Samuel Hill Pegues

b. 30 November 1894, d. 24 January 1949
  • Samuel Hill Pegues was born on 30 November 1894 in Winona, Montgomery County, Mississippi.
  • He was known as Hill.
  • 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 Samuel Hill Pegues, Hallie K. Pegues and Paul Eugene Pegues Jr. 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 Samuel Hill Pegues, Paul Eugene Pegues Jr.
  • 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.
  • Samuel Hill Pegues registered for the draft in 1942 in 4115 Live Oak Street, Dallas County, Texas, while living at 4215 Live Oak Street in Dallas, and employed there by Morton Milling Company. Contact: Mrs. Hallie Townsend, Winona, Mississippi.
  • Samuel Hill Pegues died on 24 January 1949 at age 54 in Dallas, Texas, at 4422 Junius at his residence. . His death was officially witnessed by Ablena (?)
  • He was interred at Oakwood Cemetery, Winona, Montgomery County, Mississippi.
  • The following appeared on 26 January 1949 in The Dallas Morning News: Justice of the Peace Pierce McBride Tuesday held that Samuel Hill Pegues, 54, who was found dead in his room at 4422 Junius, died from natural causes.
         Pegues, a Dallas insurance man, was found by his landlord, Fred Adkins. He had left his office at the United Insurance Company Thursday because of illness.
         Services and burial for Pegues will be at Winona, Miss.
  • The following appeared on 4 February 1949 in The Winona Times: Funeral services for Samuel Hill Pegues, who died suddenly in Dallas, Texas, on Monday night, Jan. 24th, were held on Thursday morning, Jan. 27th, in the chapel of the Trewolla Funeral Home. Rev. R. A. Grisham Methodist minister, officiated with the Nick T. Pegues Post of the American Legion conducting the graveside rites in Oakwood Cemetery.
         Mr. Pegues, aged 64, was born and reared in Winona. He was a member of one of the state's most prominent families, who were leaders in civic, social, political and religious affairs. He was the son of the late Paul E. Pegues, Sr., and the late Mary Hill Pegues, both of whom were active in every phase of com-munity life.
         His grandfather, the late Dr. Samuel Hill, for whom he was named, was one of Winona's pioneer physicians. He was a nephew of the late W. S. Hill, prominent lawyer and statesman. Mr. Pegues was educated in the Winona schools, and the University of Mississippi. He was a veteran of World War I.
         For a number of years he made his home in Memphis where he was connected with the Newberger Cotton Co. At his death he was a representative of the Morton Milling Company of Dallas, having been with this firm for almost 15 years.
         Surviving him are: one sister, Mrs. Hallie Pegues Townsend of San Diego, Calif; one brother, Paul Pegues of Memphis, and a host of other relatives.
  • Last Edited: 8 Mar 2015