Biographies

Source:
The Biographical Record of Knox County, Ohio
To Which is Added an Elaborate Compendium of National Biography
Illustrated
Publ. Chicago : The Lewis Publishing Company
1902
 

PROFESSOR C. M. GRUBB.    Professor C. M. Grubb is now principal of the schools of Howard and for a number of years has been accounted one of the most acceptable and capable teachers in the county.  Perhaps no public position is as difficult to fill as that of the teacher.  He must not only possess strong intelligence, but must be capable of imparting clearly and concisely to others the knowledge he has acquired, must be able to maintain discipline, and moreover he has to please not one but many.  The tide of public opinion must be in his favor and the individuals constituting the public all feel that the work of the teacher, more than of any other one, is a personal concern.  It is therefore an indication of ability when the favorable criticism of the public is won and the words of commendation expressed of Professor Grubb indicates his high standing in the public regard.      A native of Knox county, he was born in Morris township Sept. 29, 1867.  His father, Henry Grubb, was also a native of the county, born and reared in Pike township, and in the common schools he pursued his education.  He has made farming his life work and now resides in Monroe township.  His wife, who in her maidenhood was Miss Mary Ann Jeffries, was born in this county, and as she was left an orphan at an early age she was reared in the family of Daniel Brumbaugh.  Mr. and Mrs. Grubb are the parents of three sons and a daughter, yet living: Wilson, who engages in drilling wells in Knox county; Celestia, at home with their parents; C. M., of this review: and D. B., who is now studying law with the firm of Cooper & Moore, in Mount Vernon.      Professor Grubb began his education in the district schools of Monroe township and was afterward a student in the Ohio Normal University, at Ada, for two and a half years.  He was married, Nov. 5, 1890, to Miss Jennie Loney, a native of Brown township and a daughter of William and Mary (McClurg) Loney.  Her father was born and reared in Pike township, while her mother was a native of Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania.  They became the parents of ten children, of whom Mrs. Grubb was the ninth in order of birth and the fourth daughter.  She was reared and educated in her native county and attended the normal in Danville, Ohio.      For a year Professor Grubb and his wife resided in Mount Vernon, and he engaged in teaching school in the country.  He then removed to a farm in Brown township and engaged in teaching through the winter months, while in the summer season he followed farming.  In 1898 he removed to Howard and continued to teach in the schools of the township, being in charge of one school for seven years.  In 1901 he was elected principal of the schools of the town, and is now occupying that position.  There are two rooms in the school and an assistant teacher is employed.  He has always succeeded in raising the standard of education in every school with which he has been connected, and has been an active factor in the intellectual development of the several communities in which he has labored and wrought for the mental good of the young.      Socially the Professor is connected with the Modern Woodmen of America and the Masonic lodges.  His religious belief connects him with the Christian church, of which he is a most consistent member.  He is now serving as elder and is also teacher of the Bible class in the Sunday-school.  In his political faith he is a stanch Democrat, has labored earnestly to insure the success and promote the growth of the party, and has served as a member of the county committee.  His genial manner, unfailing courtesy, his earnest devotion to his work and to every cause in which he believes—all these have made him popular and won him the warm friendship of a large circle of acquaintances. Source: The Biographical Record of Knox County, Ohio - Publ. 1902 - Page 246

LEVI GRUBB.   Levi Grubb was born in Pike township Apr. 14, 1843, and died on the 14th of July, 1901.  He always resided in Knox county and his many excellencies of character won for him the trust and respect of his fellow men.  He was reared in the place of his nativity and during his youth became familiar with farm work in its various departments.  The public schools afforded him his educational privileges and when young he also learned the carpenter's trade, his knowledge of this business proving a value to him as he carried on his work in later life, enabling him to keep everything about his place in excellent repair.  In his farming he was progressive, practical and enterprising, and yearly his labors brought to him a good income.      Feb. 1, 1871, Mr. Grubb was united in marriage to Miss Hannah Cole, a native of Knox county, born June 1, 1854.  Her father, Isaac Cole, was a native of Connecticut and when a young man came to Ohio, where he met and married Mrs. Rachel Brown, who was also reared in Knox county, her people being early settlers here.  Mrs. Grubb spent her girlhood days in Berlin township and there obtained her education.  She was only seventeen years of age when she gave her hand in marriage to him whose name introduces this review.  They became the parents of three children: Nettie, the wife of Wilson Yanger, a business man of Bellville, Ohio, and they have one child, Paul; Bertie, the wife of John Spohn, a resident farmer of Berlin township, and operating the home farm; and Clarence, who is living with his mother.  She is the owner of one hundred and twenty-seven acres of good land, and to its improvement she gives her attention, supervising the work which annually results in good harvests.  She is a most estimable lady and her circle of friends is almost co-extensive with her circle of acquaintances.  Mr. Grubb was a prominent and influential citizen.  In his business methods he was straightforward and honorable.  He belonged to the Grange, gave his political support to the Democracy, and was a member of the German Baptist church.  One of his marked characteristics was his fidelity to principle, and in all life's relations he commanded the warm regard and confidence of his fellow men. Source: The Biographical Record of Knox County, Ohio - Publ. 1902 - Page 145

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