Harvey: Curious of your mention of a Richard Hodges born in Essex Co., VA. Is this the same Richard Hodges who was in Abbeville in the late 1700s, then went to Ripley Co., IN? If so, there are papers of Rev Nicholas Ware Hodges (son of Richard's brother James and Nancy Hodges) indicating that Richard's father was Richard, not John. As far as I know there is no legitimate proof that Richard's father was John. Perhaps you have found a new source to verify Richard's father as Richard! Interested in comparing notes? The Richard from Essex, Abbeville, and Ripley Co. comes through my paternal line. It seems this line has been kicked around at length for quite some time. Marv Hoppin e-mail Hoppinm@aol.com