Llew, so nice seeing your note on the Hodges page. We believe my GGGGrandfather Thomas came to America around the mid 1770's along with his brothers John, David and Joseph. They came from Wales and settled in Virginia before migrating into North Carolina. We are also uncertain as to his brothers and where they went. Thomas's parents never came into the USA dieing in Wales. As far as we know the boys never went home to stay. I would certainly like to know about Thomas's brothers and parents but I don't know how to begin. Do you have any Ideas? Have you traced your family back to Wales? By the way my name now is Hodge as my fathers generation dropped the S from their name. We have traced the family back and know definitely the name was Hodges. It was really nice to see your posting and if you would care to answer I would like to talk farther. Harold Hodge