William H. Rhodes

b. circa 1824
  • William H. Rhodes was born circa 1824 in Alabama.
  • He married Sarah E. (?) circa 1849.
  • William H. Rhodes and Sarah E. (?) appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1860 in Huntsville PO, Walker County, Texas, either living with or next to Caroline Reeves, who may have been his sister.. Other members of the household included Mary E. Rhodes, Lucy J. Rhodes, Carrie A. Rhodes and Albert M. Rhodes.
  • He was a gin & mill manufacturer, with his brother Bryant, according to the 1860 census.
  • On Wednesday, 6 June 1860, Green Wood recorded in his plantation daily account book: "Got a new Gin home from Messrs Rhodes."
  • On Wednesday, 13 June 1860, Green Wood recorded in his plantation daily account book: "Mr Rhodes of Huntsville started the new gin, says 'it will gin from 4 to 6 bales a day.'"
  • Last Edited: 24 Nov 2008

Family: Sarah E. (?) b. circa 1828