Thomas Franklin Hughes Sr (1843 - 1933)

Born 3 Feb 1843 in Okolona, Clark, Arkansas, United States

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Died 9 Nov 1933 at age 90 in Prescott, Nevada, Arkansas, United States

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Biography

Sergeant Thomas Hughes Sr served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: 1862
Mustered out: 1865
Side: CSA
Regiment(s): 29th Regiment, Arkansas Infantry

The life of Thomas Franklin Hughes Sr. began on February 3, 1843, amidst the rustic charm of Okolona, nestled within Clark County, Arkansas. Born to Elias L. Hughes and Emily Fish (Leatherman) Hughes, he was imbued with the sturdy resilience of frontier life from his earliest days.

The landscape of Thomas's upbringing unfolded against the backdrop of Missouri Township, Clark County, Arkansas. In the tranquil embrace of this rural community, he came of age, surrounded by the simple pleasures of rural existence. By the dawn of the Civil War, the call to duty beckoned, and Thomas heeded its summons, enlisting in the Confederate Army as a sergeant with the 29th Arkansas Infantry, Company F.

The post-war years ushered in a new chapter of stability and settlement for Thomas. By 1870, he had set his roots in Elkins Township, Clark County, Arkansas, where he laid the groundwork for a life anchored in agricultural pursuits. Through the passage of decades, his steadfast commitment to farming remained unwavering, providing sustenance and livelihood for his family.

As the 20th century dawned, Thomas's ties to the land endured, with each passing census marking another milestone in his journey. From the fertile fields of Elkins Township in 1880 and 1900 to the enduring community of Emmet, Nevada County, Arkansas, in 1920, he traversed the landscape of his homeland with quiet determination.

Yet, as the seasons of life shifted, Thomas's final chapter unfolded against the backdrop of Prescott, Nevada County, Arkansas. It was there, on November 9, 1933, that he breathed his last, succumbing to a cerebral hemorrhage. His earthly remains found their eternal resting place amidst the hallowed grounds of Old Rome Cemetery in Okolona, Clark County, Arkansas, a testament to a life lived in harmony with the rhythms of the land he called home.

Sources

• 1850 United States Federal Census: The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Missouri, Clark, Arkansas; Roll: 25; Page: 225a Ancestry Record 8054 #9273197
• 1860 United States Federal Census: The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Missouri, Hempstead, Arkansas; Roll: M653_42; Page: 771; Family History Library Film: 803042 Ancestry Record 7667 #13093468
• 1870 United States Federal Census: Year: 1870; Census Place: Elkins, Clark, Arkansas; Roll: M593_49; Page: 275A Ancestry Record 7163 #12833286
• 1880 United States Federal Census: Year: 1880; Census Place: Elkins, Clark, Arkansas; Roll: 40; Page: 548d; Enumeration District: 036 Ancestry Record 6742 #39594059
• 1900 United States Federal Census: Year: 1900; Census Place: Elkins, Clark, Arkansas; Roll: 53; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0006 Ancestry Record 7602 #35204937
• 1910 United States Federal Census: Year: 1910; Census Place: Elkins, Clark, Arkansas; Roll: T624_45; Page: 2a; Enumeration District: 0047; FHL microfilm: 1374058 Ancestry Record 7884 #423767
• 1920 United States Federal Census: Year: 1920; Census Place: Emmet, Nevada, Arkansas; Roll: T625_74; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 127 Ancestry Record 6061 #65384591
• Arkansas, Death Certificates, 1914-1969: Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1933; Roll: 4 Ancestry Record 61777 #335841
• Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957: Ancestry.com. Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Original data: "Arkansas County Marriages, 1838–1957." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2009, 2011. "Arkansas County Marriages, 1838–1957," database, FamilySearch; from Arkansas Courts of Common Pleas and County Clerks. Digital images of originals housed at various county courthouses in the State of Arkansas. Marriage records. Ancestry Record 2548 #734952
• U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985: National Archives at Washington DC; Washington DC, USA; Applications for Headstones For U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1941; NAID: 596118; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General Ancestry Record 2375 #1138469
• Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/12326333/thomas_franklin-hughes: accessed April 27, 2024), memorial page for Thomas Franklin Hughes (3 Feb 1848–9 Nov 1933), Find A Grave: Memorial #12326333, citing Old Rome Cemetery, Okolona, Clark County, Arkansas, USA; Maintained by shirley cagle (contributor 46605233).