The Hodges Family of Norfolk County, Virginia

1. Deed: receives from grandfather, John Manning 20 acres being in Julians Creek, 2 Apr 1669, Norfolk County, Virginia. ⁵ To all Xryian people to whom this present writing shall come I John Manning of the Southern Branch of Elizabeth River send greeting Know you that I the sd. John Manning as well for the naturall love and affection I have and doe bear to Mary Hodges my grandchild being the daughter of my daughter Mary Hodges and Roger Hodges her husband as unto her heyres and for divers other good causes and considerations hereunto especially meaning have given and granted and by these presents doe give and grant and confirm unto the sd Mary Hodges my granddaughter and unto her heires executores adminstratores and assigns forever all that part or parcel of land lying in a Ridge ajoyning to the Swamp by estimation twenty acres be the same more or less lying and being in Julians Creek in Eliz. River and part of 300 acres which I the sd. John Manning formerly bought of one Thomas Whyte and whch said twenty acres of land is lately seated and a house built on the same by the said Roger Hodges father of the sd Mary together with free liberty for the sd Mary Hodges her heirs in witness whereof I have hereunto putt my hand & seal this 2nd day of April in the 20 year of the Reign of our sovereign Lord Charles Anno Dom 1669
Signed sealed and delivered in presence of
William Cole John MI Manning
Thomas Nash
Richard Taylor

*note--Ref: Lower Norfolk Book E, p. 47--check!

2. Inherits: from father, Roger Hodges, one cow & yearling & increase, 18 Aug 1716, Norfolk County, Virginia. ⁹

Mary married Eckels [1325] ¹ [MRIN: 492] about 1725.¹ Eckels [1325] was born about 1700.^¹

14. Caleb Hodges [1208] ⁹ (Roger³, Roger (Captain)¹) was born about 1697 in Norfolk County, Virginia and died after 1736.^⁹

1. Inherits: from father, Roger Hodges, 50 acres joining brothers Roger & Edward & one young heifer, 18 Aug 1716, Norfolk County, Virginia. ⁹

1. Inherits: from father, Roger Hodges, one heifer cow, 1716, Norfolk County, Virginia. ⁹

1. Inherits: from father, Roger Hodges, one heifer & increase, 1716, Norfolk County, Virginia. ⁹

Ann married John C. Warner [1327] ¹ [MRIN: 494] about 1725.¹ John was born about 1710 in Norfolk County, Virginia.^¹

1. Bio: of Solomon Hodges, Norfolk County, Virginia. ²³ Solomon Hodges, son of Richard Hodges and Elizabeth was bornd in the year of our blessed Lord February 24, 1702, deceased 19 August 1730.

2. Deed: bought 50 acres in the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River Parish from Arthur Godfrey & Isabella, his wife, 16 Feb 1725/26, Norfolk County, Virginia. ²⁴ Grantors: Arthur Godfrey & Isabella, his wife Residence: Norfolk Co., Va.
Grantees: Solomon Hodges Residence: Norfolk Co., Va.
Date of Deed: 16 Feb 1726/7 Date Recorded: 17 Feb 1726/7
Consideration: 5 shillings lawful money
Signature or Marks: Arthur Godfrey Isabeler Godfrey
Witnesses: Lemuel Willson Katherine Wilson John Steuart
Description: 50 acres be more or less
One tract or parcele of land situate lying & being in the Southern Branch of Elizabeth River parish and County of Norfolk the quantity fifty acres be it more or be it less bounded as followeth (viz:) Beginning at a marked white oak standing at the beginning of a line and running from thence neare a north west corse up the landing road to Evenses Bridge and from thence up a branch to the head of the land to a marked mapell and from thence neare a south east corse to marke holly standing in the line between the said Arthur Godfrey and Mathew Godfrey & thence to the first begining oak tree. To have and to hold the said devid and or tract of land with the appurtenances unto the said Solomon Hodges his exec'ts & adm's for and dureing the full term of one whole year next ensueing the date hereof to the intent that by virtue their of and of the statute for transfering uses into possessions the said Solomon Hodges may be in the actuale possession theire of and be enabled to take and acept of a grant and reteate to the same premises to him and his heirs for ever In wittness whereof the said Arthur Godfrey and Isabella his wife have hereto subscribe their names and affixed theire accostomed seales the day and yeare above written.

3. Deed: bought 50 acres in Elizabeth River Parish from Arthur Godfrey & Isabella, his wife, 17 Feb 1725/26, Norfolk County, Virginia. ²⁵ Grantors: Arthur Godfrey & his wife, Isabella Residence: Norfolk Co., Va.
Grantees: Solomon Hodges Residence: Norfolk Co., Va.
Date of Deed: 17 Feb 1726/7 Date Recorded: 17 Feb 1726/7
Consideration: 17 pounds Virginia money
Signatures or Marks: Arthur Godfrey Isebeler Godfrey
Witnesses: Lem Wilson Katherine Wilson John Stewart
Description: 50 acres more or less
One tract or parcell of land situate lying and being in the Southern Branch of Elizabeth River Parish and County of Norfolk the quanitty fifty acres be it more or be it less bounded as followeth (vizt): beginning at a marked white oak standing at the begining of a line and runing from thence neare a up that branch to the head the the said Godfrey land to a marked road and from thence north west corse up the landing road to Evenses Bridge and from thence neare a southeast to a marked holey standing in the line between the said Arthur Godfrey and Mathew Godfry and from thence to the beginning oake tree to have and to hold the said tract or devidend of land with the appurtencances unto the said Solomon Hodges his exect's adm'ts and assignes for and during the full term of one whole yeare from thence next ensueing to the intent that by virtue their of and of the statute for transfering uses into possessions the said Solomon Hodges may be in ye actuall possessions there of & be enabled to take and accept of a grant & release of the same premise to him his heirs and assignes for ever as by the said indenture will further make appeare. Now this indenture wittnesseth that the said Arthur Godfrey for and in consideration of the sum of seventeen pounds lawfull money of Virg'a to him in hand paid by the said Solomon Hodges whereof he doth hereby acknowledge ; the receipt have remised released granted and confirmed and by these presents do grant remise release unto the said Solomon Hodges in his actual possession now being by virtue of the said receted indenture of bargaine & sale maid to him of a year, of the said statute and to his heirs and assinges ye afforesd land tonament hereditaments & premises with the appurtances, and all the estate right title claim interest and demand whatsoever of the said Arthur Godfrey in and to ye same & every part thereof (excepting and always reserving unto Richard Hodges & Eliza his wife ye father and mother of the said Solomon Hodges what privilidge they or either of them shall think fitting said dividend of land during their naturall lives. To have and to hold the said land tenaments hereditaments & premises with the appurtenances and the reversion and reversions remainder and remainders unto the said Solomon Hodges his heirs & assignes (excepting and always reserveing as before comprised) and to the only use & behalf of the said Solomon Hodges his heirs and assignes & to no other use intent or purpose whatsoever. In wittness, whereof ye said Arthur Godfrey & Isabella his wife have hereto set their hands & accostomed seals ye day and year above written.

4. Will: 14 Aug 1730, Norfolk County, Virginia. ²⁶ In the name of God, Amen, I Solomon Hodges being very sick and weak in body but of a perfect good mind and memory I give and bequeth my soul to God who gave it and my body to be decently buried
Item, I give and bequeth my plantation and tract of land where in I now do live to my brother Thomas Hodges and to his heirs for ever and if my brother Thos Hodges should die without heirs then my will is that my brother Robert Hodges shall have my plantation and land belonging to it and to his heirs for ever and if my brother Robert Hodges shall die without heirs then my will is that my brother William Hodges shall have my plantation with the land belonging to it and to his heirs for ever as witness my hand and seal this 14th day of August anno dom 1730.
Solomon (X his mark) Hodges
Signed sealed and delivered in presents of us test
P. A.W. White sener
Arthur Godfrey
Joseph (x his mark) Hodges
At a Court held the 19 (unreadable) 1730 proved by Joseph Hodges and P.A. White & sworn by (unreadable) & ordered to be recorded.

1. Plat: 1697, Norfolk, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²⁷ Owned half of lot # 4 and lot # 18 in plan of Norfolk town (1680-1736)

2. Inherits: from his brother, Solomon, his plantation & tract of land that Solomon lives on, Aug 1730, Norfolk County, Virginia. ¹³

3. Appointed: overseer of the road, 22 Dec 1744, Norfolk County, Virginia. ²⁸ Court order
Court held 22nd Dec 1744--Thomas Hodges is appointed overseer of the road in the river of Solomon Miller

4. Inherits: from brother-in-law, Henry Price one large oval table, 7 Oct 1746, Norfolk County, Virginia. ²² Also, is named Henry Price's executor of will.

5. Inherits: from his father, Richard Hodges 7 pounds, Feb 1749/50, Norfolk County, Virginia. ⁷

6. Will: 12 Jan 1755, Norfolk County, Virginia. ²⁹ Dated: 12 January 1755
Proved: February 1755
In the Name of God. Amen ______
The Last Wil and Testament of Thomas Hodges of Norfolk County.
Item: I give and bequeath to my beloved son, Solomon Hodges my land whereon I live to him and his heirs forever ____________
Item: I give to my son, Kadah Hodges ye one moiety of that land I own in Gibbs Neck ye upper part, and ye lower moiety to my son, Samuel, part and part alike of ye high land and swamp to them and their heirs forever __________
Also, I give to my daughter, Ann Hodges, one Negro girl named Priscilla, to her and her heirs forever, also I leave my Negro wench named Charity to be sold to ye highest bidder, and ye money to be equally divided amongst my children, that is my son, Solomon, and Kadah and Samuel Hodges, and my daughter, Ann Hodges share and share alike ______
Also, I give to my son, Solomon Hodges and Kadah Hodges and Samuel Hodges my Negro wench named Leah to have part and part alike in her _______ and all ye residue of my estate to be sold, and ye money to be equally divided amongst my children herenamed that is Solomon Hodges and Kadah Hodges and Samuel Hodges and my daughter, Ann Hodges part and part alike.
I appoint my beloved brother Richard Hodges to be my whole and sole executor of this my last will and testament ________
I ratify this and no other to be my last will and testament in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal _______ This twelfth day of Jan'y 1755.
Thomas (X his mark) Hodges, seal
Robert Hodges
Daniel Howell
William Williams

7. Chancery suit: Robert Hodges vs devises of Richard Hodges, exec of Thomas Hodges, 1769, Norfolk County, Virginia. ³⁰ To the Worshipful the Justices of the County of Norfolk sitting in Chancery
Humbly complaining sheweth your orator Robert Hodges that the late Richard Hodges was left executor of the last will and testament of Thomas Hodges deceased and did on the eighteenth day of September the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty six obtain administration thereon for which administration your orator became security as appears by the bond on record in this worshipful Court and that the said Richard was by verdict of a jury in this Court found to have misapplied said estate and a loss to accrue to the children of said Thomas to the amount of twenty five pounds nineteen shillings and nine pence which was paid by your orator as security for the said administration was appears by the judgements and executions among the records of this court and further your sheweth that the costs and other unavoidable expenses incurred by reason of the said Richard's undue administration of said estate and which expenses were paid and sustained by your orator do amount to the sum of thirty eight pounds three shillings and four pence that your orator has an amount as yet unsatisfied of seventeen pounds seven shillings and eleven pence which your orator does present to the said Richard as executor to the said Thomas and which he accordingly received but did never discharge and that your orator has a simple contract account against the said Richard Hodges amounting to three pounds five shillings and eleven pence all which several accounts are referred to in the general state to this bill annexed and your orator humbly prays that said state and accounts be taken as part of this his bill and your orator is informed that there remains no personal estate beloning to said Richard Hodges and that by his will bearing date the thirtieth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand and seven hundred and sixty six he did devise to his sons Richard Hodges, Randolph Hodges, William Hodges, grandson William Hodges, an infant under the age of twenty one years, and his daughter Elizabeth Smith all his real estate in fee simple but neglected to make any provision for securing your orator as in all equity though and your orator will hope that the said devisees and Thomas Smith the husband of said Elizabeth will knowing the truth of the promsies would have before this (plob of ink) in an amicably manner reimbursted your orator out of the said lands to them devised in all equity they ought to do and as they have been often in a friendly manner requested.
But now so it is may it please your worships that the said Richard, Randolph, Willis, William, Thomas and Elizabeth confirming and considering with same persons to your orator known whosonames when this covered he prays may be made parties to this bill with apt words do charge them, have absolutely refused to reimburse or in any wise satisfy your orator (/) the premises but the said devised lands and real estate do keep and occupy without paying unto your orator the said sums which by reason the said divisors malcious and your orator was obliged to pay and expend all which is contrary to equity and good conscience In tender consideration whereof and to the sons that the said lands by the said will divised (to which will prays leave to refer and (plob of ink) the same may be taken as part of this bill) may be charged in the hands of said devisees with the payment of the said sums of money be your orator paid and expended as well as their expenses accuring thereon and the said account which your orator had produced against the estate of said Thomas Hodges and that the forementioned considerates may be compelled of all true and perfect answers to make upon their respectable & corporal oaths to all and singular the premises and allegations in this bill as fully and particularly as if the same were herein again interrogated and propounded now especially whether the said Richard did have any personal estate and how the same was administered & whether they do not occupy under the said will the several tracks of land thereby devised & whether your orator did not pa the said sums by reason of said security and whether any satisfaction has ever been made to your orator out of the estate of said Richard the devisor or by the considerates or any of them or any person on their behalf and that such other order and decree may be made touching the premises as to your whorships in your great wisdom that summit and agreeable to equity and good conscience may it please your worships to grant unto your orator his majesty's gracious writ of subpona etc. and your orator shall pray etc

1768--Dr: Robert Hodges as security for Rich'd Hodges executor of Thomas Hodges deced to Charles Wilkins guardian to Solomon Hodges and Kedar Hodges orphans of s'd Thomas Hodges

To amount of the judgement (exclusive of costs) recovered in behalf of said Kedar Hodges as & execution 4...1....

To amount of the judgement (exclusive of costs) recovered in behalf of said Solomon Hodges...as & execution 21...8...9
25...9...9
Lawyers fee 15/each of said suits 1..10
29..19..9
The above sum of L29..19..9 was by Mr. Robert Hodges paid and discharged in the following manner....
By s'd Robert Hodges bond payable to Kedar Hodges for the whole amount of his share of his father's estate to delivered him if will accept thereof and discharged his said guardian in which is included so much interest as was allowed by the jury as to judgt. 21..8..9
By s'd Rob't Hodges's note of stand to Jas Holt for ye above fees 30/ and for other fees owing to him by s'd Wilkins 41/4 in all 3..11..4
By s'd Rob't Hodge's assumyes it to pay for s'd C. Wilkins part of what Rich'd Hodges's ex'r has p'd Bolden etc due from Chas. Wilkins for bond
1..19..8
26..19..9
Note: The money mentioned to be due to Mr. Bolden etc was on Charle's Wilkins bond to wherein which Rich'd Hodges dec'd was security and his executor has since pd the ballance & taken up the bond.

Summons--
George the third by the Grace of Gold of Great Britain, France and Ireland King defender of the Faith & etc.
To the sherif of Norfolk County--Greeting we command you that you summon Richard Hodges, Randolph Hodges, Willis Hodges, Thomas Smith and Elizabeth his wife...to appear before our justices afores'd county court in Chancery at the courthouse of the said county.......on the 3rd Thursday in this instant to answer a bill in chancery exhibited against them by Robert Hodges......and this they shall in no wise omit under the penalty of L100 each and have then there this writ witness John Boush Dept....Clerk of our said court at the courthouse the 7th day of August in the ninth year of our reign.
Jn Boush DT clerk
Aug 7, 1769
Executed: Wm. Shipwash
Rich'd Hodges not to be found
Aug 1769 Time to consider bill & atta vs R'd Hodges

Summons--
George the third by the grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland, King Defender of the Faith etc. To the sherif of Norfolk county--greetings. We recommend you that you attach Richard Hodges so that you have his body before our Justices of our said county court of Norfolk at the courthouse of the said county on the 3rd Thursday in September next to answer us as well of a certain comtempt by the said Richard Hodges to us offered as it is said, as upon these things, which to him then & there shall be objected, and further to do and receive what our said Court shall in this part consider and this you shall in no wise omit, and have then there this writ. Witness Samuel Boush Clerk of our said Court the nineteenth day of August in the ninth year of our reign.
Sam'l Boush
For not appearing to answer a bill in Chancery exhibited against him by Robert Hodges.
Teste: Sam'l Boush, clk
not to be found---Wm. Shipwash

Summons--
George the third by the grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland, King Defender of the Faith, etc. To the sherif of Norfolk county, greeting--We recommend you that you attach Richard Hodges so that you have his body before our Justices of our said county court of Norfolk at the courthouse of the said county on the 3rd Thursday in October next--to answer us as well of a certain comtempt by the said Richard Hodges to us offered as it is said, as upon these things, which to him then & there shall be objected, and further to do and receive what our said Court shall in this part consider and this you shall in no wise omit, and have then there this writ. Witness Samuel Boush clerk of our said Court the 27th day of September in ninth year of our reign.
Sam'l Boush
For not appearing to answer a bill in Chancery exhibited against him by Robert Hodges
Teste: Sam'l Boush, clk
not to be found--Wm. Shipwash

Summons--
George the third by the grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland, King Defender of the Faith, etc. To the sherif of Norfolk county greetings. We recommend you that you attach Richard Hodges so that you have his body before our Justices of our said county court of Norfolk at the courthouse of the said county on the 3rd Thursday in January next to answer us as well of a certain comtempt by the said Richard Hodges to us offered as it is said, as upon these things, which to him then & there shall be objected, and further to do and receive what our said court shall in this part consider and this you shall in no wise omit, and have then there this writ. Witness Samuel Boush clerk of our said Court the 23rd day of December in the tenth year of our reign.
Sam'l Boush
For not appearing to answer a bill in Chancery exhibited against him by Robert Hodges
Teste: Sam'l Boush, clk
copy left: Wm. Shipwash 23 Dec 1769

Summons--
George the third by the grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland, King Defender of the Faith etc. To the sherif of Norfolk county greetings. We recommend you that you attach Richard Hodges so that you have his body before our Justices of our said county court of Norfolk at the courthouse of the said county on the 3rd Thursday in February next to answer us as well of a certain comtempt by the said Richard Hodges to us offered as it is said, as upon these things, which to him then & there shall be objected, and further to do and receive what our said Court shall in this part consider and this you shall in no wise omit, and have then there this writ. Witness Samuel Boush clerk of our said Court the 20thy day of January in the tenth year of our reign.
Sam'l Boush
For not appearing to answer a bill in Chancery exhibited against him by Robert Hodges
Teste: Sam'l Boush, clk
copy left: Wm. Shipwash 1770

Summons--
George the third by the grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland, King Defender of the Faith etc. To the sherif of Norfolk county greetings. We recommend you that you attach Richard Hodges so that you have his body before our Justices of our said county court of Norfolk at the courthouse of the said county on the 3rd Thirsday in March next to answer us as well of a certain comtempt by the said Richard Hodges to us offered as it is said, as upon these things, which to him then & there shall be objected, and further to do and receive what our said court shall in this part consider and this you shall in no wise omit, and have then there this writ. Witness Samuel Boush clerk of our said court the 12th day of February in the tenth year of our reign.
Sam'l Boush
For not appearing to answer a bill in Chancery exhibited against him by Robert Hodges
Teste: Sam'l Boush, clk
copy left--Wm. Shipwash 1770

Summons--
George the Third by the grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland, King Defender of the Faith etc. To the sherif of Norfolk county, greetings. We recommend you that you attach Richard Hodges so that you have his body before our Justices of our said county court of Norfolk at the courthouse of the said county on the 3rd Thursday in August next to aswer us as well of a certain comtempt by the said Richard Hodges to us offered as it is said, as upon these things, which to him then & there shall be objected, and further to do and receive what our said Court shall in this part consider and this you shall in no wise moit, and have then there this writ. Witness Samuel Boush clerk of our said Court the 25th day of July in the tenth year of our reign.
Sam'l Boush
For not appearing to answer a bill in Chancery exhibited against him by Robert Hodges.
Teste: Sam'l Boush, clk
copy left: William Shipwash

1769--Dr the Estate of Rich'd Hodges execut'r of Thos. Hodges in approved, acc't with Rob't Hodges Cr.
To an acct proved and left in the office 17...7...11
To undays of me & hors to bring them to a settlement 2...1...0
To 1 days attendence taken by a writ as security
for the execu'r 16..9
To one attorneys fee 0..15..0
To be taken as security & imprisonment seven days 3..10..
To sundry charges & expense 2..10..
To sundry expense 1..16..4
To other expense of boat pier 2..6
To the expense of boat pier and hands 1..2..6
To 100 days expense 9..4
To three dollars p'd Mr. Lion 18..
To sundry expenses 1..0..10
To do 8..4
To 5/ p'd Mr. Lion for taking out a writ 5..
To clerk's fees 2..6
To expense 8..4
To money p'd Mr. Lion 1..5..
To other expense 8..4
Do 4..2
Do 4..2
Do 4..2
To Writing & an order of Court 7..6
To expense 4/2 Do 8/4 12..6
To Do 4/2 Do 4/2 Do 4/2 12..6
To 4 days lending of kids a 8..
To 3 sides of leather @ 12..
To 1 qrt of rum @ 1..3
To 1 pt of rum & 1 nip of punch 1..5 1/2
To bringing 100 barrels of fish to the north landing 1..
To carting 4 barrels of fish to Gr't Bridge 4..
To cash 1..3
To cash 1..
To 4 1/2 chesse 3..
To sundry trifles bought 1..12..11
L 17..7..1--sum of simple contract account of Thos. Hodges
20..14..4--sum of account incidinal expenses by reason of being security
3..5..11--sum of simple contract account of Richard Hodges

Norfolk County, Virginia A.D. 1769
Thomas Hodges estate Dr--
To an old account 0..2..11..2
To 1 day measuring & carting corn 1..3..0
To making bedtick & thread 1..3..0
To fleeing 2 cows & 1 heifer 1..3..0
To tendance of ? & ferriage to pronel will 2..1..2
To the care & feeding his cattle hoggs & sheep
& winter 1 month 10..0..0
To providence & apprisers 5..0..0
To rrovidance expense of nessessaries at the
sales of his goods 10..0..0
To some drink at the sale 1..10..0
To writing & receiving bills & bonds 16..0..0
To 1 galln of rum at the sale 5..0..0
To his schooling 7 months= 1/2 at 12/6 & his diet at s'd time 2..17..08..0
To 3 orders answered by me which was proved 4..7..6
1..13..9
L 8..18..11..0
Papers of Solomon Hodges

Richard Hodges executor to Thomas Hodges estate deceased on accoumpt of Keder Hodges
Paid to Wm. Joseph Hodges for doctrine a bad disorder L 1..9..0..0
To nursing in the said disorder for 3 months 1..0..0..0
To 2 years diet of him & clothing when about 5 years to 2..9..0
Seven at 3 pounds & year 6..0..0..0
L 8..9..0..0
Added 8..18..11..0
The sum total 17..7..11..0
This day came before me Robert Hodges & made oath that the above acc't is justley due to him from the estate of Thomas Hodges dec'd which is certified
By Joshua Corprew

Robert Hodges accounts against Thos Hodges
Acc't
Thos. Walston acct for sd year 1753 1..04..3
To Smith & Tucker 1752 1..9..5
To fling 1754 1..2..4
Wm Prousin acc't 0..6..4
To Solomon Wallice 1757 0..9..5
To Malichy Price 1756 19..19..6
To marshingal 1757 3..9
To James Wilson 1756 7..6
To Amanuel burges 1755 3..6
To obadiah moore 1755 1..6
To Johh Smith Lanston 1755 7..6
To James Webb 1755 4..11..10
To charge & tendance in sickness & funeral in 1752
John Smith 5..8..3
To Sol'm Hodges bonding of Sol'm Hodges Junr 4..7..10
To Mr. Thos Nash 1755 17..8
To Charles Britton 1754 3..12..8
To James Webb 1755 19..2
To Absolom grant 1759 15..0
To John Carter 1756 1..9..0
To Josiah Butt 1754 12..0
To copy of will & other expenses 17..6
To Adam Tooley 1755 10..0
To Joshua West 1754 12..6
To Lydia Price 1755 4..2..8
To Sam'll Potter 1755 8..7
To Wm Guy 1755 12..7..3
To Mary fling 1752 12..
To Elizabeth Creekman 1754 2..6
To Solomon Wallace 1755 5..
To Indian Ned 1754 11..3
To James Hodges 1..10..0
To James Webb 1757 3..16..2
To Joshua Corpew 1754 1..8..11
To Jesse Sikes 1755 13..6
To Delany debt & charge 1754 2..17..0
To Clerk & sherif
To nessary drink at the sale of the estate 0..12..6
To John Smith feeding hogg 2..6
& Thomas Walston
To Wm Williams for evidence 3..1
To liquor 2nd day of sail at Henry Whites 6..11
To ? of all the acc't
To Savill Yeamans 4..0
Red'd of me Sam'l Yeamans

34 M ii. Kadah Hodges [577] ¹⁶ was born before 1755.^{³³^,35} Another name for Kadah was Kedar Hodges.³⁵

1. Guardian Bonds: orphan of Thomas Hodges, 17 Sep 1761, Norfolk County, Virginia. ³⁶ 17 Sept 1761
Kedar Hodges--Orphan of Thomas Hodges
Guardian: Charles Wilkins
Additional Security: Henry Herbert
Bond: L200

2. Tithables: South side of Tanner's Creek as far as Willis Cares on the north side of creek, Jun 1765, Norfolk County, Virginia. ³⁷ William Brown & Kader Hodges, Paul Lewelling & negroes Coffey & Molly--5, and 50 acres of land

1. Inherits: will receive his brother, Solomon's plantation & land if their brother, Thomas should die before Solomon, Aug 1730, Norfolk County, Virginia. ¹³

2. Deed: bought from Francis Hodges 200 acres on the Northwest River, 14 Mar 1732/33, Norfolk County, Virginia. ³⁸ Grantors: Francis Hodges Residence: Norfolk Co.
Grantees: Robert Hodges Residence: Norfolk Co.
Date of Deed: 14 March 1733 Date Recorded: 17 May 1734
Consideration: 24 pounds current money
Signature or Marks: Francis Hodges
Witnesses: Richard Hodges, Edward Hodges, William (W his mark) Moore
Description: One certain tract or parcell of land situate on the south west side of the Northwest River in Norfolk county containing two hundred acres be the same more or less and bounded beginning at a white oak standing on the northwest river and (?) running S.W. 16 degrees 588 pole to the back line then from the beginning oak southwest 28d 520 pole to the back line of the pattent then along the line southeast 65d to a light wood stump then southwest 20 ft /12 pole then S.E. 66 d to the end of the first S.W. line

3. Deed: bought 200 acres from Francis Hodges, 14 Mar 1732/33, Norfolk County, Virginia. ³⁹ Grantors: Francis Hodges Residence: Norfolk Co.
Grantees: Robert Hodges Residence: Norfolk Co.
Date of Deed: 14 March 1733 Date Recorded: 17 May 1734
Consideration: 5 shillings
Signature or Marks: Francis Hodges
Witnesses: Ricard Hodges, Edward Hodges, William (W his mark) Moore
Description: One certain tract or parcell of land situate on the south side of the Northwest river containing two hundred acres more or less bounded beginning at a white oak standing on the northwest river and running southwest 16 degrees 588 pole to the back line thence from the bginning oak southwest 28 degrees 520 pole to the back line of the pattent then along that line south east 63 degrees to a light wood stump thence S.W. 29d 24 poles thence E 66 degrees to the end of the first S. W. line

*note: same land as other deed with same dates--just seem to be double entry in record book

4. Deed: sold to William Hodges, 16 Sep 1743, Norfolk County, Virginia. ⁴⁰ Court order
Court held 16th Sept 1743---Robert Hodges deeds of lease & release to William Hodges were this day proved by the oaths of Capt. Willis Wilson Jr. & James Wilkins and at the said William Hodges motion the same are ordered to be recorded.

5. Deed: sold to Wallis Siskes, 16 Sep 1743, Norfolk County, Virginia. ⁴¹ Court order
Court held 16th Sept 1743
Robert Hodges deeds of lease & release to Wallis Siskes were this day provided by the oaths of Capt. Willis Wilson Jr. & James Wilkins and at the said Siskes motion the same are ordered to be recorced.

6. Inherits: from father, Richard Hodges, his negro boy named Bristol which he has now in his possession., Feb 1749/50, Norfolk County, Virginia. ⁷ I give to my son Robert all my right to and negro man named Sunday now in the possession of Mary Alice Emanuel Burgess

7. Buys: personal property of Willis James, 22 Jan 1751/52, Norfolk County, Virginia. ⁴² Know all men by these presents that I Willia James of Norfolk County hath bargained and sold unto Robert Hodges in plain and open market unto him the said Hodges his heirs executors administrators or assigns a good feather bed and furniture for value rec'd and a cow and a heiffer yearling which came by his wife and a son and six pigs and a good cropbutt saw rest and file and all the rest of my goods & chattels within doors and without doors and I the said Willis James do disposess my self of all this above mentioned and do warrant and defend the said Hodges from all other person or persons from saying any claim right or title to any of this--above mentioned which is sold to be siad Rob
t Hodges whereas I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty second day of January 1752 and delivered these in presence of us.
Willis (W his mark) James
Joseph Corbell
Will (M his mark) Gibson
Willis (W his mark) James
Know all persons that I the said Willis James do will and truly pay to the said Rob't Hodges his executors admin the full ballance of the said Rob't Hodges just cash amount to be paid by the tenth day of March the this above mentioned to void null and of no effect given under my hand this 22'd day of Jan 1752.
Rob't Hodges
Joseph Corbell
Will (X his mark) Gibson
Rob't Hodges
Norfolk County: At a Court held the 17 day of May 1753--Willis James's bill of sale to Rob't Hodges was this day proved by the oath of Joseph Corbell also the said Rob't Hodges Fiagance to the said Willis James was proved by the said Corbell & ordered to be recorded.
Teste Sam'l Boush CC

8. Deed: sells to John Shipwash, Between 1752 and 1754, Norfolk County, Virginia. ⁴³ *note: need to abstract deed

9. Will: abstract, 22 Dec 1770, Norfolk County, Virginia. ⁴⁴ Testator: Robert Hodges
Residence: of Norfolk County
Executors: Wife--Mary Hodges; son--James Hodges--Samuel Smith--Mount Pleasant
Date signed: 22 December 1770
Date proved: May court 1771
Signature or Mark: Robert Hodges
Witnessess: William Bailey, Willoughby Miller, Moses Smith
Bequests, Devises, etc:
To son, James Hodges--dwelling plantation where I now live joining with Jno. Muddons bounded with line of trees of Peleg Miller containing 180 acres
To son, Robert Hodges--200 acres land being in Hide Co., lying on Lake Arrone Sucte being in North Carolina with all stock being there
To wife, Mary Hodges--6 of old stock of negros according to her choice and after her death or remarriage to return equally among my children
To Peleg Miller--33 acres of land joining my own land

Robert married Mary [2198] ¹⁷ [MRIN: 738] before 1770.¹⁷ Mary died after Dec 1770.^¹⁷

1. Inherits: from husband, Robert Hodges, 22 Dec 1770, Norfolk County, Virginia. ¹⁷ To wife, Mary Hodges--6 of old stock of negros according to her choice and after her death or remarriage to return equally among my children

1. Inherits: from father, Robert Hodges, 22 Dec 1770, Norfolk County, Virginia. ¹⁷ To son, James Hodges--dwelling plantation where I now live joining with Jno. Muddons bounded with line of trees of Peleg Miller containing 180 acres

1. Inherits: from father, Robert Hodges, 22 Dec 1770, Norfolk County, Virginia. ¹⁷ To son, Robert Hodges--200 acres land being in Hide Co., lying on Lake Arrone Sucte being in North Carolina with all stock being there

General Notes: Possible additional son Robert .
See 4 Robert HODGES b: Abt 1730 NORFOLK CO_ VA d: Bef 1765 NOT MENTIONED IN FATHER'S 1766 WILL

+Mary UNKOWN b: Abt 1730 m: Abt 1750 ¹

1. Inherits: from father, Richard Hodges, his father's plantation with 377 acres, Feb 1749/50, Norfolk County, Virginia. ⁷ Also to my son, Richard, the negro boy Jonas which he has now in possession, also my hand mill grinding stone and all my live stock to him & his heirs.. I also give to my son Richard, providing he shall pay unto my estate toweard the discharging of the legacies, given the sum of 23 pounds in such case I give unto him my negro boy Sunday.

2. Will: named as executor to brother Thomas Hodges's will, Jan 1755, Norfolk County, Virginia. ¹⁶

3. Will: of Richard Hodges, 30 Jul 1766, Norfolk County, Virginia. ¹⁹ ^,45 Testator: Richard Hodges
Residence: of Norfolk County
Executors: Richard Hodges
Date signed: 30 July 1766
Date proved: 18 September 1766
Signature or Mark: Richard Hodges Sr.
Witnesses: Eli Hewlitt, George Wright Burgess, Solomon Hodges, Lydia (X her mark) Wilkins
Bequests, Devises, etc:
To grandson, William Hodges--100 acres land lying in North West River adjoining Caleb Woodard & James Creekmur
To son, Richard Hodges--part of land and plantation I now live on beginning at mouth of Spring Gut to Malichi Burgess line
To son, Randolph Hodges--65 acres of land beginning at mouth of Spring Gut to son Richard's line
To son, Willis Hodges--65 acres land adjoining Randolph Hodges, Richard Hodges, Thomas Smith & Henry Culpepper being all my back land
To daughter, Elizabeth Smith--20 acres of land adjoining Henry Culpepper line
To daughter, Rachel Moon--as I have already given her her portion and five shillings
To wife--one third part of all my land and plantation during her life and what lodging she brought here with her
To daughter, Mathew Hodges--one bed & furniture
To son, Willis Hodges--one trundle bed & furniture
Rest of estate to be sold to highest bidder. Only hogs & corn to be sold at private sale after debts paid--remainder of money I leave one third to wife--remainder divided between son, Willis and daughter, Mathew that is Willis to have one third and Mathew two thirds.

Richard married Martha Randolph [1302] ¹ [MRIN: 734] about 1726.¹ Martha was born about 1706 ^¹ and died after 1766.^¹

1. Inherits: from grandfather, Richard Hodges a negro child of negro woman Jane, Feb 1749/50, Norfolk County, Virginia. ⁷ This negro was willed to brother, Randolph Hodges, but if he should die before age 21 then goes to Richard Hodges

2. Inherits: from father, Richard Hodges, Jul 1766, Norfolk County, Virginia. ¹⁸ To son, Richard Hodges--part of land and plantation I now live on beginning at mouth of Spring Gut to Malichi Burgess line

1. Inherits: from father, Richard Hodges, Jul 1766, Norfolk County, Virginia. ¹⁸ To daughter, Mathew Hodges--one bed & furniture. Two thirds of remaining estate to go to Mathew.

+ 46 M viii. Solomon Hodges [1303] was born about 1727 in Norfolk County, Virginia and died before 1767.

+ 47 M ix. Robert Hodges [1307] was born about Jan 1729/30 in Norfolk County, Virginia ^¹ and died before 1765.^¹

1. Inherits: from father, Richard Hodges 10 pounds, Feb 1749/50, Norfolk County, Virginia. ⁷ one half to be paid in money and the other half to be paid credit in same store in Norfolk Counyt

Isabell married Arthur Godfrey [1137] ⁷ [MRIN: 424] before 1750.⁷ Arthur died between Nov 1738 and May 1748 in Norfolk County, Virginia.^²¹

1. Will: of Arthur Godfrey, 10 Nov 1738, Norfolk County, Virginia. ⁴⁷ Testator: Arthur Godfrey Residence:
Executors: my wife Isabel Godfrey
Date Signed: 10 Nov 1738 Date Proved: 16 May 1748
Signature or Marks: Arthur Godfrey
Witnesses: Patrick White, Brian Penny, John (J his mark) Millford
Bequests, Devises:
To my son Arthur Godfrey my manner plantation wherein I now do live containing 50 acres of land. If my son, Arthur Godfrey should die without lawful issue, then I will my land & plantation to my son Solomon Godfre & his heirs
To my wife, Isabel Godfrey to enjoy my whole plantation during her time of widowhood
To my son Malbone Godfrey, for my son Arthur Godfrey to pay Malbone the sum of fifteen pounds in cash to be paid within 3 years after Arthur Godfrey comes to the age of 21
To each of my children one year old heiffer excepting my son Malbone & my son Arthur
That my children shall have ye heiffers in the stock increases
My will & desire is that my house & land at ye Great Bridge shall be sold to pay any debts and all belonging to ye land & marshes shall be sold to pay my debts

1. Inherits: from father, Arthur Godfrey his manor plantation containing 50 acres, Nov 1738, Norfolk County, Virginia. ²¹

1. Inherits: from father, Arthur Godfrey his manor plantation containing 50 acres, Nov 1738, Norfolk County, Virginia. ²¹ if Arthur Godfrey's son, Arthur should die without lawful issue. Also a one year old heiffer.

1. Inherits: from father, Arthur Godfrey 15 pounds to be paid within 3 years of brother, Arthur Godfrey becoming 21, Nov 1738, Norfolk County, Virginia. ²¹

2. Will: named executor in uncle, Henry Price's will, 7 Oct 1746, Norfolk County, Virginia. ²² He refused the burthen of probate

1. Inherits: from father, Richard Hodges the next child that the said Jane shall bring, Feb 1749/50, Norfolk County, Virginia. ⁷

Ann married Thomas Fitzackerty [1140] ⁷ [MRIN: 425] before 1750.⁷ Thomas died after 1751.^¹²

1. Inherits: from father-in-law, Richard Hodges...the use & labor of my negro woman Jane, Feb 1749/50, Norfolk County, Virginia. ⁷ My negro boy Marsh provided he the said Thomas Fitzakerly shall pay the sum of 15 pounds unto my estate to inable my executors to pay the legacys in my will given them and in such case the said negro Marsh to the said Thomas Fitzkerly and his heirs forever, but in case the said Fitzkerly shall refuse to pay the said sum of 15 pounds the said negro Marsh to my son Robert Hodges, he paying 15 pounds to my estate

1. Inherits: from grandfather, Richard Hodges--40 shillings, 1751, Norfolk County, Virginia. ¹²

Daughter married Henry Price [1151] ²² [MRIN: 431] before 1746. Henry died between Oct 1746 and Feb 1745/46 in Norfolk County, Virginia.^²²

Death Notes: *Note: This will clearly states that it was signed 7th October 1746 and was proved at Court on 19th February 1746. On the following court document is Henry's inventory of estate dated the 19th March 1746/7.

*note: due to the change in 1752 from the Julian to the Gregorian calender systen. Henry Price's will was actually proved in 1747

1. Will: of Henry Price, 7 Oct 1746, Norfolk County, Virginia. ⁴⁸ Testator: Henry Price Residence: Norfolk Co.
Executors: Thomas Hodges & Malbone Godfrey
Date Signed: 7th October 1746 Date Proved: 19 February 1746
Signature or Marks: Henry (HP his mark) Price
Witnesses: Levy Smith, Willis Miller, Paul L. Mason
Bequests, Devises:
To my son, Mallick--my plantation containing 75 acres more or less. Also one pair of mill stones & one midlen? iron pott
To my daughter, Lydia--if Mallick should die without heirs--all my whole estate
To my grandson, Henry Bradley, son of Richard Bradley--if my daughter Lydia should die without heirs--then to fall to him
To Thomas Hodges--one large oval table
To Richard Bradley--30 shillings

2. Inventory & Appraisement: of estate of Henry Price, 19 Mar 1746/47, Norfolk County, Virginia. ⁴⁹ Norfolk Count At a Court held the 19th day of March 1746/7. The inventory of the estate of Mr. Henry Price dec'd being returned the same is ordered to be recorded.
An account of the sales of the estate of Henry Price dec'd the 27 day of February 1746
To 6 bar'l of corn @ 6/L bar'l L..1..16...--
To 6 bar'l ditto @ 5/9 6.6 24 bush'l @ 6/ 15/ 2..9..6
To 1 cow with calf 25/ To 1 heifer with yearlying
20/ To 1 bull of 2..15..
To 1 three year old heifer 21/6 To 1 young d'o 8/ 1..9..8
To 1 Silver spoon & smaush box 5/6 To 3 cow hides
7/1 To 1 iron spitt of 15..7
To 1 plough & gear 5/6 To 1 iron pot 1 iron spitt & wheel 6/ 11..6
To 1 old tub 2/ old cards & 6 glass bottles 5/6 5..6
To 1 hoe, 2 angres, 3 harrow hoes 9/ To 2 old iron potts 8/6 7..6
To 1 old bar'l 4 ab'l 3 bush'l of beans 6/ To 1 old bar'l 4 ab't
1 bush'l beans of 3/ 9..
To 2 Oyl jars 1 stone jug & 1 p'r pot 2 acks 7/ To 1 p'r old
stilliards & 1 mill pack 7/ 11..
To 1 p'r of old spectacles 3 To 1 meal sifter 2/7 to 1 iron
wedge 2/9 5..9
To 1 old feather bed & furniture 31/ To 1 ditto very old 3/ 1..11..
To 1 gun bar'l &lock & 1 iron pestle 10/6 To 1 pr fire
thongs 1/9 12..3
To 1 gun 8/5 To 1 old chest with same old iron pery 2/ 10..6
To 1 small trunk & small pine table 12..6
To 1 large old chest with old butter tub 4/3 To 5 old chairs
& 2 small pales 6/6 8..9
To 2 old hoes, 1 ax plough stock & wheel 15/6 To 1
carpenter's adds 2/6 18..
To the one half of a x cutt saw 11..6
To 27 head of young & old hogs 55/ To a parcell of rattan
1 old rug & ? 5/ 3..0..4
To 1 side of leather 1 old chest & an old trunk 7..3
To 1 old bar'l 1 old chest & hopps 2/10 To 1 old toba &
some flax seed 2/ 4..10
To 1 old soap bar'l 1 empty tar bar'l 1 flax brake 1....
To 1 bar'l with about half a bushell salt & some trumpery 4..6
To 1 side of leather 6/4 To a parcell of an broake flax 12/ 16..4
To 1 stack of fodder and a cyder trough 6..
To half a bush'l of corn @ 6/ & bar'l 7/ To cash 3/9 4..42
L 22..19..10
Thomas Hodges
Norfolk County At a Court held the 19th day of March 1746/7.
The slae of the estate of Henry Price dec'd being returned, the same is ordered to be recorded.
Teste Sam'l Boush, Dep. Cl

1. Inherits: from his father, Henry Price his plantation containing 75 acres, 7 Oct 1746, Norfolk County, Virginia. ²² Also, one pair of mill stones, & one midlen iron pott

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