Born: Butler Township, De Kalb County, Indiana.
Died: Possibly Chicago, Illinois.
Straub was a music teacher, composer and publisher. His works include:
- Morning Light!, The (Chicago, Illinois: Root & Sons Music Co., 1880)
- Living Fountain
- Convention, Choir and Anthem Treasures
Hymns
- Morning Light
Music
- Providence
- Welcome Here
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