James B. Hodges
James B. Hodges, who is the owner of nearly 400 acres of farming land in Radnor Township, Delaware County, is a progressive and public-spirited citizen, and a veteran of the great Civil war, in which he participated for over three years. He was born near Delaware, Ohio, Feb. 7. 1844, and is a son of Nathaniel W. and Sallie A. (Underhill) Hodges.
Nathaniel W. Hodges was born in Massachusetts, and came to Delaware County, Ohio, at an early day, being one of the pioneer settlers in the vicinity of Delaware. During the gold excitement of 1840, Mr. Hodges went to California by the overland route, and there followed blacksmithing in the mining district for eighteen months. On his return he engaged in agriculture, which he followed for the rest of his active period. His death took place in Delaware. He held the office of trustee for a number of years in Radnor Township.
James B. Hodges was reared to manhood in Delaware County, and acquired his education in the schools of Radnor Township. On November 18, 1861, he enlisted in Company E. Sixty-sixth Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, which was first connected with the Eastern Army and was later transferred to the Army of the Cumberland. Mr. Hodges participated in all the movements of his regiment until the battle of Port Republic, where he was wounded and captured by the Confederates, by whom he was held prisoner at various points for three months. At the end of this time he was duly exchanged and rejoined his regiment, becoming brigade orderly, a rank in which he served during the rest of his term of enlistment. During his long and active service Mr. Hodges won the esteem of his comrades, and the respect of his officers, by his bravery, cheerfulness, and faithfulness to the cause, and his war record was one of which any man might 
well be proud. On receiving his honorable discharge, he returned to Radnor Township, where he has since carried on agricultural pursuits.
Mr. Hodges was married to Mary G. Howison, who was horn in Radnor Township. To them four children were born—Clarence O., Homer H., Orrie J. and Watterman M. Clarence O. married Lelia Sullivan, of Union County, Ohio, and they have one daughter, Avanelle E. He resides in Radnor Township on one of his father's farms. Homer H. took for his wife Nella V. Rosencrans of Kankakee. Illinois. They have one son, Wilbur R. This family resides in Columbus, where Homer H. is employed on the Columbus Dispatch, being at the head of the classified department of advertising. Mr. Hodges is a popular comrade of the Grand Army Post and Union Veteran League, both of Delaware. He is a Republican in politics. With his wife he attends the Methodist Episcopal Church of Warrensburg, Ohio, where he is now serving in the capacity of trustee.
From 20th Century History of Delaware County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens, Edited and compiled by James R. Lytle, Delaware, Ohio, Biographical Publishing Co., Chicago, 1908