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Edward Hughes 1774–1840 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1774

Birth Location: Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1840

Death Location: Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States

Father: Nathaniel HUGHES

Mother: Rebecca Dodson

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Elgin

Children(s): Nancy Hughes

The story of Edward Hughes began in 1774 in Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States. In 1800, Edward Hughes resided in Abbeville, South Carolina. In 1820, Edward Hughes resided in Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United State. Edward Hughes married Elizabeth Ritta Elgin, and had children including Nancy Hughes. Edward Hughes passed away in 1840 in Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Edward Hughes began in 1774 in Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1800, Edward Hughes resided in Abbeville, South Carolina.
  • In 1820, Edward Hughes resided in Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United State.
  • Edward Hughes married Elizabeth Ritta Elgin, and had children including Nancy Hughes.
  • Edward Hughes passed away in 1840 in Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nathaniel HUGHES
1742–1783
Birth Location: Prince William, Virginia, United States
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Rebecca Dodson
1745–1813
Birth Location: Farnham, Richmond, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Elgin
1780–1853
Birth Location: Charles County, Maryland, United States
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Children(s)

Nancy Hughes
1795–1870
Birth Location: Newberry, Newberry, South Carolina, United States
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Edward Hughes's Ancestors

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Edward Hughes
1774–1840
Birth Place: Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
Parents
Nathaniel HUGHES
1742–1783
Prince William, Virginia, United States
Rebecca Dodson
1745–1813
Farnham, Richmond, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
EDWARD HUGHES
1715–1752
Northumberland, Virginia
ELIZABETH GRIGSBY
1710–1783
St Pauls, Stafford, Virginia
Abraham Dodson
1723–1768
Farnham, Richmond, Virginia, United States
Barbara Russell
1727–1780
Farnham, Richmond, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Edward Hughes's Descendants

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Edward Hughes (1774–1840) m. Elizabeth (Ritta) Elgin (1780–1853)
  1. 1. Nancy Hughes 1795–1870 m. James Harkins 1790–1840
    1. 1. Sarah (M) HARKINS 1827–1890 m. Abner CHASTAIN 1815–1896
      1. 1. Benjamin (Franklin) CHASTAIN 1846–1931 m. Henrietta GUTHRIE 1854–1929
        1. 1. William (Franklin albert) Chastain 1885–1955 m. Elizabeth (Edith) SARGENT 1891–1938
        2. 2. Julia (Cornelia (Nellie)) Chastain 1880–1902
        3. 3. James (Albert) Chastain 1873–1876
        4. 4. John (Harkins) Chastain 1875–1954
        5. 5. Mary (Jane) Chastain 1878–1896
        6. 6. Samuel (Edward) Chastain 1883–1965
        7. 7. Sarah (Naoma) Chastain 1887–1979
        8. 8. Rachel (Nancy Devina "Vina") Chastain 1890–1987
        9. 9. Martha Chastain 1873–
        10. 10. Nellie Chastain 1881–
        11. 11. Vina (R) Chastain 1891–
      2. 2. Marshall (Calvin) Chastain 1853–1860
      3. 3. Melinda (E.) Chastain 1844–
      4. 4. Nancy (S "Talitha") Chastain 1849–1867
      5. 5. Harvey (Elisha) Chastain 1870–1953
      6. 6. William (Wesley) Chastain 1864–1933
      7. 7. John (Blakely) Chastain 1851–1939
      8. 8. Asbury (Harkins) Chastain 1854–1938
      9. 9. Marshal (C.) Chastain 1861–
    2. 2. Tilman (R.) Harkins 1826–1870
    3. 3. James (Marshall) Harkins 1819–1880
    4. 4. Pearl (Ina) Harkins 1813–1870
    5. 5. Millie Harkins 1832–1908
    6. 6. Asberry (B) Harkins 1828–1915

Edward Hughes's Timeline

5 Records

1774
1774
Birth of Edward Hughes in Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
1800
1800
Age 26
Edward Hughes resided here in Abbeville, South Carolina
Abbeville, South Carolina
1820
1820
Age 46
Edward Hughes resided here in Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 56
Edward Hughes resided here in Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
1840
1840
Age 66
Death of Edward Hughes in Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1774
    Event Place: Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Abbeville, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: , Abbeville, South Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina; Page: 27; NARA Roll: M33_118; Image: 40

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830 US Census; Census Place: Abbeville, South Carolina; Page: 34; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 169; Family History Film: 0022503

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
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