YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Bessie Mae Hughes 1883–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 May 1883

Birth Location: Pennsylvania

Death Date: 14 Nov 1972

Death Location: Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: William Hughes

Mother: Clara Baker

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

Bessie Mae Hughes was born in 1883 in Pennsylvania, the child of William Matthew Hughes And Clara Bell Baker. In 1900, Bessie Mae Hughes resided in Canton, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA. Bessie Mae Hughes passed away in 1972 in Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Find more search results for Bessie Hughes
BH

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Bessie Mae Hughes was born in 1883 in Pennsylvania, the child of William Matthew Hughes And Clara Bell Baker.
  • In 1900, Bessie Mae Hughes resided in Canton, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Bessie Mae Hughes passed away in 1972 in Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Hughes
1857–1918
Birth Location: South Strabane, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
WH
Clara Baker
1859–1926
Birth Location: Bealesville, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
CB

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Bessie Hughes's Ancestors

Self
Bessie Hughes
1883–1972
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Parents
William Matthew Hughes
1857–1918
South Strabane, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Clara (Bell) Baker
1859–1926
Bealesville, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
Enoch Baker
1815–1882
Beallsville, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Margaret (Cooper) Speers
1822–1912
Bellle Vernon, Westmoreland, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
David Baker
1781–1850
Margaret Robins
1780–1852
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nathan Baker
1757–1804
Elizabeth Baker
1760–1797

Bessie Hughes's Timeline

7 Records

1883
31 May 1883
Birth of Bessie Mae Hughes in Amwell, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Amwell, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1883
31 May 1883
Birth of Bessie Mae Hughes in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1900
1900
Age 17
Bessie Mae Hughes resided here in Canton, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Canton, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 17
Bessie Mae Hughes resided here in Canton, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Canton, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 27
Bessie Mae Hughes resided here in Washington Ward 7, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Washington Ward 7, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 37
Bessie Mae Hughes resided here in Washington Ward 7, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Washington Ward 7, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1972
14 Nov 1972
Age 89
Death of Bessie Mae Hughes in North Franklin, Washinghton, Pennsylvania, USA
North Franklin, Washinghton, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 May 1883
    Event Place: Amwell, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 179-36-0146; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: 1962
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1972; Box Number: 8; Certificate Number Range: 115051-115200
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Washington Ward 7, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1659; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 229; Image: 410
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Canton, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1493; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0124; FHL microfilm: 1241493
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Washington Ward 7, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1427; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0246; FHL microfilm: 1375443
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 May 1883
    Event Place: Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Canton, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Canton, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1493; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0124; FHL microfilm: 1241493

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Canton, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Washington Ward 7, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Washington Ward 7, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1427; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0246; FHL microfilm: 1375443

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Washington Ward 7, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Washington Ward 7, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1659; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 229; Image: 410

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Nov 1972
    Event Place: North Franklin, Washinghton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 179-36-0146; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: 1962
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1972; Box Number: 8; Certificate Number Range: 115051-115200
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Bessie Hughes

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE