Green County KyArchives Biographies.....Hodges, Thomas P. unknown - 1872
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Author: Genealogy and Biography, Volume V, 3rd edition, 1886

DR. THOMAS P. HODGES (deceased) was a native of Kentucky, and was one of the
intelligent and substantial citizens of Green County. His parents came from
Virginia in the early settlement of the state. He was a graduate from one of
the medical institution of Louisville and commenced practice in 1855, which
was extensive and successful till his death. In July, 1856, he was united in
marriage to Catharine Carter, a daughter of James T. and Ann
(Ramsey) Carter, who were natives of Virginia, and came to Kentucky when
children, and settled in Hart and Jefferson Counties respectively.  James T.
Carter was a farmer and was a patriot and soldier of 1812 under Gen.
Harrison. His final location was in Green County, where he became one of its
solid and substantial farmers, and served as sheriff of the county several
years. He was a son of Daniel Carter, a farmer. Dr. Hodges' final location
was on 400 acres five miles northwest of Greensburg, where his family now
reside. He reared but two children: James C. and Mattie (now Hobson). The
Doctor died in 1872, age forty-four. He was a devoted and leading member of
the Methodist Episcopal Church, and a member of the Masonic fraternity, and
was a man who commanded the respect of all who knew him. His son, James C.
Hodges, was born in September, 1861; is well educated, and has the care of
the family and homestead.


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