James Madison Hughes

For other people named James Hughes, see James Hughes (disambiguation).

James Madison Hughes
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's at-large district
In office March 4, 1843 – March 3, 1845
Preceded by	Seat created
Succeeded by	John S. Phelps
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
In office 1839
Personal details
Born	(1809-04-07)April 7, 1809 Bourbon County, Kentucky, U.S.
Died	February 26, 1861(1861-02-26) (aged 51) Jefferson City, Missouri, U.S.
Resting place	Bellefontaine Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Profession	Politician, lawyer

James Madison Hughes (April 7, 1809 – February 26, 1861) was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.

Born in Bourbon County, Kentucky, Hughes received a liberal schooling. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar and practiced in Liberty, Missouri. He also engaged in mercantile pursuits in Liberty. He served as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives in 1839.

Hughes was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-eighth Congress (March 4, 1843 – March 3, 1845). He moved to St. Louis, Missouri, in 1855 and engaged in the banking business. He died in Jefferson City, Missouri on February 26, 1861 and was buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery in St. Louis.

References

• United States Congress. "James Madison Hughes (id: H000927)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.