John HUGHES (1850–1909) was born in Hants County, Nova Scotia, Canada and died in Parry Sound District, Ontario, Canada. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Ezra HUGHES 1850–1909

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 14 Sep 1850 · Hants County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Died 4 SEP 1909 · Parry Sound District, Ontario, Canada

Spouse Rebecca Wakeford

Children Jeanettie Caroline Hughes

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Rebecca Wakeford

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Jeanettie Caroline Hughes

Biography

John Ezra HUGHES was born in 1850 in Hants County, Nova Scotia, Canada. John Ezra HUGHES married rebecca wakeford, and had children including jeanettie caroline hughes. John Ezra HUGHES passed away in 1909 in Parry Sound District, Ontario, Canada.

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Birth of John Ezra HUGHES in Hants County, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Death of John Ezra HUGHES in Parry Sound District, Ontario, Canada

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John HUGHES

This ancestor line traces from Manchester, Lancashire, England (1789) to Hants County, Nova Scotia, Canada (1850) across 3 generations.

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: John HUGHES (1850–1909) was born in Hants County, Nova Scotia, Canada and died in Parry Sound District, Ontario, Canada. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 3 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.
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John Ezra HUGHES PTP

1850–1909

Hants County, Nova Scotia, Canada