Hughes, William John

Hughes, William John

Address: High Street, Sandwich

Occupation: Grocer

Called on: Day 9

Witness Type: Briber, Treater

Party: Conservative

Notes

Hughes was a Sandwich grocer who had a very active part in the election, receiving £480 to distribute on behalf of the Conservative party.. The equivalent of over £40k in today’s money. £144 was shared amongst 4 men who then distributed it amongst 48 voters. William Beck, Richard Wybourne, James Brett and John Langley.