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Abraham 'Abram' Rhodes

Male Abt 1811 - Yes, date unknown


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  • Name Abraham 'Abram' Rhodes 
    Born Abt 1811  Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Died Yes, date unknown 
    Notes 
    • Which Abraham is this?

      Rockbridge County, VA Marriage Bonds, 1810.

      Marriage Bond of Abraham Roads & Elizabeth Thomas, 29 August 1810.
      Know all men by these presents that we Abraham Rhoads George Roads & John Thomas are held and firmly bound to John Tyler Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia or his successors in the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars to which payment well and truly be made we bind ourselves our heirs Executors & c jointly & severally firmly by these presents Witness our hands & Seals this 29th day of August 1810.
      The Condition of the above obligation is such that whereas there is a marriage Shortly intended to be soleminzed Between the above bound AbrahamRhoads and Elizabeth Thomas Daughter of Gasper Thomas of Rockbridge County- he having certified his consent
      If therefore there shall be no Lawful cause to obstruct the same Then this obligation to be void or Otherwise to remain in full force & virtue

      Attest Abraham Rhodes
      A Hutchinson DC. George Roads (x his mark)
      John Thomas (x his mark)

      John Thomas son of Gasper Thomas this day made oath before me a Dy Clk of Rockbridge county that sd Gasper signed & acknowledged the within certificate as his act & Deed in his presence Aug 29 1810
      A. Hutchison

      Sir Let the Bearer Abraham Roads Have License for My Daughter Elizabeth Thomas to Be Maried. And this shall be your [Deed]

      Test Gasper Thomas (x his mark)
      John [NDR]
      [Poley] Garison
      August 29th 1810
    Person ID I2934  WVPioneers
    Last Modified 3 Apr 2006 

    Father George RHODES,   b. 1765, Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Mother Susannah PETERS,   b. Between 1766 and 1776,   d. Between 1830 and 1840  (Age ~ 64 years) 
    Married 3 Jan 1788  Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Notes 

    • "Marriages of Virginia, Early to 1800" shows year as 1789

      Rockbridge Co Marriage Bonds:
      Know all Men by these Presents that George Rhoads Jacob Roof & Jacob Hivley
      are held and firmly bound unto the Commonwealth of Virginia in the just and full sum of fifty Pounds currency to the payment whereof well and truly to be made we do bind ourselves our heirs Executors and Administrators jointly and severally firmly by these Presents sealed with out seals and dated this Third day of January 1788
      The condition of this obligation is such that whereas there is a marriage shortly intended to be solomnized between the above bound George Rhoads & Susanna Peters both of Rockbridge County - - -
      If therefore there shall be no lawful caust to obstruct said marriage then the avove obligation to be void or else to remain in full force.
      Test Geo (his mark) Rhodes
      Jacob ___
      Jacob Nivley

      You are hereby desired (?) to grant license to the bearer hereof George Roads, to marry with my daughter Susanna Peters & this shall be your warrant for the same - 3rd Jany 1788.
      Hannah Peters
      Test
      Pegy Brown
      JashsB nesly ???

      Virginia, Marriages, 1660-1800
      Name: George Rhodes
      Spouse: Susanna Peters
      Marriage Date: 3 Jan 1789
      Marriage Location: Rockbridge County, Virginia

      The Clerk of Rockbridge

      1803 Tavern license Rockbridge co. Va.

      Census index:
      Roads, George VA ROCKBRIDGE CO. 397 1810 12110-2200100
      1m 0-10
      2m 10-16
      1m 16-18
      1m 16-26
      0
      2f 0-10
      2f 10-16
      0
      0
      1f 45+
      00

      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

      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

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

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

      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. 12
      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.
      From Naoma Lee Litton. George Rhodes lived on Charles Carney's farm.
    Family ID F1227  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Elizabeth Rhodes,   d. Abt 1842 
    Married 6 Sep 1830  Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Notes 

    • Her name appears as Rhodes on the marriage record, but I've also been given it as Gould.

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

    Children 
     1. William Rhodes,   b. Abt 1832, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     2. Lavina E Rhodes,   b. 1834, Jackson County, West Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Bef Feb 1861  (Age < 27 years)
     3. Charles Lewis Rhodes,   b. Mar 1840, Jackson County, West Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Aug 1928  (Age ~ 88 years)
     4. Mary M Rhodes,   b. May 1840, Jackson County, West Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Family ID F1002  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Margaret Johnson,   b. 1819, Martin Co, VA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Aug 1869  (Age 50 years) 
    Married 23 Oct 1842  Jackson County, West Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Notes 

    • Marriage Record
      Date: 10/23/1842 by E J Rollings
      Place: Jackson, West Virginia, United States
      Abraham Roads
      Margaret Johnson

      1850 Jackson Co VA 8/16/1850 #325-329
      Rhodes Abram 39 M Farmer Va Can't r/w
      Rhodes Margaret 34 F Ohio Can't r/w
      Rhodes William 18 M Farmer VA
      Rhodes Levnia 16 F Va
      Rhodes Lewis 13 M Va att sch
      Rhodes Mary 8 F Va att sch
      Rhodes Drusilla 2 F Va

      1860 Jackson, VA # 368
      John Pringle _no age given VA
      Margt - no age given VA
      Jno G 20 VA
      Eliz 18 VA
      Elvina 16 VA
      Sandusky 13 VA
      Milton 11 VA
      Roxy A 7 VA
      Mazella 13 VA
      Joseph Johnson 67 NJ
      Arch Skidmore 4 VA
    Children 
     1. Mazilla Drusilla Rhodes,   b. 20 Apr 1847, Jackson County, West Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Mar 1931, Jackson County, West Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years)
    Family ID F1402  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Sources 
    1. [S1205] Census.

    2. [S86] Marriage Records, Rockbridge Co, VA.

    3. [S446] Rhodes Family History Group.

    4. [S17] Marriage Records, Jackson Co, WV.