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     Elizabeth Burleson was born in November 1893 at Howard, Steuben County, NY, USA. She married John Wetherby Hagadorn on 29 May 1927 at Buffalo, Erie County, NY, USA. Married by Rev. F. B. Johnson..

     Henry Hotchkin was born in 1792 at Spalding, Lincolnshire County, England. He married Hannah Readman at Spalding, Lincolnshire County, on 14 June 1818. England Select Marriages 1538 to 1973.. Henry Hotchkin died after 1834 at Lincolnshire County, England.

     He was a diaryman by trade.

     Hannah Readman was born circa 1790 at England. She married Henry Hotchkin at Spalding, Lincolnshire County, England, on 14 June 1818. England Select Marriages 1538 to 1973.. Hannah Readman died in July 1871 at England.

     Elizabeth Hotchkin was born on 2 June 1819 at Spalding, Lincolnshire County, England. She was the daughter of Henry Hotchkin and Hannah Readman. Elizabeth Hotchkin died.

     Henry Hotchkin was born on 12 January 1821 at Spalding, Lincolnshire County, England. He was the son of Henry Hotchkin and Hannah Readman. Henry Hotchkin married Sarah Brown circa 1845. Henry Hotchkin died in 1898 at Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Internet Posting.

     Henry lived and raised most of his family in England and then moved to Australia where he died.

     Hannah Hotchkin was born on 14 September 1827 at Spalding, Lincolnshire County, England. She was the daughter of Henry Hotchkin and Hannah Readman. Hannah Hotchkin died at England.

     John Hotchkin was born on 6 August 1832 at Spalding, Lincolnshire County, England. He was the son of Henry Hotchkin and Hannah Readman. He resided at Elizabeth, Union County, NJ, USA, in 1853. He married Rose Ann Gaughan at Elizabeth, Union County, NJ, on 30 March 1854. John Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1880 at Rock Creek, Jasper County, IA, USA. The census lists the family as: John Hotchkins, age 47, 1833, born Eng; wife Rosan, age 45, 1835, born Eng; son John H., age 22, 1858, born NY; son Phillip E., age 12, 1868, born IL; daughter Roses H., age 16, 1864, born IL; son William, age 18, 1862, born IL; son Charles I., age 18, 1862, born IL; son James, age 10, 1870, born Ia; dau Elizabeth, age 14, 1866, born IL.. He died on 12 December 1911 at Grinnell, Poweshiek County, IA, USA, at age 79. He was buried at Hazelwood Cemetery, at Grinnell, Poweshiek County, IA, USA.

     He worked in England for some time as a laborer, emigrating to New Jersey in 1853, where he worked for a year and one half as a coachman for John Cain, a banker in Elizabeth, NJ. After their marriage they went to Staten Island for a short period where he did general jobbing around the factory at the New York Iron Printing Company at Factoryville, Staten Island. Two years later he moved to Will Co, IL. There he bought a farm which he rented out, at the same time renting a farm himself. He remained in Illinois until 1869. The firsday of that year he moved to Grinnell, Iowa, and here entered a farm but was cheated out of it. This farm was the Adolph Altemeir farm near Newburg, Iowa. He worked the firs year in Iowa Rock Island Road, then graded on Iowa Central for several months In the fall of 1871, he bought eighty acres in Rock Creek Twp., to which he added to until he owned 320 acres. He sold all of his land, but 120 acres before his death. He was a Democrat, a member of the Catholic Church and a quiet retireing gentleman. ]ALL OF THE ABOVE IS FROM A SMALL BOOKLET PREPARED BY MARIDEAN HOTCHKIN THARP AND PUBLISHED IN AUGUST 1982 AS IS THE INFORMATION ON HIS WIFE ROSE.
     The Biography book titled, "Past and Present of Jasper County, Iowa on page 783 has the following biogrphy on John: "The name of John Hotchkin, who came to us from far-away England and, by his residence in Jasper County, benefited not only himself but the community as well, should certainly be included in a history of the locality, for his life was not only an industrious but an honorable one.
Mr. Hotchkin was born in Lincolnshire, England, August 6, 1832. He was the son of Henry and Hannah (Readman) Hotchkin, both natives of England, where they grew up and were married. The father conducted a dairy in early life, later working on farms. He and his wife lived and died in England. They were the parents of the following children: Mary, Bessie, Henry, Mark, William, John, Martha and Hannah.
John Hotchkin was educated in his native land and there grew to manhood. He worked there as a laborer for some time, emigrating to New Jersey in 1853 where he worked a year and a half as a coachman for John Cain, a banker in Elizabeth. He was then married and went to Staten Island, where he did general jobbing around the factory of the New York Iron Printing Company at Factoryville, Staten Island. Two years later he came to Will County, Illinois. There he bought five acres, which he rented, at the same time renting a farm himself. He remained in Illinois until 1869. The first day of that year he came to Grinnell, Iowa, and here entered a farm, but was cheated out of it. He worked the first year here on the Rock Island Road, then graded on the Iowa Central for several months. In the fall of 1871 he bought eighty acres in Rock Creek Township, to which he added until he owned three hundred and twenty acres. He was very successful as a general farmer and stock raiser and had a fine farm. He had sold off all his land but one hundred and twenty acres before his death.
Politically, he was a Democrat, but he never sought office. He was a member of the Catholic Church. He was a quiet, retiring gentlemen, who was never obtrusive, yet always willing to do his full duty as a citizen.
Mr. Hotchkin was married on March 30, 1854, to Rose A. Gaughan, who was born in County Meath, Ireland, and her death occurred in 1909. To the subject and wife the following children were born: Mrs. Martha N. Kelly, John H., Charles A. and William A., twins; Mrs. Rose H. McLaughlin, Philip E., Mrs. Elizabeth L. Flannigan and James Alfred."

     Martha Hotchkin was born on 5 October 1834 at Lincolnshire County, England. She was the daughter of Henry Hotchkin and Hannah Readman.

     Rose Ann Gaughan was born on 31 October 1834 at Meath County, Ireland. She married John Hotchkin at Elizabeth, Union County, NJ, USA, on 30 March 1854. Rose Ann Gaughan died on 8 June 1909 at Grinnell, Poweshiek County, IA, USA, at age 74. She was buried at Hazelwood Cemetery, at Grinnell, Poweshiek County, IA, USA.

     She emigrated from Ireland following her sister and also worked for the Cain family where her husband John worked.Birth and death dates come from Hazelwood Cemetery records (pg 350). The 1925 Iowa census calls her Rose Hearon.

     Martha Ann Hotchkin was born on 4 April 1856 at New York City, New York County, NY, USA. Birth location given in biography of John Kelly. She was the daughter of John Hotchkin and Rose Ann Gaughan. She married John Kelly at IA, USA, on 13 January 1880. Martha Ann Hotchkin died on 19 March 1921 at Grinnell, Poweshiek County, IA, USA, at age 64. She was buried at Hazelwood Cemetery, at Grinnell, Poweshiek County, IA, USA.

     John Henry Hotchkin was born on 12 December 1857 at New York City, New York County, NY, USA. Age 67 at the 1925 census. The 1925 census gives his birth in NJ. Marriage records say New York City. He was the son of John Hotchkin and Rose Ann Gaughan. He married Bridgette Theresa Duggan at Poweshiek County, IA, USA, on 26 November 1902. At the 1910 of Rock Creek, Jasper County, IA they had been married 7 years and had no children. Marriage records call him John A..¹ John Henry Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1910 at Rock Creek, Jasper County, IA, USA. The census lists the family as: John H. Hotchkin, can't read age but it looks like 32 or 52, born NY, parents born Eng; Wife Bridget T., 43, married once 7 years, no children, born IA,parents born Ireland; father John, 77, widower, born Eng.. He died on 31 March 1927 at NJ, USA, at age 69. He was buried at Hazelwood Cemetery, at Grinnell, Poweshiek County, IA, USA.

     They had no children.

     Mary Hotchkin was born in February 1860 at IL, USA. She was the daughter of John Hotchkin and Rose Ann Gaughan. Mary Hotchkin died circa 1863 at IL. Died in infancy.

     Charles A. Hotchkin was born on 31 August 1861 at IL, USA. Twin to William A. He was the son of John Hotchkin and Rose Ann Gaughan. He married Anna M. Blume at Matteson, Cook County, IL, USA, on 3 December 1902.¹ Charles A. Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1910 at Chicago Heights, Cook County, IL, USA. The census lists the family as: Chas A Hatchkin, 48, married once, 7 years, born IL, father born Eng, mother born Ire. carpenter shop; wife Anna, 35, married once, 7 years, 3 children, 3 living, born IL, parents born Ger; daughter agnes, 6, born IL; daughter Margaret, 4, born IL; daughter Viola, 2, born IL; sister-in_law Sophia Bloom, 27, single, born IL, parents born Ger; brother-in_law Louis Bloom, single, 26, born IL, parents born Ger, bar tender saloon.. He died on 13 April 1917 at Chicago, Cook County, IL, USA, at age 55.²

     According to Maridean Hotchkin Tharp he returned to the Chicago area. Charles A. Hotchkin was a twin to William A. Hotchkin.

     Rose Hannah Hotchkin was born on 31 October 1863 at IL, USA. 1900 census, born Oct 1863 in IL. She was the daughter of John Hotchkin and Rose Ann Gaughan. She married James Phillip McLaughlin at IA, USA. Rose Hannah Hotchkin died on 22 January 1925 at IL at age 61. She was buried at Glendale Cemetery, at Des Moines, Polk County, IA, USA.

     Elizabeth Marie (Bessie) Hotchkin was born on 17 January 1868 at IL, USA. She was the daughter of John Hotchkin and Rose Ann Gaughan. She married Martin W. Flanagan. Elizabeth Marie (Bessie) Hotchkin died on 29 April 1934 at Grinnell, Poweshiek County, IA, USA, at age 66. She was buried at Hazelwood Cemetery, at Grinnell, Poweshiek County, IA, USA.

     Philip Edward Hotchkin was born on 25 May 1869 at IL, USA. He was the son of John Hotchkin and Rose Ann Gaughan. He married Mary Ellen Flanagan circa 1903. Philip Edward Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1910 at Newton, Jasper County, IA, USA. The census lists the family as: Philip E.Hotchkin, 40, IL, married 7 years, IL; wife Mary E., 35, IA; Margarite, 5, IA; Marcella, 3, IA; Mabel G., 5/12, IA. Mary had 3 children all living.. He died on 5 October 1931 at Jasper County, IA, USA, at age 62. He was buried at Newton Union Cemetery, at Newton, Jasper County, IA, USA.

     James Alfred Hotchkin was born on 11 May 1871 at Grinnell, Poweshiek County, IA, USA. The 1870 census says that he was age 2/12 and born in April. He was the son of John Hotchkin and Rose Ann Gaughan. He married Mary Frances Duggan at IA, USA. James Alfred Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1910 at Rock Creek, Jasper County, IA, USA. The census lists the family as: James A. Hotchkin, 38 (1871), IA, Farmer, Married once; wife Mary L., 37, married once, 4 children 3 living, IA; son Joseph, 5, IA; son John J., 3, IA; dau Mary L., 1 1/2, IA.. He died on 6 December 1935 at Des Moines, Polk County, IA, USA, at age 64. He was buried at Hazelwood Cemetery, at Grinnell, Poweshiek County, IA, USA.

     Bridgette Theresa Duggan was born on 26 September 1867 at Iowa City, Johnson County, IA, USA. She was the daughter of John Duggan and Mary A. Powers. She married John Henry Hotchkin at Poweshiek County, IA, USA, on 26 November 1902. At the 1910 of Rock Creek, Jasper County, IA they had been married 7 years and had no children. Marriage records call him John A..¹ Bridgette Theresa Duggan died on 26 August 1945 at Grinnell, Poweshiek County, IA, USA, at age 77. She was buried at Hazelwood Cemetery, at Grinnell, Poweshiek County, IA, USA.

     William Arthur Hotchkin was born on 31 August 1861 at Troy, Madison County, IL, USA. Twin to Charles W. He was the son of John Hotchkin and Rose Ann Gaughan. He married Mary Ellen (Nellie) Dowling at Jasper County, IA, USA, on 25 April 1888.¹ William Arthur Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1900 at Sherman Twp, Jasper County, IA, USA. The census lists the family as: William A Hotchkin, head, born Aug 1862, married 12 years, born in IA, father born in Eng; Wife Mary A, born Aug 1867, married 12 years, 3 children, 3 living (this doesn't make sense as the enumerator lists 4 children); son Edward, born Feb 1889, born IA; son William, born Feb 1891 in IA; son Vincent, born Jul 1893 in IA; son Charles, born Sep 1898 in IA.. He died in 1927 at Grinnell, Poweshiek County, IA, USA. He was buried at Hazelwood Cemetery, at Grinnell, Poweshiek County, IA, USA.

     Mary Ellen (Nellie) Dowling was born in August 1867 at IA, USA. Date according to 1900 census. Age 3 at the 1870 census. She was the daughter of Edward Dowling and Elizabeth Cahill. She married William Arthur Hotchkin at Jasper County, IA, USA, on 25 April 1888.¹ Mary Ellen (Nellie) Dowling appeared on the census of 1930 at Grinnell, Poweshiek County, IA, USA. The census lists the family as: Mary E. Hotchkin, 62 (1867), widow, born IA, parents born in Irish Free State; son Odo B., 20 (1909), born IA, father born IL, mother born I, cutter in glove factory; grandson William C., 18 (1911), single, born IA, general farming; granddaughter Margaret L., 11, born MI.. She died on 27 September 1933 at Rich Twp, Cook County, IL, USA, at age 66.² She was buried at Hazelwood Cemetery, at Grinnell, Poweshiek County, IA, USA.

     Edward (Edwin) John Hotchkin was born on 13 February 1889 at Newton, Jasper County, IA, USA. He was the son of William Arthur Hotchkin and Mary Ellen (Nellie) Dowling. Edward (Edwin) John Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1910 at Malaka Twp, Jasper County, IA, USA. The census lists the family as: Edward J. Hotchkin, 21, married 0/12, born IA, father born IL, mother born IA; wife Laura, 19, married 0/12 years, no children, born IA, father born IL, mother born IA. Living next door to Irene and son Ode.. He married Laura Marie Pohlamas at Sacred Heart Church, IA, USA, on 4 April 1910. Married 0/12 at the 1910 census..¹ Edward (Edwin) John Hotchkin lived in 1915 at Detroit, Wayne County, MI, USA. Edward J. Hotchkin lived at 550 Penn Ave in Detroit and is listed as a Cond. whick likely means Conductor. He registered for the World War I Draft on 5 January 1917 while living at Detroit, Wayne County, MI. The registration card gave additional information on him: "He give his birth as 13 Feb 1889 in Newton , IA. He is a street car conductor in Detroit. He has a wife and 2 children age 3 and 6. Names are not given.". He married Rosa S. Mithelman. Edward (Edwin) John Hotchkin died on 17 September 1953 at Grinnell, Poweshiek County, IA, USA, at age 64. He was buried in 1954 at Hazelwood Cemetery, at Grinnell, Poweshiek County, IA, USA.