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Hugh Drennan Hughes 1812–1862 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1812

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 27 July 1862

Death Location: Sweet Water, Menard County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: James Hughes

Mother: Jane Peery

Spouse(s): Susan Alkire

Children(s): John Hughes

In 1812, Hugh Drennan Hughes entered the world in Kentucky, born to James Hughes And Jane Peery. In 1850, Hugh Drennan Hughes resided in Menard, Illinois, USA. In 1855, Hugh Drennan Hughes resided in Petersburg, Menard, Illinois, USA. Hugh Drennan Hughes married Susan Alkire, and had children including John Hughes. Hugh Drennan Hughes passed away in 1862 in Sweet Water, Menard County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1812, Hugh Drennan Hughes entered the world in Kentucky, born to James Hughes And Jane Peery.
  • In 1850, Hugh Drennan Hughes resided in Menard, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1855, Hugh Drennan Hughes resided in Petersburg, Menard, Illinois, USA.
  • Hugh Drennan Hughes married Susan Alkire, and had children including John Hughes.
  • Hugh Drennan Hughes passed away in 1862 in Sweet Water, Menard County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Hugh Hughes's Ancestors

Self
Hugh Hughes
1812–1862
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
James Hughes
1781–1834
Pennsylvania, United States
Jane Peery
–1826
Grandparents
Alexander Hughes
1750–1798
Bedminster Township, Bucks County, PA, USA
Ann Bradshaw
1750–1809
Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
ISABELLA HUTSON
1757–1805
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Christopher Hughes
1724–1777
Jane Hines
1725–1799
Robert Bradshaw
1726–1796
Susannah Jackson
1732–1759
Jean Rutherford
1730–1794
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Hughes
1689–1779
REBECCA ARMSTRONG
1695–1779
JOHN BRADSHAW
1698–1764
ELEANOUR PHILLIPS
1705–1744
Samuel Jackson
1696–1742

Hugh Hughes's Descendants

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Hugh (Drennan) Hughes (1812–27 July 1862) m. Susan Alkire (2 March 1810–25 July 1898)
  1. 1. John Hughes 1838–1841

Hugh Hughes's Timeline

5 Records

1812
1812
Birth of Hugh Drennan Hughes in Kentucky
Kentucky
1850
1850
Age 38
Hugh Drennan Hughes resided here in Menard, Illinois, USA
Menard, Illinois, USA
1855
3 Jul 1855
Age 43
Hugh Drennan Hughes resided here in Petersburg, Menard, Illinois, USA
Petersburg, Menard, Illinois, USA
1860
1860
Age 48
Hugh Drennan Hughes resided here in Township 19 Range 5, Menard, Illinois, USA
Township 19 Range 5, Menard, Illinois, USA
1862
27 July 1862
Age 50
Death of Hugh Drennan Hughes
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1812
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 19 Range 5, Menard, Illinois; Roll: M653_205; Page: 887; Family History Library Film: 803205
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Menard, Illinois; Roll: 120; Page: 300b
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Menard, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Menard, Illinois; Roll: 120; Page: 300b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 3 Jul 1855
    Event Place: Petersburg, Menard, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Illinois, State Census Collection, Illinois State Archives; Springfield, Illinois; Illinois State Census, 1855; Archive Collection Number: 103.008; Roll Number: 2193; Line: 9

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Township 19 Range 5, Menard, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 19 Range 5, Menard, Illinois; Roll: M653_205; Page: 887; Family History Library Film: 803205

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 July 1862
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sweet Water, Menard County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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