Frank Hughes (1898 - 1981)

Born 4 Oct 1898 in Warrington, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Ethel (Hazlehurst) Hughes — married 22 Sep 1923 in St Paul's Church, Warrington, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom

Descendants

Died 12 Dec 1981 at age 83 in Lowton, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

Frank Hughes has Welsh ancestors.

Frank was born in 1898, the youngest of 9 children born to Thomas and Elizabeth Hughes. ^[1][2][3][4]At the time of his birth the family were living in Catherine Street, Warrington and Frank was christened at St Paul's church, Warrington on 30th October 1898, his father was an iron puddler^[5]

He attended Heath Street School^[6] and became a wire drawer before being mobilised for the First World War in February 1917. He served first with the Worcester Regiment but was transfered to the Royal Engineers with the 7th Indian Division Signal company as a telegraphist and signals master. He was demobilised on 2nd March 1920^[3]

By the time of the 1911 census, Frank's family were already living at 34 Bewsey Street^[2] and in 1923, he married the girl next door, Ethel Hazlehurst from no. 36 Bewsey Street.^[6] At the time of his marriage and the christenings of both his sons, all at St Pauls church Warrington, Frank's occupation was given as labourer. ^[7]

At the start of World War II Frank's occupation was listed as a warehouseman^[4] though he signed up to join the fire service and after being located to duty in Weymouth found himself working on the fireships because of his signalling knowledge as related to Gwyneth Taylor by Frank himself.

When Ethel was taken ill in 1977 and Frank was struggling to care for her, they moved in with Frank and Eileen, their son and daughter in law, whilst newly weds granddaughter Gwyneth and her husband, moved in to take care of Frank and Ethel's home. Ethel died shortly after and Frank stayed with his son and daughter-in-law until he passed away, on 12th December 1981. His funeral took place on 16th December when he was buried with his wife at Fox Covert Cemetery (Section CG A, Grave 188).^[8]

Sources

1. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1901," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X9LG-8GW : 21 May 2019), Frank Hughes in household of Thomas Hughes, Warrington, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom; from "1901 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing Warrington subdistrict, PRO RG 13/3579/91 p34, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} "England and Wales Census, 1911," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XWYJ-4G6 : 13 August 2019), Frank Hughes in household of Thomas Hughes, Warrington, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom; from "1911 England and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 14 23157, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920. Original data - War Office: Soldiers’ Documents, First World War ‘Burnt Documents’ {Microfilm Copies}; {The National Archives Microfilm Publication WO363}; Records created or inherited (http://www.Ancestry.co.uk)
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101/4666A Ancestry Subscription
5. ↑ Register: Baptisms 1898 - 1907, Page 10, Entry 79 Lancashire Online Parish Clerks Register
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1} Family recollections shared with Gwyneth Hughes
7. ↑ Register: Marriages 1917 - 1926, Page 162, Entry 324, Register: Baptisms 1920 - 1932, Page 66, Entry 594 and Register: Baptisms 1932 - 1946, Page 31, Entry 273 Lancashire Online Parish Clerks Register
8. ↑ "Warrington Borough Council, Burial records on line" (https://burialrecords.warrington.gov.uk/GenDecDetails.aspx?ID=190471)

• Birth Registration"England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2FW8-QGF : 1 October 2014), Frank Hughes, 1898; from "England & Wales Births, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Birth Registration, Warrington, Lancashire, England, citing General Register Office, Southport, England.
• General Register Office Reference : 1898 D Quarter in WARRINGTON Volume 08C Page 233 Name: HUGHES, FRANK. Mother's Maiden Surname: STOUT (https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/indexes_search.asp)
• Marriage: "England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVZG-YGT5 : 8 October 2014), Frank Hughes and null, 1923; from "England & Wales Marriages, 1837-2005," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing 1923, quarter 3, vol. 8C, p. 393, Warrington, Lancashire, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.
• Death: "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVZS-FWNX : 4 September 2014), Frank Hughes, 1981; from "England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Death Registration, Leigh, Lancashire, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.

See Also: Find A Grave: Memorial #168765263

Other Mentions:

A mourner - 1970 - Mrs J Underwood (Obituary)) Warrington Guardian February 1970