Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-26

Biographical Sketches Of Members of
the Legislature.

Biographical Sketches of Members Of
the Legislature.
SENATOR HUGHES. u 4
Hon. James a. Hughes, Senator elect
from the eighth district, composed of the
counties of Warren, Coffee, DeKalb and
Cannon, was born in Rockingham county,
Virginia, on the 18th day Of December,
1927, and is consequently As years Of age.
He lost his parents when an infant, and at
ten years of age was turned out upon the
world to shift for himself, without learning
and without money, but with an indomita-
bic will and determination to make Tor
himself position amongst the leading men
of the nation. When quite young man
he learned the carpenters trade, which oc-
cupation he followed for several years, at
the same time reading law, and was admit
ted to practice his profession about the year
1866 or 1855. BE has not, howev-
er, practiced law since the close
Of the war, but has been engaged In man
ufscturing and mercantile pursuits, and is
at present carrying on large tannery at
McMinnville. He is an enthusiastic men,
Der Of the 1. o. o. F., and has filed all the
chairs in subordinate lodge of that insti-
tuition. &c was at one time Mayor Of the
town of McMinnville, General Agent Of the
Southwestern Railroad, and chairman of
Democratic Executive Committee of his
county, thus showing that he is a gentle
man of fine business attachments. Mr..
Hughes was g member of the Senatorial
branch of the General Assembly Of 1871
took an active part in all important discus
sions, aid was remarkably prompt in his
attendance. Courteous and affable, he won
the esteem and friendship of every mem
Der and officer Of the Senate. In the late
canvass he made the race as "a Democrat,
supporting the full Democratic ticket. His
postofice is McMinnville.
REPRESENTATIVE CUMMINGS.
Hon. Holmes Cummings, Representative
elect from the county Of Upton, was born
in the county to be represented by him, and
is now % years of age. His occupation Is
that of attorney at law, and for the first time
In his life he fills an official position. In the
late canvass be was nominated by the
Democratic party and supported the full
Democratic ticket, urging upon his people
the importance Of organization. He was,
however, supported in his canvass by Dem
ocrats and Republicans alike, his views be-
ing so liberal and his ideas SO progressive
that be suits the whole people ofhis county,
and viii represent all classes and condi
lions and all the various interests Of bis con-
stituents faithfully and well. Though
young, Mr.. Cummings has by untiring en-
orgy and constant study, attained the front
rank In bis profession. In consequence of
lis promptness and frmness in the dispatch
Of business, and bis familiarity with parlis
mentary law, his friends will put him for.
wald as a candidate for Speaker of the
House Of Representstives. His postofice is
Covington.
REPRESENTATIVE REGAN.
Hon. Alexander Regain, Representative
elect from the district composed Of the
counties of Cooke and Sewer, was born in
the county of Cooke, and is now about 81
years Of age. He was raised on farm In
bis native county and is now engaged IL
that business. In the late canvass he was
not nominated by either party, but made
the race as a Republican, supporting the
entire Republican ticket. A. the com
Increment of the late war, be enlisted az
8 private soldier in the Federal army, and
served in that capacity for some months
when be was promoted from time to time,
until az the close of the war be was in com
n.and of a company of infantry. Mr. Re-
gan was a member Of the lower House Of
tie General Assembly of 1870, having been
elected to fill vacancy caused by the res
ignation of Mr.. Taylor. He is a quiet
pl essant, affable gentleman, and will repre-
| sent the interests of his constituents with
entire satisfaction 10 them. His postoffice
is Parrottsyille, Cooke county,
REPRESENTATIVE TATE.
Hon. Allen S. Tate, Representative elect
from the Pictorial district, composed of the
| counties of Hannblen and Granger, wa
born in Granger county, and is now thirt!
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