James W. Husted

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James William Husted (March 16, 1870 - January 2, 1925) was a U.S. Representative from New York.

Born in Peekskill, New York as the son of James W. Husted, Husted attended private schools, the Peekskill Military Academy, and Cutler's School, New York City. He was graduated from Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts, in 1888, from Yale University in 1892, and from the New York Law School in 1894. He was admitted to the bar in 1894 and commenced practice in Peekskill, New York. He served as member of the New York State Assembly 1895-1897. He moved to White Plains in 1897 and continued the practice of law. He returned to Peekskill in 1902 and again practiced law. He served as president of the village of Peekskill in 1903 and 1904. He served as member and treasurer of the board of park commissioners from 1909 to 1920. He was an unsuccessful candidate for election in 1912 to the Sixty-third Congress.

Husted was elected as a Republican to the Sixty-fourth and to the three succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1915-March 3, 1923). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1922. He resumed the practice of law in Peekskill. He also engaged in banking and served as president of the Peekskill Bank. He died in New York City January 2, 1925. He remains were cremated. He was interred of ashes in Hillside Cemetery, Peekskill, New York.