Date Original
1924-1952
Description
This collection contains photocopies of letters, pamphlets, and other documents related to John J. Hughes' work with First State Bank, as well as his involvement in Arkansas politics.
Biographical/Historical Note
John J. Hughes, Sr., was born in Lee County, Arkansas, in 1859. He married Martha Elizabeth Hamner in the 1880s. Hughes became one of the wealthiest farmers and businessmen in Lee County. He owned several large farms and was president of the Bank of Haynes and the Bank of Hughes. In 1911, Hughes killed a man during an altercation in Memphis, Tennessee. He was sentenced to life in prison, but was pardoned after serving only a few months. Hughes died March 14, 1920, at his home in Haynes, Arkansas. John J. Hughes, Jr., was born to John J. Hughes, Sr., and Martha Hamner Hughes in 1888. He married Pearl Robinson in 1912. John Hughes, Jr., served in the Arkansas House and Senate in the late 1920s. He died January 18, 1954.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Arkansas; Tennessee
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.024.005
Resource Type
Text
Collection
John J. Hughes papers [photocopy], SMC.024.005
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
John J. Hughes papers [photocopy], Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
Disciplines
United States History
