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Robert Hunter Nugen Sr.

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Born: July 16, 1809

Birthplace: near Halliday’s Cave, Washington County, Pennsylvania

Father: James Nugen 1770 – 1830

Mother: Elizabeth Hunter 1775 – 1839

Wife: Sarah Hoagland 1813 – 1850
(Buried: East State Street Cemetery, Newcomerstown, Ohio)​

Children:

Robert Hunter Nugen Jr. 1847 – 1927​
(Buried: Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, California)​
Lillis M. Nugen Shields 1850 – 1930​
(Buried: East State Street Cemetery, Newcomerstown, Ohio)​
Political Party: Democratic Party
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Occupation before War:


Farmer and Contractor in Tuscarawas County, Ohio​
Involved in local politics in Tuscarawas County, Ohio​
1860: Ohio Delegate to Democratic Party National Convention​

Civil War Career:

1861 – 1863: United States Congressman from Ohio​
1861 – 1863: Member of House Roads and Canals Committee​
1863 – 1872: Superintendent of Ohio – Erie Canal​

Died: February 28, 1872

Place of Death: Newcomerstown, Ohio

Cause of Death: Apoplexy

Age at time of Death: 62 years old

Burial Place: East State Street Cemetery, Newcomerstown, Ohio
 
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