From May 3, 1917, Thursday "Utica Observer - Dispatch" and "Utica Daily Press". "Obituary 1917 Barneveld, Oneida County, NY Mrs. John Hughes Succumbs, Following Long Illness Patiently Borne.   Susan Jones, wife of John HUGHES, died yesterday afternoon after a long illness. Mrs. Hughes was a woman of beautiful character, esteemed by all who knew her. She was devoted to the best interests of her home and family. The sympathy of the community goes out to the bereaved husband, by whom she was greatly beloved.       Mrs. HUGHES was born in Wales 79 years ago, the daughter of Roland and Elizabeth JONES. She came to America and located in this town when 16 years old, and had lived here ever since, a period of 63 years. April 8, 1859 she married John HUGHES, and seven children were born to them, five of whom are living.           Five of these survive their mother, as follows: Edwin HUGHES and Mrs. Jennie MCINTOSH of Trenton, Frank HUGHES, Chicago, George HUGHES, Syracuse, and Charles HUGHES of Auburn; three sisters, Mrs. Matilda AYLOTT, London, England; Mrs. Elizabeth OWEN, Poultney, Vt., and Mrs. Mary WILLIAMS, Granville. Eight grandchildren also survive.       Mrs. HUGHES bore her last illness with a fortitude and patience that evidenced her strong Christian faith. Her lose is deeply regretted. The funeral is at the convenience of the family." Susan JONES HUGHES is my 2nd great grandmother. Jan Jordan