George W. Hughey (1835 - 1908)

Born 14 Feb 1835 in Ohio

Husband of Hannah A. (Scott) Hughey — married 1854 in Ohio

Descendants

Died 22 Mar 1908 at age 73 in Kansas

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Biography

Married Hannah A. Scott. Had 10 children.

Mar 27, 1908, pg 1, col 1

Died: "Another Old Settler Gone" - Again the Death Angel has come into our midst and taken a beloved friend and neighbor. The call this time was upon George W. Hughey, who lived three and one half miles east of Hiattville. He was taken sick last Sunday morning [Mar 22nd] about 3 o’clock and died at 4:30, having been sick less than two hours. George W. Hughey was born on Feb. 14, 1835, in Ohio, being at the time of his death, 73 years, 1 month and 8 days old. He was married to Miss Hannah A. Scott in 1854 and came to Kansas in the 60's. After living on two or three different farms he settled in 1873 on the place on which he died. To them was born ten children, of which five of them survive him and they are: G. J. Hughey, who lives on a farm near here; W. F. Hughey, of Emporia; Mrs. Lucy Akins, of Boranza, Canada; Mrs. Belle Osborne, of Quincy, Kas.; and Miss Jane, who lived with her father. His wife was taken from this life in 1892. He was a member in good standing of Godfrey Lodge No. 124, A.F. & A.M. The funeral services were held at the home at 2 o’clock Monday, interment being made at Pleasant View, under the auspices of the Masons.

Sources

• http://www.ksgenweb.org/bourbon/biography/Hiattville-1.html#Hughey

• https://familyhistories.us/familytree/familygroup.php?familyID=F27634&tree=Tree-1