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8. Jacob Rhodes was born before 1755 in Dobbs Co., N.C..

General Notes: RHODES MANUSCRIPT-on Dec.24,1773 Henry RHODES made his will to his wife Elizabeth,sons Jacob and James,daughters
Mary,Rincey,Elizabeth,Barbary,and Rachel and Sarah RHODES.
Jacob RHODES, son of Henry RHODES fought in the Rev. War, he also received grants and deeds to a lot of land around Tuckahoe Creek. He paid thirty shillings for every hundred acres in Jones Co. signed by Capt. General and Comm. in Chief Will. WHITE, at Raleigh, N.C. on the 16th day of March in the year xx3 of our Independents and in the year of our Lord 1799.( I have a
phocopy of this record, but it is hard to read)also i Feb.18th 1776 he paid 140
pounds for a slave.
On Feb 10 1809, Jacob RHODES gave to his son William RHODES 100 acres of land including the plantation, whereon he lives,(said Jacob) and which he had by deed from his father Henry RHODES Feb.15th 1770. Also a negro woman named VENUS, also my rights in lands in Tenn. for which I hold Joseph J. RHODES bond, 2 featherbeds, and furniture 2 stills, all my stocks of bees, 1/2 stocks of hogs, 4 cows,and calves, my stock of cattle, one horse, all my sheep and geese, all kitchen furniture, that is not mentioned in two deeds of gift one to my son James RHODES and the other to my daughter Barbary, all plantation tools including cart.
On Feb.10the 1809 Jacob RHODES,gave his son James RHODES 3 negroes, 2
featherbeds, and furniture,1/2 my stock of cattle 1/2 my horses and hogs,
reserving to myself the use of some for life.
On Feb.10th 1809 Jacob RHODES gave to his daughter Barbara DUNCAN 1/4 of the stock not given sons, James and William RHODES, curtains, furniture, and a negro reserving to his own use for life time. no date of death.
GRANT-15 Dec. 1778-Dobbs Co., N.C.
50 shilling for every 100 acres granted paid by Jacob RHODES-tract containing
60 acres lying in county of Dobbs-in south side of Tuckahoe joining his own?
---James RHODES lines beginning at a pin and runs E 120 poles to a red ock near Omitt's Branch then down the branch N 80 poles to James RHODES'S line then W along his line 120 poles then S 80 poles to the beginning.
witness: Richard CASWELL
SOURCE-State of N.C.-Secretary of States Office-no.47
DEED-12 Oct. 1789-Jones Co.,N.C.
This indenture made the 12 Day of Oct. in 1789 between John WILLIAMS of Duplin co. and Jacob RHODES of Jones Co.--John WILLIAMS for the sum of 6 pounds to him paid by Jacob RHODES a certain tract or parcel of land situate on the south side of Tuckahoe Creek beginning at Williams corner red oak on side of the main road in the old pattent line of land pattented by Abram BUSSELL? running south 85 E 8 poles to a hicory stump, said RHODES corner then N 70 E 12 poles to a pine said William's corner then N 61 E 16 poles to a Hicory then N 34 W 13 poles to the old pattent line aforesaid then along said line to the beginning being part of --- of land pattented by sd. John WILLIAMS and part of a tract of land granted to Joseph KINSEY containing 3 acres.
signed and sealed in presence of J. ---?
Andrew (A) COX John WILLIAMS
SOURCE-Copy of Deed
LAND ENTRIES-19 Nov. 1789-Jones Co.,N.C.
Robt. VINCENT 40 acres on south side of Tuckahoe Creek joining Jacob RHODES' and Jno. WILLIAMS lines
SOURCE-"Records of Jones Co., N.C.-by GWYNN-p.31
LAND GRANT-#54-16 Nov. 1790-Jones Co.,N.C.-Grant No.367
To Jacob RHODES for 100 acres on south side of Tuckahoe Creek and west side of Oronoke branch and near the head of Bear branch at his old line.
#55-16 Nov.1790-Grant no.368
To Jacob RHODES for 150 acres on south side of Tuckahoe creek joining his own land and that of Jno. WILLIAMS.
SOURCE-"Records of Jones Co., N.C.-by GWYNN-p.50
LAND ENTRIES-30 Sept. 1791-Jones Co., N.C.
Jacob RHODES-100 acres joining his own line on south side of Tuckahoe Creek.
SOURCE-"Records of Jones Co., N.C.-by GWYNN-p.38
DEED-p.288-290-Nov.9,1793-Jones Co.,N.C
William BROCK to James RHODES for 10 pounds, 40 acres on north side of Tuckahoe creek at James JONES line, near the school house, running with Hall JARMAN'S line and near Jame's RHODES line, at line between Hall JARMAN and William BROCK.
Witns:John JOHNSTON, Jacob RHODES-p.172
#408-410-19 Nov. 1793-Jones Co.,N.C.
Robert WINSETT to Jacob RHODES for 20 pds. 40 acres on Tuckahoe Creek at RHODES line,WINSETT'S line, and also 10 acres at Robert WINSETT'S line on Tuckahoe Creek.
Witns:Jos. WINSETT, James RHODES-p.178
#140-18 Feb. 1796-Jones Co.,N.C.
Edward FRANCK to Jacob RHODES for 140 pds. a slave. (no name)
Wits:Thos. WILLIAMS, Joseph T. RHODES-p.193
#217-219-17 Nov. 1795-Jones Co.,N.C.
Witn:Jacob RHODES, James RHODES-p.198
#225-12 Nov. 1796-Jones Co.,N.C.
Robert WINSETT to Jacob RHODES for 150 pds. 258 acres on S. side of Tuckahoe creek at AMYET'S branch. Vineyard meadow.
Witns:Joseph WINSETT, James RHODES-p.198
#232-233-12 Nov. 1796-Jones Co.,N.C.
Robert WINSET to James RHODES for 150 pds. 237 acres on S. side of Tuckahoe creek at Alligator Branch to line made by Robert WINSETT and James RHODES.
Witns:Joseph PRESCOTT, Jacob RHODES.-p.198
#617-618-24 April 1798-Jones Co.,N.C.
Jacob JOHNSTON to Jacob RHODES for 70 pds-345 acres being part of patent Jacob JOHNSTON for 500 acres, 2 Dec. 1795, on Jumping Run at Johnston's patent line.
Witns:A.JOHNSTON, William RHODES-Reg. Nov. 1798
#16-18-5 Jan. 1799
Fountain WILLIAMS to Jacob RHODES for 5 pounds, 1 1/2 acres on south side of Tuckahoe Creek at his own and said RHODES'S line
Wtns. Amos JOHNSTON, William RHODES-p.225
#18-19-5 Jan.1799-Jones Co.,N.C.
Jacob RHODES to Fountain WILLIAMS for 5 pds. 3 acres on south side of Tuckahoe creek at his own line and WILLIAMS line.
Wtns.A. JOHNSTON, William RHODES-p.225
SOURCE-"Records of Jones Co., N.C.-by GWYNN-
LAND GRANTS-#179-180-27 Nov. 1793-Grant no. 493
To Robert WINSETT for 40 acres on Tuckahow Creek at John WILLIAMS and Jacob RHODES lines and at intersection of said RHODES and WINSETT'S lines
#227-8 June 1797-Grant no.674-
To Jacob RHODES for 145 acres adjoining his 100 acres and his 150 acre survey and with his own lines and WINSETT'S lines, in SAUL'S line. Entered 1 April 1795.-p.64
#272-272-March 16,1799. Grant no.776
To Jacob RHODES for 100 acres on south side of Tuckahoe Creek at his 150 acres patent line at John SAUL'S line. Warrant dated 30 Dec. 1791.
#273-274-Dec. 23, 1798-Grant no.759
To Jacob RHODES for 30 acres on south side of Tuckahoe Creek between his own line and that of Abraham BUSSETT'S 200 acre grant and tot he road and down to his 17 acre grant, at Fountain WILLIAM'S corner up OMETS branch andon to his own 60 acre grant and line near a hogpen. Warrant dated 24 April 1798.
SOURCE-"Records of Jones Co., N.C.-by GWYNN-p.59
1800 CENSUS-Jones Co.,N.C.-M32 Roll 31
p.371
Jacob RHODES-2 males age 10-16 (1784-1790) 1 female under 10 (1790-1800)
1 male age 16-26 (1774-1784) 1 female age 10-16 (1784-1790)
1 male 45 and over (Bef.1755 1 female age 45 & over (Bef.1755)
2 slaves
SOURCE-National Archives
DEED-Bk.J-p.35,36,-21 Feb. 1803-Jones Co.,N.C.
Amos JOHSTON of Duplin Co.,N.C. to James RHODES of Jones Co.,N.C. for $25, 100 acres being part of land granted to Amos JOHNSTON for 320 acres, Nov. 26, 1799, on Jumping Run at Jacob RHODES corner, James JONES' line; and another tract containing 100 acres patented by Amos JOHNSTON, June 8, 1797, on north side of Tuckahoe creek at James RHODES' line, James JONES' line to Jaocb RHODES' corner.
Witns:William RHODES, Fountain WILLIAMS
SOURCE-"Records of Jones Co., N.C.-by GWYNN-p.259
DEED-p.420-bk.I-Jones Co.,N.C.-26 March 1804
Amos JOHNSON of Duplin Co.,N.C. to James RHODES of Jones Co.,N.C. for $15.50 land in Jones Co., N.C. on north side of Tuckahoe Creek on Jumping Run at Jacob RHODES' line, John JARMAN'S line of his 320 acres pataent and at James RHODES own line and at Rachel JARMAN'S line. John JARMAN'S line on south prong of Great Branch and to Jacob JOHNSON'S line containing 220 acres, being part of 320 acres granted. Nov. 26, 1799, to Amos JOHNSON.
Witns:Joseph WINSETT, Fountain WILLIAMS
SOURCE-"Records of Jones Co., N.C.-by GWYNN-p.252
DEED-Bk.J-p.237-18 June, 1804-Jones Co.,N.C.
Joseph WINSETT to James RHODES for 290 pds, 2 negroes. (no names)
Wts.:Jacob RHODES, Robert WINSETT, John JOHNSTON
Bk.J.,p.312,313-21 Feb. 1805-Jones Co.,N.C.-p.273
Jacob RHODES to James RHODES for 15 pounds, 40 acres on north side of Tuckahoe creek in fork of said creek and Great Branch at William PERRY'S line.
Witns:Isaac RAMSEY, Jonas JAMES-p.280
Bk.J.,p.352-356-21 Feb., 1805-Jones Co.,N.C.
Robert WINSETT to James RHODES for 600 pds, part of several tracts of land on both sides of Tuckahoe creek. The 1st)tract contains 100 acres and was granted to John PHILYAW. The 2nd) tract, adjoining on south side of Tuckahoe creek, at WINSETT'S own line, and contianing 16 acres, being part of two tracts granted to Joseph JARMAN. 3RD)tract adjoining, at Jacob RHODES' line, containing 100 acres granted to Robert WINSETT. Also part of another tract at James RHODES' and Robert WINSETT'S lines, at line of deed given by WINSETT to RHODES, containing 145 acres. 4)Also a tract of 66 acres granted to William PERRY.
5)Also part of a tract on Jumping Run near mouth of Great Branch containing 40
acres. In all 467 acres.
Witns:Isaac RAMSEY, Jonas JONES, Lewis JONES.
Bk.J.,p.359,360-30 Oct. 1805-Jones Co.,N.C.
Jonas JONES to Jacob RHODES for 250 pds, two slaves, woman 18 years old, called CLOE, and negro boy, 11 months, GEORGE.
Witns:Henry BROWN, James RHODES
Bk.J.,p.360-30 Oct. 1805-Jones Co.,N.C.
James RHODES to Jonas JONES for 290 pds, a woman named BESS and boy DICK.
Wtns:Henry BROWN, Jacob RHODES.
SOURCE-"Records of Jones Co., N.C.-by GWYNN-p.273
RHODES,Henry-Petition of Joseph T.RHODES, attorney in fact for Jacob
RHODES (brother and Heir at law of Henry RHODES,deceased) of Jones Co. requests that a duplicate military land warrant be issued in the name of the heirs of Henry RHODES for one that was allesedly returned tot he Secretary of State's Office with "two platts of survey." The petition was rejected because "no evidence appears.. which tends to prove the said warrant originally issued... is destroyed or lost." (from Bk.2, p 261, as abstracted from L.P. Box no. 218
(1806)
SOURCE-NCGS Journal-Vol.II nos.1-4, 1976-p.46
DEED-10 Feb.1809-Jones Co.,N.C.
Bk.K, p.311-313
Jacob RHODES gave to his son, William RHODES, 100 acres of land including the plantation whereon he lives (sd.Jacob) and which he had by deed from his father Henry RHODES, FEb. 15, 1770, 30 acres granted, 23 Dec. 1798, 15 acres by deed from Fountain WILLIAMS, Jan.25, 1799, and 17 acres granted 27 Oct. 1782, 60 acres granted 15 DEc. 1798 and 80 acres 9 Nov. 1784, 100 acres 16 March 1799, 145 acres granted 8 Jan. 1797, 100 acres 16 Nov. 1799, 150 acres 16 Nov. 1799, 84 acres by deed from Jacob JOHNSTON, 4 April 1798, 3 acres deeded by John WILLIAMS,12 Oct 1789. Also a negro woman named VENUS, 30 acres granted 26 Nov. 1799, 300 acres granted 26 Nov. 1799, 12 acres on west side of Great Branch, patented 26 Nov. 1799, 258 acres on south side of Tuckahoe Creek deed from Robert WINSETT, 19 Nov. 1794, 132 acres from Jesse and James BURNETT, 2 Jan. 1799, and all my right in lands in Tennessee, for which I hold Joseph J. RHODES bond, 2 featherbeds and furniture, 2 stills and appurtenances thereto belonging all my stock of bees, 1/2 stock of hogs, 4 cows and calves, my stock of cattle one horse, all my sheep and geese, all kitchen furniture and household furniture that is not mentioned in two deeds of gift, one to my son James RHODES, and the other to my daughter Barbara, all plantation tools including carts.
Witns:R.DICKSON, John HYSON
SOURCE-"Records of Jones Co.,N.C." by Z.H.GWYNN-p.311
DEED-10 Feb. 1809-Jones Co.,N.C.
Bk. K.,p.315,316
Jacob RHODES gave to his son, James RHODES, 3 negroes, 2 featherbeds and furniture, 1/2 my stock of cattle, 1/2 my horses and hogs, reserving to myself the use of same for life.
Witns:John HYSON, R.DICKSON
Bk.K, p.316/317
Jacob RHODES gave to his daughter Barbara DUNCAN, 1/4th of stock not given
sons, James and William, RHODES certain furniture & a negro reserving tohis own use for life time.
Wits:Jno. HYSON, Robt. DICKSON
SOURCE-"Records of Jones Co.,N.C." by Z.H.GWYNN-p.311
DEED-BK.14,p.179-10 March 1810-Jacob RHODES to William RHODES for 100 pds a negro named TONEY, a woman named CLOE, a boy named GEORGE, boy named LIAS, girl named GIN, and all rest of my property not heretofore sold to him.
Witns:James RHODES, Fountain WILLIAMS
SOURCE-"Records of Jones Co.,N.C." by Z.H.GWYNN-p.519
DEED-Jones Co.,N.C.-10 March 1815
Know all men by these presents that I Jacob RHODES of the Co. of Jones. In
consideration of the sum of 100 pds to me in hand paid by William RHODES of the same county at and before the sealing and delivery of these presents. Of the receipt whereof I do hereby ack. have bargained sold,released, granted and
confirmed and by these presents do bargain sell release grant and confirm unto the said William RHODES. One negro Fellow by the name of TONY, aged 35 years of age, one negro wench by then ame of CLO, aged about 20 years, one negro boy the name of GEORGE aged about 6 years of age, one negro boy by the name of LIAS? aged about 5 years of age and one negro girl by the name of GIN? aged about 2 years and the rest of any property that I have not sold to him before. To have and to hold all and singular the said goods and every of them by these presents bargain and sold released granted and confirmed unto the only proper ----- and behoof of hte said William RHODES his heirs executors and adm. and assignes forever and I the said Jacob RHODES for myself my exec. and adm. all and singular the aid property before mentioned unto the said William RHODES his exec. adm. and assignes against me the said Jacob RHODES my heirs exec. adm. or assigns and against al and every other person and persons whatsoever I have and
will warrant and forever defend by these presents in witness wehre of I have
hereunto signed my name this 10 March 1815.
In the presence of us:
James RHODES Jacob RHODES (seal)
Fountain WILLIAMS
North Carolina-Jones Co. Court May Term 1815. Then was the within deed duly
ackn. in open court by the grantor ordered that the same be recorded.
Attest. H. BRYAN (CC)
SOURCE-Jones Co., N.C. Register of Deeds Office-Bk.14 p.179
DEED-9 May 1818-Jones Co.,N.C.
This Indenture made the 9th day of May 1818. Between William RHODES, Jacob RHODES and wife Sarah RHDOES all of Co. of Jones and State of N.C.of the one part and James RHODES of the same place of the other part witnesed that for and in consid. of the sum of $4000 in hand paid the receipt whereof they do hereby ack. they have bargained sold conveyed and confirmed unto the said James RHDOES his heirs and assignes a certain parcel of land situated lying and being in the co. aforesaid on the south side of Tuckahoe Creek adjoining and below the crop roads adj. the lands of the said James RHODES and the lands belonging to the heirs of Fountain WILLIAMS dec'd On Tuckahoe and bounded immed. with and by the lines of the said James RHODES nd the land belonging to the heirs of Fountain WILLIAMS dec'd,bending from the sum of Tuckahoe up by the head of AMIETTS
branch through the pecosin and with meandering lines across New River Road
thence back near the road with the said James RHODES line as formerly known by Robert WINSETT dividing to Tuckahoe and with the run of Tuckahoe down to said WILLIAMS lines together with and being all the lands the said William RHODES, Jacob RHODES and wife Sarah RHDOES hold on in otherwise belongint to them in JOnes Co. at or adj. to theat peace containing by estimation ten hundred and ninety three acres be the same more or less as maybe mad more fully to appear having recourse to a deed given by Jacob RHDOES to William RHODES and by the number of deeds and patents rights formerly belonging to Jacob RHODES. To have and to hold all and singular all and every part of the said mentioned lands and tenaments with all and every improvement thereunto belongint or in anywise appertaining thereunto unto the said James RHODES and his heirs and assigns forever and the said William RHODES, Jacob RHODES and wife doth further covenant and agree to and with the said James RHDOES that they for themselves their heirs exec. adm. and assignes shall and will from time to time and forever hereafter warrant and defend all and every part and parcel of the before described lands as now in possission of the said William RHODES unto the said James RHODES and his heirs and assigns forever from the lawful claim or claims of any person or persons whatsoever. In witness erheof the said William RHODES, Jacob RHODES and his wife Sarah RHODES hath hereunto set eheir hands and seals. This day and date first before written signed and sealed and delivered in presense of us:
M.E.C.L. JARMAN Wm. RHODES
John B. COX Jacob RHODES
Sarah RHODES
N.C., Jones Co. Court Nov. Term 1818-Then ws the within deed duly proved in
open court by the oath of McLendal JARMAN ordered to be recorded.
Ja. HARRISON (CC)
SOURCE-Jones Co.,N.C.-Register of Deeds Office-Bk. 14, p.453,454
DEED-BK.16 & 17-p.184-Jan.11, 1822-Jones co.,N.C.
James RHODES, Sr. to Henry RHODES, Jr., for $700 land on south side of Tuckahoe creek below the cross roads, and land James RHODES bought of WINSET and land belonging to heirs of Fountain WILLIAMS deceased, to AMYET'S branch, being all land said James bought of William RHODES, containing 493 acres, as per deed by James RHODES to William RHODES,Sr. and by patent rights formerly belonging to Jacob RHODES.
Witns:A.B.COX, William RHODES.
SOURCE-"Records of Jones Co.,N.C." by Z.H.GWYNN-p.600

Jacob married Sarah.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 17 M    i. James J. Rhodes was born between 1755 and 1774 in Jones Co., N.C. and died after 14 Nov 1829 in Jones Co., N.C..

   18 M    ii. Male Rhodes was born between 1774 and 1784 in Jones Co., N.C..

+ 19 F    iii. Barbara Rhodes was born between 1784 and 1790 in Jones Co., N.C..

   20 M    iv. William Rhodes was born between 1784 and 1790 in Jones Co., N.C..

   21 F    v. Female Rhodes was born between 1790 and 1800 in Jones Co., N.C..

9. James Rhodes was born before 1765 in Dobbs Co., N.C..

General Notes: WILL of Henry RHODES- leaves plantation to son James RHODES
SOURCE-RHODES MANUSCRIPT-will of Henry RHODES dated 24 Dec.1773.
DEEDS-April 1779-April 1784
Anthony MILLS to James RHODS-p.458
SOURCE-Grantee/Grantor Index of Johnston/Dobbs/Lenoir Cos.,N.C.
1800 CENSUS-Jones Co.,N.C.-M32 roll 31-p.369
James RHODES-1 male under 10 (1790-1800) 2 females age 16-26 (1774-1784)
1 male 16-26 (1774-1784)
1 male 26-45 (1755-1774)
SOURCE-National Archives
1810 CENSUS-Jones Co.,N.C.-M252 Roll 40-p.272
James RHODES-2 males under 10-(1800-1810) 2 females under 10-(1800-1810)
1 male 10-16-(1794-1800) 1 female 10-16-(1794-1800)
1 male 45 & over (bef. 1765) 1 female 26-45 (1765-1784)
5 slaves
SOURCE-National Archives

James married between 1774 and 1784 in N.C.

His children were:

   22 M    i. Female Rhodes was born between 1774 and 1784.

   23 F    ii. Male Rhodes was born between 1774 and 1784.

   24 M    iii. Male Rhodes was born between 1790 and 1800.

15. Solomon Rhodes .

Solomon married Sara.

The child from this marriage was:

   25 F    i. Rachel Rhodes .

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