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born 1793
Robert Stubblefield, The greater part of this sketch of Robert Stubblefield is taken from a memoir, written b}^ the Rev. John Barger. "Robert Stubblefield Avas born ]^november 23, 1793, in the county of Halifax, Virginia. He was the son of Edward Stubblefield, sen., who was the son of John Stubblefied, who, Math two brothers, Edward and William, came from England.
From The good old times in McLean County, Illinois / containing two hundred and sixty-one sketches of old settlers, a complete historical sketch of the Black Hawk War and ... all matters of interest relati (1874)
born 1820 · Fayette County
Child of Robert Stubblefield
John Stubblefield, second son of Robert Stubblefield, was born June 4, 1820, in Fayette County, Ohio. The family came to Funk's Grove in December, 1824, as stated in other sketches. He remembers very clearly the Indians, and particularly recollect seeing the squaws dry the denison on sticks over coals of fire, in order to preserve it.
From The good old times in McLean County, Illinois / containing two hundred and sixty-one sketches of old settlers, a complete historical sketch of the Black Hawk War and ... all matters of interest relati (1874)
born 1823 · Fayette County
Child of Robert Stubblefield
George M. Stubblefield, son of Robert Stubblefield, was named after a noted Methodist preacher in Ohio, named George Maley. George was born August 29, 1823, in Fayette County, Ohio. In December, 1824, the Stubblefield family came to Illinois, and George was carried in the arms of his mother, who rode on horseback.
From The good old times in McLean County, Illinois / containing two hundred and sixty-one sketches of old settlers, a complete historical sketch of the Black Hawk War and ... all matters of interest relati (1874) · Read the full biography
born 1825
Child of Robert Stubblefield
Jesse Stubblefield, fourth son of Robert Stubblefield, was born July 30, 1825, at Funk's Grove. He received such an education as could be obtained by the son of a pioneer. His youth was not at all extraordinary, but was spent in life on a farm.
From The good old times in McLean County, Illinois / containing two hundred and sixty-one sketches of old settlers, a complete historical sketch of the Black Hawk War and ... all matters of interest relati (1874)
born 1846 · Funks Grove township
Child of John Stubblefield
DAVID R. STUBBLEFIELD, one of the most progressive, energetic and successful agriculturists of McLean county, is the owner of a large and valuable farm in Dale township. His methods of farm management show deep scientific knowledge, combined with sound practical judgment, and the results show that "high class" farming as an occupation can be made profitable as well as pleasant.
From The Biographical record of McLean County, Illinois (1899)
JOHN STUBBLEFIELD, importer; P. 0. Shirley.
From The History of McLean County, Illinois; portraits of early settlers and prominent men (1879)
LAFAYETTE STUBBLEFIELD, one of , the most progressive, energetic and successful agriculturists of McLean county, makes his home on section 30, Randolph township, and owns and successfully operates two well improved and valuable farms. He is a native son of this county, born in Funks Grove township, April 30, 1860, and is a worthy representative of one of its most prominent and honored pioneer families.
From The Biographical record of McLean County, Illinois (1899)
George Stubblefield is about five feet and ten inches in height, and weighs about two hundred and forty pounds. He is a great over of fun, as this sketch clearly shows. He is ver}- muscular,, and has the magnanimity which such men fi^quently possess.
From The good old times in McLean County, Illinois / containing two hundred and sixty-one sketches of old settlers, a complete historical sketch of the Black Hawk War and ... all matters of interest relati (1874)
born 1815
Absalom Stubblefield, eldest son of Robert Stubblefield, was born i^november 27, 1815, in Fayette County, Ohio. In 1824 he came with the Stubblefield family to Funk's Grove, in what is now McLean County, Illinois. The family traveled with an oxteam, as was usual in those days.
From The good old times in McLean County, Illinois / containing two hundred and sixty-one sketches of old settlers, a complete historical sketch of the Black Hawk War and ... all matters of interest relati (1874) · Read the full biography
born 1820 · Fayette county
HON. GEORGE W. STUBBLEFIELD. The history of mankind is replete with illustrations of the fact that it is only under the pressure of adversity and the stimulus of opposition that the best and strongest in men are brought out and developed.
From The Biographical record of McLean County, Illinois (1899)
born 1834
EDWARD STUBBLEFIELD, a well-known member of one of the most prominent families of this section of Illinois, is an extensive farmer and an intelligent fine stock breeder. He was born in Funk's Grove Township, McLean County, on the 15th of August, 1834, and is the sixth child of Robert and Doretha (Funk) Stubblefield.
From Portrait and biographical album of McLean county, Ill., containing full page portraits and biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens of the county, together with portraits and bio (1887)
born 1845
J. P. STUBBLEFIELD, farmer and stock-raiser; P. 0. Sliirley; was born Feb. 28, 1845, on farm in Funk's Grove Township. He was third son of Abraham Stubblefield. He remained there until 1 year old, when lie left tiie scene of liis childhood, and moved with his father to the farm now occupied by him in Funk's Grove Township.
From The History of McLean County, Illinois; portraits of early settlers and prominent men (1879)
born 1849
GE W. STUBBLEFIELD, importer and breeder of Percheron and Norman horses, with his father, John .Stubblefield, has been engaged for thirteen years in the importation of French horses, of which they have brought 300 head of valuable animals across the ocean and to this State.
From Portrait and biographical album of McLean county, Ill., containing full page portraits and biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens of the county, together with portraits and bio (1887)
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