Husband Robert Milligan Hutchinson [5342] 1
Born: 8 Sep 1858 - Rozetta Township, Henderson, Illinois, United States
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Died: 1 Mar 1928 - Corvallis, Benton, Oregon, United States 2
Buried: 4 Mar 1928 - Riverside Cemetery, Payette, Payette, Idaho, United States 2
FamilySearch ID: K87S-V2G
Find A Grave ID: 18639186
Father: Benjamin Ralph Hutchinson [5161] (1821-1896)
Mother: Anna Black Moore [5181] (1822-1869)
Marriage: 23 Feb 1896 - Delmont, Douglas, South Dakota, United States
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• Biography: This information for Robert Hutchinson adapted from The History of South Dakota by Doane Robinson, Vol. 1 (1904).
Robert M. Hutchinson, of Delmont, Douglas county, one of the able and popular members of the legislature of the state, is a native of the state of Illinois, having been born in Henderson County, on the 8th of September, 1858, a son of Benjamin and Anna B. (Moore) Hutchinson. Robert M. Hutchinson was reared on the homestead farm in Illinois, while he received his educational training in the public schools. In 1880 he rented land and began farming on his own responsibility, and in the following year his father came to South Dakota to look up locations for his sons, finally entering three claims in the bottom lands near Delmont, Douglas County, the same being the most arable and valuable land in this section of the state. In the spring of 1881 our subject, in company with his two brothers and their sister, came to South Dakota and each of the brothers located on the claim selected for him by his father.
Robert M. devoted himself with characteristic energy and judgment to the improvement and cultivation of his fine farm, which he has developed into one of the most valuable in the county, and there he
continued to reside until the autumn of 1891, when he removed to Delmont, where he became associated with Henry S. Wilson in the handling of grain and live stock, as well as coal, flour and agricultural machinery. This partnership continued about one year, and Mr. Hutchinson then entered into a partnership association with James M. Doyle, in the buying and shipping of stock, and they now control an extensive and profitable business in this line, being numbered among the enterprising and representative business men of this locality and having the highest reputation for reliability and honorable methods in all transactions.
In politics Mr. Hutchinson is a stalwart advocate of the principles and policies of the Democratic party, in whose cause he has been an active and effective worker. In the autumn of 1898 he was elected to serve his district as representative in the state legislature, in which his course fully justified the choice of the voters of the district, and in the autumn election of 1902 he again appeared as the candidate of his party for the same office, in which he is serving at the present time (1904). He has been signally prospered in his business affairs and is now the owner of five quarter sections of as fine bottom land as the state affords, seven hundred acres of the same being under cultivation and the balance utilized for pasturage. He was a member of the village council of Delmont and for several years also.
*The contributor was anonymous*.
• His obituary was published in The Payette Independent on 8 Mar 1928. R. M. HUTCHINSON CALLED BY DEATH
PROMINENT PAYETTE CITIZEN PASSED AWAY AT CORVALLIS, OREGON, LAST THURSDAY AND WAS BURIED HERE SUNDAY
While it was known that he was in a critical condition, the people of Payette were not prepared for the news of the death of R. M. Hutchinson, which occurred at Corvallis, Oregon, last Tuesday. When he and Mrs. Hutchinson left Payette last September to be with their two younger sons who are attending college at Corvallis he was not well, but felt that possibly the change for the winter might benefit his health. However, he failed slowly and about three weeks ago the news came that his condition had become critical and little hope was held out for his recovery. The end came quicker than was expected by his friends here and he passed peacefully away surrounded by the members of his family. He was conscious to the last and was fully prepared to go.
Robert M. Hutchison was born in Henderson county, Illinois, on September 8, 1858, and died at Corvallis, Oregon, on March 1, 1928, being 69 years, 5 month and 23 days old. He spent his boyhood days in Illinois coming to South Dakota in his early manhood. He followed farming to that state for many years and was prominent in the affairs of his community being a member of the Dakota legislature during two terms.
On February 23, 1896, he was united in marriage to Etta M. Cutler, at Delmont, South Dakota, and to them were born five sons, Earl C. of Warner, Canada; Ray H. of Vale, Oregon; Harold C. of Payette; and Robert (unreadable) and Glenn of Corvallis, Oregon. All were with him in his last hours as was also one brother, John M. Hutchinson, of Delmont, South Dakota. He also leaves two other brothers and one sister, B. R. Hutchinson, of Crystal Lake, Minn; Thomas H. Hutchinson, of Delmont S. D.; and Mrs. C. W. Smith of Rockford, Ill.
In 1910 Mr. Hutchinson came with his family to Payette and resided here continuously until he went to Corvallis to be there temporarily with his sons. He was identified with many of the business enterprises of Payette and was the type of progressive citizen who is ever ready to assume his share of whatever burden was to be borne for the betterment of his community. In early life he united with the Methodist church at Delmont, South Dakota and he served as a trustee of the church there and of the Methodist church here continuously. His was a consistent and faithful Christian life and his good deeds and the noble example he sent will keep his memory green.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in this city Sunday afternoon and the house was crowded with those who were out to pay their last tribute of respect to their departed friend. Rev. Vernon E. Hall, pastor preached a touching sermon and paid a fitting tribute to Mr. Hutchinson as one of his faithful members. Another very tender tribute to him was that paid by his five sons. They, with Charles Bolton, an old friend acted as pallbearers and tenderly laid to rest one who had been to them father, councilor and guide. Interment took place at Riverside cemetery.
To Mrs. Hutchinson, the sons and to the brother, John M. and other relatives we extend our deepest sympathy.
CARD OF THANKS
To my dear friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us in our recent sad bereavement, and for the beautiful floral offerings, we wish to express our heartfelt appreciation.
May God bless you in your time of sorrow.
Mrs. R. M. Hutchinson and sons
John M. Hutchinson.
Wife Lauretta Mae "Etta" Culler [5343]
Born: 20 May 1875 - Harrisburg, Stark, Ohio, United States
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Died: 15 Jul 1966 - Ontario, Malheur, Oregon, United States
Buried: 18 Jul 1966 - Riverside Cemetery, Payette, Payette, Idaho, United States
FamilySearch ID: K63L-LYR
Find A Grave ID: 18639229
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