Rash's Surname Index
Notes for Edward Burd GRUBB
Edward Burd Grubb (December 17, 1810 - August 27, 1867) was an iron master and ardent abolitionist who operated a station in the Underground Railroad. About 1830, he became involved in the family's various iron works and was sent to Europe to study the latest iron technology. Family lore is that while in Belgium, the king offered him a position as commander of the guards because of his soldierly bearing. This is an excellent example of the kind of nonsense that was often published in vanity biographies. In 1833, Edward and his brother Clement assumed control of the family business under the name E. & C.B. They proceeded to rebuild the old furnaces and expand the operation.
On November 9, 1837, Edward married Euphemia Brown Parker (1815 - 1894), daughter of Isaac Brown Parker and Maria Veazey, of Carlisle, Pa. They had four sons and two daughters. Edward moved with his bride to Burlington, New Jersey where he became one of the most prominent citizens in the area.
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