City: Big Spring
GRUBB, Jacob L., merchant; born Meigs Co., Tenn., Dec. 29, 1856; Scotch-Irish descent; son of William C. and Mary (Womack) GRUBB; father’s occupation farmer, contractor, miner, preacher, veteran Mexican war; paternal grandfather Eldred GRUBB, paternal grandmother Nancy J. (McKenzie) GRUBB, maternal grandfather Jacob WOMACK, maternal grandmother Mary (Mitchel) WOMACK; common school education; in early life engaged in farming, blacksmithing and merchandise; was later postmaster for twelve years; married Mary T. RICE Oct 21, 1885; member I. O. O. F.; Republican; formerly Deputy U. S. marshal; is also engaged in the mercantile business and is a stockholder in the Dayton Bank and Trust Co., of Dayton, Tenn; member of Christian church.
Source: Who’s Who in Tennessee: A Biographical Reference Book of Notable Tennesseans of To-Day. Memphis: Paul & Douglas Co, 1911.
