1925
"A motion carried that Mrs. Eva Hughs, the originator of Perpetual Membership, be made a Perpetual Member by free will offering from the Convention."

"Mrs. Frank Cissell, of Kentucky, reported she had received more than enough to telegraph Mrs. Eva Hughs, of Missouri, that the Convention had given her a Perpetual Membership."

[Source: Report of the Forty-Fifth Annual Missionary Convention of Cumberland Presbyterian Church. May 20-24, 1925, pages 12 & 18]

1925
"Committee on Literature and Theology submitted following report, which on motion was adopted: We Your Committee on Literature and Theology submit following report: We have had the case of Sister Eva Hughs under consideration, and recommend, That she be authorized by the Presbytery to act as a lay evangelist, and that Rev. B. J. Reagin be added to Committee of Literature and Theology. Also that Rev. B. J. Reagin preside and license Mrs. Eva Hughs as Lay Evangelist. J. A. Russell, S. D. Belt--Com."

"On motion 9:15 a.m. tomorrow, was set apart for license Mrs. Eva Hughs as lay evangelist."
[Source: Minutes of Springfield Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, September 30, 1925, page 116]

"Being special hour set apart licensing Mrs. Eva Hughs as Lay Evangelist and Rev. Reagin having been appointed to preside, he proceeded to and did license Mrs. Eva Hughs as Lay Evangelist, as per Constitution of Cumberland Presbyterian Church."
[Source: Minutes of Springfield Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, October 1, 1925, page 117]

1926
Hughs, Mrs. Eva, Bolivar, Mo.
Licentiate - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1926, page 250]

1927
Pastor - Ross Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church [session clerk lived in Willard, Mo.]
Hughs, Mrs. Eva, Bolivar, Mo.
Licentiate - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1927, pages 187 & 255]

1928
Pastor - Mt. Moriah Cumberland Presbyterian Church [session clerk lived in Hartville, Mo.]
Hughs, Mrs. Eva, Bolivar, Mo.
Licentiate - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1928, pages 29a & 25c]

1928
Mrs. Eva Hughes ordained by Springfield Presbytery.
[Source: Minutes of Springfield Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, October 4, 1928, page 9]

1929
Pastor - Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church [session clerk lived in St. George, Mo.]
Pastor - Mt. Moriah Cumberland Presbyterian Church [session clerk lived in Hartsville, Mo.]
Hughs, Mrs. Eva, Bolivar, Mo.
Minister - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1929, pages 166 & 231]

1930
Pastor - Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church [session clerk lived in St. George, Mo.]
Pastor - Mt. Moriah Cumberland Presbyterian Church [session clerk lived in Hartville, Mo.]
Hughs, Mrs. Eva, Bolivar, Mo.
Minister - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1930, pages 176 & 250]

1931
Hughs, Mrs. Eva, Bolivar, Mo.
Minister - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1931, page 233]

1932
Hughs, Mrs. Eva, Bolivar, Mo.
Minister - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1932, page 200]

1933
Pastor - Mansfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Mansfield, Mo.
Hughs, Mrs. Eva, Bolivar, Mo.
Minister - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1933, pages 149 & 191]

1934
Pastor - Mansfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Mansfield, Mo.
Hughs, Mrs. Eva, Bolivar, Mo.
Minister - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1934, pages 142 & 186]

1935
Pastor - Mansfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Mansfield, Mo.
Hughs, Mrs. Eva, Bolivar, Mo.
Minister - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1935, pages 151 & 196]

1936
Pastor - Mansfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Mansfield, Mo.
Hughs, Mrs. Eva, Bolivar, Mo.
Minister - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1936, pages 161 & 203]

1937
Hughs, Mrs. Eva, Fair Play, Mo.
Minister - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1937, page 266]

1938
Hughs, Mrs. Eva, Fair Play, Mo.
Minister - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1938, page 244]

1939
Hughs, Mrs. Eva, Fair Play, Mo.
Minister - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1939, page 247]

1940
Hughs, Mrs. Eva, Fair Play, Mo.
Minister - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1940, page 234]

1941
Pastor - Mt. Moriah Cumberland Presbyterian Church [session clerk lived in Hartville, Mo.]
Pastor - Wilson Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church [session clerk lived in Republic, Mo.]
Hughs, Mrs. Eva, Fair Play, Mo.
Minister - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1941, pages 197 & 241]

1942
Pastor - Wilson Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church [session clerk lived in Republic, Mo.]
Hughs, Mrs. Eva, 622 S. Vine, Bolivar, Mo.
Minister - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1942, pages 215 & 257]

1943
Hughs, Mrs. Eva, Fair Play, Mo.
Minister - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1943, page 259]

1944
Pastor - Wilson Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church [session clerk lived in Republic, Mo.]
Hughs, Mrs. Eva, 601 Vine, Bolivar, Mo.
Minister - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1944, pages 195 & 236]

1945
Hughs, Mrs. Eva, 622 S. Vine, Bolivar, Mo.
Minister - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1945, page 251]

1946
Hughs, Mrs. Eva, 601 Vine St., Bolivar, Mo.
Minister - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1946, page 216]

1947
Hughs, Mrs. Eva, 601 Vine St., Bolivar, Mo.
Minister - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1947, page 222]

1948
Hughs, Mrs. Eva, 601 Vine St., Bolivar, Mo.
Minister - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1948, page 235]

1949
Hughs, Mrs. Eva, 622 S. Vine, Bolivar, Mo.
Minister - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1949, page 240]

1950
Hughs, Mrs. Eva, 622 S. Vine, Bolivar, Mo.
Minister - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1950, page 242]

1951
Hughs, Mrs. Eva, 622 S. Vine, Bolivar, Mo.
Minister - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1951, page 258]

1952
Hughs, Mrs. Eva. (Pres Miss) 622 S. Vine, Bolivar, Mo.
Minister - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1952, page 240]

1953
Hughs, Mrs. Eva. (Pres Miss) 622 S. Vine, Bolivar, Mo.
Minister - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1953, page 249]

1954
Hughs, Mrs. Eva, 1461 Summitt, Springfield, Mo.
Minister - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1954, page 262]

1955
Hughs, Mrs. Eva, 943 S. Newton, Springfield, Mo.
Minister - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1955, page 243]

1956
Hughs, Mrs. Eva (Un Em) 9435 Newton, Springfield, Mo.
Minister - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1956, page 259]

1957
Hughs, Mrs. Eva (Un. Em.) 943 South Newton, Springfield, Mo.
Minister - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1957, pages 188 & 224]

1958
Hughs, Mrs. Eva (Un. Em.) 9435 South Newton, Springfield, Mo.
Minister - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Yearbook of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1958, pages 32 & 68]

1959
Hughs, Mrs. Eva (Un. Em.) 943 Newton, Springfield, Mo.
Minister - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Yearbook of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1959, pages 32 & 67]

1960
Hughs, Mrs. Eva (Vet.) 943 Newton, Springfield, Mo.
Minister - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Yearbook of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1960, pages 32 & 67]

1961
Hughs, Mrs. Eva (Ret.) 943 Newton, Springfield, Mo.
Minister - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Yearbook of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1961, pages 32 & 67]

1962
Hughs, Mrs. Eva (Ret.) 943 Newton, Springfield, Mo.
Minister - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Yearbook of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1962, pages 32 & 76]

1963
Hughs, Mrs. Eva (Ret.) 943 S. Newton, Springfield, Mo.
Minister - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Yearbook of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1963, pages 32 & 77]

1964
Hughs, Mrs. Eva (Ret.) 2175 Clark, Bolivar, Missouri
Minister - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Yearbook of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1964, pages 32 & 78]

1965
Hughs, Mrs. Eva (Ret.) 2175 Clark, Bolivar, Missouri
Minister - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Yearbook of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1965, pages 30 & 77]

1966
Hughs, Mrs. Eva (Ret.) 117 W. Chestnut , Bolivar, Missouri 65613
Minister - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Yearbook of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1966, pages 30 & 77]

1967
Hughs, Mrs. Eva (Unem.) 117 W. Chestnut , Bolivar, Missouri 65613
Minister - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Yearbook of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1967, pages 37 & 79]

1968
Hughs, Mrs. Eva (Ret.) 117 W. Chestnut , Bolivar, Missouri 65613
Minister - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Yearbook of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1968, pages 37 & 79]

1969
Hughs, Mrs. Eva (Ret.) 117 W. Chestnut , Bolivar, Missouri 65613
Minister - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Yearbook of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1969, pages 37 & 80]

1970
Hughs, Mrs. Eva (Ret.) 117 W. Chestnut , Bolivar, Missouri 65613
Minister - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Yearbook of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1970, pages 37 & 80]

1971
Hughs, Mrs. Eva (Ret.) 117 W. Chestnut , Bolivar, Missouri 65613
Minister - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Yearbook of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1971, pages 38 & 80]

1972
Hughs, Mrs. Eva (Ret.) 117 W. Chestnut , Bolivar, MO 65613
Minister - Springfield Presbytery
[Source: Yearbook of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1972, pages 38 & 80]

1973
DECEASED MINISTER OF THE CHURCH
Name: Hughs, Mrs. Eva
Presbytery: Springfield
Date of Death: April 10, 1972
[Source: Yearbook of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1973, page 89]

"Grandma" Hughs Publishes First Full Length Book
What do you do when you turn 90?

Provided you're still around and kicking, you might prefer to twiddle our thumbs, whittle, or gossip aimlessly. Or you might spend your time more profitably by doing needlework or dealing in antiques.

If you're exceptional, you do what Grandma Moses did. Get out your paint brushes and turn out some art masterpieces.

In the Grandma Moses tradition, Rev. Mrs. Eva Wollard Hughs of Bolivar, Mo. has turned to publishing as she turns into her 91st year. She likes to scribble, type manuscripts, and promote publications. She is a member of Springfield Presbytery.

Her latest work, just off the presses this month, recounts incidents in her life as an Ozark minister. She reminisces about her early life and the years trekking from country church to country church through out the Ozarks and into the South. the book, 167 pages in paperback, is entitled Parson Polly's Treasured Volume.

Mrs. Hughs has been compiling the book for about thirty years now. She is the mother of the late Wollard Hughs, to whom she dedicates the book. She has give grandsons: Willis and Rodie of Bolivar, Russ and Jack of Kansas City, and Douglas of the United States Marine Corps.

Previously she published a little booklet called Camp Cumberland Yesteryears, a story of the old time camp meetings. It was published last year. Now Parson Polly is her first full length work.

And she doesn't intend to let a good thing end.

She's already titled her next work, Ozark Yesteryears, and she's going to start on it as soon as she gets time.
[Source: The Cumberland Presbyterian, September 16, 1969, page 17]

Death. Mrs. Eva C. Hughs, 91, died in Bolivar, Mo. April 10. She had served churches in Ozark and Springfield Presbytery and was a member of Springfield Presbytery. A daughter-in-law Mrs. Pearl Hughs, of Bolivar, survives.
[Source: The Cumberland Presbyterian, May 23, 1972, page 6]

Obituary of Rev. Hughs' parents.

Passed away within a few hours of each other, January 30 and 31, at their farm home near Bolivar, Missouri, near Barren Creek Church where they were converted and joined the church when young. They were actively interested in the church throughout all these years. Mr. Wollard was made an elder in the church in 1885, and ever considered the office seriously. He often represented his church in our official courts, where he was always a trusted counselor and presbyter.

They were married on October 7, 1877. One son and one daughter were born to them. The son died at the age of two years. The daughter, Rev. Mrs. Eva Hughs, survives. She fitted into their lives through all these years and, with the help of her son, Wollard, and his wife, she cared for them during their declining years. Mr. and Mrs. Will Robertson and their two sons, Harry and Herschell, lived with them and were as close to them as relatives.

Among their most precious human ties were their three great-grandsons--Jack, Willis, and Douglas Hughs. Nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends also gladdened their lives.

"Aunt Add," as she was affectionately known, was the daughter of Henry J. and Sarah J. Eaton. She was born near Fairplay, Missouri, August 17, 1858. She had four brothers and three sisters. Two brothers died in infancy; a sister and a brother died in their seventy-eighth year, and two sisters and a brother survive.

"Uncle Billy" as he was familiarly known, was born October 23, 1858, near Bolivar, Missouri. He was the son of W. D. and Cordelia Stockton Wollard. He had two brothers and three sisters, but only he and the brothers lived to reach their majority. Both his brothers passed away some years ago.

Truly a prince and a princess in Israel are fallen and many will miss them in the church and community and their places will not easily be filled.

The funeral was preached by a former pastor, Rev. L. B. McCaslin, the present pastor, Rev. L. A. Bandy, assisting. Their bodies were laid to rest in Barren Creek Cemetery, beside the little white church where they so loved to worship through all these years.
                                               Rev. L. B. McCaslin.

[Source: The Cumberland Presbyterian, February 27, 1941, page 14]

Hughs, Eva Wollard. Goals to Attain. No date. [1 copy in archives]

Hughs, Eva Wollard. Parson Polly's Treasured Volume. c1969. [No copies in archives]

Hughs, Eva Wollard and Jessie Glenn Hanan. Camp Cumberland Yesteryears. No date. [4 copies in archives]