Dr. James H. Hughes
Dr. James H. Hughes was a son of a pioneer Presbyterian minister in this vicinity, whose life work and faithfulness grow brighter as the years pass. The son was born near Delaware in 1854. From the common schools near the old farm, he entered the office of Dr. E. H. Hyatt to read medicine. He graduated from the Columbus Medical College in 1879. He married Miss Ada McCann, youngest daughter of Dr. J. McCann of Delaware, and at once located in the city to practice. He began at once upon an eventful career. He had a large country practice; but overwork soon broke down his health, and he went to California to rest. He died in 1888, soon after reaching the health resort, and was brought back for burial. He was associated for some time in the practice with his preceptor.
From 20th Century History of Delaware County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens, Edited and compiled by James R. Lytle, Delaware, Ohio, Biographical Publishing Co., Chicago, 1908