Joseph Hodges (abt. 1780 - abt. 1841)

Born about 1780 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States

Husband of Mary Nesbit Noblitt — married 11 Sep 1803 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States

Descendants

Died about Jul 1841 at about age 61 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States

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Biography

Joseph Hodges was born about 1780 in Surry County, North Carolina. On 11 Sep 1803, he married Mary Noblitt in Surry County.^[1] Joseph and Mary had 9 children:

Asa, b. 1804, d. 1865; married Clarry Dudley^[2][3]

Rebecca, b. abt. 1810^[2]

Lydia, b. 1812, d. bef. 1890; married Jesse Riggs^[2][4][5]

Eliza, b. 8 Apr 1815, d. 24 Sep 1875; married James Nations^[2][6][7]

Meredith, b. abt. 1820^[2][8]

Mary "Polly", b. 12 Oct 1825, d. 17 Nov 1914; married Calvin Gentry^[2][9]

Caroline, b. abt. 1835, married George Mayse^[2][10][11]

Sarah^[2]

Nancy^[2]

Joseph and his family were living in Surry County in 1810, 1820, and 1830.^[12][13][14] Joseph died in 1841 in Surry County.^[15]

Last Will & Testament of Joseph Hodges

State of North Carolina^[2]

Surry County

July 4th 1841

Be it remembered that I Joseph Hodges of the county and state aforsaid being of perfect mind and memory do make this my last will and testament in manner and form following That is to say First after my decease that all my just debts be paid. Secondly I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Mary Hodges all my Estate both real and personal to do with as she pleases as long as she lives (except one horse worth seventy five dollars one bed and furnature one cow and calf to my son Meredith Hodges, provided he marries and leaves his mother). Thirdly if any of my daughters should marry I will that they have as much of my estate as my beloved daughters viz. Lydia Riggs & Eliza Nations have received of me. Fourthly that my daughters who remain single at the death of their mother to have all the land that I am in possession of for a home for them as long as they remain single. Fifthly I will that all my household and kitchen furnature which my beloved wife dies possessed of to be equally divided amongst my seven daughters viz. Rebecca Hodges, Lydia Riggs, Nancy Hodges, Eliza Nations, Mary Hodges, Sarah Hodges, & Caroline Hodges. Sixthly I will that my son Meredith after the death of his mother and marriage or death of my five above named daughters to have all the land that I am now in possession of. Seventhly that all the stock be that remaining of the decease of my beloved wife to be equally divided amongst all my children that is Asa Hodges, Meredith Hodges, Rebecca Hodges, Lydia Riggs, Eliza Nations, Nancy Hodges, Mary Hodges, Sara Hodges and Caroline Hodges. Eighthly I do appoint for my Exectors my son Asa Hodges & Jesse Riggs in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this day and year above written signed sealed and acknowledged in presents of Silas Jones, Thos M Sharp

Joseph Hodges (seal)

N Carolina

Surry County

August Term AD 1841

The foregoing Will was returned into open court and duly proved and ordered to be recorded.

Research Note

There is considerable confusion in Ancestry trees between this Joseph Hodges of Surry County and Joseph Hodge of Rowan County, who lived during the same period. They are two different people.

Sources

1. ↑ Marriage: "North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979 ," database with images, FamilySearch Record: QPSS-2RM3 (10 March 2021), Joseph Hodges and Mary Noblitt, 11 Sep 1803; citing Surry, North Carolina, United States, p. , North Carolina State Archives Division of Archives and History; FHL microfilm .
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9} Will: "North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1665-1998" Surry > Wills, Vol 4-5, 1827-1867 > image 145 of 298 Image (accessed 21 July 2023)
3. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images Find A Grave: Memorial #225082791 (accessed 21 July 2023), memorial page for Asa “Acee” Hodges (1805–1865), Find a Grave Memorial ID 225082791; Lost at War; Maintained by Silent One (contributor 47845738).
4. ↑ Family History or Pedigree: "Geneanet Community Trees Index." Original data: Geneanet Community Trees Index. Paris, France: Geneanet Ancestry Record 62476 #4333204165 (accessed 21 July 2023) Name: Lydia Hodges; Gender: F (Female); Birth Date: 1812; Birth Place: Surry County, North Carolina, USA; Death Place: MT Airy, Surry, North Carolina, USA; Spouse: Jesse Riggs; Child: Daniel David Riggs James Riggs Joel Riggs Margaret Riggs Sarah 'Sallie' Riggs Shadrach Riggs Wiley Riggs Wilson A Riggs; View on Geneanet: https://gw.geneanet.org/halliesouthard?n=hodges&oc=&p=lydia.
5. ↑ 1860 Census: "United States Census, 1860" citing Page: 47; Affiliate Publication Number: M653; FamilySearch Record: MD6C-P54 (accessed 21 July 2023) FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9BSH-TJY Lydia Riggs (48) in Rockford District, Surry, North Carolina, United States. Born in North Carolina.
6. ↑ 1860 Census: "United States Census, 1860" citing Page: 45; Affiliate Publication Number: M653;FamilySearch Record: MD6C-C65 (accessed 21 July 2023) FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GBSH-R5S Eliza Nations (45) in Dobson District, Surry, North Carolina, United States. Born in North Carolina.
7. ↑ Marriage: "North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Index, 1741-2004." Data Source: County Court Records - FHL # 0546467-0546474 Ancestry Record 8909 #2191598 (accessed 21 July 2023) Eliza Hodges marriage to James Nationes on 1 Jan 1835 in North Carolina.
8. ↑ 1850 Census: "United States Census, 1850" citing Affiliate Publication Number: M432; Line: 4; FamilySearch Record: M4BK-PZG (accessed 21 July 2023) FamilySearch Image: S3HY-DTRT-7P Meridith Hodges (30) in Surry, North Carolina, United States. Born in North Carolina.
9. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images Find A Grave: Memorial #53224342 (accessed 21 July 2023), memorial page for Polly Hodge Gentry (12 Oct 1825–17 Nov 1914), Find a Grave Memorial ID 53224342, citing Mountain View Baptist Church Cemetery, Glade Valley, Alleghany County, North Carolina, USA; Maintained by Rich K (contributor 46796115).
10. ↑ Marriage:"North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Index, 1741-2004," Data Source: North Carolina State Archives Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 8909 #577596 (accessed 21 July 2023) Caroline Hodges marriage to George Mayse on 2 Feb 1864 in North Carolina.
11. ↑ 1870 Census: "United States Census, 1870," citing Page: 15; Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 15; FHL microfilm: 000552660; Record number: 3784; FamilySearch Record: MWD3-D4F (accessed 21 July 2023) FamilySearch Image: S3HY-67XS-N92 Image number 00099. Caroline Maze (35) in Franklin, Surry, North Carolina, United States. Born in North Carolina.
12. ↑ 1810 Census: "United States Census, 1810," database with images, FamilySearch Record: XH2V-7FF (accessed 10 June 2022), Joseph Hadges, Surry, North Carolina, United States; citing p. 635, NARA microfilm publication M252 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 43; FHL microfilm 337,916.
13. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1820," database with images, FamilySearch Record: XHL7-BBC (accessed 10 June 2022), Joseph Hodge, Surry, North Carolina, United States; citing p. , NARA microfilm publication , (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll; FHL microfilm.
14. ↑ 1830 Census: "United States Census, 1830," database with images, FamilySearch Record: XHPV-8RT (20 February 2021), Joseph Hodges, Surry, North Carolina, United States; citing 141, NARA microfilm publication M19, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 125; FHL microfilm 18,091.
15. ↑ Probate: "North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1665-1998", Record of Wills, 1771-1963; Author: North Carolina. Superior Court (Surry County); Probate Place: Surry, North Carolina Ancestry Record 9061 #2054371 (accessed 21 July 2023) Joseph Hodges probate on 4 Jul 1841 in Surry, North Carolina, USA.