Hugh Mason (1925–2009) was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and died in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Hugh Bailie Mason 1925–2009

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B Reliability

Reliability Score: B

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Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 7 Jul 1925 · Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Died 13 Oct 2009 · Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

Father Hugh Alvin Mason

Mother Spray Lulu Bailie

Siblings Gerard Laurie Mason, Howard Mason, James Hubert Mason, Joan Frances Mason, Margaret Emma Mason Yule

Records

U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current Canada, Newspapers.com Obituary Index Canada, Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current Scotland and Northern Ireland, Death …

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Researchers connected through Hugh Mason 1925–2009

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Immediate Family

Parents

Hugh Alvin Mason

Spray Lulu Bailie

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Hugh Bailie Mason began in 1925 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Hugh Bailie Mason passed away in 2009 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.

Sources

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Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
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Newspaper/Obituary Canada, Newspapers.com Obituary Index
3

Record Canada, Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current
4

Record Scotland and Northern Ireland, Death Index, 1989-2020

Life Timeline

1925

Birth of Hugh Bailie Mason in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Birth

2009

Death of Hugh Bailie Mason in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Hugh Mason

This ancestor line traces from Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1643) to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (1925) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Hugh Mason (1925–2009) was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and died in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Hugh in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 9 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.