Ami Hughes

As printed in 1881

AMI HUGHES.

The gentleman whose name heads this sketch is a native of Ray county, Missouri, and was born on the old homestead of the Hughes family, June 5, 1857. He laid the foundation of his education in the common schools of his neighborhood, and then entered Richmond College, from which institution he graduated, with the degree of Bachelor of Arts, on his birthday, 1877. He spent the first year after leaving college, at home with his father, in Richmond, occasionally assisting with work on the farm in the county. In March, 1879, then in his twenty-second year, was given the entire management and control of the large farm owned by his father, Mr. James S. Hughes, of Richmond. He conducted the business of this place alone, until his brother, Allen, who had been doing business in St. Louis, came to his assistance, and they now operate the farm together. This place, consisting of 880 acres of excellent land, is situated eight miles northeast of the town of Richmond. In fertility of soil* abundance of water, woodland and pasture, it is not surpassed by any in the county. It is well improved, having a commodious and handsome brick, dwelling house, a large, room and conveniently constructed barn, and a fine, thrifty bearing orchard. Mr. Hughes and his brother are devoting special attention to stock raising, and have now some of the best varieties of fine-bred stock upon their farm. Mr. Hughes, though young in years, is a practical farmer, and bids fair to gain, in after years, wealth, and a position of great usefulness in the community. He is a courteous, affable gentleman, and highly esteemed by all who know him, for his many excellent qualities of head and heart.

As printed in History of Ray County, Mo. (1881). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.