Georgia:  Coweta County:  Biography of BENJAMIN HUTCHINSON 

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BENJAMIN HUTCHINSON, one of the pioneers of this section of Georgia, comes of 
revolutionary stock, both of his grandfathers having been soldiers in that 
long contest. His paternal grandfather came to Georgia at a very early date, 
and here, in 1787, in Jones county, his son John was born. This son married 
Ferriba Hollon, also a Georgian by birth, whose father, John Hollon, had 
fought in the revolution. Benjamin Hutchinson, the son of John and Ferriba 
Hutchinson, was born in Pike county, Ga., Dec. 12, 1832. In his home on the 
farm in the midst of the wilderness the boy had no opportunities of obtaining 
an education, never attended school a day in his life, nor had even the 
privilege of learning to read or write. On reaching manhood he began 
farming, which has always been his vocation. He had little money to start 
with, but by diligence and economy has been successful in accumulating a 
large property. Early in 1862 he enlisted in Company F, Fifth-fifth Georgia 
regiment. The company was commanded at that time by Capt. Dr. Baker, whose 
death occurring shortly afterward the place was filled by Capt. O'Rea. Col. 
Persons commanded the regiment, which was among the forces under Gen. 
Frazier. After Mr. Hutchinson had been out sixteen months he was captured at 
Cumberland Gap, Tenn., and for twenty-two months kept in prison at Chicago, 
Ill. After his release and return to Georgia Mr. Hutchinson had to make a 
new beginning, but patience and perseverance enabled him to succeed. He now 
owns 455 acres, one of the best improved farms in Coweta county, and is 
deservedly respected by all who know him. In 1859 he married Miss Camilla 
Ann Kelly, who was raised in Coweta county, her parents, John Wilbon and Mary 
(Fields) Kelly, being among the early settlers of the state. Mr. and Mrs. 
Hutchinson are worthy and devoted members of the Methodist Episcopal church. 
They are the parents of eleven children, nine of whom are living: J. Wilbon, 
Mrs. R. L. Hardy, Leroy, Arthur, Mrs. H. J. Hodnett, Andrew, Otto, James and 
Ector.

Transcribed from MEMOIRS OF GEORGIA published by the Southern Historical 
Association, 1895.