YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Opal Irene Hughes 1902–1993 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Aug 05, 1902

Birth Location: Kansas

Death Date: Jul 12, 1993

Death Location: Lakewood, Jefferson, Colorado, USA

Father: John Hughes

Mother: Myrtle Jameson

Spouse(s): George James

Children(s): Sarah James, Jo James

The story of Opal Irene Hughes began in 1902 in Kansas. In 1905, Opal Irene Hughes resided in Valley, Pratt, Kansas. In 1930, Opal Irene Hughes resided in Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado. Opal Irene Hughes married George Washington James, and had children including Jo Ann James, K Mary James, Sarah Sue James. Opal Irene Hughes passed away in 1993 in Lakewood, Jefferson, Colorado, USA.

Find more search results for Opal Hughes
OH

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

  • The story of Opal Irene Hughes began in 1902 in Kansas.
  • In 1905, Opal Irene Hughes resided in Valley, Pratt, Kansas.
  • In 1930, Opal Irene Hughes resided in Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado.
  • Opal Irene Hughes married George Washington James, and had children including Jo Ann James, K Mary James, Sarah Sue James.
  • Opal Irene Hughes passed away in 1993 in Lakewood, Jefferson, Colorado, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Hughes
1874–1935
Birth Location: Missouri
JH
Myrtle Jameson
1879–1936
Birth Location: Kansas
MJ

Spouses(s)

George James
1899–1971
Birth Location: Lawson, Clay, Missouri, USA
GJ

Children(s)

Sarah James
1928–2012
Birth Location: Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, USA
SJ
Jo James
1931–1980
Birth Location: Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, USA
JJ

Opal Hughes's Ancestors

Self
Opal Hughes
1902–1993
Birth Place: Kansas
Parents
John F Hughes
1874–1935
Missouri
Myrtle (B) Jameson
1879–1936
Kansas
Grandparents
Caleb (Starr) Hughes
1826–1886
Yellow Creek Tp, Tennessee
Louisa (J) King
1847–
Illinois
George (G) Jameson
1846–1932
Pennsylvania
Sarah (J) Johnson
1848–1932
Illinois, United States
Great-Grandparents
Ezra Johnson
1816–1896
Lucinda Severns
1816–1853
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Opal Hughes's Descendants

1.
OH
Opal (Irene) Hughes (Aug 05, 1902–Jul 12, 1993) m. George (Washington) James (Jul 13, 1899–Mar 15, 1971)
  1. 1. Sarah (Sue) James 1928–2012
  2. 2. Jo (Ann) James 1931–1980 m. Bruce (Roswell) SUTHERLAND 1931–1993

Opal Hughes's Timeline

6 Records

1902
Aug 05, 1902
Birth of Opal Irene Hughes in Kansas
Kansas
1905
1 Mar 1905
Age 3
Opal Irene Hughes resided here in Valley, Pratt, Kansas
Valley, Pratt, Kansas
1930
1930
Age 28
Opal Irene Hughes resided here in Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado
Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado
1935
1935
Age 33
Opal Irene Hughes resided here in Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado
Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 38
Opal Irene Hughes resided here in Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, United States
Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, United States
1993
Jul 12, 1993
Age 91
Death of Opal Irene Hughes in Lakewood, Jefferson, Colorado, USA
Lakewood, Jefferson, Colorado, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Aug 05, 1902
    Event Place: Kansas
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado; Roll: T627_461; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 21-4A
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 523-26-7765; Issue State: Colorado; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado; Roll: 241; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 663.0; FHL microfilm: 2339976

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1905
    Event Place: Valley, Pratt, Kansas
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado; Roll: 241; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 663.0; FHL microfilm: 2339976

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado; Roll: T627_461; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 21-4A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado; Roll: T627_461; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 21-4A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Colorado
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 523-26-7765; Issue State: Colorado; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jul 12, 1993
    Event Place: Lakewood, Jefferson, Colorado, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 523-26-7765; Issue State: Colorado; Issue Date: Before 1951
Find more search results for Opal 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