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     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 appeared on the census of 1920 at Grinnell, Poweshiek County, IA. The census lists the family as: James A. Hotchkin, 48, born IA, father born Eng., mother born Ire; fireman in heating plant; wife Mary F., 46, born IA, parents born Ire; son J. Joseph, 15, born IA; son John L., 13, born IA; dau Mary L., 11, born IA; son Gerald L., 8, born IA; dau Dorothy A., 6, born IA; dau Helen P., 4 2/12, born IA.. He appeared on the census of 1930 at Grinnell, Poweshiek County, IA. The census lists the family as: James A. Hotchkin, 58 (1871), born in IA, engineer; wife Mary F., 57 (1872), she married at 27, he at age 30, she born in IA; son John L., 23 (1906), born in IA, laborer; daughter Lucile M., age 21 (1908), born in IA, waitress; son Gerald M., age 19 (1910), driver; daughter Dorothy A., 17 (1912), born in IA, not employed; daughter Helen P., age 14 (1915), born IA; son Kenneth E., age 12 (1917), born in IA.. He died on 6 December 1935 at Des Moines, Polk County, IA, USA, at age 64.

     James Elliott Hotchkin was born on 14 October 1869 at Rives Twp, Jackson County, MI, USA.¹ He was the son of Noah Frank Hotchkin and Evilena Ann Granville. He married Sophia C. Weber at Benton Harbor, Berrien County, MI, USA, on 20 May 1896.² James Elliott Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1900 at Benton Harbor, Berrien County, MI, USA. The census lists the family as: Hotchkin, James E., age 30, b 10-1869 in MI, parents birth location unknown, married 4 years; wife Sophia, age 30, b 12-1869 in MI, parents born in Germany, married 4 years, no children.. He appeared on the census of 1910 at Benton Harbor, Berrien County, MI. The census lists the family as: Hotchkin, James E., age 40, widowed, b MI, father born NY, mother born ME; son Donald J., age 8, b MI; dau Beatrice, age 4, b MI; mother Evilene, age 72, widow, b ME, father born NH, mother born ME.. He married Candace Catherine (Carrie) Koser at Benton Harbor, Berrien County, MI, on 1 June 1910. Carrie is still widowed at 21 apr 1910 census..³ James Elliott Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1920 at Benton Harbor, Berrien County, MI. The census lists the family as: Hotchkin, James, age 50, b MI; wife Carrie, age 55, b PA; son Donald J., age 18, b MI; dau Beatrice, age 14, b NY; Fred Mallory, age 25, b IA, Otto Pagel, age 23, b MI.. He appeared on the census of 1930 at Benton Harbor, Berrien County, MI. The census lists the family as: J E Hotchkin, 60 (1869), born in MI, father born in NY, mother in Maine, janitor in retail store, first married at 26; wife Carrie, 65 (1864), born in PA, parents born in PA, first married at 20, no occupation.. He was Dry Cleaner circa 1935 He owned and operated the Enterprise Dry Cleaners. He died on 29 September 1950 at Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, MI, USA, at age 80.^4,5 He was buried at Crystal Springs Cemetery, at Benton Harbor, Berrien County, MI, USA, .

     James Elliot's birth is recorded in Jackson Co. Vital Records, pg 34, 1869 and shows him born on 14 October 1869 to Noah F. and Evaline A. Hotchkin. These records say that Noah was born in NY and Evaline in ME. James was a member of the 1st Baptist Church of Benton Harbor, located at 236 Pipestone Street and was baptized at this church in September 1886. The church records lists his death as 23 June 1966, which is an error.
     At the 1870 census he is living with his parents in Leslie, Rives Twp., Jackson Co., MI next door to Abram Eli Hotchkin Jr. The 1900 census finds him living at 208 High St., Benton Harbor with his wife Sophia. The 1910 census finds him still living in Benton Harbor with his two children, Donald J., and Beatrice. Living with the family is Evilena A., his mother, age 72, born 1830 in Maine.
     His death is recorded in Death Certificate #172, died 14 October 1950 at the Kalamazoo State Hospital after a stay of 4 months and 18 days. James had operated a dry cleaning business in Benton Harbor for a long period of time. His death and funeral was reported in Benton Harbor newspapers of which, the Compiler has a copy. Services were held by Rev John S. Hocomb of the First Baptist Church at the Slaughter and Hill Funeral Home. The news report confirmed his death in Kalamazoo and said that he had lived in Benton Harbor since 1882, and for some time had worked for Enterprise Dry Cleaners. Attending the services from out of town were Mr and Mrs Glen H. Truhn, Augusta, MI; Mr and Mrs Norris Hotchkin and Mr and Mrs Elwyn Hotchkin, Lansing, MI; Mrs Frank Wythe, Mason, MI; Mr and Mrs R.D. Hart and Mrs Irwin Butzbaugh, South Bend, IN, and Mrs O'Neil Del Guidice, Chicago, IL; Mr and Mrs Frank Gorham, Dowagiac, MI.

     James Elwyn Hotchkin is the son of Gerald Leo Hotchkin and Martha Tamer(Dolly) Eames. He married Linda Kay Whisenand on 18 August 1967.

     James H. Hotchkin was born on 25 July 1834 at Wilson, Niagara County, NY, USA.¹ He was the son of Abram Eli Hotchkin Sr. and Electa Smith. James H. Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1850 at Jackson County, MI, USA. The census lists the family as: James H. Hotchkin, he is with his parents.. He married Frances A. Michal at Aurora, Kane County, IL, USA, on 3 March 1855.² James H. Hotchkin was a Private, andserved in 19th Bat'ry, NY Light Art'y, during the Civil War. He appeared on the census of 1870 at Newfane, Niagara County, NY, USA. The census lists the family as: Hotchkin, James, age 34, b NY, farmer; wife Frances, age 32, b IL; dau Isabell, age 9, b NY; dau Electa, age 3, b NY; dau Carrie, age 1, b NY.. He was a Farmer circa 1870. He appeared on the census of 1880 at Newfane, Niagara County, NY. The census lists the family as: Hotchkin, James H., age 47, b NY, father b VT, mother b NY; wife Frances A., age 42, b IL; dau Isabelle, age 18, b NY; dau Electa, age 13, b NY; dau Carrie, age 11, b NY; dau Matilda, age 9, b NY; son James, age 4, b IL, Edwin, age 2, b NY.. He appeared on the census of 1900 at Newfane, Niagara County, NY. The census lists the family as: Hotchkin, James H., age 66, b 7-1834 in NY, married 45 years; wife Frances, age 63, b 9-1837 in NY, married 45 years, no children, (believe that IL is correct.). He died on 1 September 1907 at Newfane, Niagara County, NY, at age 73.^3,4 He was buried on 3 September 1907 at North Ridge Cemetery, at Ransomville, Niagara County, NY, USA, . Sec 2, Lot 102.
     New York family held their 2nd Hotchkin Bogelow Reunion.⁵


     James’ family lived on Coomer Rd., Newfane, NY from shortly after he was married in Illinois until his death, except according to census records, for a short period during 1875 when the family returned to Illinois where son James W. was born. James is described in the Michigan Family Records given to the Compiler by his mother and the Hotchkin Family Reunion Notes. He is with his parents at the 1850 Census of Michigan and at the New York 1860 census.
     James enlisted as a Pvt. in the 19th Battery, NY Light Artillery on 28 Aug 1862, at Lockport, NY, the same day and with the same unit as his brother William H. H. Hotchkin. He was wounded accidentally on 9 Nov 1864 near Popular Springs Church, VA, and was honorably discharged on 1 Apr 1865. His pension file has copies of his Death Certificate and Marriage License. The Civil War records give his personal description as: 5 feet, 8 1/2 inches tall, gray eyes, fair color and light hair. His four children living in 1897 were listed in the pension file, with their birth dates.
     James’Will is filed with the Niagara Co., NY, Surrogates Records, Box 10095. In this Will is an Affidavit by his son James W. giving his father’s death as about 1 Sep 1907, and his mother’s death as approximately 1917. The Will listed his children as Carrie M. Fellows, Electa M. Richards, James W. Hotchkin, and Belle Stevens’ three children, Opal M. Sturgis, Doris Godfrey, and Clarence Stevens. Belle had previously died. James and his wife Frances are buried in Section 2, Lot #102, North Ridge Cemetery, Cambria, NY. Frances death was reported in the Lockport Union Sun. Niagara County land records show that James H. Hotchkin of Wilson, bought 2.5 acres on 14 Oct 1854, Book 61, p 275, Lot 77, T15, R7, 2.5 acres from R. Spencer and sold this land to L. Wilson on 12 Oct 1854.

     James Harvey Hotchkin was born on 29 October 1872 at Spring Arbor, Jackson County, MI, USA.^1,2 He was the son of Smith Curtis Hotchkin and Mary Elizabeth Crispell. He married Carolyne B. (Carrie) Caswell at MI, USA, in 1901.¹ James Harvey Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1910 at Concord, Jackson County, MI, USA. The census lists the family as: James H. Hotchkin, 37, NY, married once, 7 years, farme, father & mother born in MI; wife Carrie B., 40, married 2, 4 children, 3 living, NY, parents born NY; dau Elizabeth, 5, born in ND; son Lyle, 3, born in ND.. He registered for the World War I Draft in 1918 while living at Concord, Jackson County, MI. The registration card gave additional information on him: "Age 45, born 29 Oct 1872. In business for himself as a Thrasher. Lists wife Carrie as a dependent.". He appeared on the census of 1920 at Concord, Jackson County, MI. The census lists the family as: Hotchkin, James H., age 47, b NY; wife Carrie, age 51, b MI; dau Eliz, age 15, b ND; son Lyle, age 13, b ND.. He died in 1925 at Concord, Jackson County, MI.^3,4 He was buried in 1925 at Maple Grove Cemetery, at Concord, Jackson County, MI, USA, .

     His residence in Wiprud, McLean Co., ND is confirmed by the April 1909 reunion article where at that time his father (Smith) had just returned from a 6 month visit. Wiprud was located 8 miles north of Turtle Lake on the South West shore of Crooked Lake. This area was also named Casey. (Information according to North Dakota Historical Library in Bismark) The 1880 census found him living with his parents and brother in Bancroft City, MI. At the 1900 census he is living with his father and sister Edith, in Mills Twp., Midland Co., MI. This census gives his birth as October 1872 and the place as NY. The 1884 Michigan census finds him with his parents in Spring Arbor, Jackson Co., MI and gives his birth in NY and his middle initial as T.
     An auction announcement from 1909 shows James H. as proprietor, J.G. Simpson as Auctioner and John E. Reuter as clerk. The auction was held half way between Turtle Lake and Ruso on the main traveled road, three miles north of Wiprud.
     His Will was probated in Jackson Co., MI and said that he was a partner in a threshing operation, Eckert, Hotchkin and Fritz. Fritz was Larata Fritz, husband of Edith R. Hotchkin.

     James Henry Hotchkin was born on 11 May 1881 at Irondequoit, Monroe County, NY, USA. The 1930 census of Rochester, Monroe Co, NY gives his age as 48. His proper age is found in his Draft Registration, born 11 May 1881.¹ He was the son of Henry N. Hotchkin and Alice J. Burling. He married Mary Barbara Court at Richmondville, Schoharie County, NY, USA, on 10 August 1903.² James Henry Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1910 at Rochester, Monroe County, NY, USA. The census lists the family as: Hotchkin, James, 30, married once, 6 years; wife Mary B., 29, married once, 6 years, one child, one living, born OH, father born Ger., mother born France; dau Alice M., 3, b NY.. He resided at Rochester, Monroe County, NY, USA, in 1910. He registered for the World War I Draft in 1918 while living at Rochester, Monroe County, NY, USA. The registration card gave additional information on him: "He gives his age as 37, born 11 May 1881. He gives his wife Mary as nearest relative.". He appeared on the census of 1920 at Irondequoit, Monroe County, NY. The census lists the family as: James Hotchkin, 38, born NY, parents born NY, machinist; wife Marion B., 40, born OH, father born Germany, mother born France; dau Susie Rose, 4, born NY; dau Bessie grace, 3, born NY.. He appeared on the census of 1930 at Rochester, Monroe County, NY, USA. The census lists the family as: James H. Hotchkin, 48 (1881), married at age 22, born NY, parents born NY, cartman at storage facility; wife Mary B., 48, married at age 22, born OH, father born Germany, mother born France; daughter Susan A., 14 (1915), born NY; daughter Bessie E., 13 (1916), born NY.. He resided at Hamlin, Monroe County, NY, USA, in 1933. He died on 1 June 1942 at Rochester, Monroe County, NY, at age 61.³ He was buried at Parma Union Cemetery, at Parma, Monroe County, NY, USA, . Obituary gives the information.

     James parents are assigned only on the basis of his residing with them for a number of years at 72 Pennsylvania, Rochester, NY according to the Rochester City Directory. James daughter Susie is also listed at this address in the 1904 through 1907 directories. His marriage to Mary Court is identified in the wedding announcement of their daughter Susie and the date comes from the NY Marriage Index, which does not identify the spouse. James H. appears first in the 1907 Rochester City Directory as a Driver, living with Charles H. Hotchkin at 42 Paesells St; in 1908-09 he is living at 150 7th St; in 1910 at 109 Penn; in 1911 at 271 Hayward; in 1912 at 49 Kluek; in 1913 at 215 Central Park; in 1914 at 446 Central Park; and in the last available directory in 1915 he is at 7 1/2 Miller.

     James Hervey Hotchkin was born on 8 August 1841 at Potsdam, St Lawrence County, NY, USA. He was the son of Beriah Bishop Hotchkin DD Rev and Elizabeth Alice Fitch. James Hervey Hotchkin died on 28 August 1841 at Potsdam, St Lawrence County, NY.

     James Hervey Hotchkin was born on 10 March 1841 at Saline, Washtenaw County, MI, USA. He was the son of Augustine Hall Hotchkin and Sarah Aulls. He was baptized at Saline, Washtenaw County, MI, on 3 November 1844. At the Presbyterian Church of Saline, MI.. James Hervey Hotchkin died on 2 May 1851 at Saline, Washtenaw County, MI, at age 10. He was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, at Saline, Washtenaw County, MI, USA, .

     James Hervey Hotchkin was born on 7 May 1870 at Saxton, Bedford County, PA, USA. He was the son of Gurdon Beriah Hotchkin MD and Sarah Jane Cochran. James Hervey Hotchkin died on 13 February 1872 at Saxton, Bedford County, PA, at age 1.

     James Hervey Hotchkin II was born on 16 May 1807 at West Bloomfield, Ontario County, NY, USA.³. Cemetery records say 8 May 1808> He was the son of James Hervey Hotchkin Rev. and Rebecca Hall. He married Nancy Elizabeth Jackson at Prattsburgh, Steuben County, NY, USA, on 2 July 1829.⁴ James Hervey Hotchkin II appeared on the census of 1830 at Prattsburgh, Steuben County, NY. The census lists the family as: Hotchkin, J.H. Jr, 1 male 5 to 10, 1 male 15 to 20, 1 male 20 to 30, 1 male 30 to 40; 2 female 15 tp 20, 1 female 30 to 40, 1 female 40 to 50.. He married Clarissa Jane Phelps Lewis at Prattsburgh, Steuben County, NY, on 5 March 1857. James Hervey Hotchkin II appeared on the census of 1870 at Prattsburgh, Steuben County, NY. The census lists the family as: Hotchkins, Harvey, 62 (1807), NY, farmer; Carrie I., 43 (1826), NY, keep house; James H., 12 (1857), NY; William P., 9 (1860), NY.. He appeared on the census of 1880 at Prattsburgh, Steuben County, NY. The census lists the family as: Hotchkin, J. H., 72 (1808, NY, Hardware merchant, both parents born in NY; wife Clara J, 53 (1827), NY, keeping house, both parents born in NY; son Willie P., 14 (1866), clerk.. He died on 1 October 1892 at Hammondsport, Steuben County, NY, USA, at age 85. He died at the home of his daughter Mrs William Wood. Cemetery records say 1 Oct 1892 and Death announcement agrees with this date..⁵ He was buried at Prattsburgh Rural Cemetery, at Prattsburgh, Steuben County, NY, USA, .

     His Will was filed in Urbana Twp., Steuben Co., NY (Case #5588, Bk12-A, pg 523). This document gives his death date as 1 October 1892. The executors of his Will were Harriet H. Wood, Will S. Wood, and Lew H. Brown. The heirs were listed as son James Hervey Jr., residing in Philadelphia; son William P. Hotchkin, residing in Philadelphia and daughter Harriet H. Wood residing in Hammondsport, NY. No wife is listed in the Will. Early Settlers of NY, by Foley, gives his birth on 12 June 1808. James was a businessman in Prattsburg and an Elder of the Prattsburg Presbyterian Church.⁶

     James Hervey Hotchkin III was born on 13 February 1858 at Prattsburgh, Steuben County, NY, USA. He was the son of James Hervey Hotchkin II and Clarissa Jane Phelps Lewis. James Hervey Hotchkin III was employed as a Salesman. He appeared on the census of 1880 at Chester, Delaware County, PA, USA. The census lists the family as: Hotchkins, Jas, 23 1857, NY, clerk in store. Boarding with the John B. Bergmann family, age 29.. He married Annie Haas at Mt Airy, Philadelphia County, PA, USA, in 1888. He resided at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, USA, in 1892. James Hervey Hotchkin III died on 17 March 1902 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, at age 44.

     James and Annie had no children.

     James Hervey Hotchkin Rev. was born on 23 February 1781 at Cornwall, Litchfield County, CT, USA. According to the History of Cornwall by Starr, Joseph was baptised on 27 Oct 1782 in Cornwall. He was the son of Beriah Hotchkin Rev. and Thankful Dickinson. James Hervey Hotchkin Rev. was graduated in 1800 from Williamstown, Berkshire County, MA, USA. He married Rebecca Hall at Presbyterian Church, Greenville, Greene County, NY, USA, on 16 September 1804. James’ father, Rev Beriah Hotchkin, married them..⁵ James Hervey Hotchkin Rev. appeared on the census of 1820 at Prattsburgh, Steuben County, NY, USA. The census lists the family as: James H. Hochkin, 3 males under 10, 2 males 10 to 16, 1 male 16 to 26, 1 male 26 to 45, 1 female under 10, 1 female 16 to 26. This doesn't seem to fit the family as we know it. Compiler believes that the problem is the layout of the census form.. He appeared on the census of 1830 at Hector, Schuyler County, NY, USA. The census lists the family as: James H. Hotchkin, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 30-40.. He appeared on the census of 1840 at Pulteney, Steuben County, NY, USA. The census lists the family as: J. H. Hotchkin, 1 male 15 to 20, 1 male 50 to 60; 1 female 15 to 20, 1 female 60 to 70, 1 female 90 to 100.. He appeared on the census of 1850 at Prattsburgh, Steuben County, NY. The census lists the family as: James H. Hotchkin, 69, CT; Rebecca, 73, CT.. He died on 21 September 1851 at Prattsburgh, Steuben County, NY, at age 70. Age 71 according to cemetery records.. He was buried at Prattsburgh Pioneer Cemetery, at Prattsburgh, Steuben County, NY, USA, .

     James Hervey Hotchkin was born at Cornwall, CT on 23 February 1781 and graduated from Williams College in 1800, at the age of 19. He started preaching in West Bloomfield, NY in 1801, and in 1802 he returned to Greenville and was ordained as an evangelist. He returned to West Bloomfield and was installed as minister of the Presbyterian Church on 19 May 1803. He left the West Bloomfield church when the church voted to, cease payment of any salary to Mr. Hotchkin after the last Sunday of March 1809. The church body decided that a minister was to work like any man during the week to provide for his family. They said that it was not necessary to study or prepare for the Sunday sermon, because as a Minister of God, the words would come at the proper time. He then went to Prattsburg, NY and was installed there on 16 Aug 1809 and left on 27 Jan 1830. During this time he brought more than 200 new members into the church. James went next to Hector and was installed on 20 April 1830 and left there on 5 February 1833 to take a position in Centre Wheeler on 17 September 1833. In April of that same year he moved to Campbell, Chemung Co., NY and filled the pulpit of that Presbyterian church, until April 1839. In the spring of 1840, he took the pulpit of the church at Pulteney, where he had occasionally preached earlier. He continued here until the spring of 1843. After that period, he resided mostly at Prattsburg. For one year, beginning in 1845, he preached at Wayne, Steuben Co., NY, twothirds of the time. After 1847 he preached occasionally at Conhocton. For several previous years he had spend considerable time on the preparation of his book, History of the Purchase and Settlement of Western New York, which he published in 1848. This book is primarily a history of the Presbyterian Church's growth in New York.
     The following inscription is on his grave: "The grave of Rev. James H. Hotchkin born in Cornwall, CT, 23 February 1781. Graduated at Williams College 3 September 1800. Ordained minister of the gospel 13 October 1802. Died at his home in this village, Prattsburg, 21 September 1851 in the 71st year of his age and in the 51st year of his ministry. Mr. Hotchkin was pastor of the Presbyterian Church of this town from 18091830. As a scholar he was profound, as a preacher he was able and instructive, as a pastor devoted and faithful, as a Christian sincere and humble. The church and society, so long in the charge of the deceased, join his family in erecting this monument to departed worth."
     It is possible that he visited his son Augustine in Saline MI because the Presbyterian Church records in Saline, MI show a Mr. Hotchkin as a visiting minister or moderator on 5 August 1849.
     His Will was filed as Case #5231, Bk 5, p 196 with his wife Rebecca as Executor. The Will was witnessed by Thomas Aulls, Hiram Aulls, Albert Wilcox, William Murray, Abigail Murray and Sarah A. Miller. It listed as heirs, sons, Beriah B., James H., Augustin H., John N., Samuel, deceased son William H., and grandson Samuel, son of William. A special guardian, Ansel J. McCall, is named for grandson Samuel. The total estate was valued at $143.75. Elsie Moon has commented that the estate value was largely in 400 copies of his book valued at $.60 each. For his first four years in Prattsburg a room in his small dwelling was occupied by a few students. This group was the beginning of the Franklin Institute, now a sizable educational facility near Prattsburg.

     James Jackson Hotchkin was born on 22 November 1830 at Prattsburgh, Steuben County, NY, USA. He was the son of James Hervey Hotchkin II and Nancy Elizabeth Jackson. He married Hannah M. Lewis at Prattsburgh, Steuben County, NY, on 25 April 1856. James Jackson Hotchkin died on 7 October 1856 at Prattsburgh, Steuben County, NY, at age 25.² He was buried at Prattsburgh Pioneer Cemetery, at Prattsburgh, Steuben County, NY, USA, .

     James Joseph Hotchkin was born on 8 July 1904 at IA, USA.¹ He was the son of James Alfred Hotchkin and Mary Frances Duggan. He married Veronica Elizabeth Linden on 27 February 1927. James Joseph Hotchkin died on 9 February 1968 at Grinnell, Poweshiek County, IA, USA, at age 63.²

     James Kimball Hotchkin was born in 1835 at Sullivan County, NY, USA. He was the son of Zebulon Hotchkin and Elizabeth Ann Hall. He was baptized at Liberty, Sullivan County, NY, USA, on 7 August 1836. James Kimball Hotchkin married Barbara Rachel Murrow, daughter of Alexander Murrow, on 24 February 1859 at La Salle County, IL, USA. Marriage records give her name as Morrow..¹ James Kimball Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1860 at Nebraska, Livingston County, IL, USA. The census lists the family as: James K. Hochkin, 24, farmer, born NY; Rachel, 22, born Canada West; infant, 5/12, born IL; Alexander Murrow, 61, Weaver, born Scotland.. He married Barbara Cleghorn on 1 March 1872 at Florence, Benton County, IA.² James Kimball Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1880 at Pittsfield Twp, Butler County, IA, USA. The census lists the family as: Hotchkin, J.K., age 45, b NY, parents born in CT; wife Barbara, age 38, b Scotland, parents born in Scot; dau Ella, age 10, b IA; other, R. Richardson, age 19. born in IA, father born in IRE, mother in IL.. He resided at Pittsfield Twp, Butler County, IA, in 1880. He died on 13 July 1891. Death date comes from Headstone for Civil War Veterans..

     


     The History of Linn County, IA says that in June 1863 J. K. Hotchkin built the second building in town, a two-story frame house and store on Green Street. He soon opened a store in the building and received the Postmaster appointment, which he still retained in 1878. J.K. Hotchkin is found at the 1880 Census of Pittsfield Twp., Butler Co., IA, Ed109,S12,L7, J.K., age 45, b NY; wife Barbara, age 38, b Scotland; daughter Ella, age 10, B Iowa. James applied for his Civil War Invalid Pension as J. K Hotchkin and his wife as Barbara.⁴

     James Lyle Hotchkin was born on 28 May 1906 at ND, USA.² He was the son of James Harvey Hotchkin and Carolyne B. (Carrie) Caswell. He married Florence Elizabeth (Chuddy) Allen at Jackson, Jackson County, MI, USA, on 11 December 1932. James Lyle Hotchkin died in December 1978 at Jackson, Jackson County, MI, at age 72.² He was buried at Maple Grove Cemetery, at Concord, Jackson County, MI, USA, .

     The Post Card showing Lou Ann places this family in Wiprud, ND along with his father James Harvey.

     James Michael Hotchkin is the son of James Elwyn Hotchkin and Linda Kay Whisenand. He married Rebecca Leigh Johnson at Las Vegas, Clark County, NV, USA, on 25 October 1997.¹

     James Nelson Hotchkin is the son of Howard Francis Hotchkin and Kathryn (Katie) Sadlon. He married Marianne Mayberry at Washington, Warren County, NJ, USA, on 27 November 1976.

     James Rowland Hotchkin was born on 8 February 1899 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, USA.^2,3 He was the son of William Rowland Hotchkin and Emma Jane Black. James Rowland Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1900 at Manhattan, New York County, NY, USA. The census lists the family as: Hotchkin, James R., b NY, 2-1899, 1 yr-4mo, lodger with Mary F. King.. He was a Manufacturer in 1900. He resided at New York City, New York County, NY, USA, in 1900. He registered for the World War I Draft on 4 September 1918 while living at Montclair, Essex County, NJ, USA. The registration card gave additional information on him: "He gives his age as 19, born 8 Feb 1889. He is a student at Mass. Institute of Tech in Cambridge, MA. He gives W. R. Hotchkin as nearest relative at 182 Clarmont, Montclair. He signs the Registration as J. Rowland Hotchkin.". He married Betty Beggs at NJ, USA, on 10 October 1931. James Rowland Hotchkin died on 9 March 1967 at Short Hills, Essex County, NJ, USA, at age 68.³

     James Rowland was a graduate of MIT and manufactured Mechanical Assessories at Irvington, NJ. New Jersey is given as the location of his first SS card and death benefits. At the 1900 census he was a boarder with Mary F. King of 35-38 Grammercy Park, Manhattan, NYC.

     James T. Hotchkin was born in 1834 at CT, USA. He married Mary R. Babcock circa 1875. James T. Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1880 at Plainfield, Northampton County, PA, USA. The census lists the family as: James (T.)? Hotchkin, 46, b Ct; wife Mary R., 40, b NY; dau Ethel, 4, b MI; m-in-law Rebecca S. Babcock, 74, b NY.. He resided at Plainfield, Northampton County, PA, in 1900.

     At the 1880 census, this family is found living in Plainsfield, Union Co., PA. A James T. Hotchkin, died 01 June 1931 and is buried with the Iowa family in Hazelwood Cemetery, Grant twp, IA. A Mary E. Hotchkin, born 1847, died 1936 is also buried here.

     James Terry Hotchkin was born on 31 December 1940 at Los Angeles County, CA, USA.^1,2 He was the son of Francis James Hotchkin and Dorothy May Jewell. James Terry Hotchkin died on 11 October 1999 at Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA, USA, at age 58.³

     James Thomas Hotchkin is the son of James Joseph Hotchkin and Veronica Elizabeth Linden.

     James Thomas Hotchkin is the son of Thomas James Hotchkin and Jeanne Marie Taillon.

     James W. Hotchkin was born on 3 August 1875 at IL, USA.^1,2 He was the son of James H. Hotchkin and Frances A. Michal. James W. Hotchkin was born, according to conflicting information, on 5 August 1875. Date from his WWI Draft Registration. He appeared on the census of 1880 at Newfane, Niagara County, NY, USA. The census lists the family as: age 4, with his parents.. He married Ida May Halstead at Newfane, Niagara County, NY, on 19 January 1898. There may be a mistake is this date as her Obituary says that they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary two years before her death..³ James W. Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1900 at Newfane, Niagara County, NY, USA. The census lists the family as: Hotchkin, James W., age 24, b 8-1876 in NY; wife Ida M., age 23, b 2-1877 in NY; son Leon S., age 1, b 5-1898; son Howard, age 7 mo, b 7-1899 in NY.. He appeared on the census of 1910 at Newfane, Niagara County, NY. The census lists the family as: Hotchkin, James W., age 34, M1, 12, NY, IL, IL, farmer; wife Ida, age 33, M1, 12, 3,3, b NY; son Leon S., age 12, b NY; son Howard J., age 10, b NY; dau Maud E., age 1 8/12, b NY. Next door lives mother Frances, widow.. He registered for the World War I Draft in 1917 while living at Newfane, Niagara County, NY.. He registered for the World War I Draft in 1918 while living at Newfane, Niagara County, NY, USA. The registration card gave additional information on him: "He gives his age as 43, born 5 aug 1875. He says that he is a farmer working himself and gives his wife Ida M. as nearest relative.". He appeared on the census of 1930 at Newfane, Niagara County, NY. The census lists the family as: James Hotchkin, 56 (1873), married at 22, born IA, father born NY, mother born IA, farmer; wife Ida, 53 (1876), married at 19, born NY, parents born NY; son Leon, age 33, single, born NY, tutor. He died on 11 August 1953 at Lockport, Niagara County, NY, USA, at age 78. Lockport Union Sun- "James W. Hotchkin husband of late Ida Halstead Hotchkin and son of James H. and Frances Schmidt Hotchkin died on 8-12-1953.".⁴ He was buried at Corwin Cemetery, at Newfane, Niagara County, NY, USA, .

     James was born on 3 August 1875 in Illinois and was brought by his parents to Coomer Rd., Newfane when he was 2 years old. The 1900 census wrongly says that he was born in NY. Their grand daughter Caralyn Hotchkin Welsh says that she remembered hugh Thanksgiving Day dinners at their home on Coomer Rd in Newfane, NY. She says that they were jolly people, especially Ida, and they had many good friends who joined them for dinner and cards. Caralyn remembers family members bringing food to these dinners and the many desserts of pie, cakes and jello.

      James Ward Hotchkin Jr. generally used Ward as his first name. He was born on 22 May 1929 at Lansing, Ingham County, MI, USA.¹ He was the son of James Ward Hotchkin Sr. and Zurah Adel Lonsberry. He married Betty Jane Schmidt at Lansing, Ingham County, MI, on 2 February 1950. He resided at Holt, Ingham County, MI, USA, in 1993. James Ward Hotchkin Jr. died on 23 December 2007 at Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL, USA, at age 78. Died at daughter Debbie Hardy's home in Tampa..¹

     James Ward, known as Ward by the family; is a contractor building residential housing and in recent years has been doing housing inspections for purchasers.

      James Ward Hotchkin Sr. generally used Ward as his first name. He was born on 8 September 1901 at Central City, Merrick County, NE, USA.¹ He was the son of Franklin Evi Hotchkin and Mary Winona (Minnie) Hendrick. He married Zurah Adel Lonsberry at Windsor Twp, Eaton County, MI, USA, on 21 September 1924. James Ward Hotchkin Sr. appeared on the census of 1930 at Lansing, Ingham County, MI, USA. The census lists the family as: J. Ward Hotchkin, 28 (1901), born in NE, father born in IL, mother in MI, married at 23, drugist in drug store; wife Zurah, age 26 first married at age 21, born in MI, father in MI, mother in PA, no occupation; daughter Elmerna, 2 10/12, born MI; son J. Ward, 10/12, born MI.. He died on 29 July 1970 at Lansing, Ingham County, MI, at age 68.² He was buried at Delta Center Cemetery, at Delta Twp, Eaton County, MI, USA, . Buried Sec O/03/04.

     James Ward Hotchkin was born on 8 September 1901 at Central City, NE and died 29 July 1970, at Lansing, MI due to cancer of the face. Ward's funeral was held at the Jessen Funeral Home at 1 PM on Friday and burial at Delta Center Cemetery. Social Security records confirm his birth on 8 September 1901 and death in July 1979. He always used the name Ward as does his son. Ward was a local druggist and operated a drug store at 1617 E. Kalamazoo St, Lansing.

     James was born at NY, USA, in 1847. Age 3 at the 1850 census.. He was the son of George W. Hotchkin and Elizabeth Warner. He married Marietta Winant at NY circa 1875. Married 35 years at the 1910 census.. James Warner Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1880 at Staten Island, Richmond County, NY, USA. The census lists the family as: Hotchkin, James W., age 33, b NY; wife Marietta, age 29, b NY; son Williard, age 2, b NY; living with wife's parents, James J. Winant, occupation Hatter. Rossville, Westfield Twp., Richmond Co., NY 307 or 309-59-47. He resided at Bergen Point, Hudson County, NJ, USA, in 1903. He appeared on the census of 1910 at Rutherford, Bergen County, NJ, USA. The census lists the family as: Hotchkin, James W., 62, Married once, 35 years, born NY, parents born NY, clothing salesman; wife Marietta, 60, born NY, parents born NY, married once 35 years, 1 child.. He appeared on the census of 1920 at Rutherford, Bergen County, NJ, USA. The census lists the family as: Hotchkin, James W., age 73, b NY, clothing salesman; wife Marietta, age 69, b NY; servant Catherine Saunders, 51, b Ireland. 82-8-7. He appeared on the census of 1930 at Milford, Pike County, PA, USA. The census lists the family as: James W. Hotchkin, 82 (1847), widower, born NY, parents born NY, a boarder with Harold M. Winsor, 47 and wife Emily J., 48..

     The 1870 Rochester City Directory has, Hotchkin, J. Warner, a clerk, at 100 State St, and boarding at 16 Allen St. At the 1880 Census, James and wife Marietta are living with Marietta's parents, the Winant's. At the time of his father’s death, James lived at 102 West 4th St, Bergen Point, NJ. The 1920 census of Bergen Point has he and his wife Maretta, living with her sister, Catherine Saunders; James is listed as age 73, Marietta, age 69 and Catherine, age 51, Catherine was born in Ireland.

     Jamie Jared Hotchkin is the son of Scott Leslie Hotchkin and Patrica Ann Ballentine.

     Jan Elaine Hotchkin is the daughter of Max Bertrand Hotchkin and Rhea J. Watson. She married Gary Wayne Hawkins on 9 June 1973. Genesee County Marriage Records.¹

     Jane D. Hotchkin was born on 23 April 1829 at Liberty, Sullivan County, NY, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Joshua Francis (James) Hotchkin and Lydia Novill Grant. She married Ferris G. Sutherland at Liberty, Sullivan County, NY, circa 1850. Jane D. Hotchkin died on 24 August 1885 at Liberty, Sullivan County, NY, at age 56.¹ She was buried at Hodge Cemetery, at Neversink, Sullivan County, NY, USA, .

     The family bible gives her death as 1829 where her gravestone gives 1830. Her marriage to Ferris Sutherland is based on Census Records. All of the information on this family comes from the Brown book, who says that Peggy Sutherland Morgan supplied him the information. Ferris was a plasterer and a farmer wirh 50 acres of land.²