The Pittsylvania and Henry County, Virginia, Records Although they may have no meaningin this context, I think it is worthwhile to review the records of Pittsylvania and Henry County relating to William and John Hodges (there is no Thomas). Until 1767, Pittsylvania was part of Halifax County. In 1776, Henry County was split off from Pittsylvania, and in 1785, Franklin County was formed from part of Henry. The Chestnut Creek area of Franklin County, home to large number of Hodges, was in Halifax until 1767, in Pittsylvania until 1776, and in Henry until 1785. About 1774, Edmund Hodges and his sons from Goochland County settled in the Bearskin Creek area of Pittsylvania County just west of Chatham. Here are the records of the Williams and Johns of these areas up through the 1770's. Mar 18, 1762 /Tranf.d to Jno. Hubbard/ John Hodges 400 acs. land So. side Banister Rr. beg. at a white Oak on Puding Cr. Th.e up both sides Adj.g John Piggs line for Qty. Entry Record Book 278. May 17, 1764 John Hodges Enters 400 Ac on the Head of Banister Rr. Beg. at a W.O. on the sd Rr. Mark't IH Th.e up & down both sides for Qty. Entry Record Book 320. Dec. 10, 1764 Survd. for William Hodges 374 acres of land on the Draughts of Frying Pan Cr. .. Dalton's line . Thos. New line. Pittsylvania Co. Old Survey Book 1, page 141. Apr. 18, 1765 Survd. for William Hodges 120 acres both sides of Chestnut Cr. at cor. of Thos. Wall. Pittsylvania Co. Old Survey Book 1, page 131 September 1767: Hugh Innes Plaintif against William Hodges Defendant On an Attachment The Sherif having returned that he had levyed the said Attachment on one Gun, Shot pouch and some powder This day came the Plaintif by his Attorney and the said defendant not appearing to replevy (altho solemnly called) the Plaintif proved his demand for Two pounds seventeen shillings to be just Therefore it is considered by the Court that the Plaintif recover against the said defendant his debt aforesaid together with his costs by him in this behalf expended And it is Ordered that the Sherif make sale of the said Attached Efects by way of auction to the highest bidder and return an account of such Sales to the Clerk's Office. 1 Pittsylvania Court Orders 17. 1767 Pittsylvania tithables Jefferson's list: Isham Hodges 150 acres John Hodges Robert Hodges Donelson's list Edmond Hodges Wilson's list Wm. W. Hodges 240 acres Dilliard's list Edmond Hodges 100 acres Innes' list Wm. Hodges & Thomas Neville William Hodges May 4, 1768 John Hodges 400 ac. on a Br. on the No. Side [Snow Creek] beg. at a W.O. makr.d JH Th.e Down. Also 400 Ac. on Next Br. below Mentioned Br. beg. at Red Oak mark.d JH th.e Down both sides for Qty. Entry Record Book 1, page 418. May 1773 On the information of James Mauran and Hugh Armstrong against William Terry, Augustine Choat, James Daniel, Gideon Rucker and John Hodges and for reasons appearing to the Court it is Ordered that the Sheriff forthwith take them into custody and them safely keep until they shall find sufficient securities for their good behavior. John and Isham Hodges acknowledge their debts of 10 pounds and 5 pounds respectively to the King to be levied on their respective goods and chattels, lands and tenements, with condition that the said John Hodges be of good behavior and keep the peace towards all of his said Majesty's liege people, and especially James Maurer and Hugh Armstrong, one whole year and a day. Pittsylvania Co. (Va.) Court Order Book 2, page 179. 1774 Pittsylvania Tithables, Innes' List Isam Hodges John Hodges Robt. Hodges Jr. Wm. Hodges Wm Hodges Jr. 1775 Pitsylvania Tithables, Witcher's List Edmond Hodges David Hodges Jesse Hodges Thomas Hodges Isam Hodges Wm. Hodges Donelson's List Wm. Hodges 1776 Pittsylvania Tithables, Innes' List Isam Hodges Robert Hodges, Jr. Wm. Hodges Wm. Hodges, Jr. August 1, 1778 Henry County tax list ...Haskins, William Hodges, Isham Hodges William Hill, Isham Huckaby, John Hodges, William September 21, 1778 deed of Josiah Hodges to Ambrose Hall for 200 acres on Pigg River. Witnesses: Tully Choice, Jr.; William Jamison; William (X) Hodges. 1 Henry County Deeds 245. An alphabetical List of the taxes or pound rate imposed on the different persons property in the County of Henry and delivered to John Salmon, Sherif of the said County to Collect for the year 1779. ...Hodges, William, Senr. Hall, Lamford Hodges, Josiah Hooker, Mary Hodges, William, Jr. Hodges, Isham June 17, 1779 deed of Ambros Hall and Elisha Eastes, Sr., of Henry County to Josiah Hodges of Henry County for "a negro wench named Polly". Witnesses: William (X) Hodge, James (X) Hodge, John (X) Milan. 1 Henry County Deeds 243. 1780: An alphabetical List of Tax in the County of Henry for raising a supply of money for the Service of the United States. Delivered to Archeleus Hughes, Esq. Sherif of the said County to collect, due the 20th day of February 1780. ...Isham Hodges William Hodges... Next, my analysis of all this material.