WILLIAM HENRY HUGHES

William Henry Hughes was born in Scott county, Indiana, May 12th, 1848. He moved to Iowa at he age of eight years. There he grew to manhood and was united in marriage to Alice E. Bowers, September 10th, 1871. Mr. and Mrs. Hughes moved to Clay county, Nebraska, in the fall of 1872 where they homesteaded and continued to reside until April, 1902, when they moved to their farm at Wiggle Creek. Later they came to Loup City and made their home.
Mr. Hughes was taken ill on the street last Saturday afternoon. He was taken home and the doctor called, but love and skill were powerless to prolong his life, and he passed away Sunday morning, May 27th, aged 69 years and 15 days.
The departed leaves to mourn his loss a wife and seven children, also a brother and four sisters. The children are: Mrs. Nancy A. Burt of Loup City, Mrs. Leora Wilson, of Kimball, Nebraska, Mrs. Minnie J. Pielstick, of Glenville, Nebraska, Lester who died in infancy, James W., who died June 6, 1904, Homer W. of Loup City, Mrs. Emma C. Daddow, Mrs. Clittie M. McFadden, and Winifred W. of Loup City. All the children and the brother were present at the funeral.
Brother Hughes joined the Methodist church when he was fourteen years of age and through the years has continued to live a true and loyal follower of Christ. He was also a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen.............
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The funeral services were held at the house and at the Methodist church Tuesday, May 29, 1917 at 2 o'clock, conducted by the pastor, Vincent R. Beebe. The floral tributes were very beautiful. The selections sung by the quartet were very comforting. The body was laid to rest in Verdurette Cemetery at Wiggle Creek.

The Times-Independent - May 21 1917