Biographical Sketch of Samuel Hutton, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, MO >From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri. ********************************************************************** Samuel Hutton, proprietor of the Hutton House, is a native of Illinois, and was born in Sangamon county, March 13, 1824. When twelve years of age he removed with his parents to Henry County, Iowa, where his father, Samuel, Sr., engaged in agricultural pursuits, and the subject was there reared and educated. After attaining his majority, he opened a farm in Henry County, com- prising a section, and was identified with the interests of the leading agriculturists of that county. After leaving the farm, he built and opened the Wiggins House, at Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. In 1866, Mr. Hutton came to St. Joseph, Missouri, engaging in the lightning rod and pump business, in which he continued until his embarkment in hotel keeping. In 1850, he married Miss Rebecca J. Cole, an estimable lady. They have had nine children by this union, five of whom comprise an interesting family: Allie, wife wife of Dr. O.B. Estes, Cora, Belle, Clara and Marry. They lost four: William, Sylvis, George and John. The Hutton House was erected in the spring of 1881, and is a substantial three-story brick, containing forty rooms, well ventilated, lighted and com- plete in all their appointments. The furnishings are new and first class. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Penny Harrell ====================================================================