Adopted Father's Best Friend: Henry Hodge's Ancestry
I find a sense of responsibility to preserve, and document my "Uncle" Henry's ancestry and tell the stories of a people that my Uncle disconnected himself from. Henry was my father's best friend from St. Louis, Mo. I have little by little been able to get information from Henry about his family. Henry left home right out of high-school and joined the Marines. He only went back home to bury his mother when she died. When his father died, he did not return back home. He regretted this.
This is a photo of Henry Hodge's "Grandfather," Samuel Hodge, however Samuel and his wife Sarah adopted Henry and raised him as their own son.
Samuel was born in Alabama on 9 March 1880 and died in St. Louis Missouri on 17 June 1958.
Samuel Hodge |
This is a photo of Henry Hodge's "Grandfather," Samuel Hodge, however Samuel and his wife Sarah adopted Henry and raised him as their own son.
Samuel was born in Alabama on 9 March 1880 and died in St. Louis Missouri on 17 June 1958.
Maybe that is why....he has that sense of belonging when your Adopted and want to know your real roots. I'm glad you took him in. Uncle Henry is a Great Guy and been through a lot.
ReplyDeleteHenry is a great guy! He actually took me in...lol Of course to help him out, after much begging to be there for him. It all works out.
DeleteWhere was he born in Alabama?
ReplyDeleteI am unsure Kristin, but will let you know once I find the answer.
DeleteThere are numerous Hodge/Hodges in AL. I have family that are from the Hodge line. Let me see if either one of theses individuals show up any place. Thanks for sharing your post.
ReplyDeleteThat would be awesome if you find a connection!
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