George (Reed) Hodge (abt. 1898 - 1975)

Born about 10 Jan 1898 in Eureka, Wayne, North Carolina, United States

Ancestors

Died 13 Nov 1975 at about age 77 in Hampton, Virginia, United States

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Biography

George (Reed) Hodge is a part of US Black heritage.

George was born about 1898. He was the son of Zion Reed and Arbella Hodge.

In the 1900 census George (age 2) was the son of Zion Reed in Wilson Township, Wilson, North Carolina, United States. He was living with his parents.^[1]

In the 1910 census George (age 10) was the grandchild of George Hodge in Nahunta, Wayne, North Carolina. He was living with his mother's parents and three uncles.^[2]

George registered for the WWI U.S. military draft in 1917 in Wayne, North Carolina, United States.^[3]

George Hodge, Private, born 10 Jan 1900, Service Number 4233450, served in the US Army during World War I. He was part of the 348th Labor Service Battalion and served from 31 Oct 1918 to 26 Jul 1919.^[4]

George (age 22), grandson of George Hodge & Winnie Hodge, married Mamie Strickland (age 20) on 14 January 1920 in Wilson, Cleveland, North Carolina, United States.^[5] George and Mamie had three children.

In the 1930 census George (age 29) was the married head of household in Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia. ^[6]

George registered for the WWII U.S. military draft on 16 February 1942 in Norfolk, Virginia.^[7]

In the 1950 census George (age 50), Fork-Lift Operator, was the married head of household in Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia. Mamie, a son, and a grandson were living in the household.^[8]

George, son of Zion Reid & Arbella Hodges Reid, died (age 75) on 13 November 1975 in Hampton, Virginia, United States.^[9]

George was mentioned on a memorial in Calvary Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, United States with a death date of 14 November 1975.^[10]

Research Notes

• The service numbers dates of birth and service on George's documents do not match. His service cards provide Service #423450 and Aug 1901 dob. His grave marker request and death file provide Service #4233430 and 10 jan 1900.^[11][12][13]

• The citation for the FamilySearch transcription of the 1930 U.S. Census contains the incorrect state. Correct state is Virginia and was changed in citation above.

Sources

1. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 70; Digital film/folder number: 004117858; FHL microfilm: 1241225; Image number: 64; Sheet number: 7; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00760-7
   FamilySearch Record: MSB5-P7G (accessed 16 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-64VS-1JC
   George Reed (2), single son, in household of Zion Reed (30) in Wilson Township, Wilson, North Carolina, United States. Born in North Carolina.
2. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004973143; FHL microfilm: 1375150; Image number: 434; Sheet number: 16; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03550-7
   FamilySearch Record: ML9J-MGW (accessed 16 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RJP-NBL
   George Hodge (10), single grandchild, in household of George Hodge (62) in Nahunta, Wayne, North Carolina, United States. Born in North Carolina.
3. ↑ Military: "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
   citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards; Affiliate Publication Number: M1509; Digital film/folder number: 005152197; FHL microfilm: 1766040
   FamilySearch Record: KZDH-J9D (accessed 16 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYT6-QQ71 Image number 01648
   Name: George Hodge; Military Draft Registration Date: from 1917 to 1918; Military Draft Registration Place: Wayne, North Carolina, United States; Birth Date: 1896; Birth Place: Wayne, North Carolina, United States; Citizenship Place: United States; Race: Negro.
4. ↑ Military: "North Carolina, World War I Service Cards, 1917-1919"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 004287992; Image number: 1272
   FamilySearch Record: Q2H2-NSQF (accessed 16 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9KW-GBSM
   Name: George Hodge; Military Service Date: 22 Aug 1918; Military Service Place: Goldsboro, Wayne, North Carolina, United States; Birth Date: 10 Aug 1901; Birth Place: Eureka, NC; Residence Place: Stantonsburg, Wilson, North Carolina; System Of Record: SLS.
5. ↑ Marriage: "North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 102561065; Image number: 1327
   FamilySearch Record: QLMS-5LZH (accessed 16 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSZ1-8VYF
   George Hodge (22) marriage to Mamie Strickland (20) on 14 Jan 1920 in Wilson, Cleveland, North Carolina, United States.
6. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 26; Digital film/folder number: 004955327; FHL microfilm: 2342205; Image number: 580; Sheet number: 12; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03734-2
   FamilySearch Record: CHBV-Y2M (accessed 16 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RZJ-K42
   George Hodges (29), married head of household in Norfolk, Norfolk, ---------=Virginia, United States. Born in North Carolina.
7. ↑ Military: "Virginia, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1945"
   citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War II Draft Cards for the State of Virginia; Affiliate Publication Number: 2645537; Digital film/folder number: 102492570; Image number: 145
   FamilySearch Record: Q2W5-M1S7 (accessed 16 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSZX-QSZ8-5
   Name: George Hodge; Military Draft Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942; Military Draft Registration Place: Norfolk, , Virginia, United States; Residence Place: Norfolk; Birth Date: 10 Jan 1900; Birth Place: Eureka, North Carolina; Race: Black; Weight: 145; Occupation Employer: Sheldon Cold Storage And Shipping Dept; Eye Color: Brown; Height: 5 6; Hair Color: Black; Complexion: Light Brown; System Of Record: SLS.
8. ↑ 1950 Census: "United States 1950 Census"
   citing Page: 15; Line: 16; Digital film/folder number: 108874679; Image number: 16
   FamilySearch Record: 6XLV-K9VH (accessed 16 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QHN-GQHW-7L9F
   George Hodges (50), married, Fork-Lift Operator, head of household in Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Born in North Carolina.
9. ↑ Death: "Virginia, Death Certificates, 1912-1987"
   citing Hampton, , Virginia, United States, entry #, Virginia Department of Health, Richmond
   FamilySearch Record: QVYL-MJLC (accessed 16 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C95D-9913-D Image number 00271
   George Nmi Hodge death 13 Nov 1975 (born 10 Jan 1900), son of Zion Reid & Arbella Hodges Reid, husband of Mamie Hodge, in Hampton, Virginia, United States.
10. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #102471230 (accessed 16 February 2024)
    Memorial page for George R. Hodges (10 Jan 1898-14 Nov 1975), citing Calvary Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA (plot: 1645 Section OAK, Block 1, Space 51 75 M); Maintained by To~Honor (contributor 47101964).
11. ↑ Military: "U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985"
    National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones and Markers, 7/1/1970-9/30/1985; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2375 #5170219 (accessed 16 February 2024)
    Name: George Hodge; Rank: Private; Birth Date: 10 Jan 1900; Service Number: 4233430; Service Branch: US Army; Unit: 348th Ser. Bn.; Enlistment Date: 31 Oct 1918; Discharge Date: 26 Jul 1919; Death Date: 13 Nov 1975; Cemetery: Calvary Cemetery; Cemetery Location: Norfolk, Virginia, USA.
12. ↑ Military: "U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010"
    Original data: Beneficiary Identification Records Locator Subsystem (BIRLS) Death File. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Page number: 1
    Ancestry Record 2441 #13251664 (accessed 16 February 2024)
    Name: George Hodge; Gender: Male; Birth Date: 10 Jan 1900; Death Date: 13 Nov 1975; Enlistment Date 1: 13 Oct 1918; Discharge Date 1: 26 Jul 1919.
13. ↑ Military: "North Carolina, World War I Service Cards, 1917-1919"
    Original data: North Carolina, World War I Service Cards, 1917-1919. Salt Lake City, UT, USA: FamilySearch, 2019
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61958 #35199 (accessed 16 February 2024)
    Name: George Hodge; Military Age: 17; Birth Date: 10 Aug 1901; Birth Place: Eureka, NC; Residence Place: Stantonsburg, Wilson, North Carolina; Military Date: 22 Aug 1918; Military Place: Goldsboro, Wayne, North Carolina, United States.

See also;

• Black Soldiers Mattered online resource accessed 16 Feb 2024. 348th Labor Battalion information page.[1]

• Scott, Emmett J., "American Negro in the World War" book presented as an online resource accessed 16 Feb 2024. Chapter XXII: The Negro in the Service of Supply.[2]