Samuel Johnson Pugh | |
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| Member of theU.S. House of Representatives fromKentucky's9th district | |
| In office March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1901 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas H. Paynter |
| Succeeded by | James Nicholas Kehoe |
| Member of theKentucky Senate from the31st district | |
| In office January 1, 1894 – January 1, 1896 | |
| Preceded by | Garrett S. Wall |
| Succeeded by | J. D. Rummans |
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| Born | (1850-01-28)January 28, 1850 |
| Died | April 17, 1922(1922-04-17) (aged 72) |
| Resting place | Greenlawn Cemetery |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Centre College |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Samuel Johnson Pugh (January 28, 1850 – April 17, 1922) was aU.S. Representative fromKentucky.
Born inGreenup County, Kentucky, Pugh moved with his parents to Lewis County in 1852. He attended Chandler's Select School, Rand's Academy, andCentre College,Danville, Kentucky.
He studied law and wasadmitted to the bar, commencing practice inVanceburg, Kentucky.
He held the following positions:
Pugh was elected November 6, 1894 as aRepublican to the54th,55th, and56th Congresses (March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1901).
He resumed the practice of law inVanceburg, Kentucky and died there April 17, 1922. He was interred in Woodland Cemetery.
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| Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives fromKentucky's 9th congressional district 1895 – 1901 | Succeeded by |
