Little is known about our early Hubbard ancestors, other than their lineage. However, later siblings, growing up in the close quarters of the Hubbard farmhouse, formed loving bonds. Though separated in time and space, the family strove to stay connected.

The children of William Henry and Jane reunited at “the old place” for the first Hubbard Reunion in June of 1918, followed by another in 1929. Others were held in the 1930s, and by the 1940s, the reunion took place on an annual basis, with few exceptions. On occasion, some gatherings were held off site to access restroom facilities. Good food, fellowship and family history were center stage.

The 100th anniversary of The Hubbard Reunion was celebrated in 2018.  Reunions resumed in 2023 after the Covid pandemic.

Hattie Ferguson

Harriet (Hattie) Jane Scroggs Ferguson (1880-1962) was a granddaughter of William Henry and one of several Hubbard  historians. She kept a diary from 1911 until her death in 1962. 

Her records of the first two reunions, along with a newspaper clipping of the 1918 reunion, plus two diary entries are shown below.

June 16, 1918 - “Sunday clear most of the day. The kids went to SS and “The Service Flag” exercise in the morning.  We had the Hubbard Reunion at the old place.  There were 50 kin folks present - had an extra nice dinner.  A list of names on separate page.” 

The second Hubbard Reunion was held on July 7, 1929. This is an excerpt from Hattie's diary for Saturday and Sunday:

“I made potato custard, butterscotch pies and killed 2 chickens, cooked a beef roast, etc. for the reunion…Henrietta and Lacy went up to the old place to help clean up and to fix tables, etc. We all went to SS and church and then came over to Grandpa’s old place and had dinner, and my it was a dinner!  A day long to be remembered.”