Asahel Wheeler Hubbard (January 19, 1819 - September 22, 1879) was a U.S. Representative from Iowa, father of Elbert Hamilton Hubbard. Born in Haddam, Connecticut, Hubbard attended the public schools. He engaged as a stonecutter. He subsequently pursued his studies at a select school in Middletown, Connecticut. He moved to Rushville, Indiana, in 1838, where he was employed as a book agent and taught school. He studied law. Wikipedia
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