Joel Gibbs Hutchin received the usual educational advantages afforded farmers' sons at that early day, and spent his boyhood in his native State (New Jersey) but on reaching manhood he removed with his parents to Ohio, where he lived the life of an industrious farmer. On December 21, 1820, he married Rachel H. Tapscott, a daughter of James and Mary(Hendrickson) Tapscott.
Joel G. Hutchin made his home for some time in Butler County Ohio, and then removed with his family to Preble County, where he developed a farm and spent the greater part of his life. He came to Iowa in 1855 and bought four hundred acres of land in Jefferson County, but his death occurred three years later, at the age of sixty-three years. His wife survived him until April 14, 1861, when her remains were laid beside her husband, in Richland cemetery. No family in the community was more highly respected than that of Mr. Hutchin, and in every way he and his estimable wife were worthy of the love and confidence accorded them. They were both members of the Society of Friends, and in the councils of the church Mr. Hutchin's opinion was received with honor and deference. He labored for the interest of the cause and made his religion a part of his daily life. Generous and freehearted, he was a benefactor to the poor and needy, a friend to the oppressed, and a companion to all in need of sympathy or aid. In common with those of his church he was a strongly opposed to the institution of human slavery, and was among the first to espouse the cause of the Republican Party, which was formed to prevent its introduction, into Northern States. Although he always refused to accept public office himself, he took a deep interest in political affairs, and was well versed in the same. He was also a representative businessman, progressive and enterprising, and in company with Marmaduke Green, in 1855, introduced into Iowa the first Poland-China hogs brought to the State, the breed being then known as the McGee hog.
Unto Mr. and Mrs. Hutchin were born a family of six children: Isaac, who was born December 8, 1823, and is living a retired life in Colorado Springs; Henry W. who was born November 1, 1825, land engaged in merchandising in Fountain Iowa, met his death in an explosion which occurred May 30, 1888; Ann born February 19, 1828 is the wife of Dr. A.H. Stevens of Ohio, who was one of the leading surgeons in the army during the late war; Caroline, born June 17, 1830, in Coffee County Kansas, married Peter S. Patton, one of the early pioneers of Jefferson County; Mary T., born April 25, 1833, is the wife of Amos H. Terrill of Colorado Springs.
Joel G. Hutchin made his home for some time in Butler County Ohio, and then removed with his family to Preble County, where he developed a farm and spent the greater part of his life. He came to Iowa in 1855 and bought four hundred acres of land in Jefferson County, but his death occurred three years later, at the age of sixty-three years. His wife survived him until April 14, 1861, when her remains were laid beside her husband, in Richland cemetery. No family in the community was more highly respected than that of Mr. Hutchin, and in every way he and his estimable wife were worthy of the love and confidence accorded them. They were both members of the Society of Friends, and in the councils of the church Mr. Hutchin's opinion was received with honor and deference. He labored for the interest of the cause and made his religion a part of his daily life. Generous and freehearted, he was a benefactor to the poor and needy, a friend to the oppressed, and a companion to all in need of sympathy or aid. In common with those of his church he was a strongly opposed to the institution of human slavery, and was among the first to espouse the cause of the Republican Party, which was formed to prevent its introduction, into Northern States. Although he always refused to accept public office himself, he took a deep interest in political affairs, and was well versed in the same. He was also a representative businessman, progressive and enterprising, and in company with Marmaduke Green, in 1855, introduced into Iowa the first Poland-China hogs brought to the State, the breed being then known as the McGee hog.
Unto Mr. and Mrs. Hutchin were born a family of six children: Isaac, who was born December 8, 1823, and is living a retired life in Colorado Springs; Henry W. who was born November 1, 1825, land engaged in merchandising in Fountain Iowa, met his death in an explosion which occurred May 30, 1888; Ann born February 19, 1828 is the wife of Dr. A.H. Stevens of Ohio, who was one of the leading surgeons in the army during the late war; Caroline, born June 17, 1830, in Coffee County Kansas, married Peter S. Patton, one of the early pioneers of Jefferson County; Mary T., born April 25, 1833, is the wife of Amos H. Terrill of Colorado Springs.
Joel Gibbs Hutchin received the usual educational advantages afforded farmers' sons at that early day, and spent his boyhood in his native State (New Jersey) but on reaching manhood he removed with his parents to Ohio, where he lived the life of an industrious farmer. On December 21, 1820, he married Rachel H. Tapscott, a daughter of James and Mary(Hendrickson) Tapscott.
Joel G. Hutchin made his home for some time in Butler County Ohio, and then removed with his family to Preble County, where he developed a farm and spent the greater part of his life. He came to Iowa in 1855 and bought four hundred acres of land in Jefferson County, but his death occurred three years later, at the age of sixty-three years. His wife survived him until April 14, 1861, when her remains were laid beside her husband, in Richland cemetery. No family in the community was more highly respected than that of Mr. Hutchin, and in every way he and his estimable wife were worthy of the love and confidence accorded them. They were both members of the Society of Friends, and in the councils of the church Mr. Hutchin's opinion was received with honor and deference. He labored for the interest of the cause and made his religion a part of his daily life. Generous and freehearted, he was a benefactor to the poor and needy, a friend to the oppressed, and a companion to all in need of sympathy or aid. In common with those of his church he was a strongly opposed to the institution of human slavery, and was among the first to espouse the cause of the Republican Party, which was formed to prevent its introduction, into Northern States. Although he always refused to accept public office himself, he took a deep interest in political affairs, and was well versed in the same. He was also a representative businessman, progressive and enterprising, and in company with Marmaduke Green, in 1855, introduced into Iowa the first Poland-China hogs brought to the State, the breed being then known as the McGee hog.
Unto Mr. and Mrs. Hutchin were born a family of six children: Isaac, who was born December 8, 1823, and is living a retired life in Colorado Springs; Henry W. who was born November 1, 1825, land engaged in merchandising in Fountain Iowa, met his death in an explosion which occurred May 30, 1888; Ann born February 19, 1828 is the wife of Dr. A.H. Stevens of Ohio, who was one of the leading surgeons in the army during the late war; Caroline, born June 17, 1830, in Coffee County Kansas, married Peter S. Patton, one of the early pioneers of Jefferson County; Mary T., born April 25, 1833, is the wife of Amos H. Terrill of Colorado Springs.
Joel G. Hutchin made his home for some time in Butler County Ohio, and then removed with his family to Preble County, where he developed a farm and spent the greater part of his life. He came to Iowa in 1855 and bought four hundred acres of land in Jefferson County, but his death occurred three years later, at the age of sixty-three years. His wife survived him until April 14, 1861, when her remains were laid beside her husband, in Richland cemetery. No family in the community was more highly respected than that of Mr. Hutchin, and in every way he and his estimable wife were worthy of the love and confidence accorded them. They were both members of the Society of Friends, and in the councils of the church Mr. Hutchin's opinion was received with honor and deference. He labored for the interest of the cause and made his religion a part of his daily life. Generous and freehearted, he was a benefactor to the poor and needy, a friend to the oppressed, and a companion to all in need of sympathy or aid. In common with those of his church he was a strongly opposed to the institution of human slavery, and was among the first to espouse the cause of the Republican Party, which was formed to prevent its introduction, into Northern States. Although he always refused to accept public office himself, he took a deep interest in political affairs, and was well versed in the same. He was also a representative businessman, progressive and enterprising, and in company with Marmaduke Green, in 1855, introduced into Iowa the first Poland-China hogs brought to the State, the breed being then known as the McGee hog.
Unto Mr. and Mrs. Hutchin were born a family of six children: Isaac, who was born December 8, 1823, and is living a retired life in Colorado Springs; Henry W. who was born November 1, 1825, land engaged in merchandising in Fountain Iowa, met his death in an explosion which occurred May 30, 1888; Ann born February 19, 1828 is the wife of Dr. A.H. Stevens of Ohio, who was one of the leading surgeons in the army during the late war; Caroline, born June 17, 1830, in Coffee County Kansas, married Peter S. Patton, one of the early pioneers of Jefferson County; Mary T., born April 25, 1833, is the wife of Amos H. Terrill of Colorado Springs.
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Joel G. Hutchin. Died 8th mo. 14. 1858. Age 63 ys. 3ms. 8 ds.
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