Background
Hughes, Charles was born on February 27, 1822 in New Orleans.
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Hughes, Charles was born on February 27, 1822 in New Orleans.
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 was buried at the Union Cemetery, between Fort Edward and Sandy Hill.
Republican Party, Democratic Party.
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 Doctorate) in 1878 and 1879.