Orlando Hubbs


Orlando Hubbs was an American carriage builder, ship's joiner and politician. He moved from New York to North Carolina in 1865, where he helped organize the Republican Party in the state. He served as a U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1881 and 1883.

Early life and education

Born in Commack, New York on Long Island, Hubbs attended local schools. He moved to Northport, New York in 1856 and learned the trade of a carriage and wagon builder. He subsequently became employed as a ship’s joiner at Hunters Point, New York during the American Civil War.

Political career

In 1865, Hubbs moved to New Bern, North Carolina and became engaged in mercantile pursuits. He took an active part in organizing the Republican Party in North Carolina.
From 1871 to 1881 Hubbs was elected as sheriff of Craven County. In 1880 he was elected as a Republican to the 47th United States Congress from North Carolina's 2nd congressional district. He did not stand for re-election in 1882.
In 1890, he returned to New York state and Long Island, settling in Central Islip on the South Shore. He was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1903, 1904, 1905, 1906, 1907 and 1908. He served in the New York Senate in 1909 and 1910.
He then lived in Smithtown until his death in 1930. His body was interred in Commack Cemetery, in his hometown of Commack.