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Richard Blade Hughes

Richard was born on February 25th, 1882 in Tranmere and his baptism took place there on April 30th, 1882.¹²

Birth Notes
- There are many Richard Hughes on the census, but two are Richard B Hughes, and the one from Tranmere or parents William and Mary seem a likely contender.
  
  Richard B Hughes was 29 in 1911
  
  DOB: 25 Feb 1882 (from 1939 register)
  
  England, Select Births and Christenings:
  Name:    Richard Blake Hughes
  Gender:    Male
  Birth Date:    25 Feb 1882
  Birth Place:    Tranmere, Cheshire, England
  Father:    William Hughes
  Mother:    Mary Hughes
  FHL Film Number:    1656604
  
  Name:    Richard Blake Hughes
  Gender:    Male
  Christening Age:    0
  Birth Date:    25 Feb 1882
  Birth Place:    Tranmere, Cheshire, England
  Christening Date:    30 Apr 1882
  Christening Place:    Tranmere, Cheshire, England
  Father:    William Hughes
  Mother:    Mary Hughes

He died at the age of 76 on August 22nd, 1958 in Birkenhead.³

Death Notes
- Probate:
  HUGHES Richard Blade of 65 Acreville Road Bebington Cheshire died 22 August 1958 at St Catherines Hospital Birkenhead. Administration (with Will) Liverpool 19 September to Esther Gascoigne (wife of Harry Gascoigne). Effects £1935 1s 2d.

General Notes
- Richard Blade Hughes was the son of William and Mary.
  
  In 1939, Richard (a head postman) and Esther were at 14 Water Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire (both aged 78).

Occupation Details
- Richard's occupation was Civil Servant full time. He retired before 1945.
  - Occupation Notes
    - Richard was retired when Esther died.
  To before 1939 his occupation was Postman for Post Office, in Birkenhead.
  - Occupation Notes
    - "Head Postman"

Personal Timeline

Click here for details of Richard's family with Esther (Ettie) Brereton

¹ 1901 UK Census
² England & Wales Christening Index (1530-1906)
³ National Probate Records