Francis Wade Hughes

Biography

Francis Wade Hughes, born in 1817, spent his life as a steady presence among the communities that would become part of the Charles Baber Cemetery legacy. Though few details survive, the respect afforded to him in memory reveals a life shaped by quiet devotion and steadfast character.

As the years carried him toward the closing of the 19th century, those who knew Francis murmured gratitude for his gentle encouragement and calm guidance; today the grounds of Charles Baber keep his story close, inviting visitors to remember a life well-lived.