John Hodge (bef. 1755 - bef. 1831)

Born before 14 Mar 1755 in Witheridge, Devon, England

Husband of Meldred (Crook) Hodge — married 14 Jun 1779 in Witheridge, Devon, England

Descendants

Died before 27 Nov 1831 at about age 76 in Witheridge, Devon, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

John Hodge was born in England.

John Hodge was born in Devon, England.

John Hodge was baptised on the 14th of March 1755 in Witheridge, Devon, England^[1][2]. He was the son of William and Anne.

John married Meldred Crook on the 14th of June 1779 in Witheridge^[3][4]. The couple were both of the parish of Witheridge and were married by banns. The wedding was witnessed by Henry Hodge (John's brother) and Andrew Commins. John and Meldred had 2 children together, both sons:

• John Hodge, baptised on the 30th of May 1784 in Witheridge.
• Richard Hodge, baptised on the 15th of April 1787 in Witheridge.

Earlier in 1779, Meldred had given birth to a daughter out of wedlock. Mary Crook was baptised on the 7th of March 1779 in Witheridge. It is probable that John was also the father of this earlier child as he and Meldred were wed only a few months after her birth.

His sons' baptism records note that John was a day labourer and an almsperson.

John's wife, Meldred, passed away in 1820.

John was buried on the 27th of November 1831 in Witheridge^[5].

Research Notes

According to his burial record he was 79 years old when he died, giving a birth year of around 1752.

Sources

1. ↑ Baptism: "Devon Baptisms". Archive: South West Heritage Trust; Reference: 1629A/PR/1/2. FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 9 November 2021). John Hodge baptism on 14 Mar 1755, son of William & Anne, in Witheridge, Devon, England.
2. ↑ Baptism: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975". FamilySearch (accessed 9 November 2021). John Hodge, 1755.
3. ↑ Marriage: "Devon Marriages And Banns". Archive: South West Heritage Trust; Reference: 1629A/PR/1/7. FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 9 November 2021). John Hodge marriage to Meldred Crooke on 14 Jun 1779 in Witheridge, Devon, England.
4. ↑ Marriage: "England Marriages, 1538–1973". FamilySearch (accessed 9 November 2021). John Hodge, 1779.
5. ↑ Burial: "Devon Burials". Archive: South West Heritage Trust. FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 9 November 2021). John Hodge burial (died in 1831 at age 79) on 27 Nov 1831 in Devon, England.

See also:

• 'almsman' - Oxford English Dictionary: A man who receives or is dependent upon alms; a man who is supported by funds left to support the poor, especially one living in an almshouse; (also loosely) a beggar.