Background
Stebbins, John W. was born on October 22, 1819 in Herkimer, New York, United States. Son of John and Achsah Stebbins.
Stebbins, John W. was born on October 22, 1819 in Herkimer, New York, United States. Son of John and Achsah Stebbins.
Student Wes-leyan Seminary, Cazenovia, New New York Graduate Union College, 1846.
Honorary Durfee Osband. Principal Macedon (New York) Academy, 1846-1850. Studied law; admitted to bar, Richester, 1851.
Elected New York Assembly, 1855.
Took important part in re-election of William H. Seward to United States Senate. Presidential elector (Lincoln ticket), 1864.
Postmaster, Rochester, 1865-1869. Grand Master New York Grand Lodge, I. O. O. F., 1875, 77, grand sire of the I. O. O. F. of the World, and life member of South. G. L., 1894-1896.
Grand representative to Sovereign Grand Lodge.
Member of South. G. L., 1894-1896.
Married July 20, 1848, Louisa J., daughter