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1863, DEC. 354 HUGHES FAMILY.
eral. He at rst accepted the oice, but, on due reflection,
declined it. In 1862 he was deputy sheriff under W. T.
Woods, and did all the business east of Platte River. Mrs.
Morin was a mild and complacent Woman, the very op-
posite of her husband in disposition. Children:
1. Jlartlza Sum: .]I07"l1lv, b. July 2, 1839; md Nov. 11, 1865,
Thomas Moran, b. Aug. 30, 1868, in Madison County,
Ky, son of James B. Moran and Matilda Moore. He
graduated at Center College,Kentucky, in 1859, came
to Missouri in 1863, settled in 1867 near Ridgley, sold
out and came to Platte City, and thence Went to
southern Blissouri, where he died Jan. 16. 1896. Children:
[(1] William Lee Moran. b. Aug. 25, 1866; [5] Jesse
Moran, b. Oct. 2, 1868; [0] Matilda. b. Feb. 12. 1872.
2. Matilda JIor111, b. Jan. 11, 1844; d. May 22, 1877; md
May 30, 1853, Nic. R. Green. (See)
3. John, Jlorin. b. March 16, 1843; md Oct. 15, 1878, Maud
Bayne. b. Oct. 25, 1857. John is genial, generous,
and gallant. He held several minor ofces in Platte
City. The family live in Kansas, but have not for-
gotten us. Children: [0] Zerelda Sue, b. Nov. 23, 1883;
[0] Mary Morin, b. Feb. 23, 1889.
4. TliIIimn J[oirizn, b. July 7. 1845; md Dec. 3. 1.79. Anna
Duncan. b. Oct. 26. 1856, dr. of Col. John S. Duncan.
late of Camden Point. Willia1n is a farmer. and
lives at the Duncan mansion, near Camden Point.
Social. int-elligentsand a1nia.ble.he is much esteemed.
Children: [0] Vallie Morin, b. Feb. 23. 1883; [D] John D.,
b. Nov. 25, 1888; [0] Joseph M.. b. Jan. 3. 1891.
IV. MARY E. HFGHES. b. Oct. 18. 1816; d. in Colorado March 8.
1885: 1nd Leonidas Oldham. He was a man of sprightli-
ness and business qualications. He joined his fortunes
to the South. and died in the arm). C11:
1. Belle Oltlham. 1nd Joseph Mace)". a. son of Dr. Wil1iam
M. Macey. ( See.) Joe was in the irregular service
of the Confederacy. and his adventures would read
like ction. He Went to Colorado. Where he now
resides.
2. .7n.(])7Iin( Olvllmm. n1d McVe). 3. John. 4. TTiIIi(nn.
5. l/0.909 Ohllmm.
. Zciwlrlrz. m(l VIN. E. Sdener. son of John A.
ll1(-re is none of the Oldliam family left in Platte.
DECEMBER.
I)cc. 8li-osident l.iI1c01I1 otlers. by pi-oclaination. amnesty
to all who will take the oath of allegiance.
3
Dnr-. ].0Si.1v neg:-oes recruited for the Fecleral ar1nV, at
I.lhF,IT). go to the front.
Doc. 3I. lli7.7.ar(l.