James Hughes (1843-1895)

HUGHES

Posted By: Eileen Reed (email)
Date: 2/10/2024 at 13:06:56

1843 --- March 5, 1895

Mr. Hughes, who resided between Goldfield and Holmes, was buried in Rose Hill (Calvary) Cemetery, Friday. The funeral was held in Sacred Heart Church, Father Garland conducting it. Mr. H. was an Old soldier, an excellent husband, father and friend. May his death be but the entrance upon a grader and more beautiful life.

Eagle Grove Eagle --- Eagle Grove, Iowa
March 13, 1895

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[Transcriber’s Note: Transcribed as published. U. S., Civil War Draft Registrations Record, 1863-1865 Name: James Hughes Birth Year: abt 1843 Place of Birth: Ireland Age on July 1863: 20 Occupation: Laborer Marital Status: Unmarried Residence: Stephenson, Illinois. 1850 U. S. Federal Census Name: James Hughes Age 8 Birth Year: abt 1842 Birthplace: Ireland Home in 1850: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Virginia.1880 U. S. Federal Census for James Hughes Illinois-Grundy-Felix-013 Enumerated: June 7, 1880 Name: James Hughes Age: 34 Birthplace: Ireland Occupation: Farmer Wife: Jane Hughes Age: 28 Birthplace: England Occupation: Keeping House. Iowa, State Census Collection, 1836-1925 for James Hughes 1895-Wright-Liberty Name: James Hughes Age: 50 Birthplace: Ireland Occupation: Farming Religious Belief: Catholic Wife: Jane Hughes Age: 44 Birthplace: England Burial: Calvary Cemetery Gravestone Inscription: James Hughes Died Mar. 5, 1895 Aged 49 years.]