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Thomas Franklin Hughes II (1907 - 1989)

Thomas Franklin "Tom" Hughes II
Born in Emmet, Nevada, Arkansas, United Statesmap
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Died at age 82 in Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas, United Statesmap
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Thomas Franklin Hughes II is notable for his multifaceted life journey, encompassing achievements in professional baseball and business entrepreneurship. As a reserve outfielder for the Detroit Tigers in Major League Baseball during the 1930s, Hughes showcased his athletic prowess and dedication to the sport. Transitioning from sports to the business world, he established himself as a successful entrepreneur, owning and operating an Oil Fieldry Company in Beaumont, Texas.[1]

Thomas Franklin Hughes II was born on August 6, 1907, in Emmet, Nevada County, Arkansas, to Thomas Franklin Hughes Jr. and Mary Drucilla (Marshall) Hughes.[2] His early years saw him residing in Jefferson Township, Little River County, Arkansas, around 1910[3], and later back in Emmet, Nevada County, Arkansas, by 1920.[4]

Having a thirst for knowledge, Hughes pursued higher education at the University of Texas.[5]

By 1930, he had settled in Texarkana, Bowie County, Texas[6], where he found his passion for professional baseball, but also made a mark as a reserve outfielder for the Detroit Tigers, primarily occupying center field.[5][7]

On December 22, 1934, Hughes tied the knot with Helen Elizabeth Milam in Orange County, Texas.[8] The couple embarked on their journey together, setting up home in Orange, Orange County, Texas, by 1940, where Hughes found employment with Sabine Supply Company.[9][10]

As the years passed, Hughes's endeavors took him to Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, by 1950. Here, he transitioned into entrepreneurship, owning and operating an Oil Fieldry Company, marking his name in the local business landscape.[11]

Thomas Franklin Hughes II's journey came to a close on August 10, 1989, in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas.[12] He was laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memorial Park and Funeral Home in the same city, leaving behind a legacy marked by his dedication to sport, business, and family.[13]

Sources

  1. ↑ Wikipedia contributors. Tom Hughes (outfielder). Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. July 30, 2020, 00:49 UTC. Available at: "Thomas Franklin Hughes II." Accessed April 27, 2024.
  2. ↑ Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1922: Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates; Year: 1907 Ancestry Record 61774 #561536
  3. ↑ 1910 United States Federal Census: Year: 1910; Census Place: Jefferson, Little River, Arkansas; Roll: T624_55; Page: 14b; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 1374068 Ancestry Record 7884 #188953351
  4. ↑ 1920 United States Federal Census: Year: 1920; Census Place: Emmet, Nevada, Arkansas; Roll: T625_74; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 127 Ancestry Record 6061 #65384590
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Baseball Almanac, (n.d.). "Tom Hughes Baseball Stats." Accessed 27 Apr 2024.
  6. ↑ 1930 United States Federal Census: Year: 1930; Census Place: Texarkana, Bowie, Texas; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2342034 Ancestry Record 6224 #65358858
  7. ↑ U.S., Professional Baseball Player Profiles, 1876-2004: Ancestry.com. U.S., Professional Baseball Player Profiles, 1876-2004 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004. Original data: Baseball Almanac, comp.. Biographical baseball data provided by Baseball Almanac. Images reproduced courtesy of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Ancestry Record 8666 #9608
  8. ↑ Texas, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1837-1965: Johnson County Clerk's Office; Denton, Texas; Smith County Marriage Records; Volumes: 0010; Pages: 601 Ancestry Record 9168 #25712698
  9. ↑ 1940 United States Federal Census: Year: 1940; Census Place: Orange, Orange, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04118; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 181-4 Ancestry Record 2442 #155326859
  10. ↑ U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947: National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Texas, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 735 Ancestry Record 2238 #19873679
  11. ↑ 1950 United States Federal Census: National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas; Roll: 5359; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 257-41 Ancestry Record 62308 #190873180
  12. ↑ U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014: Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File Ancestry Record 3693 #29332278
  13. ↑ Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50907777/thomas_franklin-hughes: accessed April 27, 2024), memorial page for Thomas Franklin Hughes (6 Aug 1907–10 Aug 1989), Find A Grave: Memorial #50907777, citing Forest Lawn Memorial Park and Funeral Home, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; Maintained by J. C. Clark (contributor 47094715).

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