Cornelius Amory Pugsley

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. Cornelius was a direct descendant of James Pugsley, who emigrated from England in 1680. Pugsley attended public schools and was instructed in higher education by a private tutor.

Early career His first job was as a clerk at the Peekskill, New York post office, he later served as the assistant postmaster from 1867 to 1870.