Hi, I'm new to this list. Seeking town where Susan JONES [see obit
below], daughter of Rowland JONES and Elizabeth [nee THOMAS and/or
EVANS] JONES, was born in 1838. They emigrated in 1854 to Trenton, New
York.
She married on 8 April 1858 in NY, John HUGHES, possibly son of David
HUGH, born Dec. 1824 in Anglesey, Wales.
Many THANKS :-) in advance,
Jan Jordan in Vermont USA
From Utica Observer - Dispatch" and "Utica Daily Press" Thurs., May 3,
1917:
Barneveld, Trenton, Oneida County, New York
Mrs. John Hughes Succumbs, Following Long Illness Patiently Borne.
Susan Jones, wife of John HUGHES, died yesterday afternoon after a
long illness. Mrs. Hughes was a woman of beautiful character, esteemed
by all who knew her. She was devoted to the best interests of her home
and family. The sympathy of the community goes out to the bereaved
husband, by whom she was greatly beloved.
Mrs. HUGHES was born in Wales 79 years ago, the
daughter of Roland and Elizabeth JONES. She came to America and located
in this town when 16 years old, and had lived here ever since, a period
of 63 years. April 8, 1859 she married John HUGHES, and seven children
were born to them, five of whom are living.
Five of these survive their mother, as
follows:
~Edwin HUGHES,
~ Mrs. Jennie HUGHES MCINTOSH, Trenton, NY,
~Frank HUGHES, Chicago, IL
~George HUGHES, Syracuse, NY, and
~Charles HUGHES of Auburn, NY; and
three sisters,
~Mrs. Matilda AYLOTT, London, England; ~Mrs. Elizabeth OWEN, Poultney,
Vt., and
~Mrs. Mary WILLIAMS, Granville, NY. Eight grandchildren also survive.
Mrs. HUGHES bore her last illness with a fortitude and
patience that evidenced her strong Christian faith. Her lose is deeply
regretted. The funeral is at the convenience of the family."