William Grubb Farm
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The William Grubb Farm, also known as Conway and Brook Manor, is located near Charles Town, West Virginia
. Built circa 1763 by William Grubb Jr., the house is a "stone-ender," with stone masonry at the gable ends of the house and log construction on the long sides, now covered with clapboards. The complex includes the house, a well couse (1920), a corn crib
(circa 1850), a barn (circa 1850) and a Quaker burial ground (circa 1759 and onwards).
of Brandywine Hundred, Delaware, had 730 acres (3 km²) surveyed along the Bullskin Creek near Charles Town. While it is unlikely that either Emanuel or John Jr ever traveled to the area, the next year, Emanuel's son John and John Grubb Jr's son, William posted a 100 pound bond to secure the title, listed as Tract 76, Map 3. William returned to Delaware, and Emanuel's sons John, James, Frances, Benjamin and Emanuel Jr. settled in the area where they shipped hides back to the family's tannery in Delaware. In 1742, the family purchased two additional tracts, yielding 520 acres (2.1 km²) and nine years later purchased a further 400 acres (1.6 km²).
At the time, this was a tough frontier region and Benjamin Grubb became one of its colorful figures. He and his associate, David Morgan
were once hauled before the magistrate after they took on all comers in a bar room brawl. However, by 1864 Benjamin was the last member of Emanuel Grubb's family in the area when he sold the remainder of Emanual's interest and relocated to North Carolina.
When John Grubb Jr died in 1758, his interest in the Bullskin Creek property was inherited by his son Adam, a Pennsylvania shipwright who had no use for the tract. He leased the property to his older brother William Grubb (1713–1775), a Delaware farmer who had traveled to the Bullskin area in the mid 1730s to represent his father when the land was first acquired. William was a leader in the Chichester, Pennsylvania Quaker Meeting and the church was interested in establishing a settlement in the Charles Town area. On September 1, 1762, Willam and his brother, Samuel (another Delaware Quaker farmer) received an additional 431 acres (1.7 km²) from Lord Fairfax.
With the war now over, it became reasonably safe to settle in the region, and William's son, William Grubb Jr (1740 – circa 1810) relocated to the area from Delaware with his new bride, Susanna (probably Kerlin). William and Susannah ultimately inherited all of the family's Bullskin lands where they raised eight children. During the Revolution, William supplied over 100 barrels of whisky per month to his neighbor, George Washington
. By 1800 a mill had been built, which operated until 1935. The Bullskin Run Quaker Meeting House was also on the property, but does not survive. When William Jr died, the property was inherited by William Grubb 3rd (circa 1779 – circa 1858) who moved to Ohio in 1814 and sold the property to his sister Rebecca and her husband, John Haines. The house was expanded in 1880 by Warren Eby.
Charles Town, West Virginia
Charles Town is a city in and the county seat of Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 2,907 at the 2000 census. Due to its similar name, travelers have sometimes confused this city with the state's capital, Charleston.-History:...
. Built circa 1763 by William Grubb Jr., the house is a "stone-ender," with stone masonry at the gable ends of the house and log construction on the long sides, now covered with clapboards. The complex includes the house, a well couse (1920), a corn crib
Corn crib
A corn crib or corncrib is a type of granary used to dry and store corn. It is also known as a cornhouse or corn house, though this term can refer to any granary....
(circa 1850), a barn (circa 1850) and a Quaker burial ground (circa 1759 and onwards).
History
In October 1734, Emanuel Grubb and John Grubb Jr, the two oldest sons of John GrubbJohn Grubb (b.1652)
John Grubb was a two-term member of the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly who was one of the original Cornish settlers in Brandywine Hundred, Delaware, in what became known as Grubb's Landing. Grubb founded a large tannery that continued in operation for over 100 years...
of Brandywine Hundred, Delaware, had 730 acres (3 km²) surveyed along the Bullskin Creek near Charles Town. While it is unlikely that either Emanuel or John Jr ever traveled to the area, the next year, Emanuel's son John and John Grubb Jr's son, William posted a 100 pound bond to secure the title, listed as Tract 76, Map 3. William returned to Delaware, and Emanuel's sons John, James, Frances, Benjamin and Emanuel Jr. settled in the area where they shipped hides back to the family's tannery in Delaware. In 1742, the family purchased two additional tracts, yielding 520 acres (2.1 km²) and nine years later purchased a further 400 acres (1.6 km²).
At the time, this was a tough frontier region and Benjamin Grubb became one of its colorful figures. He and his associate, David Morgan
David Morgan (frontiersman)
David Morgan was a famous frontiersman in what is now the state of West Virginia. He was the third child of Morgan Morgan, traditionally stated to be the first white settler in West Virginia. David was a friend of George Washington and Patrick Henry....
were once hauled before the magistrate after they took on all comers in a bar room brawl. However, by 1864 Benjamin was the last member of Emanuel Grubb's family in the area when he sold the remainder of Emanual's interest and relocated to North Carolina.
When John Grubb Jr died in 1758, his interest in the Bullskin Creek property was inherited by his son Adam, a Pennsylvania shipwright who had no use for the tract. He leased the property to his older brother William Grubb (1713–1775), a Delaware farmer who had traveled to the Bullskin area in the mid 1730s to represent his father when the land was first acquired. William was a leader in the Chichester, Pennsylvania Quaker Meeting and the church was interested in establishing a settlement in the Charles Town area. On September 1, 1762, Willam and his brother, Samuel (another Delaware Quaker farmer) received an additional 431 acres (1.7 km²) from Lord Fairfax.
With the war now over, it became reasonably safe to settle in the region, and William's son, William Grubb Jr (1740 – circa 1810) relocated to the area from Delaware with his new bride, Susanna (probably Kerlin). William and Susannah ultimately inherited all of the family's Bullskin lands where they raised eight children. During the Revolution, William supplied over 100 barrels of whisky per month to his neighbor, George Washington
George Washington
George Washington was the dominant military and political leader of the new United States of America from 1775 to 1799. He led the American victory over Great Britain in the American Revolutionary War as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army from 1775 to 1783, and presided over the writing of...
. By 1800 a mill had been built, which operated until 1935. The Bullskin Run Quaker Meeting House was also on the property, but does not survive. When William Jr died, the property was inherited by William Grubb 3rd (circa 1779 – circa 1858) who moved to Ohio in 1814 and sold the property to his sister Rebecca and her husband, John Haines. The house was expanded in 1880 by Warren Eby.