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John F. "J.F." Hutchinson

House 1872 (District 18)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Rice

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 2/1/1840
Birth Place: Montreal,
Birth County:
Birth Country: Canada
Date of Death: 11/8/1915
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: J.F.
City of Residence (when first elected): Dundas
Occupation (when first elected): Manufacturer

EDUCATION

Montreal Schools, Canada; At Least Elementary School;
Buffalo Schools, New York; Secondary;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

School Board/Administration: Faribault, Minnesota (School Board member); [Dates Unknown]
Military: Minnesota 6th Infantry (Civil War; "Served in Indian troubles and in the South"; "discharged with the rank of Lieutenant"); 08/08/1862 to 08/19/1865

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Lucinda (Lucy) D. Draught (married in 1868); Eunice E. Spicer (married in 1879); Anna G. Brown (married on January 7, 1902)
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Rice County, Minnesota in 1859.

He died in Los Angeles, California.

Total Days Served: 371

SESSIONS SERVED

14th Legislative Session (1872)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1872
Body: House
District: 18
Elected: 11/7/1871
Residence: Dundas
Term of Office: 1/2/1872 to 1/6/1873
Oath Date: 1/2/1872
Counties Represented: Rice
Occupation: Manufacturer
Party: Republican Party Notes: History of Rice and Steel Counties states he "is a Republican in politics."
Committees:
  • Agriculture and Manufactures
  • Printing
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

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