Updated: 18 Apr 2007
Oklahoma Times
Oklahoma City, OK
August 17, 1920
S. R. Hutchinson, Eighty-Niner Dead
Stephen Sumner Hutchinson, eighty-niner, who with others came here in the early
days, contributed much in the development of Oklahoma, died at his home fourteen
miles northwest of Oklahoma City, Saturday.
Hutchinson was born and reared on a farm, near Biggsville, Illinois, being one
of a family of four brothers, R. M. and W. J. now living in IL. The other
brother A. P. having died in July.
The deceased in 1871, married Miss Emma Micky of Washington County, Iowa, where
they resided for five years. The couple had moved back to Illinois, where they
lived until 1889, when Mr. Hutchinson made the "run" in Oklahoma,
securing a homestead fourteen miles northwest of this city. Mr. and Mrs.
Hutchinson had nine sons and one daughter, five of the boys still live. They are
R. M. Hutchinson, J. M. Hutchinson, B. W. Hutchinson, W. J. Hutchinson and M. H.
Hutchinson. Mrs. Hutchinson died June 15 of this year.
The deceased was a victim of an automobile accident on February 17, 1920, which
caused paralysis.
Mr. Hutchinson held a a commission as United States Marshall in the 3rd federal
district of Oklahoma territory, during Cleveland's administration. In his
official duties he was fearless and conscientious in all matters entrusted to
him.
Hutchinson was a member of the Eight-niners society, and was active in its
meetings.
Source: OKBits
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