Jacob J. Pugsley

Summary

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 byAlbert C. Thompson
Succeeded byWilliam H. Enochs
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from Highland County
In office
January 4, 1886 – March 3, 1887
Preceded byWilliam H. Reed
Succeeded byD. M. Massie
Member of the Ohio Senate from the 6th district
In office
January 4, 1880 – January 6, 1884
Preceded byHenry C. Dawson
Succeeded byDavid M. Barrett
Personal details
Born(1838-01-25)January 25, 1838
Dutchess County, New York, US
DiedFebruary 5, 1920(1920-02-05) (aged 82)
Hillsboro, Ohio, US
Resting placeHillsboro Cemetery
Political partyRepublican
Alma materMiami University

Biography edit

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 edit

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 edit

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

References edit

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

Sources edit

  This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress