Hi Anyone searching this HUGHES family?? Thomas is a son of an unamed Hughes who was the Parish Clerk of Rich Hill County Armagh, Ireland. Thomas Hughes (it has been said that he was a soldier of fortune) born 1783 ??? married Pheobe ? died 19 June 1858 Launceston Tasmania. children known to be born William & James b. 1816 Ireland James (b 1816) m. Ann Stephenson in 1842 Launceston,Tasmania Children of James Hughes & Ann Stephenson Pheobe (b. 4 June 1842, Tasmania) Emily Stevenson (b. 21 10 1844 " ) Margaret (b. 3 Jun 1846 " ) Thomas William (b. 25 April 1848 " ) Sarah Ann (b. 9 1 1851 " ) James Frederick (b. 21 12 1853 " ) Mary Ann Newbury (b. 20 1 1857 " ) Any help or information greatly appreciated Jenny (West Aust)