Harrison Stebbins (June 8, 1820 – September 5, 1882) was an American farmer, teacher, and politician. Born in Westfield,

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, Stebbins went to the public schools and helped his family on the farm. He then went to

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and taught school. In 1841, Stebbins and his wife Mary moved to Janesville, Rock County,

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. He served as county surveyor. In 1844, Stebbins and his wife moved to the town of

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, Rock County, Wisconsin Territory and settled on a

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, which was later put on the

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. The house was demolished in 2013. In 1867, Stebbins built a grist mill at the community of

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; 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

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and was involved with the Republican and Whig Parties. During the

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, Stebbins helped with recruiting in the town of Porter. He had a son, Shapley Stebbins, who took over the farm, and two daughters, Mary Stebbins Savage and Flora Gilley. Mary "was a prominent figure in Cooksville and Stebbinsville literary circles, sharing her

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piano and poetic accomplishments." She also acted in local theater productions. Stebbins died at his home in Porter, Wisconsin."Harrison Stebbins" obituary. ''The Janesville Gazette'', September 12, 1882, p. 4.

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