Descendants of Elias Hughes of Virginia

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Generation #1

The Hughes are of Welsh origin. Family tradition tells us that they crossed the deep with the Lowthers and settled in Albemarle county, Virginia; and that Thomas Hughes removed from there to the South branch of the Potomac river, in what is now Hardy county, and from thence to Harrison county, near the year 1772 or 1773, where he found a home on Hacker's creek.
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Elias (0Research) Hughes of Licking Co OH

Elias Hughes was born 1757 in Hampshire Co (W) VA. His family migrated in 1772 to Hacker's Creek in what was then Augusta Dist. (now Harrison Co) (W) VA. Here the family lived on the frontier. And, Elias learned the skills of a hunter and scout.

In 1774 Elias went to serve as a scout for the Virginia Militia and is cited as the last surviving soldier who fought at the 10/10/1774 Battle of Point Pleasant. Even into his later years, Elias continued to serve his country as a scout and Militia Officer.

In about 1780 in Monongalia (now Harrison) Co (W) VA, Elias married Jane Sleeth b. 1760 Frederick Co VA. Elias and Jane settled on the family farm where they raised the first twelve of their sixteen children.

In 1797 Elias Hughes and John Radcliff are cited as the first white men to scout the lands which would become Licking Co OH. Elias returned to Harrison Co (W) VA to collect his family and stock, returning to Ohio. The family first settled on the lands which would become Muskingum Co OH. In June 1798, the family migrated west to lands which would become Licking Co OH. In later years, son Jonathan was asked how fast they traveled. Jonathan stated, "As fast as ducks can walk."

During the War of 1812, the Ohio Militia organized to fight the British. Although advanced in years, Elias volunteered his services again. And, he served as a Lieutenant at Ft. Megis near Toledo OH. Three of his sons are reported to have served with him, with one dying during the siege of the fort.

Jane only lived until 1823, dying in Licking Co OH. Elias lived until 12/22/1844.  Partially blind, Elias lived in the home of his son Jonathan until his death. His funeral was attended by all of the local dignitaries, and Elias was buried with full military honors. 

Harrison Co (W) VA Deed Bk 1:
Hughes, Elias & Jane, 1790, p. 300
"                  "  1793, p. 455, 435, 436
Harrison Co (W) VA Deed Bk 2:
Hughes, Elias & Jane, 1796, p. 433
ROLL OF CAPT. JOHN SPENCER'S COMPANY
May 5 to May 20, 1813:
Lt. Elias Hughes
Pvt Elias Hughes

    Children

    1. John Hughes

    2. Margaret Hughes

    3. Mary Hughes

    4. Susanna Hughes

    5. Job Hughes

    6. Sudna Hughes

    7. Sarah E. Hughes

    8. Katherine Hughes

    9. Thomas Hughes

ROLL OF CAPT. JOHN SPENCER'S COMPANY
June 1, 1812 to May 31, 1813:
Corp. Thomas Hughs

    10. Henry Hughes

    11. Jane Hughes

    12. David Hughes

ROLL OF CAPT. GEORGE SANDERSON'S COMPANY
27th United States Infantry, Served In 1813 and 1814:
Pvt David Hughes

    13. Jonathan Hughes

1850 Licking Co OH Census, Washington Twp
HN   FN    Last     First      Age  Sex  Occup.      POB
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     1252  Hughes   Jonathan   54   M    Carpenter   VA
                    Lovina     50   F                "
 Name  Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
 Johnathan HUGHS   Self   W   Male   W   84   VA   Farmer   VA   PA 
 Harriot J. HUGHS   GDau      Female   W   22   OH   Keeping House   OH   OH 
 Viola C. HUGHS   Other      Female   W   20   OH   Keeping House   OH   OH 

    14. Elias Hughes

ROLL OF CAPT. JOHN SPENCER'S COMPANY
May 5 to May 20, 1813:
Lt. Elias Hughes
Pvt Elias Hughes

    15. Mariah Hughes b. c. 1802 Hardy Co (W) VA

    16. Nancy Elizabeth Hughes

    17. Dinah Hughes

Generation #2

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