Personal Details of William Hughes
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| Buried: | 28/04/1891 |
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Memorial Details
| ILMO/ Jane Emma the beloved wife of/ William HUGHES/ who died 29th. March 1883/ aged 51 years./ Also of William HUGHES/ who died 24th April 1891/ aged 62 years. | |
| Name on Memorial | William Hughes |
| Date of death | 24/04/1891 |
| Age | 62 |
| Gender | Male |
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| Condition of memorial | |
| Pattison Location Code | LS(J)31 |
| Others named on memorial | |
| Jane Emma Hughes |
Cemetery accounts
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| Name at death | William Hughes |
| Date of burial | 28/04/1891 |
| Whence brought | Newbury |
| Where & how buried | Unconsecrated Brick Grave |
| By whom buried | Reverend G J Knight |
| Account remarks | William Hughes had 3 sons. His wife Emma Jane died 29/3/1883 and is buried in the same grave |
| Account Entry | Book 02 - Page 058 |
| Transcription comments | On FBMD |
Accounts Entry for William Hughes
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Accounts Entry for William Hughes
Newspaper Cuttings
The articles below have been transcribed from newspapers and magezines.
William Hughes
| Source: | Newbury Weekly News |
| Article date: | 30/04/1891 |
| Copyright: | Newbury Weekly News |
| Transciption: | WILLIAM HUGHES
THE LATE MR. WILLIAM HUGHES
—The painful illness of Mr. Hughes, of Northbrook-street, to which reference has been made in these columns, terminated fatally on Friday last, the cause of death being cancer of the bowels. The deceased, who was 62 years of age. had been in business as a baker and confectioner about 30 years, succeeding his uncle, Mr. Samuel Coxeter, with whom he came to live when he was 12 yeas of age. Had he lived till January next he would have celebrated the jubilee of his residence in Newbury.
Though interested in public matters he never took any active part therein, being of a retiring disposition. He was a member of the Baptist Church in Newbury, and was one of the oldest deacons of the Church. He was exceedingly straightforward in all his business relations, and was held in the highest esteem by his fellow tradsemen for his integrity of character.
Reference was made in Sunday evening's sermon, preached by the Rev. E. George, the late pastor, of the cordial support he always received from Mr. Hughes during the time he exercised his ministry in Newbury, and next Sunday evening the Rev. G. J. Knight will preach with special reference to the deceased and the loss sustained by his removal.
The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon, the body being brought to the Baptist Chapel, where the first part of the service took place, at the request of many of his friends who from age and other circumstances would have been unable to attend at the cemetery.
The mourners were the three sons of the deceased, Messrrs. William, Joseph' and Herbert Hughes, Mr. Joseph Hughes, Llanrethel, his brother, and the Rev. James Davies, his son-in-law, Mr. T. M. Nias, Mr. A. Whitington, Mr. Councillor Jackson, Mr. P. E. Davies, Rev. G. J. Knight, Rev. E. George and the workmen.
There was a large congregation in the Chapel, most of them being attired in mourning. and I the reading desk being draped with black. As the coffin was borne into the chapel, the organist (Miss Davies), played Handel's air "I know that my Redeemer liveth." The opening part of the servioe was read by Rev. G. J. Knight. and Rev. E. George offered prayer, after which was sung the hymn from Sankey's Selection "It is well with my soul," which was a favourite with the deceased. As the coffin was carried out the "Dead March" was played.
The funeral procession then wended its way to the Cemetery, where there was a large assemblage of spectators. All along the route shutters were closed and blinds drawn, testifying to the widespread respect entertained for the deceased. The interment was conducted by Rev. G.J. Knight. Amongst those present in the chapel and at the cemetery were Alderman Absalom, Councillor Stone, Councillor Midwinter, Messrs. J. L. Giles, P. Mortimer, Vince, Mr. and Mrs. Wyse, Mr. and Mrs. Huzzey, Messrs. A. Percy, C. Percy, Grimwood, T. S. Waite, Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Mrs. George and others.
Wreaths were sent by members of the family, Mr. J. Hughes (brother of the deceased), Mrs. S. Powell (sister of the deceased), Mrs. Wood and family, Miss Jerome, Mrs. Nias, Mrs. Alfred Jackson, Mrs. Still. Mr. C. Stradling, Mrs. F. and Mr. and Mrs. A. Brind, Mrs. Tubb, Misses Boyer, &c.
The coffin bore the inscription:-
WILLIAM HUGES
Died April 24th, 1891,
Aged 62 years.
The arrangements for the funeral were carried out by Mr. Alfred Jackson, of the Market-place. The business will be continued as usual under the direction of the sons of the deceased.
NWN 30 APR 1891
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William Hughes
| Source: | Newbury Weekly News |
| Article date: | 07/05/1891 |
| Copyright: | Newbury Weekly News |
| Transciption: | WILLIAM HUGHES THE LATE MR. WILLIAM HUGHES —At the evening service at the Baptist Chapel On Sunday evening a funeral sermon was preached by the Rev. G. J. Knight, who expressed the great loss the church had sustained through the death of their good friend, William Hughes. They deeply sympathised with his sorrowing family, but they were comforted by the fact that be had found the Saviour.
Forty-four years age Mr. Hughes was impressed by the preaching of a good man, Deacon Brown, in the old Baptist Chapel, and he was subsequently baptised by Mr. Drew, and became a Sunday School teacher. He was a deacon for 14 years, and was ever zealous in promoting all good work in connection therewith. While being unusually reserved in the expression of his christian feeling be was very solicitous about the young. His faith held fast until death.
When about two hours before the final leave-taking Mr. Knight said be asked him, "How is it with you, dear friend?" He replied, "That's all right, I know in whom I have believed.”
Appropriate hymns were sung, and the congregation were at times deeply affected. |
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William Hughes gravestone
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William Hughes gravestone
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William Hughes shop
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William Hughes shop
Afterwards it became the Tudor Cafe and now Cote Brasserie - one of the oldest buildings in Newbury
© Memories of Newbury & West Berks - Jim Bradshaw
Biographical Information
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William Hughes
William Hughes was born in 1829 in Chippenham, Wiltshire, his father, Robert, was 23 and his mother, Elizabeth Keens, age was 22.
He married Jane Emma Hughes in July 1855 in Newbury, Berkshire.
They had six children in 13 years.
Annie Mary was born in 1858 in Newbury, Berkshire. 1858–1875
William was born in 1860 in Newbury, Berkshire. 1860–1940
Sarah Jane was born in 1863 in Newbury, Berkshire.
Joseph Allen was born in 1865 in Newbury, Berkshire.
Herbert was born in 1868 in Newbury, Berkshire
Kate was born in 1871 in Newbury, Berkshire. 1871–1937
In 1851 he was a visitor to Samuel & Mary Coxeter, Baker & Confectioner, Northbrook St., Newbury, Berkshire, England. Marital Status: Married; Relationship to Head: Head.
In 1861 William Hughes was living in Newbury. Relationship: Head Living next door to William & Mary Keens in their Draper's shop at 103, Northbrook St. Baker & confectioner empl 2 men, 102, Northbrook St, Newbury, Berkshire, EnglandIn 1871 William Hughes lived in Newbury. Relation to Head: Head
In 1871 a Baker empl 2 men, 102 Northbrook St, Newbury, Berkshire, England
In 1881 a Baker & Confectioner, empl 3 men. Northbrook St, Newbury, Berkshire, England
In 1883 his wife Jane Emma passed away on 25 March 1883 in Newbury, Berkshire, at the age of 51. They had been married 27 years. She is buried with husband plot in plot LS(J)31
In 1891 William Hughes lived in Newbury. Relation to Head: Head. 1891 • Baker, Northbrook St., Newbury, Berkshire, England and he died on 24 April 1891 in Newbury, aged 62 years. He was buried with his wife in plot LS(J)31
20 May 1891 • Principal Registry Left £3600 to sons, William, Baker of Sutton, Surrey & Joseph, Stationer of Maidstone, Kent.
Author: EAC
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