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 byWilliam Helmick
Succeeded byJames R. Morris
Personal details
Born
Robert Hunter Nugen

(1809-07-16)July 16, 1809
Washington County, Pennsylvania
DiedFebruary 28, 1872(1872-02-28) (aged 62)
Newcomerstown, Ohio
Resting placeNewcomerstown Cemetery
Political partyDemocratic

Biography

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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

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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

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

Death

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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

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

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

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by United States Representative from Ohio's 15th congressional district
1861–1863
Succeeded by