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George Derby

American humorist

Died when: 38 years 42 days (457 months)
Star Sign: Aries

 

George Derby

George Horatio Derby (April 3, 1823 – May 15, 1861) was an early California humorist.He attended West Point with Ulysses S.Grant.Derby used the pseudonym "John P.

Squibob" and its variants "John Phoenix" and "Squibob." Derby served as a lieutenant in the U.S.Army Corps of Topographical Engineers.

In his spare time, he wrote humorous anecdotes and burlesques, often under the guise of his pseudonyms.


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