Robert Hodges Jr. (abt. 1737 - 1832)

Born about 1737 in Henry, Colony of Virginia

Ancestors

Descendants

Died 5 Nov 1832 at about age 95 in Franklin County, Virginia, United States

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Biography

Robert first married Anna [Last name unknown].

He later married Elizabeth [Last name unknown].

Children:

1. Mary "Polly" [1775] +Brice Stewart
2. Sarah "Sally" [1775] +Waitman Richards
3. Welcome William [1779] +Polly Pines
4. John [1782]
5. Elijah [1784] +Judy Hodges
6. Elizabeth "Betsey" [1789] +Edward Jones
7. Robert [1794] +Anna/Amy Harger-Woody
8. Elisha [1795] +Mary "Polly" Hodges
9. Winneford "Winy" [1800] did not marry

Robert Hodges named daughter Elizabeth Jones [wife of Edward Jones] in his will dated Aug. 15, 1823, probated Nov. 5, 1832. Franklin Co. (Va.) Will Book 3/517.

Robert's Will

In the name of God amen I Robert Hodges Senr. of the County of Franklin and State of Virginia being of sound mind XX but far advanced in life calling to mind the certainty of Death do make this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all Wills heretofore made by me. First I desire that my Executors do cause my body to be decently buried after I am dead and afterwards that he settle and pay all my Just debts. Secondly my will and desire is that my wife should enjoy my Estate during her natural life I herefore leave to my wife Elizabeth Hodges all my estate both real and personal so long as she lives. Thirdly after the Death of my Wife Elizabeth I will and desire that tract of land I now live on containing two hundred and thirteen acres: go to my son Robert Hodges to him and his heirs forever: reserving therein a settlement for my daughter Winy so long as she remains single and chooses to live thereon provided nevertheless that if my son Robert should sell the said Land then and in that case he is to pay her ten Pounds out of the said Land as an equivalent for the Interest she may hold in the land. I further will and desire that all my Stock house hold & Kitchen furniture plantation Eutencels of every kind be equally divided between my said son Robert and Daughter Winneford. I also give them an equal Interest in all my shop tools of every kind the same to be equally divided between them. Fourthly I give to my son Elijah Hodges my tract of Land laying on Chesnut mountain containg twenty one acres to him his heirs Etc forever: Fifthly having already given my son Welcome Hodges, John Hodges, and Elisha Hodges; also my Daughters Sarah Richards, Mary Stewart, and Elizabeth Jones what I intend for them--I have made no further provifion for them in this my last Will Lastly I do hereby appoint my son Robert Hodges to this my last will and testament: In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this fifteenth day of August annon Domini 1823:

signed sealed and acknowledged} his

in the presence of } Robert HR Hodges /s/

Robert Innes, Harrison Boyd, mark

Thos S. Keen, John X Hall,

John Dunman. Haley Andrews

Family Members

Children Sarah Hodges Richards* 1775–1830

Mary "Polly" Hodges Stewart* 1775–1846

Elizabeth Hodges Jones* 1789 – unknown

Robert D. Hodges* 1794 – unknown ^[1]

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Birth

Unsourced location also given as in Ireland or alternatively as Brunswick County or other location that was subsequently formed into Franklin County.

Residence

• Fact: Franklin County, Virginia in 1786.^[3]
• Fact: Residence (1810) Franklin County, Virginia
• Fact: Residence (1820) Franklin County, Virginia
• Fact: Residence (1830) Franklin County, Virginia

Marriage

His wife's name may have been Elizabeth.

ABT 1779. Franklin, Virginia, United States.

Will

Transcription:

In the name of God amen I Robert Hodges Senr. of the County if Franklin and State of Virginia being of sound mind XX but far advanced in life calling to mind the certainty of Death do make this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all Wills heretofore made by me. First I desire that my Executors do cause my body to be decently buried after I am dead and afterwards that he settle and pay all my Just debts. Secondly my will and desire is that my wife should enjoy my Estate during her natural life I herefore leave to my wife Elizabeth Hodges all my estate both real and personal so long as she lives. Thirdly after the Death of my Wife Elizabeth I will and desire that tract of land I now live on containing two hundred and thirteen acres: go to my son Robert Hodges to him and his heirs forever: reserving therein a settlement for my daughter Winy so long as she remains single and chooses to live thereon provided neverthelefs that if my son Robert should sell the said Land then and in that case he is to pay her ten Pounds out of the said Land as an equivalent for the Interest she may hold in the land. I further will and desire that all my Stock house hold & Kitchen furniture plantation Eutencels of every kind be equally divided between my said son Robert and Daughter Winneford. I also give them an equal Interest in all my shop tools of every kind the same to be equally divided between them Fourthly I give to my son Elijah Hodges my tract of Land laying on Chesnut mountain containg twenty one acres to him his heirs Etc forever: Fifthly having already given my son Welcome Hodges John Hodges and Elisha Hodges also my Daughters Sarah Richards Mary Stewart and Elizabeth Jones what I intend for them I have made no further provifion for them in this my last Will Lastly I do hereby appoint my son Robert Hodges to this my last will and testament: In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this fifteenth day of August annon Domini 1823: signed sealed and acknowledged} his in the presence of } Robert HR Hodges /s/ Robert Innes, Harrison Boyd, mark Thos S. Keen, John X Hall, John Dunman. Haley Andrews At a Court held for Franklin County at the Courthouse the 5 day of November 1832 This last Will and Testament of Robert Hodge Sr. decd. was produced in Court and proved by the Oath of John Hall John Dunman and Haily Andrews three of the subscribing Witnefses hereto and was ordered to be recorded Teste Caleb Tate C.F.C. 3 Franklin Wills 517.^[4]

Burial

Virginia, United States.

Research Notes

• In 1786, the list of Hodges living in Franklin County who paid personal taxes were:^[3]
  • Robert
  • Isham
  • William
  • Isaiah
  • Adednego

Merge

Conflicting birth information in a merge 3/2024:

• Born about 1750 in Henry, Colony of Virginia
• Born about 1737 [location unknown]

Note that in the 1830 census he is 90-99, that is, born between 1830 and 1840.

Sources

1. ↑ Harold G Richards
2. ↑ Entered by Raymond Nichols.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} Binns Genealogy Franklin County Personal Property Tax Lists; Quote: Hodges, Robert: No. Tithes: 1; Whites Over 21: 1; Whites Under 21: 0; Slaves Over 16: 0; Slaves Under 16: 0; Horses: 1; Cattle: 9.
4. ↑ Franklin County, Virginia Will Book 3/517

• Robert b c1737 d 1832 Franklin Co. VA m Elizabeth

https://www.hodges-hodge-society.org/pats.htm

• Harold G Richards
• hodges-hodge society
• geni
• Find A Grave: Memorial #91750198
• Daughter Sarah Richards' Find A Grave: Memorial #35008122
• "Public Member Tree of vhodges131", database, Ancestry.com (accessed 13 June 2018), profile for Robert Hodges.
• 1810 United States Federal Census
• 1820 United States Federal Census
• 1830 United States Federal Census
• Franklin County, Virginia, Marriage Bond Index, 1786-1858
• Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, 1652-1983; Isham Hodges Inventory; Isham Hodges Estate; Alternate Scan of Isham Hodges Estate.

See also:

• Ancestry Profile
• Source: S500014 Geni World Family Tree Publication: MyHeritage The [http://www.geni.com Geni World Family Tree. Geni is owned and operated by MyHeritage. Collection Media: 40000; https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-40000-19935999/robert-hodges-in-geni-world-family-tree Certainty: 3 22 FEB 2021 Added via a Record Match Event: Discovery Role: 40000:19935999.
• Franklin County, Virginia, Marriage Bond Index, 1786-1858; Ancestry Record 4004 #2129; Name: Robt. Hodges; Gender: Male; Marriage Date: 18 May 1791; Marriage Place: Franklin, Virginia, USA; Spouse: Susannah Hall; Father: Isham Hall; Page: page 118.
• Global, Find A Grave Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current; Find A Grave: Memorial #91750198
• U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900; Ancestry Record 7836 #585510; Name: Robert Hodges; Gender: Male; Spouse Name: Susannah Hall; Marriage Year: 1791; Marriage State: VA; Number Pages: 1.
• Virginia, Compiled Marriages, 1660-1800; Ancestry Record 3002 #112863; Name: Robt. Hodges; Spouse: Susannah Hall; Marriage Date: 18 May 1791; Marriage Location: Franklin County, Virginia.
• Virginia, Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850; Ancestry Record 3723 #125191; Name: Robert Hodges; Gender: Male; Spouse Name: Susannah Hall; Spouse Gender: Female; Marriage Date: 18 May 1791; County: Franklin; State: Virginia.
• Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry Record 60214 #4753041; Name: Robert Hodges; Gender: Male; Marriage Date: 18 May 1791; Marriage Place: Franklin County, Virginia; Spouse: ; Susannah Hall; FHL Film Number: 31523; Reference ID: p47.