Hughes, James Born November 24, 1823, in Bladensburg, MD Died October 21, 1873, in Bladensburg, MD Federal Judicial Service: Judge, Court of Claims Nominated by James Buchanan on January 12, 1860, to a seat vacated by Isaac Blackford. Confirmed by the Senate on January 18, 1860, and received commission on January 18, 1860. Service terminated on December 1, 1864, due to resignation. 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