Samuel J. Pugh
American politician
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Samuel Johnson Pugh (January 28, 1850 – April 17, 1922) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.
Preceded byThomas H. Paynter
Succeeded byJames Nicholas Kehoe
Preceded byGarrett S. Wall
Succeeded byJ. D. Rummans
Samuel Johnson Pugh | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 9th district | |
| In office March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1901 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas H. Paynter |
| Succeeded by | James Nicholas Kehoe |
| Member of the Kentucky Senate from the 31st district | |
| In office January 1, 1894 – January 1, 1896 | |
| Preceded by | Garrett S. Wall |
| Succeeded by | J. D. Rummans |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 28, 1850 |
| Died | April 17, 1922 (aged 72) |
| Resting place | Greenlawn Cemetery |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Centre College |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Born in Greenup County, Kentucky, Pugh moved with his parents to Lewis County in 1852. He attended Chandler's Select School, Rand's Academy, and Centre College, Danville, Kentucky.
He studied law and was admitted to the bar, commencing practice in Vanceburg, Kentucky.
He held the following positions:
- City attorney, 1872–1873
- Master commissioner of the circuit court, 1874–1880
- County attorney, 1878–1886
- County judge, 1886–1890
- Delegate to the State constitutional convention, 1890–1891
- State senator, 1893–1894
Pugh was elected November 6, 1894 as a Republican to the 54th, 55th, and 56th Congresses (March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1901).
He resumed the practice of law in Vanceburg, Kentucky and died there April 17, 1922. He was interred in Woodland Cemetery.
References
Media related to Samuel Pugh at Wikimedia Commons- United States Congress. "Samuel J. Pugh (id: P000564)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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