Jehu Grubb
| Jehu Grubb | |
|---|---|
| Born | c1781 Cornwall, Pennsylvania |
| Died | December 10, 1854 Stark County, Ohio |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Known for | Ohio settler, JP, Ohio Legislature |
| Title | Justice of Peace |
| Spouse(s) |
Unknown (c1803 - 1815) Elizabeth Reber (1815 - 1833) Elizabeth Harter Bair (1833 - 1854) |
| Children | seven sons, five daughters, four died young |
| Parent(s) | Curtis Grubb, Hannah Bellarby Grubb |
| Relatives | Henry Bates Grubb (cousin) |
Unknown (c1803 - 1815) Elizabeth Reber (1815 - 1833)
Jehu Grubb (a.k.a. John Grubb) (c. 1781 – 1854), unacknowledged son of the prominent ironmaster Curtis Grubb, was an early settler who became a leading citizen in Plain Township, Stark County, Ohio. Grubb served in the War of 1812, was a justice of the peace, served in the Ohio House of Representatives in 1828 and 1832, and in 1852 donated land for the Whitehall School. Grubb was often called John in various documents, and seems to have used both names himself. His stepson built the beautiful and historic Jacob H. Bair House on what been a corner of Grubb's farm.
Recent research has determined that Grubb was the unacknowledged son of the prominent and wealthy Patriot, Curtis Grubb, who with his brother Peter Grubb, Jr. owned and operated Pennsylvania's historical Cornwall Iron Mines and Cornwall Iron Furnace. Jehu Grubb was born to Curtis, a widower not yet married to his third wife, apparently by his housekeeper and cousin Hannah Bellarby Grubb. Jehu, along with Hannah, was basically disowned by his father, who did not mention him in his will. The true nature of the relationship was discovered when Jehu and his mother “Aunt Ann” were identified during a close examination of the 1790 will of Curtis’ 17-year-old son and principal heir Curtis Jr. Jehu was left 50 pounds annually for his support and education, showing his connection to the family. Further research pointed to Curtis' paternity, which has been confirmed by the SAR and DAR and verified with DNA testing. Both Hannah and Curtis Jr. were buried next to Curtis, and her headstone proclaims her as his wife. Ironically, although Curtis Grubb fathered six “legitimate” children, all but one died without issue; his only documented modern descendants carrying the Grubb surname are through Jehu.
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