Jacob J. Pugsley

Jacob Joseph Pugsley (January 25, 1838 – February 5, 1920) was an American lawyer and politician who served two terms as a U.S. Representative from Ohio from 1887 to 1891.

Jacob Joseph Pugsley
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 12th district
In office March 4, 1887 – March 3, 1891
Preceded by	Albert C. Thompson
Succeeded by	William H. Enochs
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from Highland County
In office January 4, 1886 – March 3, 1887
Preceded by	William H. Reed
Succeeded by	D. M. Massie
Member of the Ohio Senate from the 6th district
In office January 4, 1880 – January 6, 1884
Preceded by	Henry C. Dawson
Succeeded by	David M. Barrett
Personal details
Born	(1838-01-25)January 25, 1838 Dutchess County, New York, US
Died	February 5, 1920(1920-02-05) (aged 82) Hillsboro, Ohio, US
Resting place	Hillsboro Cemetery
Political party	Republican
Alma mater	Miami University

Biography

Born in Dutchess County, New York, Pugsley moved to Ohio with his parents in 1839. He graduated from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Dayton, Ohio. He moved to Hillsboro, Ohio, and continued the practice of law.

In 1866, he married Cornelia Dabney Price. They had a daughter, Nannie Price Pugsley.^[1]

Political career

He served as a member of the State house of representatives 1880–1883. He served in the Ohio Senate in 1886 and 1887.

Pugsley was elected as a Republican to the Fiftieth and Fifty-first Congresses (March 4, 1887 – March 3, 1891). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1890.

Death

He died in Hillsboro, Ohio on February 5, 1920. He was interred in Hillsboro Cemetery.

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  Gravestone of Jacob J. Pugsley at Hillsboro Cemetery in Hillsboro, Ohio.

References

1. "Leaders in Society". Evening Star. Washington, D.C. February 15, 1890. p. 9. Retrieved June 10, 2015.

Sources

• United States Congress. "Jacob J. Pugsley (id: P000566)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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