[2] William Huston amassed a large fortune that he left to James at his death on January 5, 1875.

[2] He would later get into a number of businesses, including coffins, milling, silver plating, buggies, hosiery, and gas.

[2] A Republican, Huston was elected to the Connersville City Council in 1876, and was re-elected in 1878.

After leaving office, Huston later became president of the National Trust Company.

[4] On January 3, 1910, Huston and two associates were indicted in Washington, D.C. for mail fraud.