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WILLIAM H. HUBER
Originally published in 1900 |
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WILLIAM H. HUBER, of Secaucus, Hudson County, is the youngest
son of Frederick and Christina Huber, both natives of Bavaria, Germany,
who came to this country in 1815. They first settled in Jersey City, but
in 1852 removed to Secaucus, where they imparted to the community the
sterling qualities of their race and to their children the substantial training
of thrift and industry. Their children were Cornelius and Frederick,
Jr., both deceased, Elizabeth, Jacob F., Louisa (deceased), Cornelia (wife of
Rev. Leopold Mohn, D.D.), Fredericia (wife of John H. Post), William H.,
Wilhelmina, and John L.
Mr. Huber was born in Jersey City, N. J., December 21, 1850. Two years later he removed with his parents to Secaucus. Hudson County, where he received his early education, attending the public schools. He completed his studies, however, in Hoboken, and since then has been actively and successfully engaged in farming and market gardening in Secaucus. Through his perseverance, industry, and enterprise Mr. Huber has achieved a high reputation, is esteemed and respected as a man of unquestioned integrity, and is recognized as one of the best farmers and gardeners in East Jersey. He has also taken an active part in local affairs. In brief, he is one of the substantial citizens of Hudson County. He is a member of Excelsior Council, Royal Arcanum, of Jersey City. Mr. Huber married Elizabeth Greenleaf, daughter of Abram and Lucreia Greenleaf. They have two children: Cornelius M., born August 11, 1882, and Lucretia L., born June 17, 1886. Mrs. Huber, a woman of refinement and cultivation, descends from an old and well known American family, her ancestors being among the early colonists of New England.
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