James H. Huling

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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.

James H. Huling
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from West Virginia's 3rd district
In office March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1897
Preceded by	John D. Alderson
Succeeded by	Charles Dorr
Mayor of Charleston, West Virginia
In office 1884–1888
Personal details
Born	James Hall Huling (1844-03-24)March 24, 1844 Williamsport, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	April 23, 1918(1918-04-23) (aged 74) Charleston, West Virginia, U.S.
Resting place	Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, West Virginia, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Alma mater	Lycoming College
Profession	Politician, businessman
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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^[1] 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.^[1]

See also

• United States congressional delegations from West Virginia
• List of mayors of Charleston, West Virginia