William Hughes (senator)

William Hughes
Hughes in 1912
United States Senator
from New Jersey
In office
March 4, 1913 – January 30, 1918
Preceded byFrank O. Briggs
Succeeded byDavid Baird
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New Jersey's 6th district
In office
March 4, 1903 – March 3, 1905
Preceded byRichard W. Parker
Succeeded byHenry C. Allen
In office
March 4, 1907 – September 27, 1912
Preceded byHenry C. Allen
Succeeded byArchibald C. Hart
Personal details
Born(1872-04-03)April 3, 1872
DiedJanuary 30, 1918(1918-01-30) (aged 45)
Resting placeCedar Lawn Cemetery
PartyDemocratic
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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.