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 Michael Edward Hughes[1] in Chicago, Illinois, to Peter J. Hughes (c. 1857 – 1933[2]) and Mary Hughes (née Lawless, 1863 – 1919[3]), both originally of Ireland. Hughes first 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.[4][5] He was buried at Calvary Cemetery in Evanston.

References

  1. ↑ "Illinois, Births and Christenings, 1824-1940". FamilySearch. Retrieved August 6, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ↑ "Obituary for PETER Hughes". Chicago Tribune. March 20, 1933. p. 21. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Obituary for Mary Hughes (nee Lawless)". Chicago Tribune. October 19, 1919. p. 15. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  4. ↑ Illinois Blue Book 1943–1944, Biographical Sketch of Edward J. Hughes, p. 58
  5. ↑ "E. J. Hughes, Secretary of State, Is Dead". Chicago Tribune. June 29, 1944. p. 1. Retrieved February 1, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
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