HERALD AND ADVERTISER, COWETA COUNTY GEORGIA
March 6, 1908 REV. FRANK G HUGHES
Rev. Frank G Hughes, whose illness has been noted from time to time in The Herald and Advertiser, passed away at 8 o’clock Wednesday night, surrounded by the members of his family and loved ones. He had been in poor health for some time, and about three weeks ago was prostrated by a severe attack of la grippe. Other complications followed, involving an organic trouble of long standing and it was soon realized that in his enfeebled state he could not last many days. Although not unexpected, therefore, his death was nevertheless a sad blow to his loved ones, and cause of deep sorrow to his hosts of friends throughout the state.
Deceased was 75 years of age. He was born in Habersham County in 1833, but when still quite young his father moved with his family to Blairsville, in Union county. Here he grew to manhood and studied law and in 1859 was admitted to the bar. In 1856 he was untied in marriage to Miss Amanda Goodrum, sister of Capt. J J Goodrum. At the outbreak of the Civil War he entered the Confederate Army, going out as a private with Smith’s Legion, one battalion of which afterwards became the 65th Georgia regiment. He was appointed chaplain of the regiment, and remained in the service until the close of the war. Returning home, he joined the M E Conference, and for nearly forty years continued in the active ministry, filling many important appointments, both as pastor and presiding elder, and greatly endearing himself to the people of every community that he served. On account on impaired health he was superannuated in 1900, and from that time until his death he made his home in Newnan. He is survived by his wife and five children, the latter being Thos Hughes of Atlanta, Wm Hughes, F G Hughes Jr, Mrs Mamie Thompson, and Miss Julia Hughes of Newnan.
The funeral took place this morning at 10 o’clock, at the First Methodist church, and was largely attended. Services were conducted by Dr R J Bigham, assisted by Rev W J Cotter, Dr Jas Stacy and Dr J S Hardaway. Visiting ministers present were Rev Frank Eakes, Rev Joel T Davis and Rev W T Hamby all of Atlanta. The remains were interred in Oak Hill cemetery.