Sacramento County Biographies

W. A. HUGHSON

Transcribed by: Nancy Pratt Melton

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SACRAMENTO TOWNSHIP.
Page 284.
 
	was born in Canada in 1845, and remained there till 1870, when 
he moved to Wisconsin, and engaged in the practice of medicine for three years, 
at the end of which term he came to California, located in Sacramento, and 
continued the practice of medicine. Married Libbie M. Gee, a native of Canada, 
in 1871. They have two children (both girls), named Edith and Iva. Post Office, 
Sacramento. 
 
Source: History of Sacramento County, California With Illustrations 1880 by 
Thompson & West.


	Has resided here for over 15 years, during which time he has 
won the confidence and his esteem of all classes and enjoys the high reputation 
for success and careful attention to patients.  He was born January 18, 1845, 
near London, Canada, his father being Rev. W. D. Hughson, one of the most 
revered and prominent clergyman of the Methodist Episcopal Church in that 
Province.  The family is one of the older families of Western Canada, and is of 
high standing.  Dr. Hughson's grandfather was one of the first settlers upon the 
sight of the flourishing city of Hamilton, one of the most important 
manufacturing centres of the Dominion.  Several of the principle streets are 
named after the family, Hughson street, John's street, James street, etc.  Dr. 
Hughson was brought up in his native town, gaining his preliminary education 
there and living in the active life of boyhood and youth.  He attended the 
medical department of the University of Victoria College, and graduated in 1868, 
after a three years' course, and at once began the active practice of the 
profession in the town of Dresden, Canada.  Two years later he removed to 
Delavan, Wisconsin, where he built up a practice of considerable dimensions.  
Desiring to seek a milder climate, Dr. Hughson determined to come to California, 
and accordingly, in 1873, removed to this State.  For six months he practiced in 
Marysville, but not being satisfied with the prospects of that city, came to 
Sacramento, where he has resided since.  Dr. Hughson is a leading homeopathist.  
He was president of the Sacramento Board of Health during the term of Mayor 
Turner.  Dr. Hughson was married in 1869 to Miss Libbie McGee, a native of 
Canada.  They have three daughters, all living at home, and named  respectively 
Edith, Ira and Beth.  Dr. Hughson owns a ranch of 160 acres just east of Florin, 
upon which he has set out 100 acres in grapes, fruits, berries, etc. It is one 
of the most complete ranches in Sacramento County, being fitted and supplied 
with steam engine, pumps, and all modern conveniences.

An Illustrated History of Sacramento County, California. By Hon. Win. J Davis. 
Lewis Publishing Company 1890. Page 266.

Submitted by: Nancy Pratt Melton