Hughes, Frederick George, 1837-1911.

Dates:
Birth 1837
Death 1911

Biographical notes:

Arizona territorial official, Indian scout, and founder of Greaterville, Ariz. Served in the Army from 1860 to 1866, and marched with the California Column in 1862. In 1872, he was assistant to Tom Jeffords at the Chiricahua agency in Arizona. Hughes later settled in Tucson where he worked in mining, politics and as a professional faro dealer. He was elected to the Territorial Council five times and was clerk for the Pima County Board of Supervisors.

From the description of Hughes papers, 1872-1897. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 39011008

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Subjects:

  • Apache Indians
  • Paiute Indians
  • Politicians

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Places:

  • Arizona (as recorded)
  • Fort Bowie (Ariz.) (as recorded)