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Clarissa M Hodges 1826–1875 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1826

Birth Location: Sumner, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 19 November 1875

Death Location: Salem, Marion County, Illinois, USA

Father: Isham Hodges

Mother: Sarah Cochran

Spouse(s): Josiah Clay, Pleasant Markham

Children(s): Martha Clay, Mehilda Marcum, Nancy Marcum, Samuel Marcum, Charles Marcum, James Marcum, John Marcum, Josiah Clay, Mary Clay

In 1826, Clarissa M Hodges entered the world in Sumner, Tennessee, United States, born to Isham Hodges And Sarah Cochran. In 1860, Clarissa M Hodges resided in Township 1 S Range 5 W, Wayne, Illinois, United St. Clarissa M Hodges married Josiah D Clay, Pleasant Markham, and had children including Charles Franklin Marcum, James W Marcum, John Henry Marcum, Josiah Clay, Martha Zimenia Clay, Mary V Clay, Mehilda Jane Marcum, Nancy Melitia Marcum, Samuel Stewart Marcum. Clarissa M Hodges passed away in 1875 in Salem, Marion County, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1826, Clarissa M Hodges entered the world in Sumner, Tennessee, United States, born to Isham Hodges And Sarah Cochran.
  • In 1860, Clarissa M Hodges resided in Township 1 S Range 5 W, Wayne, Illinois, United St.
  • Clarissa M Hodges married Josiah D Clay, Pleasant Markham, and had children including Charles Franklin Marcum, James W Marcum, John Henry Marcum, Josiah Clay, Martha Zimenia Clay, Mary V Clay, Mehilda Jane Marcum, Nancy Melitia Marcum, Samuel Stewart Marcum.
  • Clarissa M Hodges passed away in 1875 in Salem, Marion County, Illinois, USA.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Clarissa Hodges's Ancestors

Self
Clarissa Hodges
1826–1875
Birth Place: Sumner, Tennessee, United States
Parents
Isham Hodges
1788–1826
Franklin, Virginia, USA
Sarah Cochran
1788–1842
Franklin, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Isham Hodges
1763–1839
Franklin, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth Clay
1763–1836
,,Virginia,USA
Samuel Cochran
1760–1842
,Henry,Virginia,USA
Sarah Norcutt
1766–1844
,Henry,Virginia,USA
Great-Grandparents
Isham Hodges
1730–1782
Nancy Hill
1730–1774
William Clay
1733–1812
Millie Keen
1735–
William Cochran
1734–1785
Jemima Brame
1717–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nancy Hill
1730–1774
William Clay
1710–1774
Martha Runyon
1713–1764
Richins Brame
1689–1723
Hannah Cheadle
1693–1765

Clarissa Hodges's Descendants

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Clarissa (M) Hodges (1826–19 November 1875) m. Josiah (D.) Clay (1822–1855) m. Pleasant Markham (12 Oct 1834–26 Sep 1913)
  1. 1. Martha (Zimenia) Clay 1852– m. Charles Williams –1880
    1. 1. Effie Williams 1878–
    2. 2. Martha (E) Williams 1876–
  2. 2. Mehilda (Jane) Marcum 1864–1921 m. Berry (Valentine) Ratliff 1849–1914 m. Howard (Dawson) Thomas 1849–1920
    1. 1. Clara Johnson 1881– m. James Wetzel 1876–
    2. 2. Addie Ratliff 1891–1930 m. Albert (F) Strickland 1869–1955
      1. 1. Leona Strickland 1912–
      2. 2. Clara (Mae) Strickland 1911–2001
      3. 3. Martin Strickland 1914–
    3. 3. Bertha (Lee) Ratliff 1886–1954 m. Martin Lee 1878– m. Edward (Charles) Kapphahn 1894–1965
      1. 1. Carl (Hartman) Lee 1908–
    4. 4. Kathryn (E) Ratliff 1892–1975 m. Howard (John) Thomas 1885–1941
      1. 1. Quay (Dawson) Thomas 1914–1983 m. Helene Guidry 1918–1975
        1. 1. Quay (Robert) Thomas 1936–1993 m. Dinelle (Elaine) Jensen 1947–2008
      2. 2. B (Marie) Thomas 1916–
      3. 3. Ray (H) Thomas 1918–
    5. 5. Martha (Lou) Ratliff 1882–1935 m. Thomas (Francis) Caniff 1875–1952
      1. 1. Flossie (Jenetta) Caniff 1909–1967
      2. 2. Edna Caniff 1913–1988
      3. 3. Harry (E) Caniff 1904–1972
      4. 4. Walter Caniff 1915–1978
      5. 5. Willard Caniff 1906–1978
      6. 6. Thomas (Albert) Caniff 1898– m. Wanda McCutcheon 1896–1934
        1. 1. Alfred Caniff 1922–2001 m. Evelyn (Charlotte) Caniff 1917–2014
        2. 2. Dorothy (H) Caniff 1919–1920
        3. 3. Arthur (R.) Caniff 1924–2011
      7. 7. George (W) Caniff 1901–1967
      8. 8. Thomas (Francis Caniff) Jr. 1917–1969
      9. 9. Gladys Caniff 1911–1943
      10. 10. Alexander Caniff 1896–1896
      11. 11. Margaret Caniff 1897–1897
      12. 12. Walter (L) Caniff 1915–2002
    6. 6. Walter Ratliff 1898–1901
    7. 7. Juanita Thomas 1906–1984 m. Ferdinand (Green) Kapphahn 1884–1964
    8. 8. Ruth Thomas 1903– m. Fred (William) Schnuerer 1876–
  3. 3. Nancy (Melitia) Marcum 1861–1919 m. Robert (G) Lamb 1864–1910
    1. 1. Forrest Lamb 1894–
    2. 2. Mary Lamb 1895–
  4. 4. Samuel (Stewart) Marcum 1857–1915 m. Martha ("Mattie" A.) Sullens 1861–1930
    1. 1. Eugene (H) Marcum 1892–1952 m. Martha (Alta) Wiggins 1896–1975
  5. 5. Charles (Franklin) Marcum 1866–1929
  6. 6. James (W) Marcum 1869–
  7. 7. John (Henry) Marcum 1869–1920 m. Edith (Miller) Due 1869–1938
    1. 1. Florence (Ellen) Marcum 1893–1906
    2. 2. Flora (Jane) Marcum 1894–1960 m. Warren (H) Newberry 1883–1921
      1. 1. Esther Newberry 1917–2003 m. Howard Mcguire 1914–2004
      2. 2. Denny (Albert) Newberry 1916–2004
      3. 3. Ralph Bogard 1920–
    3. 3. Albert (Dewey) Marcum 1897–1959
    4. 4. Clarence (Preston) Marcum 1899–1919
    5. 5. John ("Knox" Miller) Markham 1901–1971 m. Ruby (Mae) Ford 1909–1999
    6. 6. June (Troy) Marcum 1903–1967
    7. 7. Lacey (Lee) Markham 1905–1977
    8. 8. Lena (Faye) Marcum 1908–1990
    9. 9. Anna (Mae) Marcum 1910–1991
  8. 8. Josiah Clay 1854–1928
  9. 9. Mary (V) Clay 1854–1917
    1. 1. Charles (Thomas) Clay 1870–1945 m. Isabella (M.) Rankin 1873–
      1. 1. Charles (T) Clay 1896–
      2. 2. Hazel Clay 1898–
      3. 3. Marie Clay 1911–
      4. 4. William Clay 1893–

Clarissa Hodges's Timeline

3 Records

1826
1826
Birth of Clarissa M Hodges in Sumner, Tennessee, United States
Sumner, Tennessee, United States
1860
1860
Age 34
Clarissa M Hodges resided here in Township 1 S Range 5 W, Wayne, Illinois, United States
Township 1 S Range 5 W, Wayne, Illinois, United States
1875
19 November 1875
Age 49
Death of Clarissa M Hodges in Salem, Marion, Illinois, United States
Salem, Marion, Illinois, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1826
    Event Place: Sumner, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 1 S Range 5 W, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: M653_236; Page: 265; Image: 265; Family History Library Film: 803236
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Township 1 S Range 5 W, Wayne, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 1 S Range 5 W, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: M653_236; Page: 265; Image: 265; Family History Library Film: 803236

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 November 1875
    Event Place: Salem, Marion, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Salem, Marion County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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