Obit of Ellis HUGHES, Racine County, WI Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives March 6, 2001 by MJ Bradley < mj_bradley@hotmail.com > *********************************************************************** USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. *********************************************************************** From the Berlin Courant, July 16, 1905. Sent to me by the Historical Society of Racine Welsh Pioneer at Rest ELLIS HUGHES WHO CAME HERE IN '42', DIES AT THE RIPE OLD AGE OF 72 YEARS Ellis Hughes, one of the oldest Welsh American residents of Racine and a man of sterling qualities, passed peacefully away early Sunday morning at his home on Center street, aged 72 years. The cause of his death was jaundice, from which he had been a patient sufferer for several weeks. Ellis Hughes was a native of North Wales. His father and mother, William and Janet Hughes, with nine children, emigrated to the United States and went direct to Newark, Ohio. His father arrived in Racine Christmas Day of the same year, and the balance of the family came here in 1842. Having lived a few months in the city, the family subsequently settled on a farm in Mount Pleasant, where they lived several years and ultimately took up their residence on Villa street. It will be noticed that the family was among the very first Welsh settlers of Racine and their decendants are numerous and influential. Ellis Hughes followed his trade, as mason and bricklayer all his life and has assisted in the erection of many buildings in the city. He was a hard working man and enjoyed excellent health until he was attacked by his last illness, which proved fatal. Mr. Ellis was twice married, and two children by his first wife survive a son and daughter, both living in California. The daughter arrived here less than two days before his death. He leaves, besides his wife, a stepdaughter and a sister, Mrs. Hugh H. Jones and a large circle of friends to mourn his death, for he was a kind husband, an indulgent father, and a true friend. He has been a member of the Welsh Presbyterian Church for many years. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 1:30 pm from the house, 848 Center street and at 2 pm from the Welsh Presbyterian Church.