Hodge (James) Cemetery
2015
Washington County, Tennessee Tombstone Inscriptions by Charles M. Bennett and the Watauga Association of Genealogists. Information used with the permission of Lorraine Bennett Rae.
From the WCCL of cemeteries not found. Page 324 Volume 3 –
“Hodges – 4mi N of Jonesboro on the old Johnson City to Keeblers Cross Roads road in the 14th District. Established in 1894 and discontinued about 1925. There are 7 to 10 graves which are marked with stones. James Hodges, Civil War soldier is buried there.”
The correct spelling of this family surname is Hodge, not Hodges
Location: Tax parcel 036-040.00 at 281 Highland Church Rd.
GPS Location: +36° 21.185, -82° 27.440
| NAME | BIRTH DATE | DEATH DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Hodge, James [P.] | 25 Nov 1842 | 17 Aug 1927 |
| Hodge, Martha E. [Sherfey] | 20 Aug 1848 | 31 Dec 1930 |
Deed History –
This property has remained in the Hodge family for many years – now in the 4th generation. In 1884 David Garst conveyed 40+ acres to James Hodge (Deed Book 51, Page 126). The tract was partitioned once, after James died. Two sons, William and Noah split the 40 acres into two tracts of approximately 20 acres each. Although a will and several deeds are involved due to the partition and several siblings signing off, those parcels remain intact today. The current property owner of this burial ground and surrounding acreage is James’ great grandson, David Lynn Hodge. The old dwelling remains (moved rearward on the property several years ago), to make room for a new, modern brick structure now serving as the residence. The old, 2 story structure is the second home – the first being a log house, now gone.
Burials –
A death certificate has been found for James Hodge (25 Nov 1848 – 17 Aug 1927), which shows the place of burial as “Hodge Cemetery”, taking place the next day after his death. His parents are shown as James Hodge and Mary Curtis. James is shown as “married”, although his wife, Martha E. Sherfey Hodge, was not named on that document.
In the 1900 census, James and Martha Hodge (married 22 years) are shown as having lost 3 children. Given their ages, it would appear that those 3 children would have died before the 1894 “established date”, however, the property was owned by James and Martha from 1884 forward.
Two markers were found, mostly covered in dirt, but in fine shape for restoration.
Family tradition also accounts for two children, names unknown, nor the ages. It is unknown whether they were stillborn, infants, or youngsters.
No other evidence of any more graves.
James Hodge Military Service –
Unconfirmed information indicates that James was a Private in Company B, 4th Tennessee Infantry.
Surveyed, researched, transcribed and donated to the Washington County TNGen Web July 2015 by Gordon M. Edwards, member of the Cemetery Survey Team of Northeast Tennessee.
Copyrighted 2015 by the Cemetery Survey Team of Northeast Tennessee. No part of this work may be copied without written permission from the Cemetery Survey Team.
Hodge (James) Cemetery
Map 2015