Henry is the son of Ezekiel and Catharine (Hubbell) Hubbell, married Jane Maria Bostwick March 31 1836.
Henry and Jane had issue:
Catherine Jane b. July 19 1838 mar. Joseph B. Cummings
Henry Wilson jr. b. 1842
Elizabeth Bostwick b. May 28 1844
Charlotte Bostwick b. Nov. 9 1847 mar. William L. Whittemore
HENRY WILSON HUBBELL, merchant, born in Bridgeport, Conn., Oct. 30, 1805, died in Englewood, N.J., Nov. 13, 1884. The emigrant ancestor, Richard Hubbell, joined the New Haven colony from England in 1645, and settled in Fairfield, of which town he was one of the patentees in 1685. Of his descendants, thirteen served as commissioned officers and about fifty as non-commissioned officers and privates in the American Revolution. The father, grandfather and great grandfather of Mr. Hubbell were owners and at times captains of vessels engaged in the China, West India and coasting trades. In the early part of this century, the energetic youth of New England looked towards the sea as the field whence they would reap their fortunes, as in later days they have turned towards the Great West; and a splendid race of ship masters and merchants arose, who were once the pride of the country and brought our foreign commerce to its zenith in the '50s. Capt. Ezekiel Hubbell, father of Henry W. Hubbell, on his three-year voyage around the world in 1800-2, on the ship Enterprise, carried a ship's company of twenty-five, every soul a native American. It is said that this was the first voyage around the world from the port of New York. At the age of fifteen, the subject of this memoir made a voyage as clerk to Manila in the new ship Ajax, and became clerk for his brother George in a commercial house in Manila. Here he remained five years, serving meanwhile as supercargo of the brig Cadet on a successful voyage to Peru. In 1825, George Hubbell visited the United States and left Henry in charge of the business. Henry returned to New York in 1826, and from that [p.328] time on for several years was employed as supercargo of various ships. George died in 1831, and Henry then became a partner with J. W. Peele, of Salem, as Peele, Hubbell & Co., of Manila. A few years afterward, he withdrew to establish himself in Canton but the name was maintained until the firm went out of existence in 1887, the most ancient house in the East. Russell & Co., established at Canton in 1825, ceased to exist in 1891. Until 1867, excepting during the unsuccessful venture with unfamiliar domestic business in New York city, Mr. Hubbell resided mainly at Canton, representing a part of the time, in addition to his own business, the interests of Howland & Aspinwall. During his sojourn in the East, Mr. Hubbell saw the voyage to China change from a five or six months' trip round the Cape of Good Hope to a six weeks' trip by steam from New York, interrupted only by transportation in vans from Cairo to Suez. Instead of sending out Spanish dollars to trade with the Orient, credits on London were established about 1829. Supercargoes were abolished about 1840. Mr. Hubbell witnessed the opium war between China and England and the Tai-Ping rebellion. He entertained Commodore Perry and his officers while on their famous expedition to Japan. He was in Paris in 1830, when Charles X. abdicated and Louis Philippe succeeded to the throne, and witnessed the coronation of William IV. in Westminster Abbey in 1833, and, when in Peru in 1824, witnessed the struggle of Spain to save the last of her vice royalties in America. In 1856, Mr. Hubbell returned to New York, and after a year's sojourn in Europe, his wanderings ended. He had traveled 370,000 miles and traversed almost every sea, but had never been overtaken by accident, although he had had many providential escapes. His voyages constituted the historic record of a merchant, each one entered upon with a carefully conceived and special object in view, and all done by sailing vessel up to 1840. They are believed to have been unparalleled by any individual in this country. A man of Mr. Hubbell's active temperament could not long remain idle, and he soon found himself again in the full tide of commerce with the East. In 1865, he was to some extent managing owner of twelve ships and steamers. Among these were the splendid clippers, famous in the era of our finest ships, Sweepstakes, Golden State and Winged Racer. His associate, Robert L. Taylor, and he, persisted in sailing their vessels under the American flag. In November, 1863, the Winged Racer, bound from Manila to New York, was burned by the rebel cruiser, Alabama, causing a loss of $400,000 to her owners. This loss, and heavy payments for war risks, later violent fluctuations in gold and a financial panic, rendered ordinarily satisfactory collateral for loans of no account, and caused Mr. Hubbell and Mr. Taylor to make an assignment. Much litigation ensued, but Mr. Hubbell was honorably released. In 1874, he was reimbursed from the Geneva award for the loss of the Winged Racer, and later for war premiums paid for insurance. Mr. Hubbell was an indefatigable agent in the spread of American commerce, and took pride in its growth. In the Eastern world he stood forth as a champion for America. A considerate and courtly gentleman, his kindly help started more than one deserving but friendless young man on an honorable career. He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce; one of the founders of The Mutual Life Insurance Co.; a trustee of several institutions, and one of the early members of the Union League club, as well as a liberal contributor to the expenses of the war. He married, March 31, 1836, Jane Maria, oldest daughter of Charles Bostwick of Bridgeport, Conn., and his children were Katherine J., wife of Joseph B. Cumming, of [p.329] Augusta, Ga.; Capt. Henry W. Hubbell, U.S. Art.; Elizabeth Bostwick Hubbell and Charlotte B., wife of Wm. L. Whittemore, of Englewood, N.J.
Henry and Jane had issue:
Catherine Jane b. July 19 1838 mar. Joseph B. Cummings
Henry Wilson jr. b. 1842
Elizabeth Bostwick b. May 28 1844
Charlotte Bostwick b. Nov. 9 1847 mar. William L. Whittemore
HENRY WILSON HUBBELL, merchant, born in Bridgeport, Conn., Oct. 30, 1805, died in Englewood, N.J., Nov. 13, 1884. The emigrant ancestor, Richard Hubbell, joined the New Haven colony from England in 1645, and settled in Fairfield, of which town he was one of the patentees in 1685. Of his descendants, thirteen served as commissioned officers and about fifty as non-commissioned officers and privates in the American Revolution. The father, grandfather and great grandfather of Mr. Hubbell were owners and at times captains of vessels engaged in the China, West India and coasting trades. In the early part of this century, the energetic youth of New England looked towards the sea as the field whence they would reap their fortunes, as in later days they have turned towards the Great West; and a splendid race of ship masters and merchants arose, who were once the pride of the country and brought our foreign commerce to its zenith in the '50s. Capt. Ezekiel Hubbell, father of Henry W. Hubbell, on his three-year voyage around the world in 1800-2, on the ship Enterprise, carried a ship's company of twenty-five, every soul a native American. It is said that this was the first voyage around the world from the port of New York. At the age of fifteen, the subject of this memoir made a voyage as clerk to Manila in the new ship Ajax, and became clerk for his brother George in a commercial house in Manila. Here he remained five years, serving meanwhile as supercargo of the brig Cadet on a successful voyage to Peru. In 1825, George Hubbell visited the United States and left Henry in charge of the business. Henry returned to New York in 1826, and from that [p.328] time on for several years was employed as supercargo of various ships. George died in 1831, and Henry then became a partner with J. W. Peele, of Salem, as Peele, Hubbell & Co., of Manila. A few years afterward, he withdrew to establish himself in Canton but the name was maintained until the firm went out of existence in 1887, the most ancient house in the East. Russell & Co., established at Canton in 1825, ceased to exist in 1891. Until 1867, excepting during the unsuccessful venture with unfamiliar domestic business in New York city, Mr. Hubbell resided mainly at Canton, representing a part of the time, in addition to his own business, the interests of Howland & Aspinwall. During his sojourn in the East, Mr. Hubbell saw the voyage to China change from a five or six months' trip round the Cape of Good Hope to a six weeks' trip by steam from New York, interrupted only by transportation in vans from Cairo to Suez. Instead of sending out Spanish dollars to trade with the Orient, credits on London were established about 1829. Supercargoes were abolished about 1840. Mr. Hubbell witnessed the opium war between China and England and the Tai-Ping rebellion. He entertained Commodore Perry and his officers while on their famous expedition to Japan. He was in Paris in 1830, when Charles X. abdicated and Louis Philippe succeeded to the throne, and witnessed the coronation of William IV. in Westminster Abbey in 1833, and, when in Peru in 1824, witnessed the struggle of Spain to save the last of her vice royalties in America. In 1856, Mr. Hubbell returned to New York, and after a year's sojourn in Europe, his wanderings ended. He had traveled 370,000 miles and traversed almost every sea, but had never been overtaken by accident, although he had had many providential escapes. His voyages constituted the historic record of a merchant, each one entered upon with a carefully conceived and special object in view, and all done by sailing vessel up to 1840. They are believed to have been unparalleled by any individual in this country. A man of Mr. Hubbell's active temperament could not long remain idle, and he soon found himself again in the full tide of commerce with the East. In 1865, he was to some extent managing owner of twelve ships and steamers. Among these were the splendid clippers, famous in the era of our finest ships, Sweepstakes, Golden State and Winged Racer. His associate, Robert L. Taylor, and he, persisted in sailing their vessels under the American flag. In November, 1863, the Winged Racer, bound from Manila to New York, was burned by the rebel cruiser, Alabama, causing a loss of $400,000 to her owners. This loss, and heavy payments for war risks, later violent fluctuations in gold and a financial panic, rendered ordinarily satisfactory collateral for loans of no account, and caused Mr. Hubbell and Mr. Taylor to make an assignment. Much litigation ensued, but Mr. Hubbell was honorably released. In 1874, he was reimbursed from the Geneva award for the loss of the Winged Racer, and later for war premiums paid for insurance. Mr. Hubbell was an indefatigable agent in the spread of American commerce, and took pride in its growth. In the Eastern world he stood forth as a champion for America. A considerate and courtly gentleman, his kindly help started more than one deserving but friendless young man on an honorable career. He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce; one of the founders of The Mutual Life Insurance Co.; a trustee of several institutions, and one of the early members of the Union League club, as well as a liberal contributor to the expenses of the war. He married, March 31, 1836, Jane Maria, oldest daughter of Charles Bostwick of Bridgeport, Conn., and his children were Katherine J., wife of Joseph B. Cumming, of [p.329] Augusta, Ga.; Capt. Henry W. Hubbell, U.S. Art.; Elizabeth Bostwick Hubbell and Charlotte B., wife of Wm. L. Whittemore, of Englewood, N.J.
Henry is the son of Ezekiel and Catharine (Hubbell) Hubbell, married Jane Maria Bostwick March 31 1836.
Henry and Jane had issue:
Catherine Jane b. July 19 1838 mar. Joseph B. Cummings
Henry Wilson jr. b. 1842
Elizabeth Bostwick b. May 28 1844
Charlotte Bostwick b. Nov. 9 1847 mar. William L. Whittemore
HENRY WILSON HUBBELL, merchant, born in Bridgeport, Conn., Oct. 30, 1805, died in Englewood, N.J., Nov. 13, 1884. The emigrant ancestor, Richard Hubbell, joined the New Haven colony from England in 1645, and settled in Fairfield, of which town he was one of the patentees in 1685. Of his descendants, thirteen served as commissioned officers and about fifty as non-commissioned officers and privates in the American Revolution. The father, grandfather and great grandfather of Mr. Hubbell were owners and at times captains of vessels engaged in the China, West India and coasting trades. In the early part of this century, the energetic youth of New England looked towards the sea as the field whence they would reap their fortunes, as in later days they have turned towards the Great West; and a splendid race of ship masters and merchants arose, who were once the pride of the country and brought our foreign commerce to its zenith in the '50s. Capt. Ezekiel Hubbell, father of Henry W. Hubbell, on his three-year voyage around the world in 1800-2, on the ship Enterprise, carried a ship's company of twenty-five, every soul a native American. It is said that this was the first voyage around the world from the port of New York. At the age of fifteen, the subject of this memoir made a voyage as clerk to Manila in the new ship Ajax, and became clerk for his brother George in a commercial house in Manila. Here he remained five years, serving meanwhile as supercargo of the brig Cadet on a successful voyage to Peru. In 1825, George Hubbell visited the United States and left Henry in charge of the business. Henry returned to New York in 1826, and from that [p.328] time on for several years was employed as supercargo of various ships. George died in 1831, and Henry then became a partner with J. W. Peele, of Salem, as Peele, Hubbell & Co., of Manila. A few years afterward, he withdrew to establish himself in Canton but the name was maintained until the firm went out of existence in 1887, the most ancient house in the East. Russell & Co., established at Canton in 1825, ceased to exist in 1891. Until 1867, excepting during the unsuccessful venture with unfamiliar domestic business in New York city, Mr. Hubbell resided mainly at Canton, representing a part of the time, in addition to his own business, the interests of Howland & Aspinwall. During his sojourn in the East, Mr. Hubbell saw the voyage to China change from a five or six months' trip round the Cape of Good Hope to a six weeks' trip by steam from New York, interrupted only by transportation in vans from Cairo to Suez. Instead of sending out Spanish dollars to trade with the Orient, credits on London were established about 1829. Supercargoes were abolished about 1840. Mr. Hubbell witnessed the opium war between China and England and the Tai-Ping rebellion. He entertained Commodore Perry and his officers while on their famous expedition to Japan. He was in Paris in 1830, when Charles X. abdicated and Louis Philippe succeeded to the throne, and witnessed the coronation of William IV. in Westminster Abbey in 1833, and, when in Peru in 1824, witnessed the struggle of Spain to save the last of her vice royalties in America. In 1856, Mr. Hubbell returned to New York, and after a year's sojourn in Europe, his wanderings ended. He had traveled 370,000 miles and traversed almost every sea, but had never been overtaken by accident, although he had had many providential escapes. His voyages constituted the historic record of a merchant, each one entered upon with a carefully conceived and special object in view, and all done by sailing vessel up to 1840. They are believed to have been unparalleled by any individual in this country. A man of Mr. Hubbell's active temperament could not long remain idle, and he soon found himself again in the full tide of commerce with the East. In 1865, he was to some extent managing owner of twelve ships and steamers. Among these were the splendid clippers, famous in the era of our finest ships, Sweepstakes, Golden State and Winged Racer. His associate, Robert L. Taylor, and he, persisted in sailing their vessels under the American flag. In November, 1863, the Winged Racer, bound from Manila to New York, was burned by the rebel cruiser, Alabama, causing a loss of $400,000 to her owners. This loss, and heavy payments for war risks, later violent fluctuations in gold and a financial panic, rendered ordinarily satisfactory collateral for loans of no account, and caused Mr. Hubbell and Mr. Taylor to make an assignment. Much litigation ensued, but Mr. Hubbell was honorably released. In 1874, he was reimbursed from the Geneva award for the loss of the Winged Racer, and later for war premiums paid for insurance. Mr. Hubbell was an indefatigable agent in the spread of American commerce, and took pride in its growth. In the Eastern world he stood forth as a champion for America. A considerate and courtly gentleman, his kindly help started more than one deserving but friendless young man on an honorable career. He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce; one of the founders of The Mutual Life Insurance Co.; a trustee of several institutions, and one of the early members of the Union League club, as well as a liberal contributor to the expenses of the war. He married, March 31, 1836, Jane Maria, oldest daughter of Charles Bostwick of Bridgeport, Conn., and his children were Katherine J., wife of Joseph B. Cumming, of [p.329] Augusta, Ga.; Capt. Henry W. Hubbell, U.S. Art.; Elizabeth Bostwick Hubbell and Charlotte B., wife of Wm. L. Whittemore, of Englewood, N.J.
Henry and Jane had issue:
Catherine Jane b. July 19 1838 mar. Joseph B. Cummings
Henry Wilson jr. b. 1842
Elizabeth Bostwick b. May 28 1844
Charlotte Bostwick b. Nov. 9 1847 mar. William L. Whittemore
HENRY WILSON HUBBELL, merchant, born in Bridgeport, Conn., Oct. 30, 1805, died in Englewood, N.J., Nov. 13, 1884. The emigrant ancestor, Richard Hubbell, joined the New Haven colony from England in 1645, and settled in Fairfield, of which town he was one of the patentees in 1685. Of his descendants, thirteen served as commissioned officers and about fifty as non-commissioned officers and privates in the American Revolution. The father, grandfather and great grandfather of Mr. Hubbell were owners and at times captains of vessels engaged in the China, West India and coasting trades. In the early part of this century, the energetic youth of New England looked towards the sea as the field whence they would reap their fortunes, as in later days they have turned towards the Great West; and a splendid race of ship masters and merchants arose, who were once the pride of the country and brought our foreign commerce to its zenith in the '50s. Capt. Ezekiel Hubbell, father of Henry W. Hubbell, on his three-year voyage around the world in 1800-2, on the ship Enterprise, carried a ship's company of twenty-five, every soul a native American. It is said that this was the first voyage around the world from the port of New York. At the age of fifteen, the subject of this memoir made a voyage as clerk to Manila in the new ship Ajax, and became clerk for his brother George in a commercial house in Manila. Here he remained five years, serving meanwhile as supercargo of the brig Cadet on a successful voyage to Peru. In 1825, George Hubbell visited the United States and left Henry in charge of the business. Henry returned to New York in 1826, and from that [p.328] time on for several years was employed as supercargo of various ships. George died in 1831, and Henry then became a partner with J. W. Peele, of Salem, as Peele, Hubbell & Co., of Manila. A few years afterward, he withdrew to establish himself in Canton but the name was maintained until the firm went out of existence in 1887, the most ancient house in the East. Russell & Co., established at Canton in 1825, ceased to exist in 1891. Until 1867, excepting during the unsuccessful venture with unfamiliar domestic business in New York city, Mr. Hubbell resided mainly at Canton, representing a part of the time, in addition to his own business, the interests of Howland & Aspinwall. During his sojourn in the East, Mr. Hubbell saw the voyage to China change from a five or six months' trip round the Cape of Good Hope to a six weeks' trip by steam from New York, interrupted only by transportation in vans from Cairo to Suez. Instead of sending out Spanish dollars to trade with the Orient, credits on London were established about 1829. Supercargoes were abolished about 1840. Mr. Hubbell witnessed the opium war between China and England and the Tai-Ping rebellion. He entertained Commodore Perry and his officers while on their famous expedition to Japan. He was in Paris in 1830, when Charles X. abdicated and Louis Philippe succeeded to the throne, and witnessed the coronation of William IV. in Westminster Abbey in 1833, and, when in Peru in 1824, witnessed the struggle of Spain to save the last of her vice royalties in America. In 1856, Mr. Hubbell returned to New York, and after a year's sojourn in Europe, his wanderings ended. He had traveled 370,000 miles and traversed almost every sea, but had never been overtaken by accident, although he had had many providential escapes. His voyages constituted the historic record of a merchant, each one entered upon with a carefully conceived and special object in view, and all done by sailing vessel up to 1840. They are believed to have been unparalleled by any individual in this country. A man of Mr. Hubbell's active temperament could not long remain idle, and he soon found himself again in the full tide of commerce with the East. In 1865, he was to some extent managing owner of twelve ships and steamers. Among these were the splendid clippers, famous in the era of our finest ships, Sweepstakes, Golden State and Winged Racer. His associate, Robert L. Taylor, and he, persisted in sailing their vessels under the American flag. In November, 1863, the Winged Racer, bound from Manila to New York, was burned by the rebel cruiser, Alabama, causing a loss of $400,000 to her owners. This loss, and heavy payments for war risks, later violent fluctuations in gold and a financial panic, rendered ordinarily satisfactory collateral for loans of no account, and caused Mr. Hubbell and Mr. Taylor to make an assignment. Much litigation ensued, but Mr. Hubbell was honorably released. In 1874, he was reimbursed from the Geneva award for the loss of the Winged Racer, and later for war premiums paid for insurance. Mr. Hubbell was an indefatigable agent in the spread of American commerce, and took pride in its growth. In the Eastern world he stood forth as a champion for America. A considerate and courtly gentleman, his kindly help started more than one deserving but friendless young man on an honorable career. He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce; one of the founders of The Mutual Life Insurance Co.; a trustee of several institutions, and one of the early members of the Union League club, as well as a liberal contributor to the expenses of the war. He married, March 31, 1836, Jane Maria, oldest daughter of Charles Bostwick of Bridgeport, Conn., and his children were Katherine J., wife of Joseph B. Cumming, of [p.329] Augusta, Ga.; Capt. Henry W. Hubbell, U.S. Art.; Elizabeth Bostwick Hubbell and Charlotte B., wife of Wm. L. Whittemore, of Englewood, N.J.
