Richard Hooker Grubaugh (abt. 1815 - 1897)

Born about 3 Sep 1815 in Hayesville, Ashland Co., OH

Ancestors

Husband of Elizabeth F. Fidler — married about 14 Jan 1844 (to about 1880) in Richland, OH [uncertain]

Died 11 Jul 1897 at about age 81 in Mansfield, Richland Co., OH

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Biography

Grubaugh, Richard Hooker -- Richard Hooker Grubaugh died at his home, No. 107 North Diamond Street, shortly after 12 o'clock Sunday afternoon, aged nearly 83 years. The deceased was the oldest citizen of Mansfield born within the boundaries of Richland County. He was born on a farm about one mile east of Hayesville, Sept. 3, 1815. During those days there were yet a number of the original inhabitants, the Indians, in these parts. When the subject of this sketch was a child his family moved to a point 1½ miles east of Ashland in Richland County on a farm where they resided until Richard was 15 years of age. Then the father sold the place and took up land 2½ miles south of Perrysville. At the age of 25 years, Mr. Grubaugh drove a stage coach and was in charge of the United States mails between Hayesville and this city for four years. Afterward for four years more he carried the mails and drove a stage between Hayesville and Wooster. While in the service of "Uncle Sam" Mr. Grubaugh had a number of thrilling adventures. Mr. Grubaugh met Johnny Appleseed many times in his youth. He also drove "Tippecanoe" Harrison through Richland County in 1840. Jan. 14, 1843, Mr. Grubaugh was united in marriage with Elizabeth Fidler, of Berks County, Pa. Five children were born, including three sons and two daughters. Joseph L., resides at Indianapolis, Ind., and Walter d., and Ella C. Grubaugh live in Mansfield. The two oldest children, John H. and Susanna, are dead. The mother died about 17 years ago. Mr. Grubaugh was the oldest fireman in Mansfield at the time of his death. He served as a member of engine company No. 1 and also acted as treasurer of the organization until its dissolution. He has been a member of Mansfield lodge No. 19, I.O.O.F. for more than 40 years. Although very aged Mr. Grubaugh's mind was quite clear and his memory was remarkably good. He is of a long lived race. An aunt died at the age of 102 years and an uncle attained the age of 99 years, while his father lived to see is 98th. milestone.

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