Simeon Hughes

Title

Simeon Hughes

Description

Simeon Hughes was a resident and businessman in Greer. In 1864 at the age of 17 he entered service in the Confederate Army, Co. C, 22nd Regiment, S. C. Volunteers. After the war, he returned to Greer and throughout his life held a variety of jobs including farmer, shop owner, and fertilizer salesman. He is also listed as a trustees of District 18, East Chick Springs, as well as being a trustee of Greers High School in the 1897-98 at least.

Occupation

Confederate Army volunteers, farmer, shop owner, fertilizer salesman

Bibliography

Simeon Hughes Statement recounting Civil War experience
Catalogue of Greers High School 1897-98
Belcher, Ray and Hiatt, Joada P. Greer: From Cotton Town to Industrial Center. Charleston, Arcadia Publishing, 2003. pages 32, 43, 48, 50, 52, 75.

Relation

Statement by Simeon Hughes about the Civil War

Catalogue of Greers High School and Short Sketch of Greers, 1897-1898

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