Ferdinand B. Hubbard is a native of Sangerfield, Oneida county, New York,
and was born May 4, 1818. He married Miss Mary O. Dorchester, April 17, 1850.
Their children are Siley M. born December 14, 1852; Charles, born March 7,
1855; Ferdinand B., Jr., born May 24, 1857; Lizzie C., born March 26, 1859;
Belle, born March 28, 1861; Hattie A., born January 4, 1863, and Lena C.,
born August 20, 1865. Mr. Hubbard came to Lyndon in October, 1839, with
his brother Alexis, and at first taught school, and afterwards became
a farmer. In 1855 he moved to Sterling, and engaged in the agricultural
implement business, which he has since followed. The firm is now F. B.
Hubbard & Sons, and their business house is on the corner of Mulberry and Second streets, Sterling.
Mr. Hubbard is an active, thorough business man, a good citizen, and a kind neighbor.
From History of Whiteside County - Bent - Wilson 1877
Hubbard Family History
Mr. Hubbard's Obituary
