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Re: HELP! Richard Hughes, South Wales Borderers 3906592
« Reply #9 on: Friday 22 December 17 15:44 GMT (UK) »
This might be Ivor John mentioned on the probate:

Ivor John Hughes  mmn Bowen  born March quarter 1895 in Pontypridd

 

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Re: HELP! Richard Hughes, South Wales Borderers 3906592
« Reply #10 on: Friday 22 December 17 15:57 GMT (UK) »
California naturalization records:

Richard Hughes
Born 18th May 1907 in  Ferndale South Wales, United Kingdom
Arrived 30th September 1958 in New York, NY
Petition Date:   13th November 1964 at Los Angeles, California.
Spouse   Lenora Jean Mitchell (from Gillingham, Kent, born 23 March 1913)

Married 17 September 1934 in Richmond, 3 living children.

He is 5'8", 168 lbs, grey eyes, brown hair.

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Re: HELP! Richard Hughes, South Wales Borderers 3906592
« Reply #11 on: Friday 22 December 17 16:01 GMT (UK) »
I can see a Lenora born 1939, but no Richard.

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Re: HELP! Richard Hughes, South Wales Borderers 3906592
« Reply #12 on: Friday 22 December 17 16:20 GMT (UK) »
Hi,

Yes I mean Richard Hughes! I’m getting myself confused!!

Thanks


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Re: HELP! Richard Hughes, South Wales Borderers 3906592
« Reply #13 on: Friday 22 December 17 23:30 GMT (UK) »
This looks like his wedding:
Marriages September 1935
Richard Hughes to Mitchell    Richmond Y.   

Free bmd has her as marrying a Tagler
Marriages September quarter 1935
Lenora J Mitchell       Richmond Y.   

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Re: HELP! Richard Hughes, South Wales Borderers 3906592
« Reply #14 on: Friday 22 December 17 23:35 GMT (UK) »
Lenora Jean Hughes, born 23rd March, 1913, died 28th May 2007 in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Only one child claimed:
Children Lenora Gwendelyn Ann Thomason


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Re: HELP! Richard Hughes, South Wales Borderers 3906592
« Reply #15 on: Saturday 23 December 17 11:11 GMT (UK) »
Oh my goodness - thank you all so much!
This has lead to me finding what I believe is my nan’s half-brother & half-sister on Facebook.
I have contacted them & am waiting to hear back from them.
Can’t tell you how thankful I am

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Re: HELP! Richard Hughes, South Wales Borderers 3906592
« Reply #16 on: Saturday 23 December 17 20:40 GMT (UK) »
Brilliant.

Added:
Also a portrait.

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Re: HELP! Richard Hughes, South Wales Borderers 3906592
« Reply #17 on: Tuesday 09 January 18 11:50 GMT (UK) »
I just wanted to thank you all for your help.
We have found my nans half brother & half sister, & after 73years she has finally spoken to them on video messenger.
You are all fantastic - what a great job you do!
Sincerely thank you x