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John Rodes, of Albemarle Co., VA
Facts and Events
Will Abstract
- RODES, JOHN
- 12 Feb. 1770. Oct. 1775.
- Lends to wife Mary the whole estate, at her decease it is to be divided among five daughters and four sons.
- Exrs: Sons John and Charles Rodes.
- Wit: Francis Montgomery, William Maddox and John Wingfield. (Page 325)
- [Abstract of wills, inventories, and administration accounts of Albemarle County, Virginia, 1748-1800, pg. 22]
Notes
- Era of 1749 - The first of the Rodes name to settle in Albemarle County was John Rodes and his coming occurred in 1749. In that year he bought from James Armor 400 acres on the North fork of the Rockfish River and in the conveyance was described as of St. Martin's Parish Louisa County Va. He also purchased land on Moorman's River. He died in 1775. His wife was Mary Crawford, and he left 5 daughters and 4 sons. David Rodes, Clifton Rodes, Charles Rodes and John Rodes. [Source: Albemarle County History by Reverend Edgar Woods, ISBN # 1-933268-51-4: Published 1901 by Michie Company Printers Charlottesville, Virginia].
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