Re: Francis/James/Geo. Hodge/TN
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Re: Francis/James/Geo. Hodge/TN
Eddie Hickey 2/28/04
Dear Eddie,
New information has surfaced about this family. The parents of Francis Hodge Asbury Slaughter and his brother William Hodge Slaughter are Sarah Hodge (daughter of Francis Hodge of Davidson Co., TN) and Robert Smith Slaughter.
These two married and divorced in Davidson Co., TN and are listed as dead by 1803, though Robert Slaughter also has a death record for 1806.
In 1803 the three minor children (Francis, age 8; William, age 5; and Mary, age 2) are given to their maternal grandfather, Francis Hodge, as their guardian.
I have not placed Sarah C. Slaughter, yet, but it seems she was not a member of this family.
The Hodge homestead is now a protected landmark and can be visited in Nashville.
I have transcriptions of the Wills of Francis Hodge and his son, George Hodge, uncle of the three children. Both refer to these three orphans.
I do not have copies of the official documents - that is on my list of things to do - so you may want to verify these details. I hope this helps.
:>Genealassie