HUGHES John

Name	John HUGHES
Country Of Origin
Born	unknown
Died	unknown
Birth/ Baptism
Parents
Apprenticeship
Skills	Watchmaker
Work Locations	Hobart, Campbell Town, Oatlands
Street Address	High Street, Campbell Town High Street, Oatlands
Marriage/Spouse	6 May 1857, Christ Church, Longford, to Elizabeth Johnston
Arrival
Other	Courier 26 March 1856: TEN POUNDS REWARD. The above sum will be given to any person or persons who can furnish proof that Elizabeth Hughes, wife of John Hughes, watchmaker, (late of Hobart Town) is still living. Her description is as follows:- Height about four feet four inches, features small, hair dark. Is supposed to have left Launceston upwards of four years ago, under the name of Miss Wardel. Any claiming the above reward will be required to furnish particulars, with the signature of a magistrate, or some other credible authority, addressed to John Hughes, watchmaker, High Street, Oatlands, Tasmania. Oatlands, March 25th, 1856.’ 1 October 1856: Thieves stole watches and jewellery from his shop at Campbell Town. 1860: Submitted an £18 tender for the Launceston Town Clock maintenance for 12 months, but was unsuccessful.
Death	unknown
References
TAHO: RGD37/1/16 no737 Marriage 1857 [recorded as a widower]. Courier 26 March 1856, 8 October 1856; Cornwall Chronicle 22 August 1860.