John Lorenzo Hubbell

Biographical Information

The following is from Jo Conners' Who's Who in Arizona (Tucson, AZ:  Jo Conners, 1913), pp. 722-724:

J. Lorenzo Hubbell, Senator from Apache County, was born November 27, 1853, in Pajarrito, New Mexico, while Arizona was yet a portion of that Territory.  Being born and bred a Westerner, the freedom of the pioneer life on the plains could not but appeal to the boy, in whose veins coursed the blood of the Vikings, for Senator Hubbell is a lineal descendant of one of the virile Danes who centuries ago wrested part of England from Alfred the Great.  His maternal ancestors came from Toledo, Spain, three generations ago, and settled in New Mexico.  Lorenzo Hubbell is a true disciple of his illustrious forbears, strong and vigorous of body, manly and individual in character, quick and keen of mind, and just and generous of soul.  Practically his whole life has been spent in Arizona; her interests are his interests, a fact that has evidently been appreciated by his fellow citizens in Apache, since they have on various occasions made him their choice for official positions.  Twice they have elected him to the office of Sheriff, and in 1893 to the Council of the Territorial Legislature, and in 1912 made him their Senator in the First State Legislature.  He has also been Chairman of the State Republican Central Committee.  Senator Hubbell is a notable example of the successful, self-made, self-educated man, and although his early education consisted of only nineteen months' schooling, there are few more generally well informed in literature or current events than Senator Hubbell; few have a better command of language, or a keener insight into the problems of the day, and it is his thorough knowledge of the trend of affairs that has made him a valuable member of the State Legislature.  He is a leading merchant and Indian trader in Apache, and a prominent and life member of the B.P.O.E. throughout the nation.  He was married in June, 1879, to Miss Lina Rubic, and, together with their four children, Adela, Barbara, Lorenzo and Roman, they occupy one of the finest houses in Arizona, a model of good taste, which contains a carefully selected library and rare paintings, some of which were brought by Senator Hubbell's mother from Spain.  And at all times is this home thrown open to Senator Hubbell's friends, who are attracted thither by his genial personality.  He is a Republican in politics and member of the minority party in the Senate, but his efforts in directing affairs have been fruitful of satisfactory results.  In the special session he served on the Judiciary, Finance, Engrossing and Enrolling and Corporations Committees.

Employment

Arizona Legislative Service

Sources

Birth:  Jo Conners.  Who's Who in Arizona (Tucson, AZ:  Jo Conners, 1913), p. 722, US passport application 1795-1925 – note - Middle Name on passport is – Lorence; Death: AZ death record, lists parents:  James L. and Julianita (Guiterez) Hubbell