Sunday, June 14, 2009

Hughes-Samford family

James McCain "Jim" Hughes
b. Mar 15, 1820 in AL
d. Nov 5, 1884 in Shelby Co, TX


Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Samford
b. Jun 30, 1830 in Tuscaloosa Co, AL
d. Dec 12, 1904 in Shelby Co, TX


Comments
James fought in two wars and his father fought in the War of 1812. Betty's paternal line leads to British royalty through the Wingfield/Vere lines. Her mother was the daughter of Swiss & German immigrants.

Military Service
James M fought in both the Texas Revolutionary War and the Mexican War

Children
Mary Emeline "Linnie" Hughes (b. Apr 17, 1852)

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