John Stambaugh was born February 6, 1867, in Illinois. He was son of Rev. and Mrs. George Stambaugh.
He also lived in Iowa and Nebraska for several years. In 1895, he married Anna flock of Fairmount, Nebraska.
In 1897, they moved to Carrington where they farmed north of Carrington.
The couple had six children: Molly, Grace, George, Henry, John and David.
Mr. Stambugh served as postmaster for 9 years and later 2 years as acting postmaster. He was a power in the Democratic Party in both the County and the State. He was a member of the IOOF lodge.
Mr. Stambaugh died March 13, 1942. Mrs. Stambaugh died in 1952. They are buried in Carrington Cemetery.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 40B