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     Henry Hughes was born on 7 July 1751 in East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut.² He was the son of Henry Freeman Hughes and Lydia Tuttle.¹

     Henry Hughes married Grace Whedon, daughter of Daniel Whedon and Abigail Granger, on 17 June 1772.³ Their first child, Stephen, was born on 8 April 1773 in East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut.⁴ Their second child, Samuel, was born in April 1775 in East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut.⁵ Their third child, Henry, was born on 10 May 1777 in East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut.⁶ Their fourth child, Abigail, was born on 2 September 1779 in East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut.⁷ Their fifth child, Freeman, was born on 21 April 1781 in Connecticut.^8,9 Circa 1781, Henry and Grace moved to Russell, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.¹⁰ Their sixth child, Grace, was born on 9 October 1783 in Russell, Hampden County, Massachusetts.¹¹ In 1785, Henry was working as farmer.¹⁰ Their seventh child, Lucretia, was born on 25 April 1785.¹²

     Henry Hughes died on 31 October 1785 in Russell, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, at age 34 from drowning in a tragic accident. Henry and his brother Daniel were engaged in taking down a lot of canoes on the Westfield River, used at the time largely by oystermen. In passing the dam, or the rapids, the canoes, which were being towed, became entangled and unmanageable, and their boat capsized. Henry, it is supposed, received a blow. He was an expert swimmer, but came up under the boats and was unable to extricate himself, and drowned. His brother, more fortunate, escaped. It was several months before the body was found..¹⁰ He was survived by his wife and his seven children.¹³

     This sad and fatal accident was an overwhelming calamity to wife and children. She was left, herself an invalid with a famiy of seven children, the eldest of whom, Stephen, was little more than twelve years, and the youngest but six months old. With no income, except such as labor on a farm would produce, and with children too young to work with profit, it became necessary for the family to separate.

     Grace Whedon was also known as Grace Hews.⁴

     Grace Whedon was born circa 1753 in East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut. She was the daughter of Daniel Whedon and Abigail Granger.^2,3

     The five oldest children of Daniel and Abigail Whedon, Sarah, Lucretia, Grace, Denison, and Abigail, were all baptisted at the same time on 19 June 1763 in East Haven, Connecticut.⁵

     Grace Whedon married Henry Hughes, son of Henry Freeman Hughes and Lydia Tuttle, on 17 June 1772.⁶ Their first child, Stephen, was born on 8 April 1773 in East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut.⁷ Their second child, Samuel, was born in April 1775 in East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut.⁸ Their third child, Henry, was born on 10 May 1777 in East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut.⁹ Their fourth child, Abigail, was born on 2 September 1779 in East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut.¹⁰ Their fifth child, Freeman, was born on 21 April 1781 in Connecticut.^11,12 Circa 1781, Grace and Henry moved to Russell, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.¹³ Their sixth child, Grace, was born on 9 October 1783 in Russell, Hampden County, Massachusetts.¹⁴ Their seventh child, Lucretia, was born on 25 April 1785.¹⁵ Grace Whedon survived the death of her husband, Henry Hughes, who died on 31 October 1785 in Russell, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.¹

     This sad and fatal accident was an overwhelming calamity to wife and children. She was left, herself an invalid with a famiy of seven children, the eldest of whom, Stephen, was little more than twelve years, and the youngest but six months old. With no income, except such as labor on a farm would produce, and with children too young to work with profit, it became necessary for the family to separate.

     Grace Whedon, shown as W Grace Hews, was listed as the head of household in the1800 U. S. Census at Russell, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. She is living next to Stephen Hews and near Henery Hews. Living with her is one unknown female under 10. A "W" is shown before her name and it is assumed that it is to signify that she is a widow.⁴ In the 1810 census in Salina Township, Onondaga County, New York, Grace Whedon is assumed to be enumerated with Freeman Hughes; It is assumed that she is living with her son. Her husband is dead and Freeman Hughes has one unknown female over 45 living with him.¹⁶

     Grace Whedon died circa 1823 in Camillus, Onondaga County, New York; She was an invalid for her last years, but bore her sufferings with patience and resignation; was a christian lady, and died a christian death.¹⁵ She is burined in a cemetery about a mile east from her son's residence in Onondaga County, New York.¹⁵

     Stephen Hughes was also known as Stephen Hews.²

     Stephen Hughes was born on 8 April 1773 in East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut.³ He was the son of Henry Hughes and Grace Whedon.¹ Stephen Hughes was baptized on 21 November 1775 at Trinity Church, New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut.⁴ Circa 1781, Stephen Hughes moved with his parents to Russell, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.⁵ He survived the death of his father, Henry Hughes, who died on 31 October 1785 in Russell, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.⁶

     He was the eldest child and son, and had attained little more than twelve years of age when the family was deprived of its father. The mother was a helpless invalid, and the care of the family seems to have fallen mainly upon him for several years. He discharged the duties thus early imposed upon him with singular fidelity, and in a manner highly creditable to his character and ability.⁴

     Stephen Hughes married first Prudence Newton in 1794 in Russell, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.⁷

     The homestead they were living on originally belonged to his uncle, Daniel Hughes, as it was conveyed by him to Stephen by deed April 13, 1796 - 23 acres. the deed describes it as in Russell, bounded west on Blandord line, north on Nehemiah Carter's land, east on the heirs of Henry Hughes, deceased, and south on Henry Hughes's heirs.⁴

     Stephen Hughes, shown as Stephen Hews, was listed as the head of a family on the 1800 census Russell, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. He is between 26 and 45 and living next to Grace Hews and near Henry Hews. Based on ages, it is possible that the following were also living in the household, John Hughes, a free white male, under 10 years old, Electa Hughes, a free white female, under 10 years old, Prudence Hughes, a free white female, age 26 to 44 old.² Stephen Hughes joined the Congregational Church at Russell, and his three children, John Electa, and Stephen were baptized the same day. He was ever afterwards a faithful member. He was chosen deacon July 29, 1820; was familiarly known by that title during the remainder of his life.⁴

     

     Stephen Hughes, shown as Stephen Hews, was listed as the head of a family on the 1810 census Russell, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It is assumed that this is his family, even though he is shown as between 16 an 25. Based on ages, it is possible that the following were also living in the household, Henry Hughes and Stephen Hughes, free white males, under 10 years old, John Hughes, a free white male, age 10 to 15 years old Huldah Hughes, a free white female, under 10 years old, Electa Hughes, a free white female, age 10 to 15 years old, Prudence Newton, a free white female, age 26 to 44 old.⁸

     Stephen Hughes's second wife was Anna Stoddard. They married after 1812.¹

     Stephen Hughes's third wife was Nancy Crosby. They married on 16 June 1819.⁹

     Stephen Hughes, shown as Stephen Hughs, was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 census Russell, Hampden County, Massachusetts. He is shown as over 45 years old and engaged in agriculture. Based on ages, it is possible that the following were also living in the household, Henry Hughes, a free white male, age 10 to 16 years old, Stephen Hughes, a free white male, age 16 to 26 years old, Sylvia Hughes, Grace Hughes and Julia Hughes, free white females, under 10 years old, Huldah Hughes, a free white female, age 10 to 16 years old, Electa Hughes, a free white female, age 16 to 26 years old, Prudence Newton, a free white female, age 26 to 45 old.¹⁰

     Stephen Hughes died on 3 February 1861 at age 87.⁷

     Prudence Newton was born on 12 January 1773.²

     Prudence Newton married Stephen Hughes, son of Henry Hughes and Grace Whedon, in 1794 in Russell, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.³ In the 1800 census in Russell, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, Prudence Newton is assumed to be enumerated with Stephen Hughes.⁴ Prudence Newton joined the Congregational Church at Russell.⁵ In the 1810 census in Russell, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, Prudence Newton is assumed to be enumerated with Stephen Hughes.⁶

     Prudence Newton died on 29 September 1818 in Russell, Hampden County, Massachusetts, at age 45.² In the 1820 census in Russell, Hampden County, Massachusetts, Prudence Newton is assumed to be enumerated with Stephen Hughes.⁷

     Nancy Crosby was born on 15 December 1784.²

     Nancy Crosby married Stephen Hughes, son of Henry Hughes and Grace Whedon, on 16 June 1819.²

     Nancy Crosby died on 6 July 1825 at age 40.²

     Anna Stoddard was born on 7 June 1769.²

     Anna Stoddard married Stephen Hughes, son of Henry Hughes and Grace Whedon, after 1812.³

     Anna Stoddard died on 29 October 1873 at age 104.²

     Dennison Whedon was born in 1750.³ He was the son of Daniel Whedon and Abigail Granger.^2,1 The five oldest children of Daniel and Abigail Whedon, Sarah, Lucretia, Grace, Denison, and Abigail, were all baptisted at the same time on 19 June 1763 in East Haven, Connecticut.⁴ Circa 1770, Dennison moved to Charlotte County, New York. When a young man, he moved to Charlotte County, New York, now in the state of Vermont, and settled in Bennington or vicinity. In the New York State Revolutionary records, we find him in the Charlotte County regiment along with Edmund, Ansell, David, and Daniel Whedon.⁵

     Dennison Whedon married Mary Parish.¹

     Henry Welton was born in 1774 in Farmington, Hartford County, Connecticut.²

     Henry Welton married Lydia Hughes, daughter of John Hughes and Mary Grannis, on 12 August 1802.²
     Henry Welton died on 20 January 1813. He was lost at sea when sailing as a first officer of a brig between the West Indies and New Haven. They were three days out homeward bound when the brig encountered a gale, and he with the captain was washed from the deck. The vessel became a total wreck, and only two of the crew survived to tell the fate of their companions.¹ He was survived by his wife, Lydia, and three children. This 4th child was born after he died.¹ Their fourth child, Grace Ann, was born on 24 March 1813 in East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, Henry died at sea two months earlier.²

     Sally Whedon was born circa 1775.^2,3 She was the daughter of Henry Whedon.¹

     Sally Whedon married Henry Hughes, son of Henry Hughes and Grace Whedon, in May 1796 in Hebron, Washington County, New York.¹ In the 1800 census in Russell, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, Sally Whedon is assumed to be enumerated with Henery Hews.⁴ In the 1810 census in Onondaga County, New York, Sally Whedon is assumed to be enumerated with Henry Hughes.⁵ In the 1820 census in Onondaga County, New York, Sally Whedon is assumed to be enumerated with Henry Hughes.⁶

     Sally Whedon died on 13 February 1821.⁷ She was survived by her husband, Henry Hughes, and many of her children.⁷

     Abigail Hughes was born on 2 September 1779 in East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Hughes and Grace Whedon.¹ Circa 1781, Abigail Hughes moved with her parents to Russell, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.² She survived the death of her father, Henry Hughes, who died on 31 October 1785 in Russell, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.³

     Abigail Hughes married Abner Carpenter circa 1799 in Hebron, New York.¹ Circa 1800, Abigail and Abner moved to Cortland County, New York.¹ They had eight children: Laura; 16 March 1799, John; 30 August 1803, Henry; 15 November 1805, Barney; 21 December 1807, Daniel; 18 January 1811, Polly; 8 March 1813, Candace; 2 November 1817, and Stephen; 20 July 1819.⁴ In the census of 24 August 1850 in West Springfiled, Hampden County, Massachusetts, Abigail appears in the household of an unknown person as Abigail Carpenter. She is 70 years old and was born in Connecticut. She is living with Robert Bangep's household who is 45, a farmer, and was born in Massachusetts.⁵

     Abigail Hughes died on 19 August 1861 at age 81; She survived her husband for thirty years and remianed unmarried. Her funeral sermon was preached from Genesis, xlvii: "And Paraoh said unto Jacob: How old art thou?"¹

     Abner Carpenter was born on 6 August 1763.²

     Abner Carpenter married Abigail Hughes, daughter of Henry Hughes and Grace Whedon, circa 1799 in Hebron, New York.² Circa 1800, Abner and Abigail moved to Cortland County, New York.²

     Abner Carpenter died on 19 March 1831 at age 67.²

     Freeman Hughes was born on 21 April 1781 in Connecticut.^3,2 Another source indicates that Freeman Hughes may have been born on 21 April 1781 at Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.⁴ He was the son of Henry Hughes and Grace Whedon.¹ Circa 1781, Freeman Hughes moved with his parents to Russell, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.⁵ He survived the death of his father, Henry Hughes, who died on 31 October 1785 in Russell, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.⁶

     Freeman Hughes moved with Henry Hughes in 1799 to Camillus, Onondaga County, New York; Henry Hughes, Freeman Hughes, and brothers-in-law, Augustus Whedon and Abner Carpenter accompanied Henry Hughes on this expedition in search of a new home. At this time the township of Camillus contained a population of only fifty-four, and Syracuse was a small Indian settlement, containing a few white families and situated in an almost inaccessible swamp. The village of Geddes had no existence, and the whole country was a wilderness. The nearest postoffice and settlement of any consequence was at Onondaga Hollow.⁷ This was his brother Henry, not his father. His father had died 14 years earlier. In March of 1799, at eighteen years of age, he took up his abode in the town of Geddes for three days and three nights. He was all alone, and not an individual nearer than Salt Point. It was a lonely time, considering the state of country, the dark and dreary swamps, the wolves, bears and wild cats by which he was surrounded. At that time there was not a single house in what is now the town of Geddes except Geddes' salt works, which had been abandoned.⁸

      In 1799, Freeman was working in the salt business in Geddes, Onondaga County, New York. He bored for salt, pumped the brine, built pumps, made and laid aqueducts, tubed wells, boiled salt, made barrels, packed it. He inspected the salt for six years, and was a receiver of duties for two years. He also worked as a Justice of the Peace and tried those who had evaded the payment of duties.⁹ In the 1800 census in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, Freeman Hughes is assumed to be enumerated with Samuel Hughes.¹⁰

     Freeman Hughes married first Abigail Whedon, daughter of Dennison Whedon and Mary Parish, on 2 November 1802 in Hebron, New York.^3,11

     Freeman Hughes, shown as Freeman Hughes, was listed as the head of a family on the 1810 census Salina Township, Onondaga County, New York. He is between 26 and 44. Based on ages, it is possible that the following were also living in the household, George Hughes and James Hughes, free white males, under 10 years old, Abigail Hughes, a free white female, age 16 to 25 years old, Grace Hughes, a free white female, age 45 years or older.¹²

     Freeman Hughes, shown as Freeman Hughes, was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 census Salina Township, Onondaga County, New York. Two males under 10 are shown as living in his household. It is unknown if it is Cyrus or Henry. Also living in this household is one female between 10 and 16. He owns two slaves, one male under 14 and one female between 26 and 45. Based on ages, it is possible that the following were also living in the household, James Hughes and George Hughes, free white males, age 10 to 16 years old, Permelia Hughes and Almira Hughes, a free white female, under 10 years old, Abigail Hughes, a free white female, age 26 to 45 old.¹³ Freeman Hughes survived the death of his wife, Abigail Hughes, who died on 6 March 1823. Perhaps his wife died from complications from child birth, their eighth child was born just a month earlier.³

     Freeman Hughes's second wife was Mary Grinnell. They married in 1824.³ In the census of 27 July 1850 at Onondaga County, Michigan, Freeman Hughes, shown as Freeman D. Hughes, is listed as a head of household which includes the following household members; Mary Hughes, Mary D. Hughes and Cyrus Hughes. He is shown as 69 years old, a farmer, and his birth location is given a Connecticut. The value of his real estate is given as $1000. Also living in his household is Mary Henin, age 12 and born in Ireland, and William Flemming, age 22 and also born in Ireland.¹⁴

     Freeman Hughes died on 30 August 1856 at age 75.^3,4 He is buried in the Myrtle Hill Cemetery located in Geddes, Onondaga County, New York.⁴

     Abigail Whedon was born on 1 January 1786.^1,3 She was the daughter of Dennison Whedon and Mary Parish.²

     Abigail Whedon married Freeman Hughes, son of Henry Hughes and Grace Whedon, on 2 November 1802 in Hebron, New York.^1,3 In the 1810 census in Salina Township, Onondaga County, New York, Abigail Whedon is assumed to be enumerated with Freeman Hughes.⁴ In the 1820 census in Salina Township, Onondaga County, New York, Abigail Whedon is assumed to be enumerated with Freeman Hughes.⁵ Abigail Hughes was survived by her husband and several of her children. Perhaps she died from complcations of child birth. Her eighth child was born just a month earlier.¹

     Abigail Whedon died on 6 March 1823 at age 37. Another source gives her death date as the 5th and not the 6th.^1,3 She is buried in the Myrtle Hill Cemetery located in Geddes, Onondaga County, New York.³

     Mary Grinnell was born before 1810.²

     Mary Grinnell married Freeman Hughes, son of Henry Hughes and Grace Whedon, in 1824.² In the census of 27 July 1850 in Onondaga County, Michigan, Mary appears in the household of Freeman D. Hughes as Mary Hughes. She is shown as 58 years old and as being born in Massachusetts.³

     Grace Hughes was born on 9 October 1783 in Russell, Hampden County, Massachusetts.² She was the daughter of Henry Hughes and Grace Whedon.¹ Grace Hughes survived the death of her father, Henry Hughes, who died on 31 October 1785 in Russell, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.³

     Grace Hughes married Augustus Whedon, son of Henry Whedon, circa 1799.⁴

     Grace Hughes died on 24 March 1800 in Massachusetts at age 16; consumption.¹

     Augustus Whedon was born before 1782.¹ He was the son of Henry Whedon.¹

     Augustus Whedon married Grace Hughes, daughter of Henry Hughes and Grace Whedon, circa 1799.²

     Augustus Whedon moved with Henry Hughes in 1799 to Camillus, Onondaga County, New York; Henry Hughes, Freeman Hughes, and brothers-in-law, Augustus Whedon and Abner Carpenter accompanied Henry Hughes on this expedition in search of a new home. At this time the township of Camillus contained a population of only fifty-four, and Syracuse was a small Indian settlement, containing a few white families and situated in an almost inaccessible swamp. The village of Geddes had no existence, and the whole country was a wilderness. The nearest postoffice and settlement of any consequence was at Onondaga Hollow.³

     Lucretia Hughes was born on 25 April 1785.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Hughes and Grace Whedon.¹ Lucretia Hughes survived the death of her father, Henry Hughes, who died on 31 October 1785 in Russell, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.²

     Lucretia Hughes died on 10 May 1793 at age 8.¹

     John Tuttle was born in 1630/31 in Ringstead, Northampton, England.^1,2 He was the son of William Tuttle and Elizabeth Matthews.¹ John Tuttle immigration on the same ship as Richard Tuttle and Ann in 1635 at Boston, Massachusetts, Isabel Tutttle, widow, along with three sons, Richards, William, age 26, and John, sailed on the vessel, Plater, from London to Boston. Also on the ship was Richard's wife, Ann, and their family, William's wife, Elizabeth, age 23, and Williams' three children, John, age 3 1/2 years, Anna, 2 1/2 years, and Tomas, age eight months. William was then only twenty-six. The brothers were wealthy for the time, and had been merchants and land owners in England. They were affiliated with Reverend John Davenport's flock in 1635, but were equally interested in trade opportunities in the New World.^3,4

     John Tuttle married Kattareen Lane on 8 November 1653 in New Haven, Connecticut.⁵

     John Tuttle died on 12 November 1683.²

     Henry Freeman Hughes was born in 1722/23 in Newbury Port, Wales.³ He was the son of Mr. Hughes.² Before 1748, Henry was working as seaman in the English navy. He is said to have deserted his ship, probably at Boston, from a dislike of the service..⁴ Henry Freeman Hughes was also known as Henry Freeman. It is said that when Henry came to East Haven, he claimed that he was a freeman, and that his name was Freeman. Sometime afterwards, his brother Bodwell came and gave out for the first time that his name was Hughes.⁵

     Henry Freeman Hughes married Lydia Tuttle, daughter of Noah Tuttle and Rachael Hoadley, on 19 July 1749 in New Haven County, Connecticut.⁶ Henry Freeman Hughes was Episcopalian. His wife descended from the Puritans, who wholly ignored the usages and customs of the church; he, on contrary, was one of it ardent supporters. From records it is recorded that the minister when they were married embraced her beliefs, but that they embraced his choice for worship. His children were all baptized at Trinity Church in New Haven.⁷ On 7 July 1751 their son, Henry Hughes, was born in East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut.⁸
     Henry Freeman Hughes bought ten acres at New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, on 26 October 1752. The land was bounded north upon land of Pardees, south upon land of Noah Tuttle, east by highway and west upon land of said Pardees and Tuttle. The grantor was Job Smith..⁹ Their second child, Freeman, was born circa 1753.²
     Henry Freeman Hughes bought four acres of land in Indian Field from Noah Tuttle on 1 November 1756.¹⁰ Their third child, John, was born on 7 September 1757 in East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut.¹¹ Their fourth child, Daniel, was born on 17 June 1759 in Connecticut.² Their fifth child, Abigail, was born on 2 October 1761 in East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut.¹²

     When, in 1779, the town was invaded by the British troops, under command of Major General William Tryon. Many fled with their families, while others sent their wives and children, with such valuables as they could most speedily collect, to the woods. It happened at this time that two of Henry's sons, John and Daniel, had gone into the country to visit their brother Henry, who had moved away a year earlier. His daughter, Abigail, and John's wife, filled bags with the valuables of the house, and placing them on a horse, fled to the woods. His son Freeman, with his wife and two children, joined the British. This left him alone with his wife, who was a cripple, and had not walked for years. She was greatly alarmed - feared she would be taken and killed - and persuaded him not to flee. The enemy came on the ferry and when they reached the house, turned his horses out, scattered his flour, pitched his pork about with their bayonets, and let his molasses run out until his cellar was shoe-deep with the mixture. When the officers came up, he went out and asked for protection. They said 'Are you a friend of King George" He repleied, "I am." They then told him no further violence would be done and placed a guard around his house. From this circumstance, he was often called a tory, which the family justly resented and denied.

     The British encamped for night on the heights north of his house, known as Tuttle's Hill. From the New Haven town Journal, page 97, it appears a special town meeting was held August 6, 1779. "The question was put whether the town do resent and disapprove the conduct of those inhabitants who remained in the town, with the enemy." They appointed a committee to wait upon and hear the reasons of each one who tarried in the town. He was among the number "upon whom the committee have waited, and received their reasons given by them for tarrying in the town during the time aforesaid. Which reasons appear to the committee sufficient to justify their conduct in tarrying in the town at said time.¹³

      After 1779, Henry was working as ferry master over the Quinnipiac River for many years. He was assisted by his sons, four in number; they carried on the farm and attended the ferry. His house always afforded accommodation for those who desired it, when prevented from crossing the ferry by adverse winds or tides..¹⁴

     At a meeting in East Haven for the organization of Christ Church on 17 March 1788, Henry F. Huse was present and signed the articles of organization.⁷

     Henry Freeman Hughes, shown as Henry F. Huse, was listed as the head of a family on the 1790 census East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut. He is over 16 and living near John Huse and Daniel Huse. Based on ages, it is possible that the following were also living in the household, Lydia Tuttle, a free white female.¹⁵ In the 1790 census in East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, Henry Freeman Hughes is assumed to be enumerated with Lydia Hughes.¹⁵

     He had become surety for his son Freeman, whom he had placed in business, as a merchant. When Freeman left to join the British, his goods were either confiscated or destroyed, and his father was held liable for Freeman's debts as surety. Henry could not meet his obligations, and through the great exertions of his sons, John and Daniel, a compromise was effected; which gave his property to his creditors, with the understanding his sons could redeem it as fast as they were able. Henry resumed his business as ferry-master, however this had a very saddening and depressing effect upon him. He had always been comfortable and easy in his circumstances, and now to be stripped in advanced life, told upon him.

     Henry Freeman Hughes died on 13 October 1791 in East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, of consumption.. In personal appearance, he was of medium height; stout, well-built, blue eyes, brown hair, with prominent features, and a massive head.^16,17 He is buried in the Union Cemetery located in Fair Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut.

     Freeman Hughes was born circa 1753.¹ He was the son of Henry Freeman Hughes and Lydia Tuttle.¹

     Freeman Hughes married Mary Richards on 24 November 1774.¹ In the American Revolution, without being engaged in active service, he adhered to the cause of the crown. The records of the New Haven committee show the following action in his case: Freeman Huse, Jr., being complained of for buying and selling tea, contrary to association, was cited to appear before the committee. He neglecting to appear, or make his defiance, the evidence is sufficient to convict Freeman Huse, Junr. of a breach of the association, by buying and selling tea - and ordered that he be advertised accordingly; that no person have any further dealing or intercourse with him. Jon'th Fitch, Chairman.^2,3

     On 5 July 1779, Freeman and Mary moved to Nova Scotia. General Tryon, after attacking New Haven, issued a proclamation, offering protection to all who might desire to leave the Americans; and between thirty and forty of the inhabitants went off with the English. Among these, Freeman Hughes went, with his family and settled in Nova Scotia.⁴

     Mary Richards married Freeman Hughes, son of Henry Freeman Hughes and Lydia Tuttle, on 24 November 1774.²

     On 5 July 1779, Freeman and Mary moved to Nova Scotia. General Tryon, after attacking New Haven, issued a proclamation, offering protection to all who might desire to leave the Americans; and between thirty and forty of the inhabitants went off with the English. Among these, Freeman Hughes went, with his family and settled in Nova Scotia.³

     John Hughes was also known as John Huse.²

     John Hughes was born on 7 September 1757 in East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut.³ He was the son of Henry Freeman Hughes and Lydia Tuttle.¹

     John Hughes married first Mary Grannis, daughter of Russell Grannis, on 10 October 1778 in Fair Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut.^1,3

     John Hughes, shown as John Huse, was listed as the head of a family on the 1790 census East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut. He is over 16 and living near Henry F. Huse and Daniel Huse. Based on ages, it is possible that the following were also living in the household, Mary Hughes, Lydia Hughes, Lois Hughes, Huldah Hughes, Polly Hughes and Russell Hughes, free white females.⁴ John Hughes survived the death of his mother, Lydia Tuttle, who died on 2 August 1794 in Fair Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut.⁵

     John Hughes, shown as John Huse, was listed as the head of a family on the 1800 census East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut. He is between 26 and 44 and living near Daniel Huse. Based on ages, it is possible that the following were also living in the household, John Hughes, a free white male, under 10 years old, Russell Hughes, a free white male, age 10 to 15 years old, Abigail Rowe Hughes, a free white female, under 10 years old, Lydia Hughes and Lois Hughes, free white females, age 16 to 25 years old, Mary Hughes, a free white female, age 45 years or older.²

      John Hughes survived the death of his wife, Mary Grannis, who died on 7 December 1804.

     John Hughes's second wife was Mabel Baldwin. They married in 1805.⁶

     John Hughes, shown as John Haise, was listed as the head of a family on the 1810 census East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut. He is over 45 years old. Based on ages, it is possible that the following were also living in the household, Mabel Hughes, a free white female, age 45 years or older.⁷

     John Hughes was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 census at East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut. It is assumed that he is the male shown as over 45 years old. Also recorded on the same page is his son, Russell Hughes, his daughter, Lydia Welton, and his brother, Daniel Hughes. There are six other members listed in his household. It is unknown who the second female over 45 might be. It is unknown who everyone in this household may be, but based on ages, it is possible that the following were included in this household, at East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut. It is assumed that he is the male shown as over 45 years old. Also recorded on the same page is his son, Russell Hughes, his daughter, Lydia Welton, and his brother, Daniel Hughes. There are six other members listed in his household. It is unknown who the second female over 45 might be. Based on ages, it is possible that the following were included in this household, Abigail Rowe Hughes, a free white female, age 16 to 26 years old, Mabel Hughes, a free white female, age 45 years or older.⁸

     John Hughes died on 1 June 1846 in East Haven, Connecticut, at age 88 of of erysipelas in the head, complicated with rheumatism, from which he had suffered several years.. He was about five feet eight or nine inches in height, with a strong, well-knit frame, full chest, stout, compactly built, muscular but nor corpulent, and weighed about one hundred and eighty pounds, His complexion was light, hair dark brown, features prominent, eyes dark blue, with a merry sparkle, which bespoke his love of anecdote and social merriment. He was of more than ordinary intellectual ability, but enjoyed only the advantages of an education common to the times and the country; yet he was noted for sterling worth: fearless in his opinions, and in an honest, open expression of them. He never yielded a point in which he thought right was involved, but never held argument for the sake of controversy. His yea was yea, and his nay, nay; and all understood it. His wit, when aimed at folly, was pungent even to severity. Not the slightest tinge of dissimulation could ever be traced in his character and dealings. Candor, honesty and strict integrity, characterized his whole life. He always resided in the immediate vicinity of his birth-place. He was a farmer, successful in business, accumulating by industry and prudent management, a competency for a cheerful and happy old age. In religion he was an Episcopalian. He gave up the cares and toils of life very gracefully and contentedly when infirmity crept upon him and seemed to realize that the battle of life had by him been well and successfully fought, and that retirement and rest became the aged. He retained his mental faculties to the last. Reading, conversation, and noting the passing topics, occupied his time during the last years of his life.^9,10

     Mary Grannis was born before 1760. She was the daughter of Russell Grannis.²

     Mary Grannis married John Hughes, son of Henry Freeman Hughes and Lydia Tuttle, on 10 October 1778 in Fair Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut.^2,3 In the 1790 census in East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, Mary Grannis is assumed to be enumerated with John Hughes.⁴ In the 1800 census in East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, Mary Grannis is assumed to be enumerated with John Hughes.⁵

     Mary Grannis died on 7 December 1804.⁶ She was survived by her husband, John, and most of her children, including, Lydia, Lois, Russell, Hudah, Polly, John, and Abigail.

     Mabel Baldwin was born in 1757.³

     Mabel Baldwin married John Hughes, son of Henry Freeman Hughes and Lydia Tuttle, in 1805.² In the 1810 census in East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, Mabel Baldwin is assumed to be enumerated with John Hughes.⁴ In the 1820 census in East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, Mabel Baldwin is assumed to be enumerated with John Hughes.⁵

     Mabel Baldwin died on 19 June 1833 in East Haven, Connecticut.³

     Daniel Hughes was also known as Daniel Huse.²

     Daniel Hughes was born on 17 June 1759 in Connecticut.¹ He was the son of Henry Freeman Hughes and Lydia Tuttle.¹

     Daniel Hughes married first Lucy Grannis, daughter of Russell Grannis, between 1775 and 1782.^1,2

     His brother, Freeman was charged with being aTory and selling Tea. When the British left New Haven, Freeman left also. Daniel Hughes never talked to his brother again. he also never allowed a dust of tea in his house. Chocolate was his substitute at the evening meal.³

     Daniel Hughes, shown as Daniel Huse, was listed as the head of a family on the 1790 census East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut. He is over 16 and living near John Huse and Henry F. Huse. Based on ages, it is possible that the following were also living in the household, Roswell Hughes, a free white male, under 16 years old, Lucy Grannis and Sarah Hughes, free white females.⁴ Daniel Hughes survived the death of his mother, Lydia Tuttle, who died on 2 August 1794 in Fair Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut.⁵

     Daniel Hughes's second wife was Sarah Atwater. They married on 25 December 1795 in Chester, Middlesex County, Connecticut.^1,6

     Daniel Hughes, shown as Daniel Huse, was listed as the head of a family on the 1800 census East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut. He is between 26 and 44 and living near John Huse. Based on ages, it is possible that the following were also living in the household, Aaron Artwater Hughes, free white males, under 10 years old, Sarah Hughes, a free white female, age 16 to 25 years old, Sarah Atwater, a free white female, age 45 years or older.²

     Daniel Hughes, shown as Daniel Hughs, was listed as the head of a family on the 1810 census Wallingford, New Haven County, Connecticut. He is over 45 years old and living near John Hughs, Thomas Landcraft, Collins Hugh, Lidia Welton, and Samuel Forbes, all relatives. Also living with his household is one unknown free person, one male and one unknown male under 10. Based on ages, it is possible that the following were also living in the household, Roswell Hughes, free white males, age 16 to 25 years old, Sarah Atwater, a free white female, age 45 years or older.⁷ Daniel Hughes survived the death of his wife, Sarah Atwater, who died on 14 January 1817 in East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut.

     Daniel Hughes's third wife was Rachel Shailer. They married on 5 April 1818 in East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut.⁶

     Daniel Hughes, shown as Daniel Hughes, was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 census East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut. He is over 45 years old and is listed on the same page as his brother, John Hughes, and his son's future father-in-law, Josiah Tuttle. Also listed in the household is one unknown female under 10. Daniel and Rachel were recently married, so perhaps this was their child. Based on ages, it is possible that the following were also living in the household, Aaron Artwater Hughes, a free white male, age 16 to 26 years old, Rachel Shailer, a free white female, age 26 to 45 old.⁸

     Daniel Hughes died on 8 November 1842 in East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, at age 83 of bilious fever. He was reared in the business of farming, which he pursued during his life with marked success, and occasionally engaged in other branches of business. He received a common education, was in many respects a remarkable man, and a type of primitive New Englander. He was dignified in personal appearance, about six feet in height, straight and slender, weighing one hundred and forty pounds, light complexion, rather full, dark blue eyes, dark brown hair, prominent features, a massive head, and pleasant countenance. He always resided in the neighborhood in which he was born, and ofter quoted the maxim - "A rolling store gathers no moss." He was a man of quick perception, an acute observer, and a strong practical reasoner. He learned easily by observation, was not always outspoken or obtrusive with his opinions, but entertained his belief with firmness; was original in thought, independent in action, ignored display, and was simple in his tastes and habits. He exhibited great activity of body and mind; formed his conclusions rapidly, and acted upon them with promptness. "He exercised his mind with contemplation, and his body with actions, and preserved the health of both." He kept up until his death the habit of rising between three and four o'clock in the morning, and retiring at sunset. He used often to remark, referring to the habit of early rising, "Oh, the morning is the time for business, and to study plans." Affable, warm and genial in his nature, his house was open to all; who were welcome to his plain, but abundant table. He was very benevolent, and not forgetful of the poor. He often filled his basket from his cellar and larder, and cheered their hearts with his visits. As he had been blessed with abundance, so he cheerfully gave to the deserving. For many years before his death it was his custom to give the products of his farm to those who performed the labor upon it, retaining only what he needed for his own use and charitable purposes. He buried two wives and all his children many years before his death, and was often visited by affliction; but bore his sorrows with fortitude and resignation - never elated - never greatly depressed. He retained great vigor of body to the last, although for many years afflicted with rheumatism, which was his great enemy. For several years prior to his death he always walked with a cane, and if going some distance, generally with two. He never would ride, and never would have a horse on his farm. He kept up the habit of walking to the last, and it was no uncommon occurrence for him to walk three or four miles on business and reach his destination before sunrise. He never used spectacles, and read without them with perfect ease. In politics, he was a whig, but took but little interest in political discussions and strife. In old age he was strongly attached to his surviving brother. They were both good and true men, but in many respects quite unlike. He united early with Episcopal Church, to which he was always strongly attached, and through life "walked worthy of his vocation," and "adorned his profession by a well-ordered life and conversation."^9,10 He is buried in the The Old Cemetery located in East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut.¹¹

     Lucy Grannis was born in 1761 in Fair Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut.³ She was the daughter of Russell Grannis.

     Lucy Grannis married Daniel Hughes, son of Henry Freeman Hughes and Lydia Tuttle, between 1775 and 1782.^2,4 In the 1790 census in East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, Lucy Grannis is assumed to be enumerated with Daniel Hughes.⁵

     Lucy Grannis died on 25 June 1791 of consumption.^3,6 She is buried in the The Old Cemetery located in East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut.³

     Russell Grannis was the son of Joseph Grannis and Hannah Russell.¹

     Sarah Atwater was born on 26 April 1756.²

     Sarah Atwater married Daniel Hughes, son of Henry Freeman Hughes and Lydia Tuttle, on 25 December 1795 in Chester, Middlesex County, Connecticut.^3,2 In the 1800 census in East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, Sarah Atwater is assumed to be enumerated with Daniel Hughes.⁴ In the 1810 census in Wallingford, New Haven County, Connecticut, Sarah Atwater is assumed to be enumerated with Daniel Hughes.⁵

     Sarah Atwater died on 14 January 1817 in East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, at age 60 of cancer.⁶ She is buried in the The Old Cemetery located in East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut.² She was survived by her husband and her son Aaron.

     Rachel Shailer was born in 1778 in Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut.²

     Rachel Shailer married Daniel Hughes, son of Henry Freeman Hughes and Lydia Tuttle, on 5 April 1818 in East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut.¹ In the 1820 census in East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, Rachel Shailer is assumed to be enumerated with Daniel Hughes.³

     Rachel Shailer died on 26 March 1844 in East Haven, Connecticut; heart disease.^1,4 She is buried in the The Old Cemetery located in East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut.¹ She left no children.¹

     Abigail Hughes was born on 2 October 1761 in East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut.² She was the daughter of Henry Freeman Hughes and Lydia Tuttle.¹ She was the youngest child, an only daughter. As she grew up, she assumed much of the care and responsibility of her father's household; her mother having been an invalid from her birth. Her father remarked, when the British invaded East Haven, that it was like dividing him with a two-edged sword. He sent Abigail into the woods with her invalid sister-in-law and the valuables of the house; yet it might be worse for her to remain. Abigail seemed to have been a representative woman in those trying times. A girl scarce eighteen, loading a horse with bags of household goods, placing them behind her delicate sister, and fleeing from the face of the enemy to the wild woods for safety! She proved herself equal to the task. She went to the heights above, and north of the town; from thence she saw the burning of dwellings, one of which she feared was her home.³

     Abigail Hughes married Stephen Rowe on 6 December 1781.²

     This young couple settled out in life during the period of the Revolution, the country in a very unsettled state, with little else, save the broad acres of the world before them. They commenced life in a house then standing on what was 1877 South Front Street, Fair Haven, about one hundred feet north of Exchange Street, where they opened a hotel, or what was known in those days as a tavern. Soon after he connected with it a store. In this place they lived for some years, and all of their children were born in this house.⁴ Abigail Hughes survived the death of her mother, Lydia Tuttle, who died on 2 August 1794 in Fair Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, Her mother was living with them at the time of her death.⁵

     Abigail Hughes died on 16 September 1813 in Fair Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, at age 51 of dysentery. She was of medium height, rather slender, dark eyes and hair. Previous to her marriage she was an Episcopalian, but following the example of her mother, she cheerfully conformed to the religious views of her husband, and they united with the church in Fair Haven, which at that time worshiped in the school house. In 1796, the Fair Haven Church united with what is now the North Church, in New Haven.⁶ She is buried in the Fair Haven Cemetery located in Fair Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut.⁷