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Peter Oliver Hughes 1831–1873 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Jun 1831

Birth Location: Port Carbon, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 21 Oct 1873

Death Location: Ohio, United States

Father: Daniel Hughes

Mother: Mary Thomas

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Scott

Children(s): Ahijah Hughes, Vernon Hughes, Nora Hughes, Orpha Hughes, Henry Hughes, Flora Hughes

The story of Peter Oliver Hughes began in 1831 in Port Carbon, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1860, Peter Oliver Hughes resided in Centre, Williams, Ohio, United States. In 1860, Peter Oliver Hughes resided in Williams County, OH. Peter Oliver Hughes married Elizabeth Ann Scott, and had children including Ahijah H A H Hughes, Flora Mary Hughes, Henry Hughes, Nora Dell Hughes, Orpha Bell Hughes, Vernon Hughes. Peter Oliver Hughes passed away in 1873 in Ohio, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Peter Oliver Hughes began in 1831 in Port Carbon, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1860, Peter Oliver Hughes resided in Centre, Williams, Ohio, United States.
  • In 1860, Peter Oliver Hughes resided in Williams County, OH.
  • Peter Oliver Hughes married Elizabeth Ann Scott, and had children including Ahijah H A H Hughes, Flora Mary Hughes, Henry Hughes, Nora Dell Hughes, Orpha Bell Hughes, Vernon Hughes.
  • Peter Oliver Hughes passed away in 1873 in Ohio, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Daniel Hughes
1803–1878
Birth Location: Maenclochhog, Swydd Penfro, Wales
DH
Mary Thomas
1800–1878
Birth Location: Fregason, Cardiganshire, Wales
MT

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Scott
1832–1872
Birth Location: Shade Gap, Pennsylvania
ES

Children(s)

Ahijah Hughes
1855–1935
Birth Location: Wayne County, Ohio, USA
AH
Vernon Hughes
1860–
Birth Location: Williams center, Ohio, United States
VH
Nora Hughes
1864–1947
Birth Location: Williams center, Ohio, United States
NH
Orpha Hughes
1864–1949
Birth Location: Williams Center, Ohio
OH
Henry Hughes
1860–
Birth Location: Williams center, Ohio, United States
HH
Flora Hughes
1857–1937
Birth Location: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, United States
FH

Peter Hughes's Ancestors

Self
Peter Hughes
1831–1873
Birth Place: Port Carbon, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Daniel Hughes
1803–1878
Maenclochhog, Swydd Penfro, Wales
Mary (Ann) Thomas
1800–1878
Fregason, Cardiganshire, Wales
Grandparents
Benjamin Hughes
1771–1863
Nevern, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Mary (Davied) Davis
1780–1862
1651664, St. David's, Llangolman, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Simon Thomas
1770–1852
Maenhdoenog, Swydd, Penfro, Rymney, Wales
Margaret (Mary) Thomas
1776–1870
Pembrokeshire, Wales
Great-Grandparents
Rev Hughes
1753–1825
Elizabeth Picton
1745–1822
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Hughes
1724–1778
Mary Baker
1698–1736
Jacob Picton
1716–1801
Margaret Griffith
1721–1786

Peter Hughes's Descendants

1.
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Peter (Oliver) Hughes (14 Jun 1831–21 Oct 1873) m. Elizabeth (Ann) Scott (16 Feb 1832–6 Apr 1872)
  1. 1. Ahijah (H (A. H.)) Hughes 1855–1935 m. Martha ((Mattie) Jane) Snyder 1855–1936
    1. 1. Elsie (Martha) Hughes 1893–1996 m. Byron Beatty 1889–1959
      1. 1. Richard (Hughes Beatty) I 1917– m. Saretas (Elizabeth (Rita)) Justinger 1919–2000
      2. 2. Janice (Elizabeth) Beatty 1920–2010 m. William (Joseph) Martin 1910–
    2. 2. Ahijah (Edwin "Highe") Hughes 1888–1966 m. Laverne (Agnes) Schutt 1892–1971
    3. 3. Lora (Mon) Hughes 1895–1979 m. Carl (Joseph Charles) Dupont 1885–1949
  2. 2. Vernon Hughes 1860–
  3. 3. Nora (Dell) Hughes 1864–1947
  4. 4. Orpha (Bell) Hughes 1864–1949 m. Miles (Wilson) Appleby 1864–1933
  5. 5. Henry Hughes 1860–
  6. 6. Flora (Mary) Hughes 1857–1937 m. William (Hacker) Ham 1837–1921
    1. 1. Jay (C) Ham 1881– m. Isabelle Ham 1880–
    2. 2. Morna (Lottie) Ham 1887–1968 m. Alexander (Knox) Ogle 1876–1941
      1. 1. Luther (Alexander) Ogle 1921–1977
      2. 2. Robert (K) Ogle 1919–1997
      3. 3. Evan (Leroy) Ogle 1915–1974
      4. 4. Charles (H) Ogle 1913–2002
      5. 5. Henry (Martin) Ogle 1911–1975
      6. 6. Lena (Grace) Ogle 1909–
    3. 3. Ila (Watson) Hamm 1893–1986 m. James (Loyd) Orahood 1893–1974
    4. 4. Charles Ham 1890–
    5. 5. Cleve Ham 1889– m. Hazel Ham 1891–
      1. 1. Charles Hamm 1911–
      2. 2. Harold Ham 1914–
      3. 3. Charles Ham 1911–
      4. 4. Ellouise Ham 1909–
    6. 6. Roy Ham 1883–
    7. 7. Blanche Ham 1879–
    8. 8. Lena Ham 1878–

Peter Hughes's Timeline

6 Records

1831
14 Jun 1831
Birth of Peter Oliver Hughes in Port Carbon, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
Port Carbon, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 29
Peter Oliver Hughes resided here in Centre, Williams, Ohio, United States
Centre, Williams, Ohio, United States
1860
1860
Age 29
Peter Oliver Hughes resided here in Williams County, OH
Williams County, OH
1870
1870
Age 39
Peter Oliver Hughes resided here in Center, Williams, Ohio, United States
Center, Williams, Ohio, United States
1871
30 Sep 1871
Age 40
Peter Oliver Hughes resided here in Williams, Ohio, USA
Williams, Ohio, USA
1873
21 Oct 1873
Age 42
Death of Peter Oliver Hughes in Williams County, Ohio, USA
Williams County, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Jun 1831
    Event Place: Port Carbon, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 054601-057150
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 077701-080250
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Center, Williams, Ohio; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Centre, Williams, Ohio; Roll: ; Page: 76; Image: 156.
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Centre, Williams, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Centre, Williams, Ohio; Roll: ; Page: 76; Image: 156.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Williams County, OH
    Record Source: Ohio Census, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Center, Williams, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Center, Williams, Ohio; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 30 Sep 1871
    Event Place: Williams, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Oct 1873
    Event Place: Williams County, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Headstones Provided for Deceased Union CIVIL War Veterans
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ohio, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Headstones Provided for Deceased Union CIVIL War Veterans
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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