William M Hughes (1811 - 1874)

Born 16 Feb 1811 in Clermont County, Ohio

Ancestors

Husband of Margaret M (Cain) Hughes — married 11 Nov 1842 (to 5 Feb 1874) in Clermont County, Ohio

Died 5 Feb 1874 at age 62 in Clinton, DeWitt, Illinois

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Biography

WILLIAM HUGHES Page 240 In looking back over the history of DeWitt County we find that many who were formerly identified with its development have joined the "sheeted nation of the dead," leaving behind them a name and a memory of greater or less value according to the deeds done in the body. Among those who have passed from earth is the gentleman above named, who for several years numbered among the agriculturists of Texas Township. The estate which he left is now under the control of the widow and her sons, and much of the land is rented. It consists of one hundred and ninety-five acres, adapted to the purposes of general farming and supplied with various good improvements. It forms a part of section 21, of the township named, and became the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hughes in 1853. Mr. Hughes was born in Ohio on the 16th of February, 1811, and in that State grew to manhood. In 1842 he was married, and eleven years later he came to this State. He continued the work in field which he had formerly been engaged until February 5, 1874, when he was called from time to eternity. He was a member of the Christian Church, and was highly regarded by his neighbors on account of his noble character, interest in all that was elevating and civilizing, and the industrious, enterprising habits which had become second nature. The lady whom Mr. Hughes won for his wife was born in Clermont County, Ohio, April 1, 1818, and bore the maiden mane of Margaret Cain. Her father, Edward Cain, was born in the Buckeye State, and was engaged in mercantile pursuits there for many years. The mother of Mrs. Hughes was Eliza (Danbury) Cain, a native of New Jersey, but reared in Ohio, where she spent her wedded life. Mr. and Mrs. Cain died in the same month. The had four children, named respectively: Margaret, Mary, Milly and William. Mrs. Hughes was the recipient of careful home training and since she attained to maturity has abundantly shown her capability in the management of the home and the rearing of the children who were left to her care. She belongs to the Christian Church, and is a member of the congregation at Texas. Her children are six in number, and three are still inmates of her home: Albert is living in Maroa, working at his trade of a carpenter; Warren lives on a farm in Texas Township; Nelson is at present County Superintendent of Schools of DeWitt County, but makes his home with his mother; George and Perry are editing the Clinton "Register"; Eliza, the only daughter, is her mother's companion in the home.

Sources

• Portrait and biographical album of De Witt and Piatt Counties, Ill. : containing full page portraits and biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens of the county : together with portraits and biographies of all the presidents of the United States and governors of the state.. Chicago, Ill.: Chapman Bros., 1891, c1885.
• Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999