Paul Eugene Pegues Jr.

b. April 1888, d. 26 April 1962
  • Paul Eugene Pegues Jr. was born in April 1888 in Mississippi.
  • Paul Eugene Pegues and Mary E. Hill appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Winona, Montgomery County, Mississippi, enumerated next to Paul's brither Nick. Other members of the household included Paul Eugene Pegues Jr., Hallie K. Pegues and Samuel Hill Pegues. Also in the household were Mamie's sister Tillie Hill (age 30) and one young male boarder.
  • Paul Eugene Pegues and Mary E. Hill appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Winona, Montgomery County, Mississippi, at Powell Street near the household of Paul's brother Nick. Other members of the household included Paul Eugene Pegues Jr., Samuel Hill Pegues.
  • He was employed as a bookkeeper in the family hardware business, according to the 1930 census.
  • The following appeared on 16 October 1925 in The Winona Times: Mrs. Mamie E. Pegues, wife of P. E. Pegues, died Sunday night about 11 o'clock at the family residence.
         She was one of the most beloved women of the city. Her illness dates back over a year, but was not seriously ill until about 10 days ago. She was born and reared at Lodi and was a daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Samuel Hill and a sister of the late Congressman Shed Hill.
         Her life centered in her family and during her married life directed a Christian home which is very foundation of our great nation. She was a loving wife and devoted mother.
         The beautiful floral offering spoke silently, but beautifully the love and esteem in which she was held.
         The funeral services were conducted at the grave by Rev. Carrol Varner of the Methodist Church in the presence of a large circle of relatives and friends.
         She is survived by her husband, daughter, Mrs. Howard Townsend; sons, Paul, Jr., and Hill Pegues of Memphis and a large circle of relatives. The Times joins many friends in extending sympathy to the bereaved family.
         Those who attended the funeral from a distance were: Mr. Joe Pegues, Oxford, Miss Mary Pegues, Belzoni, Mrs. N. T Pegues Jr., Earl, Ark., Mrs. Bethel Robertson, Jackson, Tenn., Mr. and Mrs. Hill Pegues, Memphis, Misses Claudia Hester and Helen Howard Townsend M. S. C. W. and Mrs. Mark Lowery, Marks, Miss.
  • He married Ablena (?)
  • Paul Eugene Pegues Jr. died on 26 April 1962 in Milligan, Carter County, Tennessee.
  • His wife Ablena (?) became a widow at his death.
  • He was interred at Oakwood Cemetery, Winona, Montgomery County, Mississippi.
  • Last Edited: 3 Mar 2015

Family: Ablena (?) b. 20 August 1906, d. 24 March 2001