HULBURT, David Barnes & Frank David
Commemorative and Biographical Record of Columbia, Sauk and Adams Counties, 
WI. Chicago: Ogle, 1901, pp 300-301 and 444-445 

Biography of Frank David HULBURT (pp 444-445) - son of David Barnes HULBURT

Frank David HULBURT, M. D., is recognized as one of the most influential 
citizens of Reedsburg, and has achieved considerable distinction in his 
profession. He represents one of the pioneer families of Sauk County, as 
well as of the U. S., being a descendant of the seventh generation from 
Thomas HURLBUT, who landed in this country in 1635. Chronological records 
show that HULBURT, HURLBUT, HOBART, HUBBARD, and some others, are 
modifications of the original name, HUBERT, and as far as known all bearing 
these names are remotely descended from "De HUBERT," an officer in the army 
of William the Conqueror, who took an active part in the subjugation of 
England and received an extensive grant of land as a reward for his services.

Thomas HURLBUT was a native of Scotland, born in 1610. He entered the 
British [p 445] army and came to New England under command of Lyon GARDINER, 
who built and commanded Fort Saybrook, CT. Thomas HURLBUT was wounded in the 
Pequot war, but survived and settled at Wethersfield [Hartford County], CT, 
where he led an honorable and useful life, filling a number of civil offices 
under the Colonial government. 

Dr. Frank David HULBURT, our subject, was born at Loganville [Sauk County, 
WI], 23 Dec 1858. His early life was spent upon the farm, and though his 
educational instruction was mainly limited to the common schools, he gained 
an ample knowledge of the ways of the world, and this experience, backed by a 
goodly store of courage and common sense, fitted him for undertaking almost 
any practical line of business. While a young man he entered a drug store at 
New Boston [Mercer County], IL, and later was employed in the same line of 
business at Reedsburg [Sauk County, WI], spending five years altogether and 
becoming a registered pharmacist in 1882. He then took a course at Rush 
College in Chicago, receiving his diploma from that famous institution in 
1884. He began practice at Loganville, but two years later removed to 
Reedsburg, where he has since carried on the general practice of medicine and 
surgery, winning the confidence of the people in his professional skill in a 
very marked degree. He is examining surgeon for a number of insurance 
companies, and for five years held the position of visiting physician to the 
Sauk County Insane Asylum.

He was married 13 Feb 1887 to Miss Mina MARKEE, daughter of Asa E. and 
Caroline M. MARKEE, of Reedsburg [Sauk County, WI], which is the birthplace 
of Mrs. HULBURT. She is the mother of two bright boys: Arthur M. and Milton 
F. The family enjoy the best of social connections. The Doctor is 
identified with the Masonic order and other fraternal organizations. He is 
also a member of the WI Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution, and of the 
WI and and WI Central Medical Associations. He has served as mayor of the 
city of Reedsburg and in other local positions of trust and responsibility. 
He is a gentleman of easy manners and genial nature, and when occasion 
requires is capable of expressing his views on any subject in public or 
private in an eloquent, forcible and logical manner.

Biography of David Barnes HULBURT (pp 300-301) - father of Frank David HULBURT

David Barnes HULBURT, of Loganville, Sauk County, WI, is widely known 
throughout the central part of the state as a man of unusual character and 
commanding ability. He was born at Portland, Chautauqua County, NY, 08 Dec 
1829, and is a son of James Harvey and Lydia (PETERS) HULBURT, whose family 
included nine children. The elder HULBURT was a native of VT and was reared 
to agricultural pursuits. While a boy he accompanied his parents to PA, and 
from there to Portland [Chautauqua County], NY, where his life was spent. He 
died when over 82 years of age. Rev. David HULBURT, the granfather of our 
subject, was a Baptist clergyman of far more than ordinary endowments. He 
filled prominent pulpits in PA, NY, and other states, and died at Portland 
[Chautauqua County], NY, when over 96. After he was 75 he retired from 
active pastoral work, but continued to preach from time to time for many 
years thereafter. His wife, Elizabeth BARNES, died when over 75. They 
reared a family of 13 children, whose average age at death was over 75 years. 
Mrs. Lydia H. HULBURT was a daughter of Joseph Phelps PETERS, who was a 
soldier in the Revolutionary army and who served his country several years in 
that great struggle.

David B. HULBURT left his boyhood home in 1857, and came to Loganville [Sauk 
County], WI, and settled on a farm, which is now in part the site of the 
village. Much of his original investment he still retains, though many acres 
have been subdivided and disposed of to actual settlers. He studied civil 
engineering and navigation at Fredonia Academy, the old and famous 
educational institution that has immortalized the little NY village of that 
name, and after graduating from the normal department of the Academy, engaged 
in teaching. He taught several seasons in NY, and was a teacher in this 
state for a number of years. On coming to the state of WI he engaged in 
surveying, and has always done considerable business in that line, his most 
important labor in this direction being the establishment of the contemplated 
Loganville & Narrows Prairie [p 301] Railroad. In 1860 he was elected county 
surveyor, and for twenty years or more he served the people in that capacity.

It was in the assembly, however, that Mr. HULBURT won his most distinguished 
honors. In 1874 he was elected to the assembly, and was honored with two 
re-elections in succession, and served in the sessions of 1875, 1876, and 
1877. In 1884 he was chosen senator, and for four years served his 
constituents in the upper house of the WI legislature. He was chairman of 
the committee on education and introduced several important measures which 
became laws and are still on the statute books. Among other measures was the 
famous "one mill tax" for school purposes, which helped increase the school 
attendance of the state over 10 percent, in addition to the natural increase. 
He also worked diligently in behalf of the biennial sessions amendment to 
the state constitution. In local matters he has served his community well, 
for he filled the office of justice of the peace 17 years, and was chairman 
of the township board for several years. For many years he was engaged in 
mercantile pursuits at Loganville [Sauk County, WI], and in 1871 was 
appointed postmaster by President Grant. He held this position a full term, 
and retired from it in 1875 to the general regret of the community, whose 
interests he had carefully served.

Mr. HULBURT was married in Feb 1856 to Josephine M., daughter of Thomas and 
Abigail (JONES) VAN SCOTER, of Chautauqua County, NY. Mrs. HULBURT was born 
in Steuben County, NY, where her father was a practicing physician. He was 
of Holland descent, and died at Fredonia [Chautauqua County, NY]. Mrs. 
HULBURT is the mother of eight children: (1) Alice M., Mrs. H. Z. 
WESTONHAVER, Madison [Dane County], WI; (2) Frank D., a practicing physician 
at Reedsburg [Sauk County, WI]; (3) Josephine M., Mrs. August LUHERSON, died 
09 Jul 1892, in her 26th year; (4) Hettie, Mrs. C. W. CONSTANTINE, of 
Madison [Dane County, WI]; (5) Arthur D., dead; (6) Lena B., died 23 Jun 
1888, at the age of 19; (7) Harvey L., a graduate in pharmacy; and (8) 
Jessie, Mrs. Albert WILLIAMS, Loganville [Sauk County, WI]. There are ten 
grandchildren in the family.

Contributed by Cathy Kubly