Theodore K. Stubbs

Theodore K. Stubbs
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the Chester County district
In office
1880–1886
Preceded bySamuel Butler, William T. Fulton, Jesse Matlack, John A. Reynolds
Succeeded byLewis H. Evans, William W. McConnell, John W. Hickman, D. Smith Talbot
Personal details
BornTheodore Kirk Stubbs
(1847-06-10)June 10, 1847
DiedDecember 4, 1911(1911-12-04) (aged 64)
PartyRepublican
EducationUniversity of Michigan
Occupation
  • Politician
  • lawyer

Theodore Kirk Stubbs (June 10, 1847 – December 4, 1911) was an American politician and lawyer from Pennsylvania. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County from 1880 to 1886.

Early life

Theodore Kirk Stubbs was born on June 10, 1847, in East Nottingham Township, Pennsylvania, to Rachel A. (née Kirk) and Daniel Stubbs. His father was involved in the mercantile industry and worked in paper and flour mills.[1] Stubbs attended Oxford Academy and Wyer's Military School and later studied at the University of Michigan. He read law under Judge J. Smith Futhey in West Chester and was admitted to the bar in 1875.[1]

Career

Stubbs began his law practice by opening an office in Oxford, Pennsylvania.[1] He was actively involved in the local legal community and served as a borough burgess, a role similar to a mayor, overseeing municipal affairs.[2]

As a member of the Republican Party, Stubbs was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County from 1880 until 1886.[1][3] He was president of the Oxford, Cochranville, and Parkesburg Trolley Road.[citation needed]

Personal life

Stubbs died on December 4, 1911, at his home in Oxford.[2][4]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Wiley, Samuel T. (1893). Garner, Winfield Scott (ed.). Biographical and Portrait Cyclopedia of Chester County, Pennsylvania, Comprising A Historical Sketch of the County. Gresham Publishing Company. pp. 351–353. Retrieved November 5, 2023 – via Archive.org.Open access icon
  2. ^ a b "Burgess of Oxford Dead". Lancaster New Era. December 6, 1911. p. 2. Retrieved November 5, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  3. ^ Thomson, W. W., ed. (1898). Chester County and Its People. The Union History Company. p. 441. Retrieved November 4, 2023 – via Archive.org.Open access icon
  4. ^ "FamilySearch.org". ancestors.familysearch.org. Retrieved September 21, 2025.