Charles Hughes (representative)
Charles Hughes (February 27, 1822 in New Orleans, Louisiana – August 10, 1887 in Sandy Hill, Washington County, New York) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Life
He studied law, was admitted to the bar, and commenced practice in Sandy Hill.
He was elected as a Democrat to the 33rd United States Congress, holding office from March 4, 1853, to March 3, 1855.
Hughes was Clerk of the New York Court of Appeals from 1860 to 1862, elected at the New York state election, 1859, on the Republican and American tickets, but defeated for re-election at the New York state election, 1862 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.
He was buried at the Union Cemetery, between Fort Edward and Sandy Hill.
References
- United States Congress. "Charles Hughes (id: H000918)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
| United States House of Representatives | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Joseph Russell |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 15th congressional district 1853–1855 |
Succeeded by Edward Dodd |
| Legal offices | ||
| Preceded by Russell F. Hicks |
Clerk of the Court of Appeals 1860–1862 |
Succeeded by Frederick A. Tallmadge |
| New York State Senate | ||
| Preceded by Thomas Coleman |
New York State Senate 12th District 1878–1879 |
Succeeded by William H. Robertson |