George T. Ruby (Reuben’s son) is appointed Deputy Collector of Customs at Galveston

The Portland Daily Press announces Reuben Ruby’s son, George T. Ruby, who had formerly worked as a Porter at Portland’s Custom house was appointed Deputy Collector of Customs in Galveston, Texas. The article notes he was a member of the constitutional convention in Texas and was nominated for the Texas State Senate but declined it to take the Custom House role.