Joseph Hodge owned property on Flat Creek. He was a member of Lick Creek Baptist Church which is east of the Yadkin River in what is now Davidson County.

Joseph Hodges' will dated 19 Aug 1850, probated Nov 1850.
Wife: Polly
Sons: Jessey, William, Joel, Levi, Noah, Richard (youngest)
Daus: Elizabeth Hodge, Agnes (wife of Solomon Eagle)

John Shaver and Joseph Hodges were were witnesses for the will of David Reid dated 27 Mar 1843.

1850 Rowan County census
house #229, family #233
HODGES Joseph 63 M 350 NC
HODGES Mary 67 F NC illiterate
HODGES William 42 M NC
REMARKS: Meanly Helpless
HODGES Elisabeth 39 F NC
REMARKS: Meanly Helpless