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Charles Hughes (representative)

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Charles Hughes (February 27, 1822 – August 10, 1887) was an American lawyer and politician from New York. He served one term in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1853 to 1855.

Biography

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Hughes was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He studied law, was admitted to the bar, and commenced practice in Sandy Hill.

Congress

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He was elected as a Democrat to the 33rd United States Congress, holding office from March 4, 1853, to March 3, 1855.

Later career

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Hughes was Clerk of the New York Court of Appeals from 1860 to 1862, elected at the 1859 New York state election, on the Republican and American tickets, but defeated for re-election at the 1862 New York state election on the Union ticket.

He also served as provost marshal for the sixteenth district of New York, was a member of the Governor’s staff and Judge Advocate General of the New York State Militia. He was a member of the New York State Senate (12th D.) in 1878 and 1879.

Death

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He died in Sandy Hill, Washington County, New York, and was buried at the Union Cemetery, between Fort Edward and Sandy Hill.

References

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  • United States Congress. "Charles Hughes (id: H000918)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 15th congressional district

1853–1855
Succeeded by
Legal offices
Preceded by Clerk of the Court of Appeals
1860–1862
Succeeded by
New York State Senate
Preceded by New York State Senate
12th District

1878–1879
Succeeded by