JONATHAN HUTCHINSON, deceased, late of Washington Township, was born near Trenton, New Jersey, in 1815. He came to this county in 1853, settling in Washington Township, and was among the first settlers in the township. The country was then in its primitive condition, and abounded in deer, elk, wolves, wildcats, and other wild animals. Mr. Hutchinson was a skillful hunter and killed great quantities of wild game. He suffered all the hardships and privations of pioneer life, but was brave and persevering amid all his trials.
He was married in December, 1839, to Miss Dorothy Burgess, a daughter of Jacob Burgess, and to this union were born five children, only three of whom are living — Barzilla B., Joseph W. and Sabra J. Two sons, Smith and Madison N., lost their lives while fighting in defense of the Union.
Mr. Hutchinson died in 1861. He was a man that was greatly respected by all that knew him, and his death cast a gloom over the whole community. He was a kind and affectionate husband, a tender parent and an obliging neighbor. In his death the county lost a valuable citizen.
