The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-09-09
Obituary.


Died, August 10Th. at his home in the village
OF Bennington, 'ornelius Hubbard, in the
seventy second year of his age.
The deceased was born In The township OF
Butler, Wayne county. N. ", June I'd, 1927 In
early manhood he was thrown upon his own
resources and forced to meet the stern realities
OF life. Like many another lad, he was not
satisfied with the dull and cherries sound OF
| pioneer farm life, and his uneasy spirit sought
| relief by employment upon the Erie Canal
which he followed in one position or another
for year or so, or until he became dissatisfied
with the rough and ceaseless whirl OF daily life
as there depicted when he left the canal and
, learned the coopers trade, which he followed
for time.
On September 4th, 1850, he was married to
Siley Leland, who survives him. In October OF
the same year he, with his young wife, started
out almost empty handed, from their home and
friends, and located in the county of LAGRANGE,
Ind, upon forty acres of land, and there COM
menced with will to carve out the moderate
fortune which he hoped some day to obtain
But he soon found that forty acres was too
small place for his ambitious and expansive
nature and after three years of trial he sold his
farm and loading his goods upon q wagon
started with his wife across the country for
Michigan in search of wider field for opera
ton. His wife's parents had, year or so
previous, located In the township of Sciota, in
this county, and naturally he was attracted
there, where he bought and located upon the
farm OF 80 acres, near the village of Bennng
ton, which, with many adjoining acres, after
wards purchased, he owned at the time of his
demise. This farm was then, as much OF the
surrounding country. dense wilderness but by
the incessant energy and toll. the sturdy oaks,
naples and elms were forced to give place to
fields of waving grain, and one of the largest and
most productive farms Of the county was left
rich inheritance to his surviving kin. He was
man of indomitable will and energy, and took
deep interest in the affairs, not only OF agrl-
culture and home life, in which he had been
successful beyond the average but Of public
and political life as well. He always had pro-
nounced and positive opinions upon the promi
nent questions OF the day, and was always
ready to express and defend his opinions with
arguments, which, TO his own mind, at least,
were conclusive, and from which it required
positive truth to cause him to recede
To the casual acquaintance he might be ad-
judged harsh, narrow and big oted; but to the
one who followed his real nature he was gen
words would sometimes Indicate, but was al
ways an accommodating neighbour and true
and trusty friend. He was outspoxen and fear
less In his denunciation Of anything he con-
sidered wrong unjust. He always weighed
well every question before he took sides, and
hence was usually found upon the right side.
He was most combative only in words Like
the uncut diamond, he was of much more real
worth that the outward appearance indicated.
In politics he was always pronounced re-
publican and took deep interest in local and
public affairs, but never aspired to, or would
accept public office. He was very strong in his
denunclations Of the too prevalent political
trickery and intrigue OF the present day. but
did not let that swerve his loyalty to his party
or his country
Besides wife and son. j. W. Hubbard, he
left three brothers and two sisters all of whom,
except o. b. Hubbard, of Durand, are residents
OF other states. id. L.
THE TIMES desires to add to the above its
testimony OF respect TO the memory of Mr..
Hubbard, who was one Of the most prominent
and best known men in the entire county.
Men of Mr.. Hibbard's stripe are far too few in
these days and his death is q positive loss to
the community in which he lived. In business
affairs his word was as good as his bond. AS a
farmer he was progressive being one of the
pioneer breeders Of improved live stock, always
an active member of the County Agricultural
Association, in which he was deeply interested.
AS friend his advice was always good and
many man in Shiawassee county is under
lasting obligations to Cornelius Hubbard for
timely warning or friendly opinion as to bus
mess or farming ventures. Those who knew
Mr.. Hubbard will hold his memory in kindly
remembrance while life lasts.