Ancestry of Howard Hughes

The Aviator is a new film that recounts the life of Howard Hughes. It is an excellent film, especially for aviation buffs. I thought I would write a bit about his ancestry.

Howard Robard Hughes Jr. was born on December 24, 1905, in Humble, Texas. He was the son of Howard Robard Hughes, Sr. (died 14 Jan, 1924 of a heart attack) and Allene Gano (died 29 -Mar. 1922). Howard Robard Hughes Sr. was the son of Felix Turner Hughes and Jean Amelia Summerlin.

Howard Robard Hughes Jr. was married four times:

Ella Rice (m. 1 -Jun 1925, div 9 -Dec. 1929)
Terry Moore (secretly m. 1949, according to her)
Jean Peters (m. 12 -Jan. 1957, div. 18 -Jun. 1971)
Billie Dove

In addition, Howard Hughes had a number of girlfriends, including Carole Lombard, Marian Marsh, Ida Lupino, Lillian Bond, Mary Rogers, Nancy Belle Bayly, Katharine Hepburn, Ava Gardner, and Yvonne Shubert. It is assumed that there were numerous others that remain undocumented.

He had no children.

Howard Hughes graduated from Thatcher High School in Ojai, California. He attended CalTech and Rice University.

The 1930 census record for Howard Hughes can be found at http://rootdig.com/1930census/howard_hughes.html. His occupation is listed as "Producer."

After years of seclusion, Howard Hughes died at the age of 70 on April 5, 1976, of renal failure on an airplane en route from his penthouse in Mexico to the Methodist Hospital in Houston. He was unrecognizable, and the FBI insisted on fingerprints to identify Hughes' remains.

One of Howard Hughes' legacies is the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, one of the richest and quietest charities ever created. It spends billions of dollars on medical research. You can read more about the Howard Hughes Medical Institute at http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/11/21/60minutes/main584945.shtml.

Comments

[Sutton]

I have a Baptismal certificate from Iowa showing that Huges was baptised on September 1905, a full 3 months before he was "born" - a feat even for Howard Hughes.

I found the information in a book about Hughes by Richard Hack.

[Sutton]

The only legaly binding marriages of HRH were to:

Ella Rice and Jean Peters. He was never married to either Terry Moore or Billie Dove. Ms. Moore was give a very small payout upon Hughes' deat because she was a convincing and sympathetic lady (as well as a good actress in THAT role).

[Sutton]

Howard Hughes never graduated from Thatcher High School or any other high school.

Howard Hughes died of neglect at the age of 70 on April 5, 1976, NOT renal failure. He had enough drugs in his body (codine) to kill 10 ordinary men (he was an addict) as well as a half-dozen hypodermic needles broken off in his body (arms, groin). It is strongly suggested by the facts that someone adminsitered a final injection that induced Hughes' coma and, in the end, killed him.

Howard Hughes' legacy is the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, which was a tax haven so Hughes could avoid taxes all together. He used political persuasion (read "bribes") to keep that HMI tax exempt status.

Hughes made the rules, played the game his own way and in the end was the largest loser of all. The real tale of HRH is NOT a happy one.

[Dino (All Dino, All the Time)]

"Bee-bob-a-ree-bop" HRH

[Jim Kirkman]

What, are your comments , on the rumors about Hughes and Cary Grant, and Randolph Scott?

[Steve]

Any place that has Howard Hughes family tree back many generations?

[Sherri Brunk]

My grandfather's mother was Howard Hughes first cousin and I would be interested intalking with you about our side of the family. We have much paperwork and documents showing that we are legit!!

[Wilfred G. Gallardo, Jr.]

My grandmother inherited the succession of Edward Hornsby, cousin of Howard Hughes. How was his estate distributed. We are told he was 8th in line but I began looking into this matter since my grandmother died and found family pictures never seen by the public with his entire family and docmentation confirming his claim to his estate.
can you help? Are you interested?
Wilfred G. gallardo, Jr.

[Joey]

I am looking for information on the Hughes family tree. My great grandmother is his first cousin. Thanks!

[Kara Lawson]

I am looking for my grandfather. I think his name is Patrick Charles Hughes, and he is Howard Hughes second cousin. Patrick is my dad's father. My father's name is David Charles Hughes (Sefick). David was born on January 11, 1970. If you have any information about Patrick, please contact me.
Thanks!

[Clare]

My grandmother was Mary Winifrede Hughes, daughter of George Hughes and Mary Stanislaus Bolland. They came from Romford, Essex, England. I believe that Howard Hughes Snr and Mary Hughes (my grandmother) were brother and sister. Any information which confirms or disproves this would be appreciated. Thank you.

[Beverly Lumm]

Does anyone have any info on Ella Rice? I have a cousin that was married to an Irma Rice of Houston, TX and I was wondering if they were sisters.

[Dean McLarty]

I'm interested in the hughes legacy. Did they use a family coat of arms?

[Tracy Adams]

My great aunt was very good friends with Ella Rice's chaperone, Clara Yeaden. Supposedly Clara married the captain of HRH's yacht, but this would be much earlier than the Eleanor. Any info would be appreciated.

[Suzanne Monroe]

Who got all his money when he died?

[PRINCE AMBASSADOR HOWARD R.HUGHES(III)]

HELLO,
I AM THE ONLY CHILD OF MY FATHER AND MY FATHER IS HOWARD R.HUGHES(II)THE AVIATOR, THE STANDARD FORMAT AND THE STANDARD WAY THINGS ARE FILMED IN THE MEDIA(ENTERTAINMENT MEDIA) IS A DOCUMENTATION OF MY BIRTH MARKS, BEAUTY MARKS AND SCARS,AND MY DENTAL RECORDS,( AND THE STANDARD FORMAT IS A DOCUMENTATION OF ONLY MY IDENTITY!!! NO ONE ELSES) OF WHICH I HAVE HAD SINCE AND BEFORE 1974, I WAS BORN 12-12-71, MY IDENTITY IS ALSO DISCRIBED IN THE RICHIE RICH MOVIES AND IN EVERY TELEVISION PROGRAM, AND MOVIE THAT HAS BEEN FILMED SINCE THE EARLY 70'S, I AM ALSO KNOWN AS: PRINCE.AMB.MARK ANTHONY CHASE RAY. AND I AM IN INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA.

317 506 8586 CALL OR TEXT MESSAGE. OR EMAIL WOULD BE GREAT.

[PRINCE AMBASSADOR HOWARD R.HUGHES(III)]

i want it to go public about my inheritance and about my identity(now!,asap!) if you didnt see the tv show whos you daddy than you are missing a lot of info about the truth, the tv show was about a child that was PLACEd WITH FRIENDS, ONLY MENT FOR A SHORT TIME, but turn out to be longer.
The (a) foster mother named mary lou( in the television show and the lady also named jean in the tv show have major importants!, its a long story, some people wonder if my moms really Ava Gardner or gene peters some people already know,the movie whos your daddy also points out alot of things some of which is easy and some of which might be confussing for some people, you can rent the movie at blockbuster video or at hollywood video. i want it to go public about my inheritance and about my identity in all forms of media; and i have wanted it to go public about my identity for years.....asap,
it is also pointed out in the adam sandler movie MR.DEEDS, THAT IS ABOUT MY FATHER ESTATE plus AND I AM THE ONLY CHILD OF MY FATHER AND MY FATHER IS HOWARD ROBARD HUGHES (II)(AVIATOR), i am the only person to own any of my fathers companies and estate,plus, and those are the facts!!!!!!!!!!
AND I AM ROYAL PRINCE AMBASSADOR HOWARD R.HUGHES (III) AKA PRINCE AMBASSADOR MARK ANTHONY CHASE RAY...(HUGHES) now give me my inheritance that i was suppose to have recieved, and give me my money, and my credit cards, NOW!!!!!!!!!!, THAT IS A ROYAL DIPLOMATIC AMBASSADOR ORDER!!!!( THIS IS A ORDER TO THE ONES THAT ARE TRYING TO STEAL FROM ME!!!!!!!!)

[Dino (All Dino, All the Time)]

Well, if it's in an Adam Sandler movie it must be true! I'm convinced.

[PATRICIA.DRAEGER]

MY GREAT-GRANDFATHER; ALLEN PIERCE HUGHES,
DIED IN HIS SEVENTIES IN THE MID 1950'S NEAR TYLER TEXAS. I'VE ALWAY'S WANDERED IF THEY WERE RELATED??

[Howard Robard Hughes III]

Here's an interesting notice I ran across. I think, I'll start tracking down some DNA from here on is what I discovered.

June 29, 2006

United States of America

From: Howard Robard Hughes III
Resident and citizen of The United States of America

To: Every citizen of The United States of America

Dear citizens:

As Walter Winchell reported, I do exist. I am enjoining a fight to obtain all the assets of Howard Robard Hughes as specified in his will. I am not however going to bandy words with lawyers and be robbed again. This time my evidence has been drawn from within my own body, my DNA.

I have formed a recovery team which has secured DNA samples from my person to be used in pursuit of this legal contest. These samples have been taken following a strict chain of evidence and the results are safely under seal in one dozen trusted repositories.

I have some DNA evidence from my father Howard Hughes and my mother Jean Peters. My case would be strengthened however if genetic samples could be obtained from others since obvious objections will be raised as to the circumstances of procurement. Therefore I am offering the following rewards to be paid upon successful award of the Howard Hughes estate by the courts.

1. For a sample of Shirley Cook’s (my Aunt and sister of Jean Peters) DNA, properly collected by a reputable firm and a strict and court admissible chain of evidence followed. Five million dollars.
2. For a second sample of Howard Hughes’ DNA which can be proven to be his and accompanied by sufficient sworn statements which are admissible in court. Ten million dollars.
3. For a second sample of Jean Peters’ DNA which can be proven to be hers and accompanied by sufficient sworn statements which are admissible in court. Ten million dollars.
4. For a verifying copy of the will from Howard Hughes to me in which he left me all his assets along with sufficient affidavits to make the will admissible in court. Twenty million dollars.
5. For DNA of second order relatives (my aunts, uncles, grandparents etc.) which can be verified and accompanied by sufficient affidavits to make them admissible in court. One million dollars each. Other samples will be compensated in line with their value in winning the legal enjoinment.

A total of no less and no more than fifty million US dollars total, are to be paid for evidence in this case. Any person or persons who can provide evidence of conclusive nature (slam dunk materials) as to my inheritance and the collusion of lawyers, judges and government officials to deprive me of my legal rights in the previous probate action of such nature as to permit summary judgment in my favor will receive the entire fifty million dollars plus five percent of any amounts awarded me over one billion US dollars in the US courts. My estimation indicates an award in excess of two hundred billion dollars is not out of range in this action.

Note: I am still a private person and this letter and any subsequent court action will not be construed to make me a public person. Any person or news organizations endeavoring to invade my privacy will be dealt with in a severe manner.

Any person, their relatives, agents, or business associates who invade my privacy or attempt to find me before I see fit to reveal myself will be ineligible to receive any reward offered here. I have my father’s love of privacy and also his loyalty in rewarding its respect.

My identity will be obvious after the case is adjudicated by reason of the following:

A rose by any other name would still rust cars,
A pearl covers sins with love,
A sister is born again in love,
Eleven plus hardtack does not equal twelve,
A mother gnat in hardship did cry,
Her child was born upon a needles eye,
Hide a diamond among glass; hide a clover among grass,
Call me uncle, call me grandmother, and call me both or the other,
Red and yellow is my best friend, my first love did her care rescind!
Born in prison, pardoned at birth, twice tested by fire, named as mirth!

Each line has a riddle that can only be solved with information only I possess. I may be contacted at HowardRobardHughesIII@yahoo.com. Don’t expect immediate answers as the traffic will be great and intrusion by government and press will be great.

Thanks HRH

[HowardRobardHughesIII]

Can't email out of my account at yahoo already. Suspect the gov has already blocked incoming too. This web site doesn't have long to live if the pattern presists. The theives tried to impersonate a groupie to try to get my home address.

A warning: I have had close to a dozen attempts on my life (bullets parting my hair is not my imagination). If you're simply the curious, stay out of this. If you're a con artist, you are in the greatest danger since you really have nothing to bargain with so stay away. Curiousity has killed more than cats.

If you are relatives, back up your DNA in several places and give your lawyer a sealed envolope with your intentions inside before contacting media or me.

Jean Peters' death was pretty suspicious and she was the direct link DNA wise. Take that as a warning!

I have already contacted international news organizations so infomation sharing can't be contained with just US supression this time around. I have given journalists samples of my DNA so it doesn't matter if I die, the truth will still eventually surface.

This is a dangerous game an those who help will be rewarded greatly after the game is over. Those who meddle are putting themselves in needless danger.

Thanks HRH

[Rachael]

Can anybody help me? I have a car that was supposedly bought by Howard Hughes for a Nancy Brown. Does anybody know who this could have been to him? She was in Houston Texas. I do have her address.

[Robin]

I have heard some years ago that Terry Moore had a child with Howard Hughes,the child was born on his yacht in the mid 50s,the child was a girl, apparently Terry Moore stated that the child was born heard her cry, and was told the child passed away,have you heard this story?
Robin

[hsoapstone]

Yes Rachael, I have heard of those comment which even if true would have no effect on the settlement of the estate. The legal issues are as follows.
1. Theft by unlawful taking (even by the supreme court) has no statute of limitations. Therefore the disposition of HRH's will is an issue as long as any genetic relatives are alive.
2. The bulk of HRH's estate was in Texas, Nevada and California, all of which only recognize an heir as legitimate if a. The parents are married in a RECORDED procedure before the birth of the child or b. The parents of the otherwise bastard child marry after the birth of the child (which is evidentily why Hughes married Peters). In that case the child becomes legitimate.
3. An innocent purchaser for value can obtain a good title to items purchased if they have no idea that another claim might exist (that is why the Hughes companies have changed hands so many times, in order to distance title as far as possible from the orginal theives). However, since the controversy over the heir and will was such a public issue, this may well be a precedent setting case. Since government, CIA legal collusion are likely and obvious, this whole affair is reversable and all the purchasers for value may likely only be able to recover their expenses and have to surrender all the profit the companies have generated since the theft.

This child by Terry Moore would have a tremondous EMOTIONAL standing but absolutely no LEGAL standing since Hughes "married" her in a pretend manner like a thousand other girls. She simply fell for an age old con by Hughes.

[zan]

Howard Hughes III, my mother told me your father (Howard Hughes II) was her father. She was born in Washington D.C. on June 11, 1937. My grandmother was Indian and African-American and she was sworn to secrecy about her pregnancy, because interracial relationships were disallowed back in those days and she kept it a secret until she was on her death bed. True story. Zan