Hutchison, J. W.

J. W. Hutchison. A well-known member of the bar at Butler is J. W. Hutchison, who, in the last thirty-seven years, has built up an honorable and substantial practice here, and has been one of the city's useful and representative men. He was born in Parker Township Butler County, Pennsylvania, June 17, 1864, the son of James G. and Susan (Daubenspeck) Hutchison.

James G. Hutchison was a native of Parker Township, the son of William and Esther (Gibson) Hutchison, a prominent farmer of that township. James G. Hutchison engaged in farming and during the Civil War enlisted in Company G, One Hundred and Thirty-fourth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He was a prominent man in his section of the state. He died in 1864 and is buried in the Presbyterian Cemetery, Parkers Landing, Pennsylvania. His wife, Susan (Daubenspeck) Hutchison, was the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Barnhardt) Daubenspeck, natives of Butler County, Pennsylvania, now deceased and buried in the German Reform Cemetery, at Fairview, Pennsylvania. To James G. and Susan (Daubenspeck) Hutchison two children were born: Emma, who died in infancy ; and J. W., the subject of this sketch. After the death of her husband, Mrs. Hutchison married Shryock Harper, a hardware merchant in business at North Washington, Pennsylvania, and to this union three children were born: (1) Rev. Edgar P. Harper, a Methodist minister, at Kittanning, Pennsylvania ; (2) Curtis M., deceased; and Orie P., married Rev. H. O. MacDonald, a Presbyterian minister. He is deceased and is buried at Portersville, Pennsylvania. His widow resides in Chester, West Virginia.

Mr. Hutchison received his education in the public schools of Parker and Washington Township, Butler County, and was graduated from North Washington Academy. Entering the Westminster College, he was graduated in the class of 1887, with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. He then came to Butler, Pennsylvania, and read law in the office of Attorney S. F. Bowser. On December 2, 1889, he was admitted to the bar, and immediately began the practice of his profession.

In 1889 Mr. Hutchison was married to Miss Ida M. Campbell, a daughter of John H. and Sidney Jane (Campbell) Campbell. Mr. Campbell was born in Canada, and his wife in Butler County, Pennsylvania. He was an oil well contractor for many years. He is deceased and buried in Kittanning, Pennsylvania. His widow resides in Butler. To Mr. and Mrs. Hutchison three children were born : Eileen, deceased ; James Karl, died at the age of four years ; and James Paul, resides in Chicago. He is a veteran of the World War, having enlisted in the U. S. Signal Corps. He sailed for France in November, 1917, and was with the Army of Occupation after the armistice was signed. He returned to the United States in August, 1919. He now has charge of a store in Chicago, Illinois. Mrs. Hutchison died in 1900 and is buried in North Cemetery, Butler. In 1903 Mr. Hutchison was married (second) to Miss Helen Victor. She died in August, 1924, and is buried in North Cemetery, Butler.

Mr. Hutchison served as referee in bankruptcy for Butler County from February 2, 1899, to February 2, 1923. He is a member of the Butler County Bar Association, and has been treasurer of this association since its organization. In fraternal circles he is also well known, holding membership with the Knights of Pythias, past chancellor; past grand chancellor of the State of Pennsylvania; past supreme representative of the world ; president of the Pythian Home Association of Pennsylvania ; Knights of Malta, past commander; and Independent Order of Odd Fellows. In politics Mr. Hutchison is a Republican. He takes an active interest in all civic matters and has served as a member of the School Board of Butler.

History of Butler County, Pa, 1927