In response to message about James Hodges, state of South Carolina, Newberry County will proven June 5, 1787. The following record will help you with approximate date James Hodges went to SC. Court Record, 9-23-1783: Halifax dB 12:365. James Hodges of Halifax to WM. Carr of Halifax and Antrim Parish for 150 pounds, one parcel of land, part of 2 surveys, surveyed for sd Hodges on Bradley's Cr., patent line to WM. Carr, containing about 235 acres. Signed James Hodges, Martha (X her mark) Hodges. Win. John Carr, and others recorded Oct. 16, 1783, Patty, wife of James Hodges volunt. relinq'd dower. This should prove who the wife of James Hodges was. The following comment of some other Hodges researchers: ( He mentions paper "A Short History of Our Family", by Miliner Echoes written 1850, saying that John Echols, an Englishman, came to America about the end of 16th or first of 17th century, settled in Caroline Co., Va and married tall redheaded woman named Mary Cane and by her had 5 sons and 3 daughters. One son was Abraham Echols who married Sarah Tamer and one daughter Patty married James Hodges. Where? Samuel Echols families live Brunswick Co., Va. area on Bradley Creek along with Welcome William, Edmund and Thomas Hodges. (date1754) That is where Jesse Hodges was born to James & Patty. I have been researching Hodges trying to find the father of Isham Hodges b. ca 1750 Va. Moved to SC by 1770-75. Isham married Mary--? Isham Hodges died 1798,Marlboro Co., SC. Only know of sons Isham Jr., Edmond and John. Would also like any information on Joseph Hodges,son of James Hodges and Patty Echols. Who did he marry and names of children. Hope this helps James O Hodges or someone else on list. Betty