Robert Hodges, born c. 1615, resided in New Port Parish, Isle of Wight, Virginia. His wife was named Mary and sons Robert Jr. born in 1668 who married Ann Matthews, Elias born in 1670 who married Sarah and Roger born in 1672 and died in 1727.
On November 9, 1687 the estate of Robert Hodges was valued at 12, 580 pounds of tobacco by John Goodrich, Timothy Fenn and William Webb before Justice Thomas Taberer: 16 cattle, 17 small hogs, 11 sheep, horse colt, old horse, old mare, old couch, 2 chests, 2 tables, 2 bedsteads, spinning wheel, 2 feather beds, rug, blankets, sheets, flock bed, tablecloth, 4 napkins, 4 earthen pans, 10 glass bottles, tin lamp, spit, 3 iron pots, 4 iron hooks, frying pan, brass kettle, brass pan, brass ladle, fire tongs, 20 pounds of pewter, powdering tub, boat, cart and wheels, pair of hooks, old grubbing hoe, old grindstone, handsaw, hammer, 2 axes, 5 iron wedges, pair of small steelyards, pair of compasses, set of plate (i.e.silver) buttons, silver bodkin, razor, 2 hones, 2 pairs of pipe molds, pistol and a gun. Since Robert Hodges died intestate administration on his estate was granted to John Downes on the same date as the appraisal, having been recorded on April 23, 1688.
At least two authors document the following events to show how the three marriages of Mary, widow of John Hodges, connect three generations of the Hodges family:
Mary, widow of John Hodges, married Francis Higgins and later her third husband, Phillip Lupo. Roger Higgins, son of Mary's second husband, made his will in Isle of Wight Co. probated on August 10, 1672 naming (1) mother Mary Lupo, (2) brother and executor Robert Hodges, (3)Robert's eldest son; Robert Hodges, Jr. (4) his second son Elias Hodges (5) his third son Roger Hodges. Finding references to this will of Roger Higgins documents the three marriages of Mary Hodges, widow of John Hodges and their children and grandchildren.
The Nansemond River is located in southeastern Virginia in the modern day County of Nansemond which adjoins Isle of Wight County, Va. The term "Transportation of Persons" was the "Headright System" under which land was granted. Each patentee or grantee was given 50 acres of land for each person brought into the area. However, an incorrect interpretation of the Headright System can lead to the wrong conclusion regarding people being brought into the "colony". A careful analysis must be made on a case-by-case basis. The Robert Hodges identified on 17 October 1636 was of the Legal Age of 21 thus making his projected Year of Birth prior to 1615. He was probably an immigrant and probably came from England considering the influx of immigrants during the time period. He is probably the same Robert Hodges whose estate was appraised in Isle of Wight County 9 November 1687 and he probably died intestate (leaving no will).
Land Grant to John Gookin, Gent., 500 acs., 17 Oct. 1636, Patent Book No. 1, p. 396. Beg. at Mossey point, W. upon Nansamund River, E. into the woods, & S. adj. the Gleabland. Trans. of 10 pers. Thomas Box, Junr., Peter Norman, Mary Norman, John Butler, John Burden, Robert Hodges, John Carpenter, Edwd. Morgan, John London, Wm Pensint (or Pensuit). Note: The whole quantitie renwd 18 Feb. 1638. Tho. Cooke, Cl.
Reference: The Marlboro Hodges Family Unpublished Manuscript by Jessie Lotta Hodges from The South Caroliniana Library, Columbia SC. The Hodges Family of Isle of Wight County, Virginia, Unpublished Manuscript by Hugh Buckner Johnston. Isle of Wight County, Administrations & Probates, p.13, Will and Deed Book 2, 1661-1719, p. 272. Nugent, Nell Marion. Cavaliers and Pioneers - Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents and Grants 1623 - 1666, p. 50. Genealogical Publishing Company, Inc. 1963 Baltimore.
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