EDWARD2 HUDGENS (JAMES1) was born 1770 in Cumberland Co.Va., and died 1841 in Robertson Co.TN..
Will Content
Edward divided his estate between his living children to share and share alike. He named son, William H. Hudgens, and John Forbes as executors, and stated his home was to be the shared residence of his five other, single children: Nancy, Martha, Delila, Booker and Mary. No mention is made of a spouse, so Elizabeth must have died prior to 1841. The Settlement of the Estate was recorded in court in June, 1843. Will Book 11, p.475, Robertson County, Tennessee, USA.
Purchase of 1,000 acre Land Grant
On 11 August, 1812, Edward Hudgens, the eldest son of James Hudgens, Sr., purchased a 1,000 acre land grant in Robertson County, TN for $1,500 which had been conveyed to John Nichols by the State of North Carolina and registered in 1791 in Robertson County, TN. Later, Edward’s father James, Sr. purchased half of the grant from Edward for $750.00
Slaves
Edward was a slave holder and in his will, he divided his slaves equally among his children with the exception of Mahalia who was specifically given to William H. Hudgens.
Guardianship of half sisters
Feb,1817, Susannah Hudgens was released from her guardianship of her two daughters, Sarah and Rebecca, and Edward Hudgens, her deceased husband’s oldest son, is appointed guardian of the two minor orphans. County Court Minute Book 4, pp 286-287, Robertson County.
Married (1) Elizabeth Unknown
Children of EDWARD HUDGENS and Elizabeth Unknown are:
i. WILLIAM H. HUDGENS, b. 1805, Cumberland Co.VA died 1860 Cheatham County Tennessee
Children of EDWARD HUDGENS and (2) Elizabeth Unknown are:
ii. MOSES3 HUDGENS. b.____ died 1843 Robertson County Tennessee
iii. NANCY L. HUDGENS, b. 1805, VA or TN; d. 1850, TN.; m. SAMUEL KING; b. Abt. 1805, NC..
iv. J.T. HUDGENS, b. 1807, Cumberland Co.VA..
v. MARTHA HUDGENS, b. 1814, Robertson Co.TN.; d. 1875.
vi. MARY HUDGENS, b. 1814, d. 1835 Robertson Co.TN.
vii. DELILAH HUDGENS, b. 1817, Robertson Co.TN; d. Aft. 1880; m. GAD BLANKENSHIP; b. Abt. 1815.
viii. BOOKER HUDGENS, b. 1819, Robertson Co.TN; d. 1883, Williamson Co.IL?; m. EMILY LILE; b. 1826, Robertson Co.TN.
B. B.
Often referred to as B. B. Hudgens in wills and deed transactions or purchases at auctions.