Ernest Robert Hughes (1872)

Born 19 Apr 1872 in Northfield, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom

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Ernest was born on 19 April 1872 (see 1939 register) and his birth was registered in the Apr-May-Jun quarter of 1872 in the Kings Norton district.^[1] He was the son of Charles Hughes and Maria Tyson.

In the 1881 census Ernest (age 9) was the single son of Charles Hughes in Orchard Rd, Kings Norton, Worcestershire, England.^[2]

Ernest's marriage to Elizabeth Siddall was registered in the Apr-May-Jun quarter of 1894 in the Prestwich district.^[3]

In the 1901 census Ernest (age 30) was the brother-in-law of John Wm Siddall in Newington, London, England.^[4]

In the 1911 census Ernest (age 41), Coal Miner Hewer, was the married uncle of Joseph Barratt at 5 Pump St Hollinwood, Oldham, England.^[5]

Ernest was in a military record in 1917 on No 3 Bedford St, Middlesbrough. His service number was 240374.^[6]

In the 1939 register Ernest, Colliery Hewer Unemployed, was the married head of household in Hemsworth, Yorkshire (West Riding), England.^[7]

Sources

1. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 4 April 2022)
   Hughes, Ernest Robert (Mother's maiden name: Tyson).
   GRO Reference: 1872 Apr-May-Jun in Kings Norton Volume 06C Page 453.
2. ↑ 1881 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1881"
   Citing p. 46, Piece/Folio 2949/82, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,774,836.
   FamilySearch Record: Q27F-1D6J (accessed 5 April 2022)
   FindMyPast Image
   Ernest Hughes (9), single son, in household of Charles Hughes (36) at Orchard Rd in Kings Norton registration district. Born in Northfield, Worcestershire, England.
3. ↑ Marriage Registration: "England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915"
   Volume: 8d; Page: 464
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 8913 #14829643 (accessed 20 June 2022)
   Ernest Robert Hughes marriage Apr-May-Jun 1894 in Prestwich.
4. ↑ 1901 Census: "1901 England Census"
   Class: RG13; Piece: 382; Folio: 77; Page: 21; ED, institution, or vessel: 03; Household Schedule Number: 145
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7814 #3091417 (accessed 20 June 2022)
   Ernest R Hughes (30) brother-in-law in household of John Wm Siddall (28) in Newington in Southwark registration district in London, England. Born in Horfield, Worcestershire, England.
5. ↑ 1911 Census: "1911 England Census"
   The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911; Registration District Number: 469; ED, institution, or vessel: 12; Piece: 24511
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2352 #23021023 (accessed 20 June 2022)
   Ernest Robert Hughes (41), married uncle, Coal Miner Hewer, in household of Joseph Barratt (31) at 5 Pump St Hollinwood, Oldham, England. Born in California, Worcestershire, England.
6. ↑ Military: "UK, British Army World War I Service Records, 1914-1920"
   The National Archives; Kew, Surrey, England; War Office: Soldiers’ Documents, First World War Wo363
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1219 #1111834 (accessed 20 June 2022)
   Name: Ernest Robert Hughes; Gender: Male; Enlistment Age: 44; Birth Date: abt 1873; Marriage Date: 22 Jun 1904; Marriage Place: Filsworth Manchester; Document Date: 1917; Residence Place: No 3 Bedford St, Middlesbrough; Military Date: 1917; Relationship to Soldier: Self (Head); Regimental Number: 240374; Regiment Name: Re Coys Rd; Number of Images: 35; Form Title: Short Service Attestation.
7. ↑ 1939 Register: "1939 England and Wales Register"
   The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: Rg 101/3785h; Line Number: 13; Schedule Number: 165; Sub Schedule Number: 1
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61596 #42919847 (accessed 20 June 2022)
   Ernest R Hughes (born 19 Apr 1872), married, Colliery Hewer Unemployed, at Hemsworth, Yorkshire (West Riding), England.