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HUGHES, MICHAEL W., farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Fall Creek; was born in Wexford county, Ireland, Jan. 7, 1839; received his education in the schools of his native country, and, at the age of seventeen years, emigrated to this country, and settled in Fayette county, Ohio, where he lived about five years, and moved to Buchanan county, Mo., from which place he enlisted in Co. I, 3d Regt. Mo. Cav., and served three years. After being mustered out for disability, in 1864, he came to Adams county, Ill., and settled in Fall Creek township, and, in the following year, was married to Miss C. A. Thompson, daughter of Josiah Thompson, of this township. She was born May 28, 1846. They have four children, two sons and two daughters. He owns 410 acres of land, the greater part of which is in a high state of cultivation, well improved, abundantly sup plied with fruit, and very valuable. He is Republican in politics, and Postmaster at Fall Creek station; also, School Director of the district in which he resides, and is now one of the well-to-do farmers of the county.