Background
Bugbee was born in Ashford, Connecticut, February 18, 1794, the son of Amos and Martha (Woodward) Bugbee.
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Francis Bugbee
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He graduated from Yale College in 1818.
Career
After graduation he took charge of an academy in North Carolina, at the same time studying law with Judge Badger. In June 1820, he was admitted to the bar in that State, and in the October following to the bar of Pennsylvania at Harrisburg. In January 1821, he settled in Elyton, Jefferson County, Alabama, where he remained until 1826, at which time he removed to Montgomery, in the same state, where he resided till his death.
Besides pursuing the regular duties of his profession, he was a warm friend of education, and served from 1836 to 1871 as a trustee of the University of Alabama.
During the American Civil War he was an avowed Union man, and at its close was appointed a judge of the circuit court, in which relation he gave eminent satisfaction. From 1866 to 1869 he served as United States District Attorney.
He died suddenly at his residence in Montgomery, April 21, 1877, of apoplexy, in the 84th year of his age. This article incorporates public domain material from the Yale Obituary Record.
Membership
In 1843 he was a member of the Alabama State Legislature.
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