Robert C. Hughes (b. 1843)

HUGHES, WOODSON

Posted By: Dorothy Gosse (email)
Date: 6/15/2005 at 13:25:19

Hughes, Robert C., farmer, Section 9; PO Windsor; born Aug. 3, 1843 in Derry Co., Ireland; in 1845 came with his parents to New York; in 1847, went with his parents to Waukeska Co., Wisconsin; in 1853 went Windsor township. Married Elizabeth Woodson Dec. 4, 1869; she was born in Coles Co., Illinois. He enlisted in Co. G, 38th I. V. I.; served three years, and was honorably discharged; was at the siege of Vicksburg, Fort Morgan and Fort Blakesly, Alabama; was consolidated with the 34th Iowa Infantry in 1864.

Page 696-697, "1878 History of Fayette County, Iowa"
Windsor Township