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Major Richard Hodges Sr. 1720–1776 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Sep 1720

Birth Location: Stratton Grandison, Herefordshire, England

Death Date: 1776

Death Location: Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States

Father: John Hodges

Mother: Martha TISDALE

Spouse(s):

Children(s): John Hodges

Major Richard Hodges Sr. was born in 1720 in Stratton Grandison, Herefordshire, England, the child of John Hodges And Martha Tisdale. Major Richard Hodges Sr. had children including John Hodges. Major Richard Hodges Sr. passed away in 1776 in Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • Major Richard Hodges Sr. was born in 1720 in Stratton Grandison, Herefordshire, England, the child of John Hodges And Martha Tisdale.
  • Major Richard Hodges Sr. had children including John Hodges.
  • Major Richard Hodges Sr. passed away in 1776 in Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Hodges
1708–1757
Birth Location: Henrico County, Virginia, USA
JH
Martha TISDALE
1700–1790
Birth Location: Massachusetts, United States
MT

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Hodges
1771–1845
Birth Location: Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
JH

Major Sr.'s Ancestors

Self
Major Sr.
1720–1776
Birth Place: Stratton Grandison, Herefordshire, England
Parents
John Hodges
1708–1757
Henrico County, Virginia, USA
Martha TISDALE
1700–1790
Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Deborah Woodson
1643–1720
Fleur de Hundred, Prince George, Virginia, United States
James Tesdell
1644–1715
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
Dr. Woodson
1586–1644
Sarah Walker
1618–1676
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Lady Hammon
1565–1586
James Walker
1590–1625
Elizabeth Seymour
1596–1646

Major Sr.'s Descendants

1.
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Major (Richard Hodges) Sr. (9 Sep 1720–1776)
  1. 1. John Hodges 1771–1845 m. Mary Bryan 1773–1856
    1. 1. Leroy (H.) Hodges 1806–1880 m. Dorcas (Cook) Skelton 1832–1880
      1. 1. Robert (A) Hodges 1874–1949 m. Martha (Josephine) Pennington 1871–1944
        1. 1. Johnny (Devador) Hodges 1896–1960 m. Lola (Jeanette) Tomlin 1897–1983
        2. 2. Robert (Leroy) Hodges 1895–1962
        3. 3. Evie (Estelle) Hodges 1901–1989
        4. 4. Lena (V) Hodges 1900–
        5. 5. Archie (H) Hodges 1892–
      2. 2. Mary (A.) Hodges 1843–
      3. 3. Martha (J.) Hodges 1840–1919
      4. 4. Thomas (Daniel "TD") Hodges 1839–1907
      5. 5. Daniel (Franklin) Hodges 1834–1908
      6. 6. William (Presley) Hodges 1829–1870
    2. 2. Keren-happuch Hodges 1794–1837

Major Sr.'s Timeline

6 Records

1720
9 Sep 1720
Birth of Major Richard Hodges Sr. in Stratton Grandison, Herefordshire, England
Stratton Grandison, Herefordshire, England
1739
1 Jan 1739
Age 19
Major Richard Hodges Sr. was married in North Farnham Parish, Essex, Virginia, United States
North Farnham Parish, Essex, Virginia, United States
1748
3 May 1748
Age 28
Major Richard Hodges Sr. was married in Glastonbury, Connecticut, USA
Glastonbury, Connecticut, USA
1755
1755
Age 35
Major Richard Hodges Sr. was married in Essex County, Commonwealth of Virginia, British America
Essex County, Commonwealth of Virginia, British America
1774
1774-1890
Age 54
Major Richard Hodges Sr. was married in Abbeville, South Carolina
Abbeville, South Carolina
1776
1776
Age 56
Death of Major Richard Hodges Sr. in Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Sep 1720
    Event Place: Stratton Grandison, Herefordshire, England
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1739
    Event Place: North Farnham Parish, Essex, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 3 May 1748
    Event Place: Glastonbury, Connecticut, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1755
    Event Place: Essex County, Commonwealth of Virginia, British America

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1774-1890
    Event Place: Abbeville, South Carolina

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1725
    Event Place: Annapolis, Maryland
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Annapolis, Maryland; Year: 1725; Page Number: 50

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1776
    Event Place: Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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