 | This article includes a list of references, related reading, or external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations. (March 2024) |
William Hughes | |
|---|---|
&sq=&lang=&file=File:William_Hughes,_1872-1918,_bust_portrait,_facing_right_LCCN2005689530.jpg) | |
| United States Senator from New Jersey | |
| In office March 4, 1913 – January 30, 1918 | |
| Preceded by | Frank O. Briggs |
| Succeeded by | David Baird |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 6th district | |
| In office March 4, 1903 – March 3, 1905 | |
| Preceded by | Richard W. Parker |
| Succeeded by | Henry C. Allen |
| In office March 4, 1907 – September 27, 1912 | |
| Preceded by | Henry C. Allen |
| Succeeded by | Archibald C. Hart |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 3, 1872 Drogheda, Ireland |
| Died | January 30, 1918 (aged 45) Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Resting place | Cedar Lawn Cemetery |
| Nationality | Irish American |
| Political party | Democratic |
William Hughes (April 3, 1872 – January 30, 1918) was an American politician of Irish origin. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in both houses of the United States Congress as the U.S. representative for New Jersey's 6th congressional district from 1903 to 1905 and again from 1907 to 1912 and a United States senator from New Jersey from 1913 to 1918.