Background
Hughes, James Anthony was born on February 27, 1861 in Ontario, Canada. Son of James W. and Ellen (McNulty) Hughes.
Hughes, James Anthony was born on February 27, 1861 in Ontario, Canada. Son of James W. and Ellen (McNulty) Hughes.
Educated Corunna, Canada. Removed to Ashland, Kentucky, 1873, to Hunting, West Virginia, 1890.
Engaged in lumber business, since 1890.
Member Kentucky House of Representatives, 1887-1888. Member West Virginia Senate, 1894-1898. Member 57th Congress (1901-1903), 4th West Virginia District, and 58th to 63d Congresses (1903-1915), 5th District, also 70th Congress (1927-1929), same district.
Married Belle Vinson, December 28, 1885. Children: Mary Eloise, Tudelle.