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Title: Jehoida Hodges look up
Post by: Ria77 on Thursday 16 July 09 00:45 BST (UK)
Hi guys,

I'm pretty new to this site, it's fantastic though.

I have a problem, I'm trying to find out more about my family(aren't we all  :)) :)...I have 2 look up requests, I just cant get any further with them...I'm hoping someone can help...here goes:

1) Elizabeth Jordan From Risca born c 1737 married John Johnson from Bristol.-trying to find her parents...and to find out if they're Jewish...

2)Jehoida Hodges Welsh rugby player born 1876...trying to find more about his family

I would be grateful on any help.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Jehoida Hodges look up
Post by: CaroleW on Thursday 16 July 09 00:48 BST (UK)
Hi

As Jehoida was born before 1881 you will find him on the 1881 census with his family

The 1881 is free to search yourself at www.familysearch.org or www.ancestry.co.uk

I hope this link will work to take you to the entry

http://www.rootschat.com/links/06pn/ 
Title: Re: Jehoida Hodges look up
Post by: Ria77 on Thursday 16 July 09 10:05 BST (UK)
Hi Carole,

Thankyou.
I did find their family in the census....
How would I find out more about Jehoida, shouldn't be too difficult you would of though, seeing as though he was an international Welsh rugby star(so google says) :)

Ria
Title: Re: Jehoida Hodges look up
Post by: avm228 on Thursday 16 July 09 10:57 BST (UK)
Quote from: Ria77 on Thursday 16 July 09 10:05 BST (UK)
Hi Carole,

Thankyou.
I did find their family in the census....
How would I find out more about Jehoida, shouldn't be too difficult you would of though, seeing as though he was an international Welsh rugby star(so google says) :)

Ria

What sort of information are you looking for on Jehoida?

There's this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jehoida_Hodges

and the 1891 census in which he's still in Risca employed as an "engine driver colliery" (Joseph J Hodges: RG12/4380/25/9)

and a birth registration on FreeBMD:

Joseph Jehoida HODGES
Sep qtr 1876
Newport M 11a 216


and no doubt much more! Depends what you're seeking.

Anna :)
Title: Re: Jehoida Hodges look up
Post by: steve100 on Friday 17 July 09 12:38 BST (UK)
Jehoida Hodges may have been mentioned for his rugby in the local newspaper,South Wales Argus.Copies of film and filche are kept at Newport Reference Library.

Footnote: Library closed for refurbishment work.Re-opens towards end of month.
Title: Re: Jehoida Hodges look up
Post by: Ria77 on Friday 17 July 09 20:55 BST (UK)
Hi,

Ah thanks guy's you've been a great help, I'm going to Newport in a couple of weeks, so I'll have a dig around see what I can come up with.

thanks
Ria
Title: Re: Jehoida Hodges look up
Post by: denben on Sunday 09 August 09 20:26 BST (UK)
Jehoida Hodges played for Newport Rugby Football Club.  He was very well known in his day and played for Wales in a famous victory when he had to play out of position due to injury.  He was a captain of Newport and his name appears on the 'Captains' Board' in the Newport clubhouse.  There are also photographs of him there.
A couple of years ago there wasa an appeal to clean/restore his neglected gravestone in a Risca cemetary.

If you want access to Newport clubhouse then I can arrange for you to visit.  I can also put you in touch with the Newport RFC historian who has lots of info.

Title: Re: Jehoida Hodges look up
Post by: Ria77 on Monday 10 August 09 16:15 BST (UK)
 :)

Hi Denben,

This would be great, I will keep you posted on when I'm planning to visit Newport, then hopefully this can be arranged.

Thankyou so much, you have been most helpful.

Kind Regards

Riya
Title: Re: Jehoida Hodges look up
Post by: denben on Wednesday 12 August 09 00:00 BST (UK)
Some info from www.historyofnewport.co.uk :

Born 15 July 1876, Risca. Won 23 Welsh caps 1899-1906. In 1903 vs England at Swansea he came out of pack to replace Newport / Wales capt Tom Pearson on left wing and scored a hat-trick. Played in Wales’s win over 1905 NZ. Newport capt 1904/5. Played 254 times for Newport 1897/8 to 1908/9 scoring > 20t. Died Waunlwyd 13 Sept 1930. Miner.

There are a couple of pictures on the site - one from a cigarette card.  I bought that cigarette card on ebay a few years ago and still have it.
Title: Re: Jehoida Hodges look up
Post by: Fizzgig100 on Saturday 16 March 19 17:56 GMT (UK)
Hi there,
Jehoida Hodges was my nans uncle.  Sadly she passed away a few years ago.  Her son (my dad) is still alive, not sure if he could help.
We all live in and around Birmingham.
Percy Hodges was his brother and my great grandad. I think this is correct....I can try and find out some more info if you want?

Good luck,
Ruth
Title: Re: Jehoida Hodges look up
Post by: Ria77 on Wednesday 20 December 23 20:13 GMT (UK)
Hi Ruth

I am so sorry I never got any further notifications, hence why I’m replying years later!!..

Jehoida is my relative, all of my family on my grandads side were from Risca and Newport… I do hope this reaches you after soo many years!.. But I would love to be in touch with you guys to find out more

Thanks

Ria