“The History of Jefferson County, Wisconsin”, published: Chicago:  
Western Historical Company.   1879.


MICHAEL McHUGH, retired merchant; was born in Maine Dec. 9, 
1833, located in Watertown in 1846; he went to California in the year 
1854, where he remained till 1856, when he returned to Watertown, 
where he has since resided and been engaged in the mercantile business 
until recently.  Married Miss Bridget Weaver Feb. 13, 1861; has four 
children – Terresa, born Jan. 22, 1862; Charles, Oct. 21, 1865; Willie, 
March 20, 1869; Edward, March 17, 1875.  Mr. McHugh was elected 
School Commissioner in 1862, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of 
his brother Francis; in 1863, he was elected Alderman, which office he 
held during the years 1863 and 1864; he was again elected to that office 
in the spring of 1878, but resigned soon after his election.  He and his 
family are members of the Catholic Church.


Submitted by:  Linda Pingel  (LPingel@worldnet.att.net)