Ayres Brooks Hodnett^[1]

1733 - 1779  (46 years)

• Name	Ayres Brooks Hodnett  [2]
  Birth	9 Apr 1733	, County Cork, Ireland   [2]
  Gender	Male
  Death	21 Sep 1779	Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA   [2]
  Person ID	I47995	Master
  Last Modified	10 Mar 2023

  
  

  Family	Mary DeJarnette McGehee,   b. 10 Nov 1743, , Cumberland, Virginia, USA d. 28 Nov 1817, Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (Age 74 years)
  Marriage	9 Apr 1760	, Cumberland, Virginia, USA   [3]
  Children	1. Benjamin Franklin Hodnett, Sr,   b. 10 Mar 1761, , Cumberland, Virginia, USA d. 11 Oct 1820, , Jasper, Georgia, USA (Age 59 years)   2. Jane Hodnett,   b. 1763, , Cumberland, Virginia, USA d. 1797, Shelbyville, Shelby, Kentucky, USA (Age 34 years)   3. Sarah Hodnett,   b. 13 Mar 1765, , Cumberland, Virginia, USA d. 2 Dec 1782, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (Age 17 years) + 4. John Hodnett,   b. 30 Jun 1767, Whittles, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA d. 19 Nov 1807, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (Age 40 years)   5. James Victor Hodnett,   b. 20 Mar 1769, , Buckingham, Virginia, USA d. 1816, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (Age 46 years)   6. Daniel Hodnett,   b. 21 Nov 1773, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA d. 1825, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (Age 51 years)   7. Nancy Hodnett,   b. 25 Jan 1775, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA d. 1795 (Age 19 years)   8. Lucy McGehee Hodnett,   b. 20 Nov 1775, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA d. 22 Nov 1848, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (Age 73 years)   9. Ayers Hodnett, II,   b. 11 Dec 1779, Virginia Beach, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA d. 22 Jan 1857, Caswell, Albemarle, Virginia, USA (Age 77 years)
  Family ID	F10923	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	27 Feb 2023

  
  

• Event Map		Birth - 9 Apr 1733 - , County Cork, Ireland Marriage - 9 Apr 1760 - , Cumberland, Virginia, USA Death - 21 Sep 1779 - Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA  = Link to Google Earth
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• Notes

  Ayres and his family lived in the Buckingham/Cumberland Counties area until 1773 when he moved to Pittsylvania County, where he bought 272 acres of land from William King. This land was on Sandy Creek, near Chatham. Ayres married Mary McGehee in 1760 and they had the following: Ayres Hodnett, Nancy Hodnett, Lucy Hodnett, Daniel Hodnett, James Hodnett, John Hodnett, Sara Hodnett, and Benjamin Hodnett. Ayres died young leaving Mary a young widow with seven children. Even though times were hard after the revolution Mary had land and slaves to work it, so she held the family together and they made it through. In his will (Pittsylvania County Records, Deed Book 5, page 450. Ayers had left the land to his three sons Daniel, James, and John after the death of their mother. Benjamin received one shilling Sterling. His tools were left to the sons and all of the household possessions including the slaves were to be divided between all of the children. Advertisement that Ayres Hodnett found horse in Buckingham in October 1766 – serves as proof of residency: Taken up in Buckingham, a small sorrel horse, about 8 or 9 years old, with a star in his forehead, some saddle spots, hanging mane and bob tail, has a middle sized bell, paces slow, and branded on the near buttocks R; posted and appraised to 51 {signed} Ayres Hodnett The Virginia Gazette, 24 October 1766, Page 4 Pittsylvania County Records Deed Book 3, page 498: This Indenture made this twenty-seventh day of January in the year of our Lord Christ 1774 Between William King of the County of Pittsylvania County and Ayres Hodnett of the County of Buckingham in which King deeds to Ayres Hodnett for and in consideration of 150 pounds current money of Virginia to him in hand paid for all that tract or parcel of land situated, lying and being in the County of Pittsylvania on both sides of Sandy Creek containing 272 Acres, it being the whole and entire Tract of land that the said William King and his father purchased of Joseph Echols. A book entitled ". First Census of the UnitedStates - - Virginia",. which really is based on tax records, contains the following: p. 42, Heads of Families, Virginia, 1782, Pittsylvania County: Hodnett, Mary - - 9 whites, 3 blacks p.99 Heads of Families, Virginia, 1785 Pittsylvania County: Hodnett, Mary - - dwellings - -, 3 other buildings. p. 101: Heads of Families of Virginia, 1785 Prince Edward County: Hodnett, Ben - - 3 whites one dwelling 4 other buildings. The will of Ayres Hodnett was proved 21 Sept 1779, Pittsylvania County, VA. DEATH: Pendergrast, Robert A., JOHN HODNETT OF COLONIAL VA & SOME DESCENDANTS McGeHee Descendants, Vol III gives death of Ayres Hodnett as August or early September 1779 in Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA. Will of Ayres Hodnett, Pittsylvania Co. Records, Deed Book 5, page 450: Will of Ayres Hodnett, Sr. Made Aug 1, 1779, Recorded Sep 21, 1779 In the Name of God Amen, August first one thousand seven hundred seventy nine, I, Ayres Hodnett, of Pittsylvania County being very sick, but of a sound memory, and calling to mind the mortality of the body that it is appointed for all men once to die, and knowing not whence it may please the Almighty God to call me from time into Eternity do constitute and ordain this is my last Will and Testament, and first of all I give my Soul unto the Almighty God that gave it and my Body to the Earth from whence it was, to be buried in a Christian Like Manner at the discretion of my Executers and what Worldly Goods the Almighty has been pleased to bless me with I do distribute in the following manner. Viz., I will that the land which I sold to Jeremiah White I make him a Right to him and his Heirs in this my will if he pay the money according to our Bargain. Second, I will to my son Benjamin Hodnett, one shilling Sterling to him and his Heirs forever. Third, I will that the Balance of my land Equally be divided between my three sons, John, James, and Daniel, and if my wife should conceive and bring forth a son in nine months after my death be shall come in for an equal part with the other sons, and if a daughter to share with my daughters as I shall hereafter in this will, and their Heirs forever. Fourth, I will to my sons all my Shop and Tools to them and these things forever. Fifth, I will the whole of my Estate of Negroes, Stocks of every kind, and all my household furniture to be equally divided between my children after my wife's decease. Item. I will that my Wife should have her life time in the land, which I will to my sons, and after her death to be divided in the above manner. I appoint Clay Tanner and Benjamin Terry Executors, and my wife Executrix of this my last Will and Testament and I do here unto set my hand and seal, the day of year above written. Ayres Hodnett Signed, sealed and Delivered in the presence of Clay C. Tanner, Ben Terry, George Hardey. The above was again presented in Court Jan 19, 1818 to prove heirs of Ayres Hodnett in settling the estate of William McGeehee, brother to Mary McGehee, who was the wife of Ayres Hodnett. Teste - - - Will Tunstall Clk. At a Court held for Pittsylvania County the twenty first day of September 1779 The Within Last Will and Testament of Ayres Hodnett Dec. d was Exhibited into the Court by Benjamin Terry One of the Executors therein Named and Proved by the oaths of two Witnepes thereto and Ordered to be Recorded and on the motion of the said Executor who made Oath according to Law Certificate is Granted him for Obtaining a probate thereof in due form of Law Giving Security . Whereupon he Together with Sylvanus Stokes and Thomas Hardy his Securities entered into Bond Acknowledging the same according to Law. Teste: Will Tunstall Clk. At a Court held in Pittsylvania County the 19th day of January 1818 This Last Will and Testament of Ayres Hodnett heretofore proved recorded was again presented in Court and on the motion of AyresHodnett Jr. who made Oath thereto According to Law with Allen G. Tanner and William Fergurson his Securities entered into and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of $2000 conditioned as the ________ directs certificate is granted him for obtaining letters of administration on the Estate of said Die - - - unadministers by his Executor in due form. Exam'd Teste Will Tunstall C.P.C. October 9th 1822 Received of Mr. Ayres Hodnett administrator of James Hodnett Deceist $14.49 being a balance in full of a part that fell to James Hodnett from Ayres Hodnett Deceit estate her James G. Davis Lucy X Davis mark May 15th 1802 Received of Ayres Hodnett the Sum of fourteen pounds Two Shillings & Seven pence in full of all Claims against him in the Division of the Estate of John Hodnett. Test James Hodnett May 18th 1801 Recd of the Legatees of Ayres Hodnett Deceist thirteen pounds three Shilling & 1/4 in part of my Claim from the Estate. Teste Ben Terry T. Robertson 8th May 1830 then Received of Ayres Hodnett Admr. on the estate of James Hodnett Late of Pittsylvania County State of Virginia deceased thirty dollars in part of a distributive shear on the part of Benjamin Hodnett Late of the State of Georgia. Thomas Hodnett Original (year torn off) October 7th Then received of Ayres Hodnett Admr. Of James Hodnett Decd. And Admr. of Ayres Hodnett Decd. payment in full for all my Interest in the two Estates except a Bond I hold against the commipioner appointed to sell the land of James Hodnet Decd. Joseph Woodson Teste Tho. Williams Daniel Terry Rec'd the 22nd Day of October 1818 of Ayres Hodnett Admr. of James Hodnett decd. the sum of Nine dollars and 34 cents in full for 1/5 of 1/8 part of the realle Estate of said Hodnett decd. as settled by Commipioners appointed for that purpose & I do hereby promise and Oblige myself my Heirs &c. to pay a Proportionable part of all debts that may be due from the said decedents Estate. Witnep Jospeh Woodson Joel Willis Recd. Of Ayres Hodnett Admr. of James Hodnett Decd. Forty-six dollars and seventy two cents being the Nett amount due to the Heirs of Benjamin Hodnett Decd from the personal Estate of the said J.Hodnett Decd. which Interest is one seventh part May 19, 1830. Intrest down to the present date twenty three Dollars 28/100 cents in full of said Legacy. Thos. Hodnett Witness 1818 James, John, Asa, Betsey, Philip Hodnett infant children of John Hodnett Decd. Daniel Hodnett, Ayres Hodnett, John Terryand Sally his wife, Joseph Davis and Lucy his wife, and John Davis and Nancy his wife, the Clks of Pitts. From Family Bible of Ayres Hodnett Sara Hodnett was born the 13th of March 1765 John Hodnett was born the 30 of June 1767 James Hodnett was born 20th of March 1769 Daniel Hodnett was born the 21th of November 1773 Lucy Hodnett was born the 20 of November 1775 Nancy Hodnett was born the 25 of June 1777 Ayres Hodnett was born the 11 of December 1779. 1. Ayres Hodnett married April 9, 1760, Mary McGehee (b. 1737 , dau. of Edward McGehee, son of Thomas, the immigrant). Ayres Hodnett's will recorded September 21, 1779, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. His wife, Mary McGehee Hodnett's will probated January 19, 1818, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Ayres and Mary McGehee Hodnett's children, according to Bible Record were as follows: 1. Benjamin Hodnett, born May 7, 1761. 2. Sara Hodnett, born Mar 13, 1765. 3. John Hodnett, born Jun. 30, 1767. 4. James Hodnett, born Mar 20, 1769. 5. Daniel Hodnett, born Nov. 21, 1773. 6. Lucy Hodnett, born Nov. 20, 1775. 7. Nancy Hodnett, born Jan. 25, 1777. 8. Ayres Hodnett, born Dec. 11, 1779. E3. 2. Mary McGehee, daughter of Edward and Elizabeth De Jarnett McGehee. Married Ayres Hodnett. They had the following children, according to Court Record: 1. Benjamin Hodnett. Married, Jany. 28, 1784, Elizabeth Collier. He died Oct. 11, 1820, in Jasper County, Georgia. 2. Sally Hodnett Married December 3, 1782, John Terry. 3. John Hodnett Married November 9, 1792, Lucy Davis, daughter of William Davis He died 1807. 4. James Hodnett Unmarried ; died 1816. 5. Daniel Hodnett Married March 20. 1805, Elizabeth Bryant. He died 1825. 6. Lucy Hodnett Married March 19, 1793, Joseph Davis. 7. Nancy Hodnett Married ----,--, ----, John Davis. 8. Ayres Hodnett, Jr. Married June 2, 1808, Nancy Dawson Bates. He was born Dec. 11, 1779, after his father's death. Ayres Hodnett, Jr, Aunt Esther Hodnett md. Mch.9, 1792, William Anderson ; had no children, so he heired most of their property. Ayres Jr. married Nancy Dawson Bates 1808 and had: Richard Hodnett 1809, killed by a runaway yoke of oxen. Matthew Hodnett 1811, married Narcissus Sutherlin Mary Bates Hodnett 1813, married Philip Harrington. She d. 1891. John Hodnett 1816 died single. James Hodnett 1818 married Fannie Nowlin Thomas Jones Hodnett 1821, married Mary Frances Bradley Nancy B. Hodnett 1824, married John Fergurson Elizabeth R. Hodnett 1827, married William Gunter Ayres III born 1829 died single. Ayres Jr., after settling his father's estate, seems to have sold the 121 acres of land his father left him and moved to his Birch Creek farm in 1826. Here he gathered around him a considerable estate. Ayres Jr. died at his home in 1857 and was buried there. In 1828 Ayres Jr. was left a legacy of $1791.73 by the death of Philip Hodnett in Buckingham County, Virginia. He was left a farm in Buckingham County by Philip Hodnett. A legacy from the estate of John Hodnett of Buckingham County was due the Hodnetts in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Among Ayres Jrs. papers were found printed on sheep-skin a grant from George III of England of 399 acres of land in Pittsylvania County, Virginia lying on the waters of Sandy and Birch Creeks granted to Mark Shelton for the sum of forty shillings in 1773.

  
  

• Sources

  [S761] Yates Publishing, Ancestry Family Trees, (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.), Ancestry Family Tree. [S1162] Ancestry.com, Geneanet Community Trees Index, (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.) (Reliability: 3). Name: Ayres Hodnett Gender: M (Male) Birth Date: 1735 Birth Place: Buckingham Co., VA. (Buckingham), Virginia, USA Death Date: 21 sept. 1779 (21 Sep 1779) Death Place: Pittsylvania Co., VA., Virginia, USA Spouse: Mary McGEHEE View on Geneanet: https://gw.geneanet.org/jwj424?n=hodnett&oc=&p=ayres https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/6080951483:62476?ssrc=pt&tid=189311521&pid=412458954354 [S1162] Ancestry.com, Geneanet Community Trees Index, (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.).