Jonas A. Hughston

American politician (1808–1862)

Jonas A. Hughston

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 19th district
In office March 4, 1855 – March 3, 1857
Preceded by	George W. Chase
Succeeded by	Oliver A. Morse

Personal details
Born	Jonas Abbott Hughston 1808 (1808) Sidney, New York, U.S.
Died	November 10, 1862(1862-11-10) (aged 53–54) Shanghai, China
Resting place	Poo-ting Cemetery
Political party	Opposition
Profession	Politician, lawyer

Jonas Abbott Hughston (1808 – November 10, 1862) was a U.S. Representative from New York.

Born in Sidney, New York, Hughston completed preparatory studies. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1839 and commenced practice at Delhi, New York. He served as district attorney of Delaware County 1842–1845. He resumed the practice of law.

Hughston was elected as an Opposition Party candidate to the Thirty-fourth Congress (March 4, 1855 – March 3, 1857). He was appointed by President Lincoln marshal of the consular court at Shanghai, China, on March 26, 1862, and served until his death in Shanghai, China, on November 10, 1862. He was interred in Poo-ting Cemetery.

Sources

United States Congress. "Jonas A. Hughston (id: H000931)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by George W. Chase	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 19th congressional district March 4, 1855 – March 3, 1857	Succeeded by Oliver A. Morse