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James Hughes 1806–1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1806

Birth Location: Virginia

Death Date: 18 Oct 1890

Death Location: Letcher, Letcher, Kentucky, United States,

Father: Daniel Hughes

Mother: Sarah Hughes

Spouse(s): Jinsa Hicks

Children(s): Jesse Hughes, Mathis Hughes, Mack Hughes, Henry Hughes, Jordan Hughes, Martha Hughes, Rebecca Hughes, Susan Hughes, Malisse Hughes, Hanna Hughes, Mary Hughes, Elizabeth Hughes, Gabriel Hughs, James Hughes, William Hughes, Ann Hughes, Henry Hughes

In 1806, James Hughes entered the world in Virginia, born to Daniel Hughes And Sarah Hughes. James Hughes married Jinsa Jane Hicks, and had children including Ann Hughes, Elizabeth Hughes, Gabriel Hughs, Hanna Hughes, Henry Hughes, James Hughes, Jesse Hughes, Jordan Hughes, Mack Hughes, Malisse Hughes, Martha Hughes, Mary Hughes, Mathis Hughes, Rebecca Hughes, Susan Hughes, William A Willie Hughes. James Hughes passed away in 1890 in Letcher, Letcher, Kentucky, United States,.

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Biography

  • In 1806, James Hughes entered the world in Virginia, born to Daniel Hughes And Sarah Hughes.
  • James Hughes married Jinsa Jane Hicks, and had children including Ann Hughes, Elizabeth Hughes, Gabriel Hughs, Hanna Hughes, Henry Hughes, James Hughes, Jesse Hughes, Jordan Hughes, Mack Hughes, Malisse Hughes, Martha Hughes, Mary Hughes, Mathis Hughes, Rebecca Hughes, Susan Hughes, William A Willie Hughes.
  • James Hughes passed away in 1890 in Letcher, Letcher, Kentucky, United States,.

Immediate Family

Parents

Daniel Hughes
1768–1851
Birth Location: Rowan, North Carolina, United States
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Sarah Hughes
1781–1847
Birth Location: Alexandria, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Jinsa Hicks
1814–1879
Birth Location: Russell, Virginia, United States,
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Children(s)

Jesse Hughes
1845–
Birth Location: Letcher, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
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Mathis Hughes
1835–1899
Birth Location: Perry County, Kentucky, USA
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Mack Hughes
1828–1898
Birth Location: Virginia
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Henry Hughes
1839–1923
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Jordan Hughes
1853–1930
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Martha Hughes
1840–
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Rebecca Hughes
1848–1928
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Susan Hughes
1855–
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Malisse Hughes
1862–
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Hanna Hughes
1826–1884
Birth Location: Russell County, Virginia, USA
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Mary Hughes
1833–
Birth Location: Letcher, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
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Elizabeth Hughes
1837–
Birth Location: Letcher, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
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Gabriel Hughs
1844–
Birth Location: Letcher, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
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James Hughes
1850–
Birth Location: Letcher, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
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William Hughes
1834–1912
Birth Location: Madison, Kentucky
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Ann Hughes
1837–1916
Birth Location: Lost Creek, Perry KY, USA
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Henry Hughes
1839–
Birth Location: Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
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James Hughes's Ancestors

Self
James Hughes
1806–1890
Birth Place: Virginia
Parents
Daniel Hughes
1768–1851
Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Sarah Hughes
1781–1847
Alexandria, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John (Reuben) Hughes
1735–1815
Russell, Virginia, United States
Mary (Jane) Wilburn
1740–1800
Rowan, North Carolina, USA
Capt. (John Wade) Keyes
1752–1839
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Louisan (Sunea "Louvecia" Louisa) Talbot
1756–1836
Alexandria, Fairfax, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Stephen Hughes
1690–1753
Elizabeth Hughes
1691–1775
Richard Wilburn
1717–1820
Ann Sturdivant
1700–1761
Humphrey Keyes
1721–1793
Marcella Wade
1723–1762
William Talbott
1713–1790
Leanna Mason
1724–1756
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Hughes
1671–1730
Sarah Hughes
1661–1730
William **
1662–1726
Minerva Hargrove
1669–1727
Richard III*
1690–1756
Sarah Whitlock
1700–1771
Gershom Keyes
1697–1764
Sarah Keyes
1696–1730
Samuell Waide
1683–1738
Lydia Newhall
1687–1743
Benjamin Talbott
1690–1726
Hannah Neale
1700–1729
Col Sr
1695–1748
Mary Nicholson
1700–1756

James Hughes's Descendants

1.
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James Hughes (abt 1806–18 Oct 1890) m. Jinsa (Jane) Hicks (1814–10 June 1879)
  1. 1. Jesse Hughes 1845–
    1. 1. Mahala (C) Hughes 1879–1953
      1. 1. Ida Noble 1913–1934
    2. 2. Mahala Hughes 1875–
      1. 1. Sally Hall 1910–1976
        1. 1. Lucretia ("Pat") Williams 1938–2004
    3. 3. Wesley (Collins) Hughes 1892–1973
      1. 1. Foster (Thomas) Hughes 1934–2016
    4. 4. Mahala Hughes 1875–1953 m. Hiram Sturgell 1868– m. Hiram Sturgell 1868–
      1. 1. Ida Noble 1913–1934
      2. 2. Charles Sturgell 1893–
      3. 3. Daniel Sturgell 1895–
      4. 4. John Sturgell 1898–
      5. 5. Charles Sturgell 1893–
      6. 6. Daniel Sturgell 1895–
      7. 7. John Sturgell 1898–
    5. 5. Wesley (Collins) Hughes 1892–1973
      1. 1. Foster (Thomas) Hughes 1934–2016
    6. 6. Joseph Hughes 1875–1938
      1. 1. Linsey Hughes 1903–
        1. 1. Eugene Hughes 1932–2015
    7. 7. Joseph Hughes 1875–1938
  2. 2. Mathis Hughes 1835–1899 m. Elizabeth ("Betsy") Hicks 1835–
    1. 1. Matilda (Minerva Tildy) Hughs 1855–1935 m. John (Wesley) Robinson 1849–1905
      1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth "Lizzie") Robinson 1878–1968
        1. 1. Scott McLemore 1910–2003
      2. 2. Annie Robinson 1869–1960
        1. 1. Fred (J.) Oney 1910–1993
      3. 3. John Robinson 1890– m. Sarah (R) Tate 1874–1968
        1. 1. India (M) Tate 1910–1973
    2. 2. James (Preston) Hughes** 1857–1922
      1. 1. Millard (Franklin) Hughes** 1886–1965
        1. 1. Millard (Franklin Hughes) Jr 1925–1993
      2. 2. Darius Hughes 1902–1984
        1. 1. Ruth Underwood 1933–1983
      3. 3. Andrew (Jackson Hughes) 1900 1891–1930
        1. 1. Orville ((Arvill) Hughes***) 1 1918–1979
    3. 3. Matthias ((Matha) "Mack") Hughes 1862–
      1. 1. James ("Jim" Henry) Hughs 1899–1979
        1. 1. Susie Hughes 1932–2003
    4. 4. Alvira Hughes 1871–1934
      1. 1. John (Andie) Pannell 1902–1948
        1. 1. Bonnie (Lee) Pannell 1927–2002
        2. 2. Roy (Gene) Pannell 1934–2009
      2. 2. Josephine ("Jackie" Lee) Pannell 1909–1987
        1. 1. Benny (Boyce) Shanks 1930–2007
    5. 5. Rhoda (Ellen) Hughes 1878–1964 m. Randall Hicks 1874–
      1. 1. Ezra Hicks 1899–1984
        1. 1. James Hicks 1931–2012
      2. 2. Virgil (Lee 'Virgie" Hicks) Sr 1897–1981
        1. 1. William (Hicks) Sr 1920–2013
  3. 3. Mack Hughes 1828–1898 m. Elizabeth (Hicks,) Hix 1835–1850
    1. 1. Hanah Hughes 1856–1882
      1. 1. Pearl Sexton 1878–1966
        1. 1. Garland Sexton 1916–1975
    2. 2. Rhoda (Ellen) Hughes 1878–1964 m. Randall Oney 1874–1964
      1. 1. Virgil Hicks 1897–1981
        1. 1. Delta Hicks 1933–2008
      2. 2. Ezra Hicks 1899–1984
        1. 1. Chester Hicks 1919–1996
        2. 2. Magdeline ("Maggie") Hicks 1937–2015
      3. 3. Sallie Hicks 1905–1935
        1. 1. Ella (May) Terry 1934–1998
      4. 4. Ezra Hicks 1899–1984
        1. 1. James Hicks 1931–2012
        2. 2. Magdeline ("Maggie") Hicks 1937–2015
        3. 3. Magdeline ("Maggie") Hicks 1937–2015
      5. 5. James (W) Hicks 1907–1970
        1. 1. Dessie Hicks 1938–2007
      6. 6. Sallie Hicks 1905–1935
        1. 1. Ella (May) Terry 1934–1998
      7. 7. James (Alix) Hicks 1907–1970
    3. 3. Sarah Hughs 1856–
      1. 1. Harlan Gibson 1880–1957
        1. 1. Lottie (Mae) Gibson 1908–1990
  4. 4. Henry Hughes 1839–1923 m. M. (J.) Hughes 1842–
    1. 1. Mallissa (Jane) Hughes 1861–1920
      1. 1. Martha (Ellen) HONEYCUTT 1876–1919
        1. 1. Lizzie Smith 1914–1996
        2. 2. Norman (Junior) Napier 1903–1981
        3. 3. William (Thomas) SMITH 1908–1944
    2. 2. N. (E.) Hughes 1862–
    3. 3. Willie Hughes 1864–
    4. 4. G. (R.) Hughes 1866–
    5. 5. O. (F.) Hughes 1868–
    6. 6. T. Hughes 1871–
    7. 7. Minnie Hughes 1877–
  5. 5. Jordan Hughes 1853–1930
    1. 1. Rosetta Hughes 1871–1950
      1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth Moore) (Maynard) 1900–1984
        1. 1. Douglas ("Darrell") Craig 1928–2016
    2. 2. Nelson Hughes 1879–1965
      1. 1. Willard ((Twin)) Hughes 1915–1992
        1. 1. Keither (Thomas) Hughes 1940–1997
  6. 6. Martha Hughes 1840–
    1. 1. Cornelia Pigman 1879–
      1. 1. Maude Lucas 1912–1983
  7. 7. Rebecca Hughes 1848–1928
  8. 8. Susan Hughes 1855–
  9. 9. Malisse Hughes 1862–
  10. 10. Hanna Hughes 1826–1884
    1. 1. Shadrack (Shadrach Shayak) Sloan 1849–
      1. 1. Rufus Sloan 1876–1956
        1. 1. Mary (Magdalene) Sloan 1927–1996
    2. 2. Joseph ("Joe") Slone 1871–1948
      1. 1. William (M. H.) Slone 1898–1929
        1. 1. Sidney Slone 1922–1990 m. America Cox 1922–2001
      2. 2. Teddey Slone 1903–1933
        1. 1. Marcus Slone 1927–1993
  11. 11. Mary Hughes 1833–
  12. 12. Elizabeth Hughes 1837–
  13. 13. Gabriel Hughs 1844–
  14. 14. James Hughes 1850–
  15. 15. William (A "Willie") Hughes 1834–1912
    1. 1. Daniel (Hughes) Sr 1867–1958
      1. 1. Henry Hughes 1916–1985
        1. 1. Stanley Hughes 1936–2005
  16. 16. Ann Hughes 1837–1916
  17. 17. Henry Hughes 1839–

James Hughes's Timeline

6 Records

1806
14 Mar 1806
Birth of James Hughes in Russell County, Virginia, USA
Russell County, Virginia, USA
1806
14 Mar 1806
Birth of James Hughes in Russell, Virginia, United States,
Russell, Virginia, United States,
1806
abt 1806
Birth of James Hughes in Virginia
Virginia
1870
1870
Age 64
James Hughes resided here in Precinct 4, Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 4, Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1890
18 Oct 1890
Age 84
Death of James Hughes in Letcher, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Letcher, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1890
18 Oct 1890
Age 84
Death of James Hughes in Letcher, Letcher, Kentucky, United States,
Letcher, Letcher, Kentucky, United States,

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Mar 1806
    Event Place: Russell County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Mar 1806
    Event Place: Russell, Virginia, United States,

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1806
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 4, Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Oct 1890
    Event Place: Letcher, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Oct 1890
    Event Place: Letcher, Letcher, Kentucky, United States,
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