| Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary | April 4-9, 1933 |
|---|---|
| Deceased Person | William J. L. Hughes |
| Birth | Blackwater, Dorchester County, Md. |
| Death | 11/4/1932 in Salisbury, Md. |
| Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information | Parents were faithful Methodists who maintained a family altar & read the Bible They belonged to a stock of God-fearing free people of color of Dorchester County , who could trace their family lineage through several generations. Attended Morgan College. Joined Methodist Episcopal Church on trial in 1899; served 34 years in ministry. Charges: Coleman, Md; Smyrna, Del.; Mt. Joy, Wilmington, Del.; Superintendent of Salisbury District; St. Daniels, Chester, Pa.; John Wesley, Philadelphia; John Simmons Memorial, Philadelphia; White Chapel, Salisbury, Md. |
| Family and Other Information | Parents: John & Mary Hughes, farmers. Spouse: Bessie Duncan, school teacher, md. 6/17/1903 - 3 children- 1 daughter & 2 sons; 1 son predeceased him. |
| Online PDF Page Number (if available) | pdf pg 132 |
| Photo availbility? | Yes |
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