The following article was found in the Wilkes-Barre (PA) Record, 24 Jan 1901, Page 6. If
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"Mrs. Ann Hughes of Scranton, widow of the late venerable Benjamin Hughes, died on
Tuesday at the home where for many years her beloved husband resided prior to his demise
on the first day of April last.
"Old age and a complication of ailments, aggravated by a recent severe illness,
caused her death.
"Born at Bryn Mawr, South Wales, in May, 1820, she spent her childhood days in that
town. She died on the same day as the Queen of England, whom the deceased loved devotedly
and of whom she was a subject for many years. Sixty-one years ago she emigrated to this
country, first locating at St. Clair, Schuylkill County, Pa., where she remained until
1852, when she moved to Shamokin, Pa. There she was wedded to John Prosser, then a
wealthy coal operator of that town. He subsequently died. In 1881 she was united at
Shamokin to the late Benjamin Hughes.
"During those years she was prominently connected with the First Baptist Church,
where her husband rendered many years of effectual service. Mrs. Hughes was closely
affiliated with him in these duties and for years was the president of the Ladies' Aid
Society of the church. Deceased never had any children, but is survived by the following
step-children: Mrs. A.B. Eynon; Mrs. John Evans, Westerly, R.I.; Mrs. Luther Jones; Mrs.
Jenkin T. Reese; and Mrs. Jennie Stephens; a number of grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs.
Elizabeth Hughes, the only survivor of eight children.
"The funeral services will be held on Thursday evening at 8 o'clock at the
residence. On the following morning the remains will be taken to Shamokin, Pa."
Nancy Cook
Pasadena, MD, USA