Edward J. Hughes

Official portrait, 1933

Edward J. Hughes (July 26, 1888 – June 28, 1944) was an American politician.

Biography

Hughes's grave at Calvary Cemetery

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Hughes studied law and then switched to engineering. Hughes served in the Illinois State Senate from 1914 to 1930 as a Democrat. In 1932, Hughes was elected Illinois Secretary of State and served until his death. Hughes died of a heart attack on June 28, 1944, while staying at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City.[1][2] He was buried at Calvary Cemetery in Evanston.

References

  1. ^ Illinois Blue Book 1943–1944, Biographical Sketch of Edward J. Hughes, p. 58
  2. ^ "E. J. Hughes, Secretary of State, Is Dead". Chicago Tribune. June 29, 1944. p. 1. Retrieved February 1, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.


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