CONFEDERATE BIOGRAPHY:  JESSE H. HODGES - Smith County, TX

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TEXANS WHO WORE THE GRAY by Sid S. Johnson

JESSE H. HODGES

Jessie H. Hodges, born in Henderson county, Tenn., Feb. 2nd, 1826, and 
removed to Texas in 1848. Returned to Tennessee and married Miss Lucinda 
Ballew and returned to Texas in 1854, settled near Omen in Smith county and 
has been a resident of that community for more than fifty years. Enlisted in 
Company H 34th Texas, under Col. Terrell serving to the close of the war. 
Mr. Hodges raised a large and interesting family, fourteen children reaching 
the age of 21 years and over. His life has been that of a farmer, full of 
energy and for the betterment of his people and community. Always lively and 
open hearted, genial and a pleasant companion. His post office, Arp, Texas.