Notes for Jacob HUTCHINSON

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Notes for Jacob HUTCHINSON

!Birth, Marriage & Death: Sources: _The Hutchinson Family: or the
Descendants of Barnard Hutchinson, of Cowlam, England_, compiled by
Perley Derby, Essex Institute Press, 1870, Salem, Massachusetts, p. 62;
_The History of Milford_, by George A. Ramsdell, Concord, N. H.: The
Rumford Press, 1901, pp. 773-4; _Genealogical and Family History of the
State of New Hampshire_, compiled by Ezra S. Stearns, Lewis Publishing
Co., New York, 1908, p. 1765.

Occupation: Yeoman. (Derby, p. 62)

Resided on the farm now [1900] owned by C. C. Shaw on road to Wilton,
where he died. (Ramsdell, p. 773)

He lived on the farm now [1908] owned by his grandson, Christopher C.
Shaw. (Stearns, p. 1765)

From Ramsdell, p. 404:
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Captain Hutchinson was the grandson of Nathan Hutchinson, the original settler, and located upon a portion of the Charlestown school farm, which descended to him from his father. At an early age he became interested in military matters, and in 1820 was a promoter of the organization of a company of light infantry enlisted under the legislative act of 1819. This company was composed of the substantial men of the town, and by their unanimous choice Mr. Hutchinson was made its first commander and held the position for four years. His interest in military matters continued until far advanced in life. He was a good specimen of a man, physically and mentally, and was possessed of great activity and industry. His life was spent on the farm where he was born, and which he cultivated with more than usual skill. For many years he was largely interested in the culture of hops, having at times from twelve to fifteen acres in this single crop.

Captain Hutchinson was appointed collector of taxes for the town in 1816, and held the office continuously until 1835. He was a member of the board of selectmen for the years 1833-'34 and '35; was deputy sheriff of the county for several years, commencing with 1824. Having no sons of his own he sought the companionship and assistance of his grandson, Christopher C. Shaw, son of his eldest daughter. He remained with his grandfather until he embarked in business for himself.
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