Background
FELTS, James Hugh was born on February 1, 1866 in Williamson Company, 111. Son of Martin Van Buren and Rebecca (Lucky) Felts.
FELTS, James Hugh was born on February 1, 1866 in Williamson Company, 111. Son of Martin Van Buren and Rebecca (Lucky) Felts.
Rural School; Marion H. S. Ewing, 111., College. Crab Orchard, 111., Academy.
Representative 111. Legislature, 1914-1918. Board Education, Marion City Schools, 1924-1927. City Commissioner, Head Finance Department, since 1928.
111. State Sena tor, since 1928. Board of Directors, Citizens Bank of Johnston City, 111. Board of Directors, Marion Trust & Savings Bank.
Deacon, Treasurer, First Baptist Church, Marion, since 1900. Treasurer Williamson Baptist Association Mission Board, since 1905. Owner, Publisher, Marion Evening Post, Democrat Daily, since 1900.
Editor 111. Baptist, State denominational paper, since 1928.
Member: I. O.O.F.
Spouse Minnie E. Chamness, December 28, 1899.