In a message dated 99-08-07 21:05:25 EDT, you write: << I note that some of your hodges are from Franklin County Virginia. My 3rd great grandfather Elijah Hodges was born in franklin County Virginia according to the marriage record of he and my 3rd great grandmother Sabina Vaughan. They were married in Greenbrier County West Virginia. Elijah was born around 1854. His mother is rumored to be Rebecca Jenkins but I have seen no evidence of this His father is unknown and the story goes that he went off to fight in the civil war and just never came home. are any of these names familiar to anyone. All help appreciated alison >> Hi, I dont have any information on your Elijah Hodges...Through searching for my Lemuel Hodges i found that in 1850 Montgomery county Virginia there was a Elijah Hodge age 30 who was living with wife Malinda 33, daughter Rebecca L. 12, Daughter Minerva 9, son Harvey J 7, Ballard P. 4, Frances L daughter age 1. I am sure there is a connection somewhere I wish that i could help more, Katie