BIOGRAPHY

WILLIAM GUBB - OF STAFFORD, NY

Gubb, William, was born in Devonshire, England, February 8, 1833, and came to the United States in 1856, settling in the town of Stafford. In 1854 he married Ann Braley; they had five children: James, William, Edward, Elizabeth and Jennie, wife of Frank Dorf. Mr. Gubb, in 1891, bought the Henry Craft farm, which he successfully conducted until his death, December 21, 1898. He took an interest in all good works, was an amiable neighbor and citizen without reproach. He always took an active interest in public affairs and was recognized as a man of sterling integrity, whose word was as good as his bond.

Source: Our County and its people, A descriptive work on Genesee County, New York, Edited by: F. W. Beers, J.W. Vose & Co., Publishers, Syracuse, N. Y. 1890