Background
PUGSLEY, William was born in Sussex. Son of William Pugsley, farmer.
PUGSLEY, William was born in Sussex. Son of William Pugsley, farmer.
Studied at Public School in Sussex, K. Company. I University of New Brunswick. Douglas Gold Medallist in Junior Year.
Graduated at head of class, 1868.
Second in competition for Gilchrist Scholarship, University of London, 180S (Bachelor of Civil Law, Doctor of Civil Law).
Admitted Attorney at Law, 1871. Barrister, 1872; Reporter of the Supreme Court, 1873-1883. Queen's Counsel, 1891.
Elected to Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick, 1885.
Elected Speaker of the House, 1887. Resigned 1890, and went into the Government as Solicitor-General.
Resigned and retired from politics, 1892. Again elected to the Legislature for Kings, 1899.
Entered the Provincial Government, as Attorney-General 1900. Minister of Public Works, Canada, since 1907.
Clubs: Rideau, Country. Union, Saint John.
Spouse 1870, Fannie J.,daughter of Thomas Parks of the City of Saint John, merchant.