Harvey Hutchinson

     Harvey was born on Friday, 13 October 1797 in Canaan Townhip, Columbia County, New York. He was the son of Samuel & Abigal [Williams] Hutchinson. He was christened at CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, Canaan Four Corners, Canaan Township, Columbia County, New York. Harvey married Sarah Wilkinson Torrey, daughter of Captain William Torrey and Mehitable Baldwin, in 1830. Harvey & Sarah had children: Sophia [1831-6/08/1918][m. 1850 Ezra Williams & 2nd. circa 1868 Charles Witaker], Orrin [10/16/1833-11/04/1903][m. 1866 Mary Frances] & Myron T.[7/__/1841-1/06/1863]. 28 October 1850, Harvey and his wife, Sarah, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Berkshire, Tioga County, New York. Enumerated in this household were Harvey Hutchinson [52 New York], Sarah [52 New York], Sophia [19 New York], Orrin [17 New York], Myron [8 New York] & Samuel [79 Connecticut].¹ 14 August 1860, Harvey and his wife, Sarah, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Berkshire. Enumerated in this household were Harvey Hutchinson [62 New York], Sarah [63 New York], Orrin [26 New York] & Myron [18 New York]. Their real estate was valued at $2500 and their personal property at $1000. Orrin was listed with real estate valued at $1500 and personal property at $200. Both Harvey and Orrin were farmers.² 15 June 1870, Harvey and his wife Sarah were listed on the U.S. Federal Census living in the home of their daughter at Berkshire, Tioga County, New York. Enumerated in this household were Charles Witaker [37 Pennsylvania], Sophia [39 New York], Anna Williams [14 New York], Evans [20 New York], Harvey Hutchinson [72 Massachusetts] & Sarah Hutchinson [72 New York]. Their real estate was valued at $4000 and personal property at $1200.³ 5 June 1880, Harvey and his wife, Sarah, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census living in the home of their daughter at Berkshire. Enumerated in this household were Charles Witaker [46 Pennsylvania], Sophia [48 New York], Myron A. [9 New York]. In-laws: Harvey Hutchinson [82 New York] & Sarah [83 New York].⁴ Harvey departed this life on Friday, 29 June 1883 in Berkshire at age 85 years, 8 months and 16 days. He was buried there in the Evergreen Cemetery.