Jesse Hughes (Virginian frontiersman)
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Jesse Hughes (?-1829) was a western Virginian frontiersman, hunter, and scout who explored parts of Virginia and Kentucky. Hughes was frequently involved in the warfare between settlers and Native Americans, and his scouting and fighting skills became well-known through stories of his exploits, a number of which have survived in historical documents. Willis Degas wrote, "He was a great favorite, and no scouting party could be complete, unless Jesse Hughes had something to do with it."
Hughes married Grace Tanner in 1771. They lived in a cabin on Hacker's Creek, near a stream that is now known as "Jesse's run".
