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Willie Hughes 1898–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Jan 1898

Birth Location: Short, Shelby Co, Texas, USA

Death Date: Sep 20, 1972

Death Location: Beaumont,Jefferson Co,Texas,

Father: Joseph Hughes

Mother: Annie Hughes

Spouse(s): Millie Holt

Children(s): Hershel Hughes, Oswald Hughes

In 1898, Willie Hughes entered the world in Short, Shelby Co, Texas, USA, born to Joseph Joe Jarrell Hughes And Annie Elizabeth Hughes. In 1920, Willie Hughes resided in Beaumont Ward 3, Jefferson Co, Texas, USA. In 1925, Willie Hughes resided in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas, USA. Willie Hughes married Millie Evie Holt, and had children including Hershel Bill Garth Hughes, Oswald Boyce Bud Hughes. Willie Hughes passed away in 1972 in Beaumont,Jefferson Co,Texas,.

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Biography

  • In 1898, Willie Hughes entered the world in Short, Shelby Co, Texas, USA, born to Joseph Joe Jarrell Hughes And Annie Elizabeth Hughes.
  • In 1920, Willie Hughes resided in Beaumont Ward 3, Jefferson Co, Texas, USA.
  • In 1925, Willie Hughes resided in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas, USA.
  • Willie Hughes married Millie Evie Holt, and had children including Hershel Bill Garth Hughes, Oswald Boyce Bud Hughes.
  • Willie Hughes passed away in 1972 in Beaumont,Jefferson Co,Texas,.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Hughes
1873–1958
Birth Location: Short,Shelby Co,Texas,
JH
Annie Hughes
1880–1969
Birth Location: Ozark,Dale Co,Alabama,
AH

Spouses(s)

Millie Holt
1894–1985
Birth Location: Shelby Co, Texas, USA
MH

Children(s)

Hershel Hughes
1920–1983
Birth Location: Beaumont,Jefferson Co,Texas,
HH
Oswald Hughes
1923–1981
Birth Location: Texas
OH

Willie Hughes's Ancestors

Self
Willie Hughes
1898–1972
Birth Place: Short, Shelby Co, Texas, USA
Parents
Joseph 'Joe' Jarrell Hughes
1873–1958
Short,Shelby Co,Texas,
Annie (Elizabeth) Hughes
1880–1969
Ozark,Dale Co,Alabama,
Grandparents
Robert (Trammel) Hughes
1823–1909
,Jackson Co,TN,
Dollie Samford
1832–1918
,Tuscaloosa Co,Alabama,
Great-Grandparents
Ennis Hughes
1795–1833
Mary Hughes
1795–1876
Elkanah Sr
1808–1888
Mary Samford
1807–1845
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sr Hughes
1752–1833
Sarah Hughes
1766–1853
Robert McCain
1759–1812
Jane Davis
1760–1821
William Samford
1779–1867
Barbara Samford
1788–1867
John Weaver
1764–1826

Willie Hughes's Descendants

1.
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Willie Hughes (10 Jan 1898–Sep 20, 1972) m. Millie (Evie) Holt (1 Dec 1894–Dec 03, 1985)
  1. 1. Hershel ("Bill" Garth) Hughes 1920–1983 m. Dorothy (Louise) Hughes 1923–2003
  2. 2. Oswald (Boyce Bud) Hughes 1923–1981

Willie Hughes's Timeline

10 Records

1898
10 Jan 1898
Birth of Willie Hughes in Short, Shelby Co, Texas, USA
Short, Shelby Co, Texas, USA
1920
7 Jan 1920
Age 22
Willie Hughes resided here in Beaumont Ward 3, Jefferson Co, Texas, USA
Beaumont Ward 3, Jefferson Co, Texas, USA
1925
1925
Age 27
Willie Hughes resided here in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas, USA
Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas, USA
1930
2 Apr 1930
Age 32
Willie Hughes resided here in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas, USA
Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 37
Willie Hughes resided here in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
1940
19 Apr 1940
Age 42
Willie Hughes resided here in J Pct 1, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas, USA
J Pct 1, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas, USA
1950
10 Apr 1950
Age 52
Willie Hughes resided here in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas, USA
Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas, USA
1958
Oct 02, 1958
Age 60
Willie Hughes resided here in Beaumont,Jefferson Co,Texas,
Beaumont,Jefferson Co,Texas,
1972
Sep 19, 1972
Age 74
Death of Willie Hughes in Beaumont,Jefferson Co,Texas,
Beaumont,Jefferson Co,Texas,
1972
Sep 20, 1972
Age 74
Burial of Willie Hughes in Beaumont,Jefferson Co,Texas,
Beaumont,Jefferson Co,Texas,

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Jan 1898
    Event Place: Short, Shelby Co, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas; Roll: 2362; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0027; Image: 4.0; FHL microfilm: 2342096
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Beaumont, Jefferson

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Jan 1920
    Event Place: Beaumont Ward 3, Jefferson Co, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beaumont Ward 3, Jefferson, Texas; Roll: T625_1823; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 99

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Apr 1930
    Event Place: Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas; Roll: 2362; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0027; Image: 4.0; FHL microfilm: 2342096

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04077; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 123-41

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 19 Apr 1940
    Event Place: J Pct 1, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04077; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 123-41

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 10 Apr 1950
    Event Place: Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Beaumont, Jefferson

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Oct 02, 1958
    Event Place: Beaumont,Jefferson Co,Texas,
    Record Source: The Champion, October 2, 1958 Obituary, page 1

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Sep 19, 1972
    Event Place: Beaumont,Jefferson Co,Texas,
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Sep 20, 1972
    Event Place: Beaumont,Jefferson Co,Texas,
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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