Robert H. Nugen

Robert Hunter Nugen (July 16, 1809 – February 28, 1872) was an American politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from Ohio from 1861 to 1863, during the American Civil War.

Robert Nugen
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 15th district
In office March 4, 1861 – March 3, 1863
Preceded by	William Helmick
Succeeded by	James R. Morris
Personal details
Born	Robert Hunter Nugen (1809-07-16)July 16, 1809 Washington County, Pennsylvania
Died	February 28, 1872(1872-02-28) (aged 62) Newcomerstown, Ohio
Resting place	Newcomerstown Cemetery
Political party	Democratic

Biography

Born near Hallidays Cove, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Nugen moved to Ohio in 1811 with his parents, who settled in Columbiana County, Ohio. He received a limited education.

Early career

He moved to Tuscarawas County in 1828 and engaged in agricultural pursuits, as well as being a contractor for some time. He held several local political offices and was delegate to the Democratic National Convention at Charleston in 1860.

Congress

Nugen was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-seventh Congress (March 4, 1861 - March 3, 1863).

Death

Retiring from politics, Nugen was the superintendent of the Ohio Canal until his death in Newcomerstown, Ohio, on February 28, 1872. He was interred in Newcomerstown Cemetery.

References

• United States Congress. "Robert H. Nugen (id: N000168)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved on 2009-5-11

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