John McHugh [1807-1887]: John was born in County Donegal, Ireland. He came to America with his elder brother Daniel and his family about 1832. The McHughs first settled in Schuylkill Co., PA to work the coal mines near Mahanoy City. John married a Pennsylvania native,Sarah Hickey in 1836. Both McHugh families were on the move in the 1840s. They settled near Galena, IL by mid-decade. Lead mining was the draw this time. John and Daniel were also masons. By 1850, the brothers had moved across the state line into Lafayette Co., WI. John died on his farm near Gratiot in 1887.
Sarah Hickey [1814-1901]: Sarah was born in Lancaster Co., PA. The identity of her parents has yet to be determined, but they are believed to be of Irish stock. Sarah gave birth to five sons and a daughter. Sarah died in 1901, at the age of 87. Following her death, John's estate was settled in 1904. John had left $15000 in real estate and $500 in personal estate. John and Sarah were laid to rest in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Gratiot.
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