Isham Hodges

DAR Ancestor #: A200445

There is a portion of the descendants who were Mingo NA and it is due to the Francis Hoffson, tithable at Norfolk's West Side of the Elizabeth River community of Westson's Branch tithables. The Hodges cousins who went to MS identified with the Old Cheraw group that arrived prior to it becoming British West Florida. http://www.binnsgenealogy.com/FreeSample/CDR-000305/1732/1732Tith/1... The Hill family were earliest of traders, which follow the community transfers in groups.

Isham Hodge / Hodges was a blend of Scotch and Irish an Pan NA from Hodges Ferry Community for Colonial War Era census as specifically enumerated as a native community in the book called Indians of North Carolina.. When he came into this world about 1730, the Hodge / Hodges family was already well established and possibly living in Lunenburg, Virginia. From there, it appears they moved to Henry, Virginia. Interestingly, this is what happens with territorial boundaries, they change, and though the Hodges do not appear to have literally move, they suddenly lived in Franklin, Virginia. The part of Lunenburg, mentioned above, became part of another county, which became part of Franklin county when it was formed from Patrick Henry (1 county when established) and Bedford, Virginia. Perhaps, this is the reason they are thought to be the first settlers of Franklin. Franklin county was also an important site because of Ft. Blackwater, manned by Continental troops, built in the 1750’s. With the area also being occupied by Sioux Indians, it was a safer place to be on the frontier.

In 1751, Isham took a bride, Nancy Hill. They raised a family of at least 11 children. We know their names from his will. His will was written on March 29, 1782. Between that time and April 26, 1782, he appears to have died. His wife preceded him some years before. Mr. Hodges had grants and deeds on land on Chestnut Mountain and Chestnut Creek in Henry (Franklin now). He was probably buried on one of the plots with his wife.

Children of Nancy Hill & Isham Hodges: William, Nancy, Keziah?, Judith, Isham, Martha, Moses, Robert, Aaron, Asa, and Aimnijah (could be a male or female).

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Landon Bell's book, Sunlight on the Southside, "(List of Lunenburg Titheables) we find Isham Hodges I was enumerated in the household of Robert Hodges in 1748. Again in 1749, Isham Hodges is enumerated in the house of Robert Hodges. In 1750, Isham Hodges I was enumerated separate from Robert leaving us to believe he had established his own household by this time. (This part of old Lunenburg County is now Franklin County, VA). Isham Hodges I, over his lifetime, acquired much land from deeds, patents, and grants in the Chestnut Mountain and Chestnut Creek area of what is now Franklin County Virginia."

8 Jul 1775 American Revolution, Commonwealth of Virginia Isham I enlisted in Rangers under Capt S. Wise & Col. Thomson. Isham I taken was taken prisoner 9 Jan 1779. Served in militia during 1780 under Maj. Tristam Thomas & Col. Hicks & dragoon in cavalry under Col. Maham 1781 & 1782. S.C.H.& G., H., 174; A.A.3647; Y774; N.A.853. DAR Genealogical files lists Isham's service as Service: VIRGINIA Rank: PATRIOTIC SERVICE: Description:. 1) PAID SUPPLY TAX, 1780, TOOK OATH of ALLEGIANCE. Hist of Patrick & Henry co., VA, Pedigo, P309,311; 1778-1780 TAX ISTS OF HENRY Co., VA, ADAMS, P39. Isham received a land grant in Kentucky in100 A KY land grant, and acquired much land from deeds, patents, grants in Chestnut Mtn & Chestnut Cr. area of what is now Franklin Co. Virginia. Isham passed away 23 May 1782, Age: 51 in Henry, Virginia.

Isham I will 29 Mar, 1782: Isham Hodges I's will was dated March 29, 1782 age 51, The will was presented for probate in the Court of Henry County, Virginia, May 23, 1782. In his will he names his eleven children but does not mention a wife, leading us to believe she was deceased. One of the surviving sons was named Isham Hodges also.[1] It listed his 11 children, but no wife, indicating she had passed away. Burial: Richmond National Cemetery, Section 8a Site 1580 Cemetery Address 1701 Williamsburg Road, Richmond, VA 23231. --Wikitree.com