Below is the family biography of James H. Hughes included in The History of Newton County, Missouri published by Goodspeed Publishing Company in 1888. These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary. Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more. There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.
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James H. Hughes, groceryman, Granby, Mo., a public-spirited and successful business man, was born in Howard County, Mo., January 3, 1852, and is the son of William P. and Mary (Williams) Hughes, natives of Kentucky. The father was a prominent farmer and stock dealer in Howard County, and in 1852 started for California, but died while en route. His widow subsequently married John Kingston, Esq., and removed to Newton County, where James H. Hughes was principally reared. His life has been spent in mercantile pursuits, and he is recognized as one of the leading business men of the county. He commands a large trade, which he has won by fair and honorable dealing. He is a member of the Blue Lodge, in the Masonic order, and also belongs to the I. O. O. F. In December, 1874, he married Nannie W. Jones, who was born and reared in Neosho, and is a daughter of one of Newton County’s most honored and valued citizens. They have two children, Richard K. and Sallie M.
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This family biography is one of 220 biographies included in The History of Newton County, Missouri published in 1888.
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