Cornelius Amory Pugsley | |
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12th President General of the Sons of the American Revolution | |
In office 1906–1907 | |
Preceded by | Francis Henry Appleton |
Succeeded by | Nelson Alvin McClary |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 16th district | |
In office March 4, 1901 – March 3, 1903 | |
Preceded by | John Q. Underhill |
Succeeded by | Jacob Ruppert |
Personal details | |
Born | July 17, 1850 Peekskill, New York, U.S. |
Died | September 10, 1936 Peekskill, New York, U.S. | (aged 86)
Political party | Democratic |
Cornelius Amory Pugsley Sr. (July 17, 1850 – September 10, 1936) was the Democratic Congressman from New York's 16th congressional district from 1901 to 1903. He was also President of the New York State Bankers Association in 1913. He created the Pugsley Medal in 1928 to honor champions of parks and conservation.[1]