Source: Portrait & Biographical Album of Whiteside County, IL
Originally published 1885 Chapman Bros., Chicago, IL

Transcribed by: Becky Jones

Page 330

Frederick B. Hubbard, of the firm of Dill & Co., furniture dealers of Sterling, was born Oct. 26, 1859, in Dover, Bureau Co., Ill., and remained at home until 18 years of age, receiving a fine education. He then went to Yankton, Dak., arriving there June 19, 1878, and spending a year and a half in the jeweler’s business. Next, he engaged in the same business for himself in Hiawatha, Brown Co., Kan. A year and a half after, he sold out, came to Sterling and made a commencement in the same line of business; but, his health failing, he sold out, and engaged with his present partner in the furniture trade, which they have to the present carried on with success to themselves and satisfaction to their patrons.

Mr. Hubbard was married to Miss Louisa H. Brown, of St. Joseph, Mo., March 27, 1881. They have one daughter, Ada L., who was born May 24, 1883. He belongs to the Knights of Honor, the Modern Woodmen of American and the Knights of Pythias.

Mr. Hubbard is a liberal and public-spirited citizen of Sterling, worthy of official trusts.