McCubbin, John C. (John Cameron), 1863-1957

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John Cameron McCubbin was born in Hancock County, Illinois on September 4, 1863 to Thomas and Martha Cameron McCubbin. In April 1885, McCubbin moved to Red Bluff, California where he lived until August 1886. He then moved to Traver, California and shortly thereafter accepted a position with the 76 Land and Water Company, eventually becoming their Assistant Superintendent. In late 1889, McCubbin left the 76 Company and moved to Selma, California where be became a beekeeper. John McCubbin passed away in Los Angeles, California on January 2, 1957.

From the description of John C. McCubbin papers, 1886-1934. (University of California, Davis). WorldCat record id: 32365335

San Joaquin Valley farmer and local historian.

From the description of Manuscripts, 1912-1923. (California State University, Fresno). WorldCat record id: 39449003

Biography

John Cameron McCubbin was born in Hancock County, Illinois on September 4, 1863 to Thomas and Martha Cameron McCubbin. In April 1885, McCubbin moved to Red Bluff, California where he lived until August 1886. He then moved to Traver, California and shortly thereafter accepted a position with the 76 Land and Water Company, eventually becoming their Assistant Superintendent. In late 1889, McCubbin left the 76 Company and moved to Selma, California where be became a beekeeper.

John McCubbin passed away in Los Angeles, California on January 2, 1957.

Source:

McCubbin, John C. The McCubbin Papers: an account of the early history of Reedley and vicinity. Reedley, California: Reedley Historical Society, 1988.

From the guide to the John C. McCubbin Papers, 1886-1934, (University of California, Davis. General Library. Dept. of Special Collections.)

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Birth 1863

Death 1957

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