Obituaries for Mary Mallay Hughes, Thomas Hughes and Bridget McArdle Hughes Carroll of Nicollet County OBITUARIES for MARY MALLAY HUGHES, died March 4, 1915 LeSueur Herald "DEATH ENTERS: And Mrs. Thomas Hughes of Lake Prairie is Called to Her Eternal Home to Rest With the passing of Mrs. Thomas Hughes of Thursday of last week, another pioneer wife and mother has answered the summons from on high and gone to her reward. She was in failing health for some month past and the end was not unexpected. Mrs. Hughes, nee Mary Mallay, was born in the county of Kilkenny, Ireland in 1853. She came to this country with her parents when 12 years of age and settled at St. Anthony Falls, this state, remaining there until 1871 when she came to Traverse. On May 5th, 1873 she was united in marriage with Thomas Hughes of Lake Prairie and since then lived on the farm which was her home when called by death. Besides her husband the following children survive her -- Mrs. William Hammel of Hanover, N.D., Mrs. C. P. Rice of Breckenridge, MN, Mrs. A. H. Louden of Meyronne, Canada, Elizabeth of Mankato, Rose and Jay of Minneapolis, James and Catherine who live at home, Mabel of Center, ND, and George of this city. Two children preceded her in death. Last fall, when it became apparent that her health was failing, she was taken to St. Joseph hospital at Mankato where she remained for some time, but did not rally, and all the time longed for home. About five weeks ago she returned to the home and since then sank quite rapidly. Mrs. Hughes was a Christian woman, practicing in her daily life the golden rule toward all. She lived for her husband and children and they were her jewels. Her home was a castle ever open to the weary and afflicted. She never tired in doing good, and was to quiet and unobtrusive that she accomplished much while others were thinking about it. Death to her meant mearly a continuance of the good work beyond the grave that she started here. The funeral was held Monday of this week from St. Peter's Catholic church at St.Peter. Father Cahill of this city officiating. The interment was at Calvary cemetery at the above place." St. Peter Herald, Friday, March 5, 1915, Front page "Good Woman Goes to Long Rest Mrs. Thomas Hughes Passed Away Early Yesterday Morning. It is the sad duty of the Herald this week to chronicle the death of Mrs. Thomas Hughes, which occurred at the family home in Lake Prairie township yesterday morning. Mrs. Hughes had been in failing health for some months, and her demise was not unexpected. Announcement of it will be received with feelings of the most profound regret by the many friends of the family about the county. Mrs. Hughes, whose maiden name was Miss Mary Malay, was born in the County Tipperary, Ireland, and was 62 years of age. When a girl of twelve years she came to this country, and thus for the last fifty years had been a resident of Nicollet County. On coming to Minnesota, Mrs. Hughes made her home in Traverse, but forty-one years ago was united in marriage to Mr. Hughes, and had since lived in Lake Prairie. The deceased was a devoted wife and a kind mother. She was active in the circles of her church, and practiced a broad Christianity. Her many admirable traits of character won her lasting friendships, and her departure will be widely mourned. Mrs. Hughes was taken ill last fall, and some months ago, entered St. Joseph's hospital at Mankato in the hope that treatment would restore her health. Five weeks ago she returned to her home, and since that time her decline had been gradual. Left to mourn her loss are her sorrowing husband and ten children. (Continued on page 12)--I don't have the rest of this obit. And from an unknown paper: "Mrs. Thomas Hughes Mrs. Thomas Hughes passed away at the family home in Lake Prairie Thursday morning. She had been in poor health for some time past and for a time took treatment at the hospital in Mankato but her ailments failed to yield and a month ago she returned to the family home where loving hands did all they could to bring comfort to her declining days. Deceased was 62 years of age and was a native of Ireland. As a young girl she came to America and located in Traverse with her parents. here she lived until her marriage forty-one years ago to Thomas Hughes of Lake Prairie, and since then she made her home continuously in that township. She is survived by her husband and ten children. In her death the family loses a devoted wife and indulgent mother and the neighbors a true friend and the community a good woman. Funeral services will be held this morning from St. Peter's church, Rev. D.J. Moran officiating, and the interment will be in Calvary cemetery." OBITUARIES--THOMAS HUGHES LeSueur Herald, Wednesday, August 3,1921, Front page died, July 31, 1921 THOMAS HUGHES DIES SUDDENLY--The announcement of the death of Thomas Hughes, one of the most prominent citizens of Lake Prairie, came as a surprise to the people of LeSueur, where he is so well and favorably known. Mr. Hughes had apparently been in good health, with a possibility of many years to live, when suddenly he was stricken, and failed to rally, and died Sunday, July 31, 1921. Thomas Hughes was born July 12, 1841, at Middletown, Ireland, and when only five years of age came to America with his parents. For several years the family lived in New York City and later moved to Springfield, Illinois. In 1857 they came to St. Peter, making the journey with an ox team and driving fifteen head of cattle. It was a long tedious trip but in those far off days young Thomas was full of energy, and enjoyed the excitement of each day, as it brought new scenes and new experiences to him. When the Civil War came on, Mr. Hughes enlisted in Company B, 1st Artillery and served with distinction, having taken part in all the expeditions of General Sibley. More than half a century ago he homesteaded a fine piece of land in Lake Prairie. On May 5, 1873, he was married to Miss Mary Mallay. Mrs. Hughes died several years ago; the children left to mourn the demise of an indulgent father are; Kate, James and Jay at home, Elizabeth at Mankato, George at Pipestone, Mrs. Howard of Hanover, North Dakota, Mrs. Louden of Bathgate, North Dakota, Mrs. Kiley of Minneapolis, Mrs. Rice of Breckenridge and Mrs. Wick of Center, North Dakota, and all are expected at the funeral which will be held at St. Peter today, and the remains laid at rest by the side of his wife. In the passing of Mr. Hughes this community loses one of its best and most popular citizens. His work is finished, and it is well done. No man did more to help develop this section than did Thomas Hughes. He worked "with a right good will" and made friends everywhere, sincere friends, who are now bowed in sorrow over his taking away. The family has the profound sympathy of all in the great bereavement that has come to them. LeSueur News, August 1, 1921 TWO PROMINENT CITIZENS The News regrets to report the death of Thomas Hughes of Lake Prairie at an early hour Sunday and that of John McKasy of this city Sunday evening at 8:00 o'clock. As we go to press early no effort is made to go into details until the Thursday issue. Le Sueur News, August 4, 1921 THOMAS HUGHES DEAD As announced in the news of Monday, Thomas Hughes of Lake Prairie was called in death Sunday morning last, after a very brief illness, probably brought on with the excessive heat of the past few weeks. He was a native of Middletown, Ireland, where he was born July 12, 1841. He arrived in this country in 1846 and after living at different points, reached St. Peter in 1859. With his widowed mother he settled on a farm and was the head of the family for some time. When the Indian warfare broke out he served at New Ulm and later in the 1st Minnesota Cavalry under General Sibley. On May 5, 1873 Mr. Hughes was united in marriage with Mary Mallay, who died March 4, 1915. To them twelve children were born, ten still living. The daughters are Mrs. William Hamel of Hanover, North Dakota, Mrs. C. P. Rice of Breckenridge, Mrs. A. Louden of Bathgate, North Dakota, Mrs. J. F. Kiley of Minneapolis, Mrs. Wick of Center, North Dakota, Miss Elizabeth, a professional nurse and Miss Katherine at home. The sons are George of Pipestone, James and Jay at home. Mr. Hughes was an industrious man, faithful, honest, trustful. He lived to make his children happy and to be a benefit to people in general. His home was known far and wide as one to which the stranger and the wanderer was ever welcome. The latch string was out--the greeting given from the heart, the hand extended a warm one. We never heard the name of Thomas Hughes mentioned except in a pleasing manner-- he was a friend of all men. His heart was a large one and it ever was used to help the needy. His tongue spoke only in kindness, his right hand did many very worthy acts and the left had no knowledge of it. Thomas Hughes lived a Christian life and died with the knowledge that he tried to do his duty in all things and towards all people. Even his moments to the last were moments of peace. He had no fear of death and conversed with his children until the very last. He then passed peacefully to his Maker to join his wife who had gone before. The funeral was held from the Catholic Church at St. Peter, Wednesday morning at 10:00 A.M. The family were all present to say adieu to father on earth. He lived to a ripe old age, he well performed every duty, he was rich in the Lord's vineyard. A good man has finished his work. All who knew him honored and respected him. Hundreds paid a final tribute to his memory. St.Peter Free Press, Wednesday, August 3, 1921 LAKE PRAIRIE PIONEER DIES SUNDAY MORNING Thomas Hughes Passes Away Unexpectedly At Age 80 -Came Here in 1857 Thomas Hughes, of Lake Prairie, one of the oldest settlers of Nicollet County, died at his home Sunday morning after a brief illness. He became suddenly ill on Saturday and died at 4:45 A.M. Sunday at the advanced age of 80 years. Mr. Hughes was born near Middletown, Ireland, July 12, 1841. As a lad of five he came to the States with his parents, Thomas and Bridget McArdle Hughes, in 1846. His father died on the voyage across the Atlantic and was buried in mid ocean. He and his mother lived in New York until 1852 and then went to Illinois where they settled on a farm near Springfield. They came to Minnesota in 1857 and lived for a time in St. Peter. OBITUARY, BRIDGET McARDLE HUGHES CARROLL , died October 19, 1893 10/26/93 Le Sueur Sentinel DIED--At the home of her son John Carroll this city on Thursday, Oct. 19th. 1893, Mrs. Bridget Carroll, aged 80 years. The deceased came to this city 11 years ago and has resided with her son since that time. Her health began to fail in July last and has been very poor since that date resulting as has been stated in her demise last Thursday. The deceased has been twice married, her first husband Thomas Hughes having died on the passage to this country, and the second John Carroll, many years ago in IL before the advent of the family to Minnesota, which was in 1857. Coming here with her three sons Thomas and Patrick Hughes and John Carroll, they settled first at Lake Prairie where the two elder sons now reside. Two daughters, Mrs. Mary A. Ruddy and Miss Catherine Carroll, with the sons already mentioned, now survive her. She was highly esteemed and loved by all who knew her and lived an exemplary life. The funeral services were from St. Ann's Church on Saturday morning last, the interment taking place at St. Peter where one daughter and a grandchild now lie. Linda Miller Louden/Hughes Family History Web Page is at the following address: http://www.genealogy.com/genealogy/users/m/i/l/Linda-S-Miller/index.html