George Ervin Hughes, 1818-1884, Orangeburg Co., SC
I am searching for the parents, ancestors and descendants of George Ervin Hughes who was born July 6, 1818 and died Aug. 8, 1884, age 66.Buried at Lebanon Methodist Cemetery near Neeses and Norway, Orangeburg Co., SC.His mother is said to have been Harriett E. Hughes.His first wife was Ann Tyler who was born about 1828 and died June 6, 1869 according to her tombstone.Her parents were probably William and Mary Tyler (no proof).Children:Mary, Harriett Rebecca born 1851, married Elliot Whetsone, George Elisha born 1856, John Henry died 1869, William David (Billy), Emma L. born 1865, James D. born 1867, Joanna born 1854, married Samuel J. Smoak.The second wife of George Ervin Hughes was Mary Elizabeth Rutland with children Rev. Paul W. Hughes, Martha, Isiah F., Alexander Sanders, Rachel Ella, Julia, Lucia Victoria and an "adopted son" referred to in Mary Eliz.'s obituary named John Henry Hughes.