John Hutchison, 1827-1896

HUTCHISON, COOPER

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The Argo
West Union, Fayette Co., Iowa
Thursday, 22 Jul 1896
Page 4, column four

Obituary.

John Hutchison was born in Lismehaga, Scotland, March 13th., 1827; was married to Mary Cooper of the same place June 7th., 1847.

Seven children were born to them six boys and one girl, five of whom preceded him to the Summer Land. Two sons are living, John, of Kossuth
County and James, of this place.

Mr. Hutchison came to America in 1848, remained two years then returned and brought his family in 1850. He then settled in Ohio for four years, thence removing to Westfield township, Fayette county, Iowa, where he has since resided. By dint of perseverance and honest industry he accumulated considerable property of which the widow receives full benefit.

Mr. Hutchison was widely known and highly respected as a good and true man, a kind friend and an obliging neighbor. He will be greatly missed in the community in which he resided. The surviving members of the family have just reason to mourn the loss of a faithful and loving
father.

By faith he was a Spiritualist and had been for many years, having full knowledge of his faith to the last. He departed from this life July 14th, 1896. A large concourse of people assembled at the house to do the last sad rites and fifty-five teams followed the remains to the cemetery at Lima.