Hugh J. Glenn
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Hugh James Glenn (1824-February 17, 1883) was a businessman and California politician. Educated as a doctor McDowell's Medical College, Glenn worked as a farmer. Familiar with agrarian issues from his experience on the land, he began his public career on the California State Board of Agriculture. In 1879, he ran in the California gubernatorial elections representing both the Democratic and New Constitution parties; however he lost to Republican George C. Perkins. Glenn was killed on his California ranch in 1883 by Hurum Miller.