Harrison Stebbins

Harrison Stebbins (June 8, 1820 – September 5, 1882) was a farmer, teacher, and politician.
Born in Westfield, Orleans County, Vermont, Stebbins went to the public schools and helped his family on the farm. He then went to Norwich University in Norwich, Vermont and taught school. In 1841, Stebbins and his wife Mary moved to Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin Territory. He served as county surveyor. In 1844, Stebbins and his wife moved to the town of Porter, Rock County, Wisconsin Territory and settled on a farm. In 1867, Stebbins built a grist mill at the community of Stebbinsville, Wisconsin; the community was named in his honor. Stebbins served as Porter Town Clerk and as Chairman of the Porter Town Board. In 1853, Stebbins served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was involved with the Republican and Whig Parties. During the American Civil War, Stebbins with recruiting in the town of Porter. Stebbins died at his home in Porter, Wisconsin.