Grubb - Joseph - Montgomery InGenWeb Project

Joseph Grubb farmer, Crawfordsville, was born October 24, 1832, in Ross County, Ohio, and is the son of Ebenezer and Anna (Young) Grubb.  His father was born January 16, 1809, in London County, Virginia, and was of German descent.  His mother was born May 28, 1859, in Little York, Pennsylvania, and traces her forefathers to Ireland. Both are members of the Methodist Church. Joseph Grubb spent the years of his youth on the farm, receiving his education in the common school during winter mouths.  By close attention to his studies he soon fitted himself for teaching, which he made his occu­pation from his nineteenth year until the murmurings of civil strife called him to the battlefield.  Apr 22, 1861, he enlisted in Co. G, 10 th Ind. Vol., under Col, Manson for three months service.  In July, 1862, lie reenlisted in Co. B, 72d Ind. Inf., under Col. A.O. Miller. On account of sickness and partial paralysis he was dis­charged, March 26. 1863, and returned home.

Shortly after he engaged in teaching, and in the spring of 1864 became bookkeeper for Davis, Manson & Co., grain dealers, Crawfordsville, Indiana, which position he held for six years. In 1870 he became the leading member of the firm of Grubb, Martin & Co., in the grain business. In 1874 the partnership was dissolved, on account of the death of one of the firm, and in the spring of 1875, Mr. Grubb engaged in farming, which is still his partial occupation. In 1878 he was elected township trustee, which office he still holds.

He is a thorough republican and a prominent Mason. Mr. Grubb was married December 13, 1866, to Emma Funk, daughter of T. J. and Rachel (Kinder) Funk.  She was born August 6, 1847, in Miamisburg, Montgomery County, Ohio. They have four children: Mary B., Walter D., Anna L., and Lizzie D. Both Mr. and Mrs. Grubb are members of the Methodist Church. - typed by kbz