James Hughes
1823–1873 · Bladensburg, MD
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court of Claims | Judge | James Buchanan (Democratic) | Jan 18, 1860 | Resignation, Dec 1, 1864 |
Education
- Indiana University
- U.S. Military Academy
- Read law, 1842
Professional Career
Private practice, Bloomington and Bedford, Indiana, 1842-1852; U.S. Army lieutenant, Mexican War; Judge, Indiana Circuit Court, Sixth Judicial Circuit, 1852-1856; Professor of law, Indiana University, 1853-1856; U.S. representative from Indiana, 1857-1859; Cotton agent, U.S. Department of the Treasury, 1865-1866; State representative, Indiana, 1866-1868; State senator, Indiana, 1868-1869; Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1869-1873