Jacob Joseph Pugsley (January 25, 1838 – February 5, 1920) was an American lawyer and politician who served two terms as a U.S. Representative from Ohio from 1887 to 1891.

Born in Dutchess County, New York, Pugsley moved to Ohio with his parents in 1839.

He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Dayton, Ohio.

He moved to Hillsboro, Ohio, and continued the practice of law.

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