James Hughes (politician)
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Colonel James Hughes (bef. 1826 – 26 November 1845) was a British politician and Army officer.
He unsuccessfully contested Grantham in 1818, being returned fourth in the poll with 14 votes of 1376 cast. He was returned in 1820, but the election was voided and Sir Montague Cholmeley, Bt returned instead. He was again returned from Grantham in 1831, but the Tollemache interest regained the seat in 1832.
On 16 March 1841, he married Frances Anna Jane Stanhope, daughter of Sir Francis Charles Stanhope and granddaughter of Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope.
[edit] References
- thePeerage.com. Retrieved on 2007-02-03.
- Leigh Rayment's Peerage Page
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir William Welby, Bt Edward Cust |
Member of Parliament for Grantham with Edward Cust 1820–1820 |
Succeeded by Edward Cust Sir Montague Cholmeley, Bt |
| Preceded by Sir Montague Cholmeley, Bt Glynne Earle Welby |
Member of Parliament for Grantham with Glynne Earle Welby 1831–1832 |
Succeeded by Glynne Earle Welby Algernon Gray Tollemache |
