Person:George Rhodes (15)

Disambiguation

Not to be confused with George Rhodes who married Elizabeth Fleiger 29 May 1792 in Augusta County, Virginia. Any relationship between the two has not yet been established.

Identity of George Rhodes' wife

Note: Some internet genealogies claim that George's father, Christopher Rhodes married Susanna Peters in 1789 in Rockbridge County, Virginia, but this is in error. Christopher Rhodes would have been well in excess of 40 years older than Susanna, and Christopher would have been at least 65 years old when Susanna had her first child in 1790, and 75 years old when daughter Barbara was born, making it highly unusual. The marriage record in Rockbridge names George Rhodes as marrying Susanna Peters, which points to this George Rhodes as her husband, and subsequent land records in Rockbridge clearly name George and his wife Susannah, proving that it was George that married Susanna Peters, as listed below.

Land Records

Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book T, pp. 256-257. (Abstract)

12 November 1835.

George Rhodes and Susannah his wife of Rockbridge County, VA to John W. Tygret of Rockbridge County, VA. Tract of land in Gap Run in Arnolds Valley containing an estimated 80 acres. Consideration of $150.00.

Beginning at two white oaks and a hickory in Arnolds old line, South 8 deg, East 98 poles to three white oaks, South 55, East 120 poles to a white oak and maple by a rock, North 55, East 100 poles crossing the gap run to 2 white oaks, North 60 deg, West 210 poles crossing said run to the beginning.

Land with appurtenances.

Signed George Rhodes (x his mark)

Susanna Rhodes (x her mark

Rockbridge County to wit

William Paxton, Jr. and Reuben Grigsby, Justices of the Peace in the County certified that George Rhodes acknowledged the deed and desired it to be certified.

October 1835.

Signed: William Paxton and R. Grigsby.

Rockbridge County to wit:

William Paxton, Jr. and Reuben Grigsby Justices of the Peace certify that Susanna Rhodes, wife of George Rhodes, personally appeared and was privily examined separate and apart from her husband. She acknowledged the deed and willingly sealed and delivered the same.

12 October 1835, signed William Paxton, Jr. and R. Grigsby

Clerks Office Rockbridge County, VA.

Certificate produced and acknowledged and admitted to record.

Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book H, pp. 169-170. (Abstract)

7 September 1812

George Rhodes and Susanna his wife of Rockbridge County, VA to Philip Keller of Rockingham County, VA. For 900 pounds current money of Virginia, sold 150 acres in Rockbridge County, VA. Beginning at 2 small hickories corner to William Lyle, with Lyle's line South 33 deg, West 175 poles to a white oak corner to sd. Lyle, with Alexander McCluer's line, South 69 deg, East 153 poles to a small white oak corner to sd. McCluer. North 23 deg, East with Joseph Russell's line 164 poles to a stake near a walnut and white oak corner to James Dougherty. With Doughterty's line, North 69 deg, West 125 poles to the beginning.

Land with appurtenances. Grantees will warrant and forever defend the title.

Signed

George Rhodes (x his mark)

Susanna Rhodes (x her mark)

Witnesses:

John P. Lee

John McCleland

[a name signed in German]

Benjamin Whealiss

Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book H, pp. 170-171. (Abstract)

The Commonwealth of Virginia to Robert White and John McCleland Gentlemen Justices of Rockbridge County.

George Rhodes and Susanna his wife sold 7 September 1812 to Philip Keller 150 acres in Rockbridge County. Susanna cannot conveniently travel to the Courthouse to make acknowledgement of the deed. The aforementioned justices are to go to Susanna and privately examine her separate and apart from her husband.

She was privily examined and acknowledged that she freely and voluntarily without persuasion or threats make the indenture.

Dated 7 September 1812.

Signed Robert White

John McCleland

John House names other sons as Greg and Ben, in article written after interview with Abraham Litton.

1.   .

   George Rhodes b. abt 1760 d. bef 1850 Jackson Co VA (WV) In 1836 George moved to Billy's Run, Elk Fork WV with sons Abe and Alec, locating at the John D. Witten (sp?) farm. Greg and Ben followed later about 1837-8, Ben settled at the Aplin place.

2.   United States. 1810 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M252).

   1810 Rockbridge co. Va.
   2m 0-10 Alex 1807
   2m 10-16 Chris 1792 [m 1816], ?
   1m 45-up b 1765
   1f 0-10
   2f 10-16 Barbara 1799, ?? [the 2 could be a 3, looks like it was overwritten]
   1f 16-26 Catherine [m 1815]
   1f 26-45

3.   United States. 1820 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M33).

   1820 Rockbridge co. Va.
   1m 0-10 Abram 1811
   1m 10-16 Alex 1807
   1m 16-26
   1m 45-up
   2f 16-26
   1f 26-45
   1f 45-up

4.   United States. 1830 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M19).

   1830 Rockbridge co. Va.
   1m 15-20 Abram 1811
   1m 50-60
   1m 70-80 65? or father??
   1f 20-30
   1f 50-60

5.   United States. 1840 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M704).

   1840 Jackson co. Va. pg 227
   2m 0-5
   2m 5-10
   1m 20-30
   1m 70-80 75
   1f 0-5
   1f 5-10
   1f 20-30

6.   http://histfam.familysearch.org/getperson.php?personID=I3626&tree=JacksonWestVirgina