He was a Revolutionary War Soldier - American Revolutionary War: Soldier and Wagoneer serving under Capt Wm Dick & Col. Terrell, serving to the end of the war. DAR Patriot Ancestor #A056171, Pension #R5087V, Service Source R5087V.

He married Elizabeth Collins Oct 18, 1775 in Halifax, Virginia. They had the following known children:

"Jesse Hodges was born 11 February 1754, Halifax, Co., Virginia. His family moved to Pittsylvania Co., Va., while he was still a small boy."
"In 1777, Jesse purchased 200 acres on the branches of the Straitstone Creek from William & Elizabeth Collins, his in-laws. Deed book 4, p. 381 shows several other entries for land transactions for Jesse."

"There they joined a brigade commanded by Gen. Stephens and Col. Hayne Morgan, who were under the command of Gen. Green. The Brigade was marched to various places in Virginia and North Carolina, eventually reaching Guilford County...."
"He was with the army during the battles at Ramouis Mills..." Since there is no "Ramouis Mills" & the battle at Ramsour's Mill was prior (20 Jun 1780), speculation is this is in ref. to events at Ramsey's Mill in pursuit of Cornwallis to So. Carolina.
"The army followed the British across Deep River into South Carolina, and Jesse returned to his home in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, with a discharge which ended his first six-months tour of duty."
"Shortly after returning home, [he] was again drafted for a 6-month tour of duty under Capt. Thomas Hudgens... mustered into service at Bucklier Tavern... He served 21 days of this enlistment & hired a cousin of his (James Casey) to serve out the balance."
"He was with the army during the battles at Ramouis Mills and Guilford Court House and was ordered to drive his wagon and team to Troublesome Iron Works." Also known as Speedwell's Furnace, the ironworks on Troublesome Creek was where the army camped.

Listed on Wilson Co. tax list for 1805 (under "Capt Fanviel's Militia District") as having 320 acres on Smith's Fork. The creek is a principal tributary of the Caney Fork River & is located in the vicinity of the town of Statesville on Smith's Fork.

Application submitted for benefits for his service in the Revolutionary War and for payment for use of his wagon & team, filed by Jesse and later by son William C. Hodges; no. R5087; National Archives. It was rejected both times.

James Calvin Hodges

William Cayson Hodges

Jesse B Hodges, Jr.

JOSIAH HODGES

Jeremiah Hodges

Marcus Hodges

Mary Hodges Loy

Frances Fanny Hodges Hollis

Tabitha Hodges Barton

Elisah Hodges

Elijah Hodges

Thomas Collins Hodges

ELIZABETH HODGES Ward

Harvey Hodges