Hodges in TN/CA
I am trying to find information on my gr-gr-grandfather's lineage.He was born in Wilson County, TN on Sept. 30, 1830 his name was James Isaac Hodges.He left home at an early age and came to California during the gold rush.He married Mary Jane Shirley-born 1842 in Joplin, Mo.They were married on Nove 28, 1860 in Stockton, Ca. and they had six children-Oscar Price-b.6/2/0865 (my gg), Jackson Lee b. 1/13/1868, James C. b. 6/17/176, Franklin W., b. 9/12/1879, Emmet?, Blanche ?.My problem is that I would like to find out about his parents, etc. back in Tenn. or wherever.My great-aunt Ruweda Hodges Jones said that she was told there was Cherokee blood in the family.If anyone can help me with this I would appreciate it.I have some information on the family after they got to California.
Thanks