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James Hall Huling

1844 – 1918

American politician

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Lived 1844 – 1918 (aged 74). James Hall Huling was an American politician.

James Hall Huling (March 24, 1844 – April 23, 1918) was an American Republican businessman and politician from West Virginia who served as a United States representative in the 54th United States Congress. Congressman Huling was born in Williamsport in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, on March 24, 1844. He died April 23, 1918.

He went to school at Lycoming College in Williamsport. He served in the Pennsylvania Cavalry in 1863. He engaged in the lumber business and moved to West Virginia in 1870, he left the lumber business in 1874. He served as mayor of Charleston, West Virginia, from 1884 to 1888 but declined a renomination. He won election from West Virginia's 3rd District in 1894 as a Republican to the Fifty-fourth Congress (March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1897). He returned to business in Charleston, where he died April 23, 1918. Congressman Huling was buried there in Spring Hill Cemetery.

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Education
Lycoming College
Positions held
United States representative
Also known as
James H. Huling, James Huling

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Frequently asked questions

Who was James Hall Huling?

American politician (1844–1918)

When was James Hall Huling born?

James Hall Huling was born on 24 March 1844 in Williamsport.

When did James Hall Huling die?

James Hall Huling died on 23 April 1918 in Charleston.

What was James Hall Huling's occupation?

James Hall Huling was a politician.

What nationality was James Hall Huling?

James Hall Huling was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Hall Huling

· Wikidata: Q1515389

· DBpedia: James H. Huling

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