Allegheny County PA Archives Obituaries.....Hughey, Robert McKean February 23, 1902
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Bellevue Leader, Feb. 27, 1902
Bellevue Leader, Bellevue, Iowa, February 27, 1902 

Death of R. M. Hughey 

The death of Robert McKean Hughey, who was stricken with paralysis Tuesday of 
last week, mention of which was made in our last issue, took place Friday 
morning and caused universal regret, for the deceased was a man who in life 
commanded the respect and esteem of his fellowmen, and many of our citizens 
who knew him well feel a personal loss in his departure. 

Mr. Hughey was born March 8, 1829, near Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. He was named 
after an uncle of his mother, who was a son of Thomas McKean, one of the 
signers of the Declaration of Independence and governor of Pennsylvania from 
1799 to 1808. Mr. Hughey left his native state early in life and went to 
Wheeling, West Virginia, where he learned the trade of cabinet maker. Later he 
went to Natchez, Mississippi, and then to Peoria, Illinois to follow his 
occupation. At the latter place he united with the M. E. church, and “the 
light of his Christian character never wavered or grew dim.” 

In 1856 Mr. Hughey came to Bellevue and engaged in the hardware and tinning 
business with his brother J. C. Hughey. Afterward he became a partner of Eli 
Cole, Sr. in the dry goods business. Later he formed a partnership with 
Charles Kunz in the hardware business, and following this operated the 
Bellevue Creamery for a number of years. Mr. Hughey was married to Miss Rose 
Rhea of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, September 19, 1858. Five children were born 
to them, four of whom survive, Mrs. Joseph Andrus, and William E. Hughey of 
Great Falls, Montana, Daniel Rhea Hughey of Salt Lake City, Utah, and 
Marguerite Hughey. Mr. Hughey is also survived by two brothers, J. C. Hughey 
of Bellevue and Joseph Hughey of Corsicana, Texas. 

The funeral took place from the Congregational church, being conducted by the 
Revs. Blakely and Memmott. The church was crowded to its utmost capacity. Both 
ministers eulogized the deceased very highly. The M. W. A. were present at the 
funeral in a body, Mr. Hughey being a member of that order. The pall bearers 
were Mike Maloney, W. M. Keister, A. G. Kegler, Myron Collins, J. C. Murphy 
and John Merkle. The remains were laid to rest in the Presbyterian cemetery. 



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