Thomas HUGHES [2171]

James HUGHES [2189]
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Maria BANKCROFT [2190]
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Thomas HUGHES [2171]
(1827-)

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Spouses/Children:
1. Catherine BUTLER [2172]

2. Martha MATHERS [2174]

Thomas HUGHES [2171]

Born: 13 Oct 1827, Manchester, LAN, ENG ² ⁴
Marriage (1): Catherine BUTLER [2172] on 28 Jul 1845 in Manchester, LAN, ENG, Cathedral ¹ ²
Marriage (2): Martha MATHERS [2174] on 1 Feb 1864 in Manchester, LAN, ENG, Cathedral ¹ ³

Noted events in his life were:

• 1891 Census (5 Apr), 5 Apr 1891, Manchester, LAN, ENG. ⁵

• 1901 Census (31 Mar), 31 Mar 1901, Manchester, LAN, ENG. ⁶

Thomas married Catherine BUTLER [2172] [MRIN: 698] on 28 Jul 1845 in Manchester, LAN, ENG, Cathedral.¹ ² (Catherine BUTLER [2172] died Jun Q 1862 in Manchester, LAN, ENG ² ⁷.)

Thomas next married Martha MATHERS [2174] [MRIN: 699], daughter of John MATHERS [2173] and Sarah TOPHAM [969], on 1 Feb 1864 in Manchester, LAN, ENG, Cathedral.¹ ³ (Martha MATHERS [2174] was born Sep Q 1844 in Manchester, LAN, ENG ⁸ and was christened on 29 Sep 1844 in Manchester, LAN, ENG, Cathedral ⁹.)

2 (Lynn@hagworthingham.freeserve.co.uk). IN MY MOTHERS WORDS [Email from Lynn O'Connell]

As my grandfather, Thomas Hughes, had gone to America, on his first visit, when he, Thomas Hughes, was in his early 20's and had met Joseph Smith; I would put this first visit at around 1840's. On this visit he contracted black water fever and all his teeth dropped out. At this period The Eastern and Western Railways had still not joined up.

The anti Mormon feeling was running very strong; and so started the thousand miles 'trek', by foot, mule and wagon. Through desert, river and mountain range. They finally crossed the ridge of mountains looking down on the Great Salt Lake and the salt flats. In this wilderness Brigham Young ordered that this was where they would stay, and build a church. This church would be known as the church of the Latter Day Saints. They were now in the state of 'Utah'.

When my grandfather returned to America for the second time, he was accompanied by his second wife Sarah. I would think, in the 1860's. The Federal Government are 'calling in' the Indians to the reservation. This was completed in 1868. It covered 25000 square miles; Mostly in Arizona.

My mother told me that my grandmother wore a six-shooter underneath her skirt. The roaming Indians were creating mayhem, shooting, plundering and running away with white women. One day my grandmother heard screams and saw an Indian, galloping past on a pony with a white woman who was screaming "Save me! Save me! I am Irish". My mother spoke of the 'Navaho Indians' who are also related to the 'Apache'. Mother mentioned 'Lake Tahoe', somewhere where the Mormons camped. I cannot find it on a map: and wonder whether it is a small-unmarked lake \endash to which they gave the name.

When the state of Utah became the forty fifth state of the Union it then became under Federal law; where amongst other things polygamy was banned. The Mormons were forced to concede.

MILLER STREET

My grandfather has returned to England, once again. He is now an Elder of the First Church of the Latter Day Saints to be built in Manchester. This is in Harpourhey, two miles approximately from Manchester. He and my grandmother Sarah Mathers ,(christened Martha Mathers but known as Sarah -father John Mathers - mother Sarah Topham sister to Jemima) now Sarah Mathers Hughes (whom he met when he was a widower) are living in Miller Street. He is older than her and they have six children \endash five girls and a boy. My mother, Perla, was born in 1886 \endash when my grandfather was sixty years old. His son David helped to build the organ at the Harpourhey church. The Americans are still coming to England on missionary work. My grandfather has a thriving business, in Miller Street, Manchester, selling cloth and tailors trimmings. The American Missionaries are still coming to England. As Miller Street is about four minutes walk from Victoria Station their first 'stop' is of course my grand father's home. 'Sister' Sarah Mathers Hughes takes great pleasure in 'holding court' over her lavish 'High Teas'. My grandfather is quite annoyed by this constant expenditure. One time my grandmother asked a young missionary what he would like to start with? He replied, "I guess I'll start with your home made custard pie, Sister Hughes". My grandfather snapped, "No you won't, you will start with bread and butter like everyone else".

The two elder daughters \endash Addy (Christened Harriet) and Sarah \endash decided to live in America. On board ship Sarah met a man named Adolph Gring. They married, when they landed in America. They had one son only whom they called Philip and he became a doctor. They lived in Cleveland, Ohio. Jessica went to America much later on, but all trace of her died out.

The above is an extract from my mothers life story

Thomas Hughes born 1827
Apparently visited America in his teens before
Marriage to Catharine Butler in 1848 tho their first child is recorded as being born c1846/7
Various other children including William (b 1852) and Thomas (b.1858) Both these are recorded on Manifests as living in New York
Catharine died 1862 and Thomas married Martha Mathers in 1864.
Thomas Hughes (Snr) made several other visits to America during1860's 70's 80's
According to my mother Martha definitely visited America with him
Their children who visited included
1886 manifest David Hughes visited brother William Hughes (Brooklyn)

1903 manifest Sarah Mathers (christened Sarah Martha Hughes aged 33 to stay with Aunt Mrs J L Tempest in Terre Haute
1907 manifest Sarah Martha Hughes aged 38 and Harriet Hughes aged 27 to stay with brother Thomas in New York

My Grandmother Perla Hughes (Thomas/Martha) kept in touch with the Topham / Dewsnup Family \endash . In particular Joe Dewsnup (A police inspector) born 1865 and my mother remembers being taken to the funeral of Joseph Nixon Dewsnup (Joe's nephew) in 1924

3 Wagstaff Family, Documents (Stored at 1050 East 800 South, Provo, Utah - Neil_Wagstaff@famties.com), Copy of marriage certificate. Thomas HUGHES 26 Widower, Smallsware Dealer, 13 Edge ST, Father: James HIGHES, wearver
Martha MATHERS 19 Spinster -- 17 Peel St, Father: John MATHERS, Chemist
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5 British 1891 Census, RG12/3240 Folio 127 Page 3.
79 Miller Street
HUGHES Thomas Head M 53 Smallwares and Tailors Trim Shop; Manchester, LAN, ENG
Martha Wife M 46 Assitant in shop; Manchester, LAN, ENG
Emma? Dau S 26 Assitant in shop; Manchester, LAN, ENG
Sarah Dau S 21 Assitant in shop; Manchester, LAN, ENG
Martha Dau S 19 Assitant in shop; Manchester, LAN, ENG
David Son S 17 Organ Builder; Manchester, LAN, ENG
Harriet Dau S 11 Scholar; Manchester, LAN, ENG
Jessie Dau S 6 Scholar; Manchester, LAN, ENG
Perla Dau S 4 Scholar; Manchester, LAN, ENG
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6 British 1901 Census (Found as an individual on the free search feature at:
http://www.1901census.nationalarchives.gov.uk/search.asp?wci=person_search&page=search),
Manchester, LAN, ENG
Hughes Thomas 73 Smallware dealer; Manchester, LAN, ENG
Martha 56 ; Manchester, LAN, ENG
Sarah 31 ; Manchester, LAN, ENG
Martha 30 ; Manchester, LAN, ENG
Jessie 27 ; Manchester, LAN, ENG
Harriet 21 ; Manchester, LAN, ENG
Perla 14 School; Manchester, LAN, ENG
. This family group is presumed as the girls were unmarried and would be living with their parents.

7 FreeBMD - GRO Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/cgi/search.pl?js=0), Manchester Jun 1862 Vol 8d Page 94.

Thomas HUGHES [2171]

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