William H. Pugsley

Who was William H. Pugsley?

William Henry Puglsey was the reeve of Richmond Hill, Ontario from 1885 until 1896, and again from 1907 until 1918.

Pugsley began his career as a butcher and cattle dealer in Richmond Hill. He was first elected to the Richmond Hill Village Council after standing for election as a councillor in 1880. He was re-elected to that position in 1881, 1882 and 1883. In 1885 he stood for reeve and was elected. He was re-elected every year from then until 1896. He was again elected to the position in 1907, successfully seeking re-election through 1918.

Pugsley died in 1933 and was buried in Richmond Hill Presbyterian Cemetery. Pugsley Avenue in Richmond Hill is named in his honour.