and a John Hodges who was transported to Virginia in 1648 by Mr. Philip Bennett who received 515 acres in Upper Norfolk Co. for bringing John Hodges and 9 others to the colony.
Nansemond County adjoined Norfolk on the west and until 1642 was officially called Upper Norfolk Co. and the name evidently was in usage for some time thereafter.
Mr. Thomas Hodges patented 707 acres in Lower Norfolk Co. on Oct. 6, 1684 (Land Grants Vol. 7 part I, p. 430)
The 1704 Quit Rent shows that he owned 407 acres in Norfolk Co. at that time. His son and heir John Hodges owned 526 acres which were located on the Western Branch of Elizabeth River very near to the Nansemond Co. line.
Capt. Thomas Hodges served for years and up until his death as a member of the County Court of Norfolk. In the last several years of this service he was joined by his son, John Hodges, in this capacity.
He also served on the Legislative Council of Colonial Virginia. On November 14, 1691, Captain Thomas Hodges presented the following two bills:
1. An act ascertaining the place for the erection of the College of William & Mary (read for first time).
2. An act laying an importation tax upon skins and furs for the better support of the College of William & Mary. (Legislative Journal of Council of Colonial Va., Vol. I, p. 144 & 205).
Thus Thomas Hodges of Norfolk had the distinction of presenting to the Colonial government the plan for founding the first college in Virginia and the second oldest university in the United State today.
Thomas Hodges married (1) Elizabeth Williams daughter of Edward Williams and his wife Elizabeth as shown by deed of gift from the Williams to their children. (Deeds and Wills of Norfolk Co. Bk 5, p. 128, dated April 23, 1690).
Their only son and perhaps their only child was John Hodges of the Western Branch of Elizabeth River (Norfolk Records Bk. 8, p. 143).
John married Elizabeth More only daughter and heir of William More (Book 9, p. 229 Norfolk Co.)
3. Deed 58, patented 707 acres, 6 Oct 1684 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
Mr. Thomas Hodges patented 707 acres in Lower Norfolk Co. on Oct. 6, 16844. Will 98, of Robert Rouse, 1687 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
(Land Grants Vol. 7 part 1, p. 430)
The only other indication of a relationship to Thomas Hodges in the Norfolk records is contained in the will of Robert Rouse dated 1687 and naming as his bros-in-law John Hodges and Thomas Hodges (Norfolk Co. Wills Vol. 1, p. 109, McIntosch.)5. Deed 58, of gift from Elizabeth's father, Edward Williams, 23 Apr 1690 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
This will also mentions, Mary Hollowell as kinswoman.
The 1681 will of Thomas Hollowell, was witnessed by Thomas Hodges, Robert Bowers and Henry Bowers (Vol. 1, p. 113)
Norfolk Co. Book 5, p. 128--get this record6. Politics 58, served on the Legislative Council of Colonial Virginia, 14 Nov 1691
He also served on the Legislative Council of Colonial Virginia. On November 14, 1691, Captain Thomas Hodges presented the following two bills:7. Quit Rent 58, owned 407 acres, 1704 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
1. An act ascertaining the place for the erection of the College of William & Mary
2. An act laying an importation tax upon skins and furs for the better support of the College of William and Mary
(Legislative Journal of Council of Colonial Va., Vol. 1, p. 144 & 205)
Thus Thomas Hodges of Norfolk had the distinction of presenting to the Colonial government the plan for founding the first college in Virginia and the second oldest university in the United States today.
8. Deed 2207, of 50 acres to William Wilkins, 2 May 1706 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
Know all men by these presents that we Thomas Hoddges and Elizabeth my wife doe impower our brother John Williams for us & in our behalf to acknowledge a deed of fifty acres of land we sold unto William Wilkins & what our said brother Williams shall doe to be as firm & valid in law as if we were presonally present as witness our hands this 2th of May 17069. Inventory & Appraisement 98, of Thomas Hodges, 10 Feb 1707/08 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
Thomas Hodges
Eliz'a (x her mark) Hodges
Witness: Jno. Ferebee Rober Hodges
Proved in open court May 15th 1706 by the witnesses
subscribed & recorded
Teste: Jno. Ferebee, D.C.
Grantee: Thomas Hodges & wife, Elizabeth
Residence: Norfolk Co.
Grantor: William Wilkins Residence: Norfolk Co.
Date of Deed: 2 May 1706 Date Recorded: 15 May 1706
Consideration: eleven pounds current money
Signature or mark: Thomas Hodges Eliz'a (x her mark) Hodges
Witnesses: John Ferebee James Ferebee Roger Hodges
Description: fifty acres of land with a plantation thereon formerly (?) towards ye head of (?) parrish crooke adjoyning to ye land the said William Wilkins now lives on and was formerly by deed of gift recorded in ye records of ye said county given to me the said Thomas Hodges & Elizabeth my wife by her father Edward Williams & to our heirs to have & to hold the said fifty acres of land with ye plantation, together with all houses, orchards, etc......but in case our heir when he attains full age or our heir at law shall endeavor to dispose the said Wilkins his heirs etc of the said fifty acres of land, then I the said Thomas Hodges with ye consent of Elizabeth my wife, doe assign transfer and make over fifty acres of land being my plantation I now live on, on the southside of the northwest river unto the said William Wilkins his heirs forever freely clearly and absolutely to hold ye same without any trouble or molestation of us & our heirs with warranty for the firm holding the same against the claims or (?) of claims of any person whatsoever & to acknowledge this deed in open court of Norfolk county when thereunto required.
*note: Florence Sutherland Hudson, author of We Cousins, Volume II states that it hasn't been determined if there was any relationship between Thomas Hodges and the family of Roger Hodges. This deed of Thomas & Elizabeth Hodges is witnessed my Roger Hodges, therefore athough not stating what the relationship was, clearly they knew one another.
The inventory of the estate of Thomas was begun 10 Feb 1708/9 and finished 25 Feb. 1708/9. It takes 4 1/2 pages of a legal sized book to enumerate, beginning on pae 53 of Book 8
On page 55 his slaves were listed as follows: Tony, Moll, Casey, Roger, Colley, Bess and Peggy, and were divided by consent.
Tony and Moll for Mrs. Frances Hodges
Roger, Colley, Bess, Peggy and Casey for Capt. John Hodges
Estate appraised for L95, 16 shilling 4 pense not including cattle, sheep etc. and old lumber divided by consent. Sworn to at ye Court by Mrs. Frances Hodges admx. to be a true inventory of ye estate of Mr. Thos. Hodges dec'd and hath been divided between and with the consent of John Hodges, his son, a sum of money and ye plantation.
Spouses and Children
1. *Elizabeth Williams [1375] ( - Bef 1708) 58,158 [MRIN:519]
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1. Captain John Hodges [1419] ( - ) 58
2. Frances [1422] ( - 17 Jul 1730) 98 [MRIN:537]
Marriage: Bef 1708 98
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1. Elizabeth Hodges [1469] ( - ) 98
2. Frances Hodges [1471] ( - ) 98
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Marriage Notes (Frances)
a widow
Thomas B. Hodges [2243]
Sex: M
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Birth: Abt 1842 - Virginia 92
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Father: John H. Hodges [2241] (Abt 1821-1893) 92 [MRIN:749]
Mother: Eliza F. [2242] (Abt 1822- ) 92
Capt. Thomas M. Hodges [2940]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 13 Aug 1834 1893,1899,2208
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Death: 13 Dec 1909 2209,2210
Burial: Dec 1909 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 1899,2208
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1. Miliary 1899, served in Co. A, 3rd Virginia Regiment, C.S.A. in Virginia
Parents
Father: James Gregory Hodges [2938] (1806-1875) 1893,1894,1896,1897 [MRIN:976]
Mother: Tamer Hall [2939] (1804-1878) 1892,1893,1894
Spouses and Children
1. *Margaret Taylor [2941] (21 Nov 1837 - 10 May 1919) 2211,2212 [MRIN:977]
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Death Notes:
Capt. Thomas M. Hodges
Co. A. 3rd Va. Reg't C.S.A.
Aug. 13, 1834
Dec. 13, 1909
Thomas R. Hodges [2847]
Sex: M
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Father: Hiram Hodges [2843] ( - ) 1905 [MRIN:949]
Mother:
Upham Hodges [1511]
Sex: F
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Father: Richard Hodges [1502] ( -Abt 1748) 156 [MRIN:1062]
Mother: Frances [1504] ( - ) 156
Virginia Hodges [2906]
Sex: F
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Birth: Abt 1834 - Virginia 246
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Father: Joseph Hodges [2903] (Abt 1808- ) 246 [MRIN:970]
Mother: Lydia [2904] (Abt 1813- ) 246