Herkimer County NyArchives Biographies.....Owens, Hugh R. 1854 - 
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Author: Hardin & Willard

Owens, Hugh R., Winfield, mason, contractor and builder, has erected some of 
the finest buildings in this vicinity, including the Baptist church of this 
place, the First National Bank at Richfield Springs, also a number of fine 
residences, among which is Cashier McKee's house, at the same place, and a 
number of residences of this and surrounding towns.  He was born in Wales in 
1851.  In 1862 he commenced his apprenticeship, finished in 1866, and worked 
there then as superintendent on contracts for his father (Robert R. Owens), 
also a contractor and builder.  April 6, 1869, Hugh R. came to America and 
settled in Fair Haven, Vt., where he engaged in the same business with his 
brother.  In 1871 he came to Utica.  In 1873 he went to Plainfield, and 
engaged in the same business there.  In 1878 he settled in West Winfield, and 
has been in business here since that time.  He married Katie Hughes, September 
9, 1875, and they have two children:  Fred T. and Herbert E.  Mrs. Katie Owens 
is a daughter of Thomas Hughes, of Plainfield, Otsego county.

Additional Comments:
source:
History of Herkimer County, New York : illustrated with portraits of many of 
its citizens
edited by George A. Hardin ; assisted by Frank H. Willard
Syracuse, New York : D. Mason, 1893
550 p., 276 p. : ill., maps, ports.

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