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It has been noted, in both the "History of Detroit", by Silas
Farmer; and the "Pioneers of Van Buren Township", published by
the Michigan Pioneers Society; that our own Harvey R Hubbard
arrived in Michigan, from New York, aboard the first steamboat
to traverse Lake Erie, in 1818.
Harvey R would have only 11-years old at the time, so it is
most likely that he traveled with one, or both, parents. |
"Walk-In-The-Water" As seen from the
1818 Detroit River Shoreline |
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We know that Harvey, and at least one other family member,
would have traveled aboard the steamboat, "Walk-In-The-Water",
on their journey into the wilderness of the Michigan Territory;
but, from where did they embark?
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If we are to believe that our family was still in the state of
New York, in 1818, then they probably would have boarded the
vessel at Black Rock, which was not that far from their 1810
residence of Canandaigua, New York.
Or, did the entire family first migrate westward, traveling
through Ohio, along the Lake Erie Trail, between 1811 and 1818?
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Perhaps settling temporarily in the same area
as Nathaniel Hubbard and his family, who moved westward into
Cuyahoga County, Ohio between 1814 and 1818.
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Reference to the port-of-calls for the maiden
voyage of the steamboat mentions taking on passengers at Euclid,
Cuyahoga County, Ohio for the final leg of the journey to
Detroit.
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Is it only coincidence that a Chauncey M
Hubbard was born in Euclid, Ohio in 1822, as evidenced on his
certificate of death? The parental information on this
document indicates that he was the son of George and Letitiua
Hubbard.
A strong case can be argued that this is
indeed a son of our family, and our elder, Leticia, may have
given birth while staying with relatives; quite possibly that of
Nathaniel Hubbard.
Research continues into these, and other possibilities, as we
uncover our true Hubbard History. |
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Although we cannot guarantee the actual history of each subject, without speaking to them directly from beyond the grave; every effort has been taken to assure the accuracy of our interpretations from the evidence contained in public records and from various other sources, including personal letters, photos and family lore.
Should you disagree with the conclusions presented, or have proof of facts not already evident, please feel free to let us know. |
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