Mary Hughes (1891–1908)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1891
- Died
- 1908
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Mary Hughes born? 1891.
When did Mary Hughes die? 1908.
Life story
Mary Hughes (1891–1908) was born in 1891, and died in 1908, at about age 17. A cemetery record documents Mary's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Mary's life.
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The world Mary lived through
1892 · age 1 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1898 · age 7 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1900 · age 9 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1903 · age 12 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1906 · age 15 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1908 · age 17 — Ford introduced the Model T
Questions about Mary Hughes
When was Mary Hughes born?
Mary Hughes was born in 1891.
When did Mary Hughes die?
Mary Hughes died in 1908.
How old was Mary Hughes at the time of death?
Mary Hughes was about 17 years old.
Where is Mary Hughes buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Mary's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Mary Hughes was born?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Mary was born.
Who was president when Mary Hughes died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Mary died.
What generation was Mary Hughes part of?
Born in 1891, Mary Hughes was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Mary Hughes's lifetime?
During Mary's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 1); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 7); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 9); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 12); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 15); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 17).
Which U.S. censuses would include Mary Hughes?
Federal censuses taken during Mary's lifetime and now public: 1900.
How many people named Mary Hughes are on AncestryData?
2 people named Mary Hughes are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1891
Death
1908
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AncestryData, "Mary Hughes (1891–1908)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/mary-hughes-1891-1908-99f7e3cd/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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Born 1830 in Clonmel, Co Tipperary, Ireland
Died 1904 in Macleod, Alberta, Canada
Born 1929
Died 2008
Died 1908
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