Ross Hughes (1897–1927)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1897 in Michigan
- Died
- 1927 in Flint, MI
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Ross Hughes born? 1897 in Michigan.
When did Ross Hughes die? 1927 in Flint, MI.
Life story
Ross Hughes (1897–1927) was born in 1897 in Michigan, and died in 1927 in Flint, MI, at about age 30. A cemetery record documents Ross's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ross's life.
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The world Ross lived through
1898 · age 1 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1903 · age 6 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1908 · age 11 — Ford introduced the Model T
1914 · age 17 — World War I began
1918 · age 21 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1927 · age 30 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
Questions about Ross Hughes
When was Ross Hughes born?
Ross Hughes was born in 1897 in Michigan.
Where was Ross Hughes born?
Ross Hughes was born in Michigan.
When did Ross Hughes die?
Ross Hughes died in 1927 in Flint, MI.
Where did Ross Hughes die?
Ross Hughes died in Flint, MI.
How old was Ross Hughes at the time of death?
Ross Hughes was about 30 years old.
Where is Ross Hughes buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Ross's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Ross Hughes was born?
In 1897, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and William McKinley.
Who was president when Ross Hughes died?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when Ross died.
What generation was Ross Hughes part of?
Born in 1897, Ross Hughes was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Ross Hughes's lifetime?
During Ross's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 1); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 6); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 11); World War I began (1914, age 17); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 21); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 30).
Which U.S. censuses would include Ross Hughes?
Federal censuses taken during Ross's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920.
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Birth
1897
Michigan
Death
1927
Flint, MI
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AncestryData, "Ross Hughes (1897–1927)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/ross-hughes-1897-1927-cf0ec4dc/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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