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Edward Hughes 1724–1791 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 February 1724

Birth Location: Exeter, Berks, PA, USA

Death Date: 8 July 1791

Death Location: Exeter Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Ellis Hughs

Mother: Gwen Foulke

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Hughes

Children(s): Caroline Starr

In 1724, Edward Hughes entered the world in Exeter, Berks, PA, USA, born to Ellis Hughs And Gwen Jane Foulke. In 1789, Edward Hughes resided in Exeter, Berks, Pennsylvania. Edward Hughes married Elizabeth Hughes, and had children including Caroline Elizabeth Hughes Starr. Edward Hughes passed away in 1791 in Exeter Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1724, Edward Hughes entered the world in Exeter, Berks, PA, USA, born to Ellis Hughs And Gwen Jane Foulke.
  • In 1789, Edward Hughes resided in Exeter, Berks, Pennsylvania.
  • Edward Hughes married Elizabeth Hughes, and had children including Caroline Elizabeth Hughes Starr.
  • Edward Hughes passed away in 1791 in Exeter Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edward Hughes's Ancestors

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Edward Hughes
1724–1791
Birth Place: Exeter, Berks, PA, USA
Parents
Ellis Hughs
1687–1764
Evan, Denbighshire, Wales
Gwen (Jane) Foulke
1684–1766
Llandderfel, Merionethshire, Wales
Grandparents
John Hughes
1653–1736
Denbighshire, Wales
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Edward Hughes's Descendants

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Edward Hughes (26 February 1724–8 July 1791) m. Elizabeth Hughes (20 January 1726–29 February 1796)
  1. 1. Caroline (Elizabeth Hughes) Starr 1767–1809 m. James (Logan) Jr. 1767–1838 m. Moses Starr 1759–1846
    1. 1. Tobias Logan 1798–1870 m. Mary (Ann Tabor) ???? 1801–1871
      1. 1. Draner Morris 1822–1886 m. Larkin (A) Morris 1820–1870
        1. 1. Mathew (M) Morris 1856–1935 m. Frances ((Fannie) Elizabeth) Prince 1861–1927
        2. 2. Edward Morris 1853–
        3. 3. Larkin Morris 1855–1929 m. Rebeccy Morris 1871–
        4. 4. Alfred (Thomas) Morris 1860–1933
        5. 5. Nancy (Jane) Morris 1860–1905
        6. 6. Sarah (E) Morris 1861–1936
        7. 7. Ham Morris 1862–
        8. 8. Francis ("Frank" Marion) Morris 1858–1935
        9. 9. Hannah Morris 1851–1949
        10. 10. Samuel (Morris) LM1✅1X3 1864–
      2. 2. Moses (Grant) Logan 1833–1889
      3. 3. Elizabeth Hargett 1826–1912
      4. 4. Robert (Riley) Logan 1829–1913
      5. 5. James (Fleming) Logan 1838–1869
      6. 6. Francis (Marion) Logan 1831–1887
      7. 7. J (Madison) Logan 1835–1876
      8. 8. William (Henry) Logan 1842–1925
    2. 2. Ruth Fox 1797–1871
    3. 3. Jeremiah Starr 1800–1879
    4. 4. Jeremiah Starr 1800–1879
    5. 5. Rowland Starr 1797–1853

Edward Hughes's Timeline

3 Records

1724
26 February 1724
Birth of Edward Hughes in Exeter, Berks, PA, USA
Exeter, Berks, PA, USA
1789
1789
Age 65
Edward Hughes resided here in Exeter, Berks, Pennsylvania
Exeter, Berks, Pennsylvania
1791
8 July 1791
Age 67
Death of Edward Hughes in Berks, Pennsylvania
Berks, Pennsylvania

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 February 1724
    Event Place: Exeter, Berks, PA, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, Swarthmore College; Swarthmore, Pennsylvania; Genealogy of Berks; Collection: Quaker Meeting Records; Call Number: MR-PH 170
    [2] Family Data Collection - Births
    [3] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1789
    Event Place: Exeter, Berks, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration, Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 316

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 July 1791
    Event Place: Berks, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, Swarthmore College; Swarthmore, Pennsylvania; Genealogy of Berks; Collection: Quaker Meeting Records; Call Number: MR-PH 170
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Exeter Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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