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taken about 1931
John m. Arvilla Amelia Griffith/s
John was the son of John Hutchinson and Elizabeth Falkingham Hutchinson who came from East Riding, Yorkshire, England.
Her parents and grandparents, William and Betsey Brown, settled in the English Settlement near Morristown and their remains rest in the cemetery at the Stone Church, Galilee. . .History of the Hutchinson Family
Prepared by Uncle George and Aunt Jerrine about June 1953
John Hutchinson, senior was born at High Catton, East Riding, Yorkshire, England on April 24th, 1811, came to Oswegatchie via Quebeck, Montreal, Coteau, Cornwall, and Prescott probably about the year 1828.
His first known employment was in various capacities by George Parish, Esquire, of Ogdensburg. NO. 29 of the lots laid out by Robert Tait in December 1829." He received the deed to this tract on May 15,
Mr. Parish returned to Europe in 1830 for an extended stay and during that time John was employed on a canal packet Oswego and Utica. He returned to Mr. Parish's employ after the latter came back to Ogdensburg in 1835.
During this period of time, Mr. Hutchinson made his first purchase of land from Abel and Polly Ingraham. This parcel was described as "lot no. 29 of the lots laid out by Robert Tait in December 1829." He received the deed to on October 5th, 1868.
On July 5, 1837 he married Elizabeth Falkingham, eldest daughter of Thomas and Tamar Brown Falkingham, who was also a native of England. She was born at Laytham, East Riding, of Yorkshire, on January 21, 1816, and came to America during the summer of 1827.
Her parents and grandparents, William and Betsey Brown, settled in the English Settlement near Morristown and their remains rest in the cemetery at the Stone Church, Galilee. . .
As years passed and his family grew up, John Hutchinson added to his holdings until they were of considerable extent.
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