Hi I have been searching for the past 2 years on my grandfather.. My brick wall has chipped some..but it hasn't come down yet! Joseph Franklin Hughes - b July 31, 1884 - he married Mary Ann Cornelius around 1919 -1920 - she was born on July 2, 1902. Together they had 2 children - Harlen Hughes - born June 10, 1921 and died Nov 12, 1928. Herman Orvis Hughes - born August 20, 1927. Mary died October 20, 1927 due to complications at child birht. My dad was born 2 months premature.. Story was he was so tiny, that they carried him in a shoe box! He wore doll clothes as the family could not afford to have any made to fit him. Harlen died of tonsilectomy - we think.. we are not sure. After my dad was born..and Mary died, my grandfather took off to make a living .. Harlen lived with the "Hughes" side of family..and Dad with the "Cornelius" side..where he lived until he was older. He never saw his dad.. he never returned. Joe or Joseph.. died in San angelo years later of Tubercelosis - He died, April 2, 1933. Before he married Mary, its thought he had another marriage because my dad was told about a step brother & sister..Ruel & Ruth Hughes. I have no other information except that one lived in Shreveport LA and the other in Germany. Don't know if the information is accurate..have not found a thing I do have what is believed to be Joes picture standing in front of a street car. He was a street car conducter. at one time. Have learned..that Joe comes from a large family. His mother was FRONNIE FOSTER HUGHES .. have no information on his dad. Brothers & sisters were - Jake, Denson, John, Laura, Mary & Millie. My dad got a note with Fronnies picture attached the othe day! First time he has ever seen a picture of his grandmother.. and there was a note.. when she was younger she had burnt her hands.. and you could tell it in picture.. I sent out an e-mail a year ago.. to locate and Ollene Stanley.. she was Millies daughter.. and you know, i got a hit! :) and we have met..and she has provided alot of information..but not enough. She is very ill..and i have taken notes.. gotten pictures..etc.. everytime we meet. My dad is really enjoying. Well you know my story.. I am tryiing to found out more on Mary & Joseph.. and any other relations.. Appreciate you reading..and maybe you know of these names? Most of from Arkansas.. some from Texas. Thanks Janet