The History of Hendricks County (Chicago: Interstate Publishing, 1885)--Middle Township, pages 707-708
John W. Hughes is a native of Hendricks County, Ind., born Sept. 8, 1845, a son of Henry and Margaret Hughes, early settlers of Middle Township, and here the father died in 1866. He was reared and educated in his native county, and since reaching manhood has given his attention to agriculture. He owns a good farm of sixty-six acres, his home being one of the pleasantest in the township. He was married Nov. 10, 1869, to Susan C. Blair, a native of Hendricks County, born May 23, 1852, daughter of James A. and Amenia Blair. Four children have been born to them--Harry E., Muratt W., Iva M., and one deceased.