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Hodges, John 6/29/1821 Date original note with Sans Stanley signed. John Hodges vs Sans Stanley.
 Henry County, Alabama Court Cases, Pages 95-2.
Hodges, John 11/3/1821 Date original note to Thomas Hunt signed. Thomas Hunt vs John Hodges.
 Henry County, Alabama Court Cases, Pages 199.
Hodges, John 2/15/1823 Plaintiff. John Hodges vs Sans Stanley.
 Henry County, Alabama Court Cases, Pages 95-2, 96, 97.
Hodges, John 6/18/1823 Defendant. Thomas Hunt vs John Hodges.
 Henry County, Alabama Court Cases, Pages 198, 199, 200.
Hodges, John 6/2/1825 Married Ellendes Brown on 6/2/1825. Wedding performed by Jeremiah Kimbrel, Minister of the Gospel. NOTE: Marriage Book index has Elizabeth Brown.

This is a mystery since John Hodges' wife recorded in his will was Sarah. Were there two John Hodges? Was Ellendes Brown also called Sarah?
Henry County, Alabama Marriage Book A, Page 5, Entry # 63.
Hodges, John 1/24/1826 Testator. Will of John Hodges. Deceased by Jan 6, 1827. The following individuals are mentioned in John Hodges' will and initial probate.

  • Hodges, Sarah (1/24/1826), Wife of John Hodges and co-executor with Jacob Anderson. No mention of any sons.

  • Hodges, Roda Ann (1/24/1826), Daughter of John Hodges.

  • Anderson, Mrs. (1/24/1826), Daughter of John Hodges. This is most likely Patience Hodges who married Jacob Anderson on 5/27/1825.


  • Tony (1/24/1826), Slave of John Hodges bequeath to his wife Sarah.

  • Rachel (1/24/1826), Slave of John Hodges bequeath to his wife Sarah.

  • Penny (1/24/1826), Child of Rachel. Slave of John Hodges bequeath to his wife Sarah.

  • Nancy (1/24/1826), Child of Rachel. Slave of John Hodges bequeath to his wife Sarah.

  • Elva (1/24/1826), Slave of John Hodges bequeath to his wife Sarah.

  • Hardy (1/24/1826), Slave of John Hodges received by his wife Sarah.

  • Williams, L. F. (1/24/1826), Witness.

  • Reaves, David (1/24/1826), Witness.

  • Chumney, John A. (1/24/1826), Witness.


  • Sargent, George (1/6/1827), Witness.

  • Moses, John M. (1/6/1827), Witness.


  • Pynes, James (12/13/1827), Clerk.
 Henry County, Alabama Deed Book A-C, Pages 4 and 5.
Hodges, John 2/20/1826 Deceased. On February 20, 1826, Sarah Hodges and Jacob Anderson, co-administrators of the estate of John Hodges (deceased), requested the will of John Hodges (deceased) be probated. Henry County, Alabama Orphans Court Record Book C, page 398.
Hodges, , John 3/12/1826 Deceased. On March 12, 1826, Jacob Anderson was appointed sole administrator of the estate of John Hodges (deceased) when the widow objected to the provisions for her in the will and refused to act as co-administrator. Also, William Mathews, James Hutcheson, William Brown, Ransom Martin, and Robert Higdon were appointed appraisers of the estate. David Caldwell, Judge of the County Court, presided. Henry County, Alabama Orphans Court Record Book C, page 399.
Hodges, John 5/8/1826 Deceased. An appraisal of the estate of John Hodges (deceased) was submitted to D. Caldwell, Judge of the County Court, on May 8, 1826 by the executor of the estate Jacob Anderson. The appraisers of the estate were: William Mathews, James Hutcheson, Wm. Brown, Rob. Higden, and Ransom Martin. Henry County, Alabama Orphans Court Record Book C, page 400.
Hodges, John
 1/6/1827 Deceased. Mentioned in receipt from Jacob Anderson to Sarah Hodges (John Hodges' widow) for two slaves, Hardy and Elen, "as [Jacob Anderson's] whole right and interest in the estate of John Hodges, deceased." George Sargent and John M. Moses witnessed the transaction.
 Henry County, Alabama Deed Book A-C, Pages 18 and 19.
Hodges, John 2/5/1827 Ordered Daniel J Thomas be appointed to file the release of Jacob Anderson late executor of the last will of John Hodges deceased and that letters issue to said Daniel J Thomas on last will of John Hodges Henry County, Alabama Orphans Court Record Book C, page 403.
Hodges, John 3/10/1827 Daniel J Thomas who was appointed to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Jacob Anderson Executor of the late will of John Hodges deceased having been a complaint of his securiters James Standly & Bartlett Smith required to give new securiters and Daniel J Thomas having given bond as required it is therefore ordered that the said securiters be released. Henry County, Alabama Orphans Court Record Book C, page 403.
Hodges, John Died Before 3/10/1827 The following individuals are mentioned in John Hodges' estate case file.

  • Anderson, Jacob (10/13/1827), Co-administrator of John Hodges's estate. Signed his signature.
  • Anderson, L. W. (12/31/1827), Appraiser along with John Lewis and James Hutchison of slaves from John Hodges' estate. Signed his signature.
  • Caldwell, D. (3/10/1827), Judge of the County Court.
  • Grif, Richard (12/101827), Probably, Richard McGriff. Purchased items at John Hodges' estate sale. Sale was ordered on April 6, 1827.
  • Higdon, R. (12/31/1827), Justice of the Peace. Certifying appraisal of John Hodges' slaves. Signed his signature.
  • Hill, Abner (12/101827), Certified John Hodges' estate sale. Signed his signature.
  • Bincy (10/13/1827), Slave of John Hodges. Child of Rachel and sibling of Puncy and Rushy, all of whom were also slaves of John Hodges.
  • Elvy (12/31/1827), "Woman" Slave of John Hodges.
  • Hardy (12/31/1827), "Boy" Slave of John Hodges.
  • Lincey (12/31/1827), "Girl" Slave of John Hodges.
  • Penny (12/31/1827), "Girl" Slave of John Hodges.
  • Puncy (10/13/1827), Child of Rachel and sibling of Bincy and Rushy. Slaves of John Hodges.
  • Rachel (10/13/1827), "Woman" slave of John Hodges
  • Rushy (10/13/1827), Slave of John Hodges. Child of Rachel and sibling of Bincy and Puncy all of whom were also slaves of John Hodges.
  • Rutha (12/31/1827), "Girl" Slave of John Hodges.
  • Tony (10/13/1827), Male slave of John Hodges. Also spelled Toncy.
  • Hodges, Sarah (12/101827), Purchased items at John Hodges' estate sale. Sale was ordered on April 6, 1827.
  • Hutchison, James (12/31/1827), Appraiser along with John Lewis and L. W. Anderson of slaves from John Hodges' estate. Signed his signature.
  • Lewis, John (12/31/1827), Appraiser along with James Hutchison and John Lewis of slaves from John Hodges' estate. Signed his signature.
  • Pynes, Daniel (10/8/1827), Debtor to John Hodges. Note was due October 8, 1827.
  • Pynes, Fair (10/13/1827), Provided John Hodges' "property" (slaves) to Jacob Anderson, Administrator of John Hodges' estate.

  • Register, Elias (12/101827), Purchased items at John Hodges' estate sale. Sale was ordered on April 6, 1827.
  • Thomas, Daniel J. (3/10/1827), Executor of John Hodges Estate gave bond.

 John Hodges' estate case. Henry County, Alabama Estate Case Files.
Hodges, John Before April 15, 1827 Agreeable to an order obtained from the judge of the county court to sell the perishable property to pay the debts against the estate of John Hodges deceased by D J Thomas executor of said Hodges by 15th April 1827. Henry County, Alabama Orphans Court Record Book C, page 404.
Hodges, John 7/21/1827 Daniel J Thomas administrator with the will annexed of the estate of John Hodges deceased is about to only apply and remove from the state the affects belonging to said estate. It is ordered to revoke the letters of Daniel J Thomas and the letters of administration on the estate be signed to Fair Pynes Coroner of this county. Henry County, Alabama Orphans Court Record Book C, page 403.
Hodges, John 7/30/1827 Ordered that Fair Pynes Coroner the administrator with will annexed of John Hodges deceased hire the negros belonging to said estate until the second Monday October next. Henry County, Alabama Orphans Court Record Book C, page 403.
Hodges, John 9/3/1827 Ordered that Fair Pynes Coroner offer for sale as much of the estate of John Hodges to satisfy the debts of the estate. Henry County, Alabama Orphans Court Record Book C, page 403.
Hodges, John 10/10/1827 Ordered that Letters of Administration issue with the will annexed to Jacob Anderson on the estate of John Hodges deceased to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Fair Pynes Henry County, Alabama Orphans Court Record Book C, page 403.
Hodges, John 10/12/1827 Ordered that Jacob Anderson Administrator of the estate of John Hodges deceased sell some part of the stock or other effects (negros excepted) belonging to such estate as will be sufficient to pay the debts of the deceased.
 Henry County, Alabama Orphans Court Record Book C, page 404.
Hodges, John 12/10/1827 Inventory of items sold from estate of John Hodges by D J Thomas Adm. Henry County, Alabama Orphans Court Record Book C, page 404.
Hodges, John 6/1/1828 Inventory of accounts and notes from the estate of Joseph Hodges left with the said John Hodges in Cumberland County, N. Carolina for collection and the above mentioned is a copy of the receipt. Henry County, Alabama Orphans Court Record Book C, page 409.



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