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Robert Hughes 1858–1927 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 01 Oct 1858

Birth Location: Fleming CO KY

Death Date: 02 May 1927

Death Location: Hurst Burial Grounds Fleming CO KY

Father: Thomas Hughes

Mother: Amanda Hurst

Spouse(s): Ella Young

Children(s): Amelia Hughes, Emma Hughes, Thomas Hughes

In 1858, Robert Hughes entered the world in Fleming CO KY, born to Thomas Simpson Hughes And Amanda Hurst. In 1880, Robert Hughes resided in Poplar Plains, Fleming, Kentucky, USA. In 1900, Robert Hughes resided in Magisterial District 2, Fleming, Kentucky, USA. Robert Hughes married Ella Young, and had children including Amelia Emily Hughes, Emma G Hughes, Thomas S Hughes. Robert Hughes passed away in 1927 in Hurst Burial Grounds Fleming CO KY.

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Biography

  • In 1858, Robert Hughes entered the world in Fleming CO KY, born to Thomas Simpson Hughes And Amanda Hurst.
  • In 1880, Robert Hughes resided in Poplar Plains, Fleming, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1900, Robert Hughes resided in Magisterial District 2, Fleming, Kentucky, USA.
  • Robert Hughes married Ella Young, and had children including Amelia Emily Hughes, Emma G Hughes, Thomas S Hughes.
  • Robert Hughes passed away in 1927 in Hurst Burial Grounds Fleming CO KY.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Hughes's Ancestors

Self
Robert Hughes
1858–1927
Birth Place: Fleming CO KY
Parents
Thomas Simpson Hughes
1833–1916
kentucky
Amanda Hurst
1834–1891
kentucky
Grandparents
John Hughes
1804–
Kentucky, United States
Sally McIntire
1811–
Fleming, Kentucky, United States
Anthony Hurst
1810–1899
Flemingsburg, Fleming Co., Kentucky
Nancy Staggs
1799–1879
, Mason, KY
Great-Grandparents
William Hughes
1774–1841
Susannah Beckner
1779–1852
James Hurst
1774–1834
Phoebe Gardner
1785–1860
James Staggs
1774–1850
Sarah Beard
1779–1855
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jacob Beckner
1756–1797
Catherine Coffman
1760–
Henry Sr.
1753–1822
Ann Emmons
1750–1829
Joniah Sr
1752–1817
Asa Parsell
1754–1799
David Beard
1748–1808
Eleanor
1760–1855

Robert Hughes's Descendants

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Robert Hughes (01 Oct 1858–02 May 1927) m. Ella Young (2 Mar 1864–20 Oct 1944)
  1. 1. Amelia (Emily) Hughes 1895–1972 m. Meritt (Manson) Blanton 1889–1982
    1. 1. Floyd (Laughlin) Blanton 1916–2009 m. Lina (Kathryn) Adkins 1920– m. Barbara (Jeam) Blanton 1936–2007
    2. 2. Emily (Ruth) Blanton 1926–2015
    3. 3. Lois (Dianna) Madison 1921–1968 m. Unk Madison 1916–1973
      1. 1. David (Paul) Madison 1944–1998
    4. 4. Lillian (E) Blanton 1914–1916
  2. 2. Emma (G) Hughes 1886–1965 m. John (William) Helphenstine 1879–1962 m. Earl (G) Patrick 1881–
    1. 1. Frances Helphenstine 1906–2001 m. Paul (W) Smith 1906–1974
      1. 1. Norma (Jean) Smith 1927–1976 m. Everett Alfrey 1926–1995
  3. 3. Thomas (S) Hughes 1891–1975 m. Eula Ritchie 1896–1989
    1. 1. Liberty (Keith) Hughes 1918–1940
    2. 2. Ruby (G) Hughes 1920–

Robert Hughes's Timeline

5 Records

1858
01 Oct 1858
Birth of Robert Hughes in Fleming CO KY
Fleming CO KY
1880
1880
Age 22
Robert Hughes resided here in Poplar Plains, Fleming, Kentucky, USA
Poplar Plains, Fleming, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 42
Robert Hughes resided here in Magisterial District 2, Fleming, Kentucky, USA
Magisterial District 2, Fleming, Kentucky, USA
1927
18 May 1927
Age 69
Death of Robert Hughes in Fleming CO KY
Fleming CO KY
1927
02 May 1927
Age 69
Burial of Robert Hughes in Hurst Burial Grounds Fleming CO KY
Hurst Burial Grounds Fleming CO KY

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 01 Oct 1858
    Event Place: Fleming CO KY
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, Birth Records, 1847-1911
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Poplar Plains, Fleming, Kentucky
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Magisterial District 2, Fleming, Kentucky; Roll: 520; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0038; FHL microfilm: 1240520

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Poplar Plains, Fleming, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Poplar Plains, Fleming, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Magisterial District 2, Fleming, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Magisterial District 2, Fleming, Kentucky; Roll: 520; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0038; FHL microfilm: 1240520

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 31 Jul 2006
    Event Place: Robert was a deaf mute per 1880 census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 May 1927
    Event Place: Fleming CO KY

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 02 May 1927
    Event Place: Hurst Burial Grounds Fleming CO KY

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