This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --------------D8DEDA4B8DAA1A0687AE85AE Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Ken, Here we go, this is what I have up until this point. I am desperate to link Elijah into the franklin county hodges. If you can help, Id sure appreciate it. Alison 1. Unknown Hodges-[3920] . Unknown married Rebecca Jane Jenkins-[3921] [MRIN:1461]. This info was taken from my Great Uncle Donald Wrights notes and has yet to be proven They had the following children: + 2 M i. Elijah A. Hodges-[3640] was born in Jun 1854 in Franklin County (VA?) Second Generation (Children) 2. Elijah A. Hodges-[3640] was born in Jun 1854 in Franklin County (VA?). Elijahs birthdate is taken from the information that he had given for his marriage liscence. Elijah married Sabina Vaughan-[3641] [MRIN:1352], daughter of Joshua Burwell Vaughan-[3642] and Mary Jane Anderson-[3643], on 25 Dec 1873 in Greenbrier County Virginia (Now WV)1. Sabina Vaughan-[3641] was born in 1853 in Greenbrier County Virginia (Now WV). Liscense issued on December 24 1873 They had the following children: + 3 M i. Edward A Hodges-[3638] 2 was born on 20 Apr 1880 in Pocahontas County West Virginia and died on 17 Nov 1957 in Lewisburg West Virginia 4 F ii. Bessie J. Hodges-[3646] was born on 12 Feb 1891 in Lobelia Pocahontas County West Virginia. 5 M iii. Samuel Wesley Hodges-[3647] was born on 16 Oct 1874 in Greenbrier County Virginia (Now WV) and died on 28 Feb 1886 in Pocahontas County West Virginia. 6 M iv. Howard Hodges-[4204] was born on 2 Dec 1879 in Greenbrier County Virginia (Now WV). 7 F v. Laura Virginia Hodges-[4205] was born on 16 May 1878. 8 M vi. Charles Lovie Hodges-[4310] was born on 12 Apr 1881 in Pocahontas County West Virginia. 9 F vii. Mary Ann Hodges-[4311] was born on 1 May 1883. Third Generation (Grandchildren) 3. Edward A Hodges-[3638] 2 was born on 20 Apr 1880 in Pocahontas County West Virginia and died on 17 Nov 1957 in Lewisburg West Virginia. Research: Effie Hodges Death Certificate lists Edward A. Hodges as her father. Edward married Mary Ella Rodgers-[3639] [MRIN:1257], daughter of Chesley A Rodgers-[3917] and Sally Hoover Kellison-[3918], on 27 Nov 1901 in Pocahontas County West Virginia3. Mary Ella Rodgers-[3639] was born on 3 Aug 1887 in Pocahontas County West Virginia. The date of Mary Ella Rodgers/Rogers birth has been confirmed by pocahontas county . And the date of marriage has been also. It appears as if she did marry when she was extremely young. Research: Effie Hodges Wright death certificate lists Mary Rodgers as her mother. They had the following children: + 10 F i. Effie Geanette Hodges-[190] 4 was born on 29 Aug 1902 in Pocahontas County West Virginia, died on 10 Aug 1971 in Fairlea West Virginia and was buried in Greenbrier Memorial Gardens Lewisburg West Virginia Fourth Generation (Great Grandchildren) 10. Effie Geanette Hodges-[190] 4 was born on 29 Aug 1902 in Pocahontas County West Virginia, died on 10 Aug 1971 in Fairlea West Virginia and was buried in Greenbrier Memorial Gardens Lewisburg West Virginia. Effie was a schoolteacher and well loved in the community. Medical: Effie had a stroke when she was but 29 and remained paralyzed on one half of her body the remainder of her life. Effie married Frank Taylor Wright-[189] [MRIN:79], son of Andrew Taylor Wright-[3389] and Sarah Elizabeth Morgan-[3390], on 26 May 1924 in Greenbrier County West Virginia. (Frank Taylor Wright-[189] was born on 15 Dec 1904 in Greenbrier County West Virginia. , died on 15 Feb 1981 in Greenbrier County West Virginia. , buried in Greenbrier Memorial Gardens Lewisburg West Virginia. .) Frank Taylor Wright was a retired railroad worker. He worked for C and O railroad out of Ronceverte West Virginia. He owned land in Frankford WVA that was divided amongst his living children. The marriage announcement for Effie Hodges and Frank Wright is as follows. The clipped article does not contain the information on which paper it ran in. It reads as follows MARRIED A very quiet but interesting wedding took place on Tuesday evening May 27 1924 at the home of Mr Edward Hodges in East Ronceverte when Effie G Hodges became the bride of Frank Taylor Wright. Miss Hodges is one of the districts popular teachers. Mr Wright is the son of A T Wright of Ronceverte and a fine young man. Our best wishes go to the two young people. Rev W A Grogg officiated. They had the following children: + 11 F i. Mary Wright-[191] + 12 M ii. Donald Wright-[192] was born on 7 Jul 1936 in Frankford West Virginia and died on 10 Nov 1995 + 13 M iii. Frank Wright-[193] was born on 8 Feb 1925 in Frankford West Virginia and died in Apr 1978 in Lynchburg Virginia + 14 F iv. Lena Jewel Wright-[43] was born on 7 Jun 1927 in Greenbrier County West Virginia, died on 16 Apr 1992 in Humana Hospital Greenbrier Valley Ronceverte West Virginia and was buried on 19 Apr 1992 in Morningside Cemetary Renick West Virginia Fifth Generation (Great Great Grandchildren) 11. Mary Wright-[191] . Mary married Harold Shafer-[199] [MRIN:80]. They had the following children: + 15 F i. Linda Schaefer-[200] 16 F ii. Helen Schaefer-[3388] . 12. Donald Wright-[192] was born on 7 Jul 1936 in Frankford West Virginia and died on 10 Nov 1995. Social Security Number 232 58 1810 Research: Donald loved the Appalachin Trail and walked its entire length up and down the eastern states. It took him 16 years to complete as he did his walking on his vacations from work every year. Donald married Venitta Whitt-[4520] [MRIN:78] on 27 Apr 1957. They had the following children: 17 M i. Donald Wright-[197] . 18 F ii. Rebecca Wright-[198] . 13. Frank Wright-[193] was born on 8 Feb 1925 in Frankford West Virginia and died in Apr 1978 in Lynchburg Virginia. Social Security Number 235 44 5337 They had the following children: 19 F i. Beverly Wright-[194] . 20 F ii. Brenda Wright-[195] . 14. Lena Jewel Wright-[43] was born on 7 Jun 1927 in Greenbrier County West Virginia, died on 16 Apr 1992 in Humana Hospital Greenbrier Valley Ronceverte West Virginia and was buried on 19 Apr 1992 in Morningside Cemetary Renick West Virginia. Noted events in her life were: 1. Soc Sec Num. 235 42 5111 Lena married James Mack Spinks-[42] [MRIN:1], son of Ezra Sheridan Spinks-[201] and Flodie Madge Clowser-[202], on 14 Feb 1951 in Clifton Forge Alleghany County Virginia. (James Mack Spinks-[42] was born on 8 Jun 1926 in Richwood Summersville West Virginia. , died on 27 Feb 1977 in Covington Virginia. LowMoor Hospital. , buried in Morningside Cemetary Renick West Virginia. .). Cause of death was Heart Attack. Medical: James Spinks was an alcoholic for many years. He was rarely present in the home due to his work as a Merchant Marine. James Mack Spinks had gone out for a night on the town after a split with a former girlfriend. He met Lena Jewel Wright that night and married her right then and there. They had the following children: + 21 F i. Nancy Debra Spinks-[46] was born on 21 Nov 1951 in Baltimore Maryland + 22 F ii. Virginia K Spinks-[5] was born on 16 Nov 1952 in West Virginia + 23 F iii. Sarah Elizabeth Spinks-[48] was born on 2 Nov 1953 in West Virginia + 24 F iv. Susan Gale Spinks-[47] was born on 3 Sep 1954 + 25 F v. Lisa Ann Spinks-[49] was born on 2 Nov 1957 They had the following children: 26 F i. Mary Stephen Minnick-[45] was born on 21 Nov 1947. Mary Stephen Minnick was the daughter of one Stephen Minnick, a physician in the Greenbrier County Area. Lena Wright met him when she was nursing. Mary was the second child of this couple, the first was still born. Mary came from her home in Baltimore for Christmas in 1974. She got on a bus back to Baltimore and has not been heard from since. Attempts to locate her have proved futile. Sixth Generation (3rd Great Grandchildren) 15. Linda Schaefer-[200] . Linda married __________ Honaker-[3386] [MRIN:1258]. They had the following children: 27 F i. Cheryl Honaker-[3387] . 21. Nancy Debra Spinks-[46] was born on 21 Nov 1951 in Baltimore Maryland. Nancy married Thomas Loftus-[103] [MRIN:47] on 16 Dec 1978 in Glencove Presbytirian Church. Thomas Loftus-[103] was born on 25 Mar 1933 in Long Island New York. They had the following children: 28 M i. Michael John Patrick Loftus-[104] was born on 3 Apr 1972. 29 M ii. Mark Edward Loftus-[105] was born on 6 Sep 1977. 30 M iii. Charles Lewis Loftus-[106] was born on 5 Dec 1980. 31 F iv. Catherine Nicole Loftus-[107] was born on 21 Apr 1983. 22. Virginia K Spinks-[5] was born on 16 Nov 1952 in West Virginia. Virginia married David Holmes-[120] [MRIN:52]. Virginia also married Alvin Michael Stump-[121] [MRIN:53], son of Alvin Minor Stump-[1372] and Rebecca Ann Dalton-[1373]. They had the following children: 32 M i. Christopher Marks Martin-[8] was born on 17 Oct 1983. Virginia also married Mark Czaja-[125] [MRIN:56]. Virginia also married Bernard Francis Martin-[4] [MRIN:3], son of Homer Martin-[11] and Mary Austin Marks-[12], on 21 Nov 1970 in Roanoke Virginia. (Bernard Francis Martin-[4] was born on 12 Jul 1941 in 10:30PM in the Shenandoah Hospital Roanoke Virginia. , died on 14 Jun 1988 in Roanoke Memorial Rehab Center Roanoke Virginia. , buried on 17 Jun 1988 in Evergreen Burial Park Roanoke Virginia.. .). Cause of death was metastastic carcinoma of the colon. Bernard Martin is best described by both friends and family as a kind and extremely intelligent man. He excelled academically and professionally and as well excelling in the organizations that he was a member of. After his stint as Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias Virginia Conference, he devoted much time to his family and his church. He had a flaring temper but it took much to provoke him to display it. Some of the best times of the authors life were spent with her father Bernard. His children lost much when he passed away. Obituary JUNE 16 1988 Roanoke Times and World News Roanoke Virginia Bernard F. Martin age 46 of Roanoke died Wednesday, June 14 1988 in a local hospital. He was an employee of Dominion Bankshares Corporation., a member of Raliegh Court United Methodist church where he served as scouting coordinator, a member of the Knights of Pythias and past grand chancellor for the state of Virginia, and a member of the Elks club. He is survived by his wife Virginia Martin; four children Kimberly Martin Alison Martin James Martin and Christopher Martin all of the home. his mother Mary Martin of Roanoke a brother Homer M. Martin , Roanoke, two sisters Mrs Harold (Eileen) Wimmer of Roanoke and Mrs Virginia Hale of Salem. Funeral Services will be conducted friday at Raliegh Court United Methodist Church with the Rev Jim Reynolds officiating. Internment will be in Evergreen Burial Park, Graveside services by the Knights of Pythias Friends may call at Oakeys Roanoke Chapel. In Memoriams June 17 1989 Martin-In loving memory of our daddy Bernard F. Martin, One year ago today we laid your soul to rest. On my 15th Birthday I love and miss you more than ever. Alison, Kim Jimmy and Christopher. History of Activity in Knights of Pythias Lodge Intitiated into Roanoke Lodge #133 August 18 1960 Transferred into Osceola lodge #47 April 21 1961 Januray 1 1981 - Osceola and Roanoke Lodges combine and became Osceola -Roanoke Lodge #47 Elected Secretary of Osceola Lodge No 47 August 7 1975 and served until July 1981 Osceola Roanoke lodge is subordinate to Grand Lodge Domain of Virginia He was elected Grand outter guard for the state of Virginia in 1971 Grand Inner Guard in 1972 Grand Master at Arms 1973 Grand Prelate in 1974 Grand Vice Chanceloor in 1975 Grand Chancellor in 1976 Became a past grand chancellor of VA in 1977 Medical: Also had diabetes. was overweight and a smoker for many years. They had the following children: 33 F i. Kimberly Gale Martin-[6] was born on 17 Aug 1971 in West Virginia. + 34 F ii. Alison Dawn Martin-[1] 5 was born on 17 Jun 1974 in VA5 + 35 M iii. James Anthony Martin-[7] was born on 22 Aug 1975 36 M iv. Christopher Marks Martin-[8] was born on 17 Oct 1983. 23. Sarah Elizabeth Spinks-[48] was born on 2 Nov 1953 in West Virginia. Sarah married Kenneth Wray Bostic-[57] [MRIN:24]. They had the following children: + 37 F i. Tabitha Jewel Wray Bostic-[58] + 38 F ii. Melody Ann Bostic-[59] + 39 M iii. Kenneth Wray Bostic-[60] 24. Susan Gale Spinks-[47] was born on 3 Sep 1954. Susan married Michael Fogus-[83] [MRIN:38], son of Unknown and __________ Virginia-[431]. They had the following children: 40 F i. Kristina Marie Fogus-[84] was born on 1 Sep 1973. Susan also married Elmer Loudermilk-[85] [MRIN:39], son of Denny Loudeermilk-[432] and Alice Unknown-[433]. Elmer Loudermilk-[85] was born on 21 May 1954 They had the following children: 41 F i. Lisa Hope Loudermilk-[86] was born on 28 Nov 1977. 25. Lisa Ann Spinks-[49] was born on 2 Nov 1957. Lisa married Curtis Dean McCoy-[50] [MRIN:21] in Renick West Virginia. Curtis Dean McCoy-[50] was born on 17 Aug 1954 They had the following children: 42 F i. Cherie Dawn McCoy-[113] was born on 25 Mar 1978. 43 F ii. Sarah Elizabeth Davis-[3707] was born in Also the daughter of Dean Davis. Seventh Generation (4th Great Grandchildren) 34. Alison Dawn Martin-[1] 5 was born on 17 Jun 1974 in VA5. Noted events in her life were: 1. Confirmation; 1986; Raliegh Court United Methodist Church Roanoke Virginia. 6BULLETIN FROM THE SUNDAY SERVICE THAT THE CONFIRMATION TOOK PLACE IN. 2. Education; 29 May 1992; Greenbrier East High School Graduated. 7HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA IN POSSESSION OF ALISON 3. Soc Sec Num; OBTAINED IN VIRGINIA. 8APPLIED FOR AND RECEIVED IN VIRGINIA 4. Education; 1979-1986; Hurt Park Elementary School Roanoke Virginia. 7 Alison married Paul Joseph Brunow-[2] [MRIN:2], son of Garvin Paul Brunow-[126] and Donna Elizabeth Cutler-[127], on 18 Nov 1992 in Alleghany County Virginia. Paul Joseph Brunow-[2] was born on 22 Jul 1968 in Poughkeepsie New York Vassar Brothers Hospital. Persian Gulf Veteran. Served aboard the USS Okinawa LPH 3 (HELICOPTER CARRIER) Research: Entire Childhood spent in Dutchess County New York in the Wingdale/Pawling area. They had the following children: 44 M i. Alexander Jonathan-Pierce Brunow-[3] 9 was born on 16 Jan 1993 in Humana Hospital Greenbrier Valley Ronceverte West Virginia9. 10 pounds.08 ozs. at birth born at 9:06 AM on a Saturday morning after 26 hours of labor. 35. James Anthony Martin-[7] was born on 22 Aug 1975. James married Robyn Rhanae Wolfe-[9] [MRIN:4], daughter of Esta Joe Wolfe-[87] and Etta Lucille Thomas-[88], on 31 Dec 1993 in Home Of Hester Powers In Salem Virginia. Robyn Rhanae Wolfe-[9] was born on 13 May 1972 in Roanoke Virginia. They had the following children: 45 F i. Kimberly Rhanae Martin-[10] was born on 12 D