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     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. He resided at Will County, IL, USA, in 1856. John Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1870 at Washington, Poweshiek County, IA, USA. The census lists the family as: John Hotchkin, 38, railroad contractor, born England; Rose, 35, housewife, born Ireland; Matha, 14, born NY; John, 12, born Il; Charles, 9, born IL; William, 9, born IL; Rose, 6, born IL; Lizzie, 4, born IL; Edwin, 2, born IL; James, 2/12, Apr, born IA.. He 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 appeared on the census of 1900 at Rock Creek, Jasper County, IA. The census lists the family as: John Hotchkins, Aug 1832, 67, married 44 years, Born Eng, parents born Eng, farmer; wife Rosa, Oct 1835, 64, married 44 years, 9 children, 8 living, born Ireland, parents born Ireland; son John H., dec 1859, 40, single, born NY; son Philip E., May 1869, 31, born I, single; son James A., May 1871, 29, single, born I.. 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."

     John Hotchkin was born on 6 August 1832 at England. Hazelwood Cemetery records. He married Elizabeth Unknown in July 1869. Date given in 1870 census.. John Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1870 at New York City, New York County, NY, USA. The census lists the family as: Hotchkin, Jno, 37 (1832), Eng, store porter, parents born in Eng, married in July within a year; Elizabeth, 33 (1836), Eng, works in store, parents born in Eng.
Birth differs from 1880 census.. He appeared on the census of 1880 at Manhattan, New York County, NY, USA. The census lists the family as: Hotchkins, John, 52 (1828), Eng , not employed, Rheumitics, parents born in Eng; wife, Elizabeth, 53 (1827), Eng, keep house, parents born in Eng; son, Frederic, 27 (1853), NY, phaph finsher, parents born in Eng; son, William, 20 (1860), NY, Campi painter, parents born in Eng; son John, 14 (1866), NY, no occup, parents born in Eng.. He died on 12 December 1911 at Grant, Boone County, IA, USA, at age 79. He was buried at Hazelwood Cemetery, at Grinnell, Poweshiek County, IA, USA, .

     This seems to be John of Iowa but much information is incorrect and that John appears in a 1870 Iowa census. The marriage to Elizabeth would not fit.

     John Hotchkin was born in 1866 at NY, USA. He was the son of John Hotchkin.

     John (Jack) Allen Hotchkin is the son of William Miller Hotchkin and Elfrieda Schick.

     John Adair Hotchkin is the son of Charles Dennis Hotchkin and Doris Marie Palmquist. He married Annette May Sax in December 1985.

     John Alan Hotchkin is the son of Robert Jerrold Hotchkin and Nancy Dennae Pitkin.

     Conflicting evidence states that John was born at Newfane, Niagara County, NY, USA, on 13 August 1871. Age 3 at the 1875 NY state census. Schmidt Family bible has a date of 19 August, but entries look like they were all made at once.. He was the son of Abram Eli Hotchkin Jr. and Harriet Maham. John Albert Hotchkin was born on 13 August 1873 at NY, USA. WWI Draft Registration.¹ He married Elizabeth (Libbie) Balcom at Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY, USA, on 4 July 1901.² John Albert Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1910 at Porter, Niagara County, NY, USA. The census lists the family as: John Hotchkins, 36 (1873), married once 9 years, NY, parents born NY; wife Libble, married once 9 years, 1 child 1 living; daughter Myrtle, 8, NY.. He registered for the World War I Draft in 1918 while living at Youngstown, Niagara County, NY, USA. The registration card gave additional information on him: "He gives his age as 45, born 13 Aug 1873. He is a farmer working for Carl Myers. He gives his wife Libby as nearest relative. He signs his name with great diffculty as if he was illiterate. The entire form is filled out by someone else.". He appeared on the census of 1930 at Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. The census lists the family as: John Hotchkin, 56 (1873), married at 18, born in NY, parents born in NY, no occupation; wife Libbie, 55 (1874), married age 27, born in NY, parents born in NY. Living next door to daughter Myrtle and husband Lislie Ripson.. He died on 14 February 1937 at Porter, Niagara County, NY, at age 65.^3,4 He was buried at Riverdale Cemetery, at Lockport, Niagara County, NY, USA, .

     His age and family relationship is given in the 1900 census of Porter Center, Niagara Co., NY. The special 1892 census of New York state gives his birth as 1870/1871.

     John C. Hotchkin was born on 30 October 1847 at Waterville, Oneida County, NY, USA.^1,2,3 He was the son of Mark Caldwell (M. C.) Hotchkin and Jennette M. Hovey. John C. Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1870 at Jackson, Andrew County, MO, USA. The census lists the family as: Hotchkins, John C., 22 (1847), farmer, $6,000, living by himself.. He married Henriette J. Locke at Holt, Clay County, MO, USA, on 14 February 1872. John C. Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1880 at Soldier, Shawnee County, KS, USA. The census lists the family as: John Hotchkin, age 31, b NY; parents born in NY; wife Henryette, age 30, b IL, father born in IL, mother in MI; stepdau Clara Little, age 10, b IL; son Gussie Little, age 5, b CO; Son Ally, age 3, B KS; other Jacob Redki, age 40, born in OH, Teamster & Boarder., parents born in OH. Most unusual to be listed at two different locations with such different information.. He appeared on the census of 1880 at Banner Twp, Rush County, KS, USA. The census lists the family as: John Hotchkins, age 38, b NY; wife Henryette, age 31, b IL; dau Clara, age 10, b IL;son Augustus, age 6, b Co; son Alison, age 3, b KS; Census taker had crossed out Little at Ally's name.. He appeared on the census of 1900 at St Joseph, Berrien County, MI, USA. The census lists the family as: Hotchkin, John, age 52, b 10-1847 in NY, married 28 years; wife Henrietta, age 50, b 5-1849 in IL, married 28 years, 3 children, 2 living; stepdau Clarrisa Lightle, married 2 years, no children, age 30, b 5-1870 in IL, father born OH, mother born IL. John is a fruit grower. 9 78 1 18. He resided at Portland, Multnomah County, OR, USA, in 1911. He appeared on the census of 1920 at Portland, Multnomah County, OR. The census lists the family as: John C.Hotchkin, age 72 b NY; Hotchkin, Henrietta J., age 70; b IL; dau Christian Motor (Mather), age 49, b IL.. He died on 14 January 1930 at Los Angeles County, CA, USA, at age 82.⁴ He was buried on 18 January 1930 at Valhalla Memorial Park (Pierce Bros.), at Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA, . Lot 4449, Sp 2.

     John C. Hotchkin’s death certificate said that he was a retired merchant and had lived in California for 20 years. At the time of his death, he lived at 218 S. Elmwood, Burbank, CA. His death was caused by Myocarditis. This certificate cleared up a problem with his mothers maiden name. Earlier records had it as LLovey due to difficulty in reading these records. The proper name is Jennette Hovey. We know that John was with his parents at the 1850 census of Sangerfield, NY and still there at the special 1855 census. He is not found again until the 1880 census of Shawnee Co, KS, where he has a wife and two children. This census says that his oldest child, Gussie was born in Colorado in 1875 so we know that he must have lived somewhere in Colorado, but we have no further information on this location. John is also listed in the 1900 census of St. Joseph, Berrien Co., MI, (78118) with his wife Henrietta and step daughter Clarrisa (Clara). At this census they say that only two of their children are still alive and we know that Clara and Allen were alive after this date; so Augustus or Gussie must have died before this date. John was a witness at the wedding of his sister in Berrien Co, MI in Jan 1898 along with his brother, Robert Henry who was called Robert C. We next find him in Portland, OR from listings in the Portland City Directories. He was there at least in 1911, but the Directories are incomplete so we cannot be sure of the time that he spent in Portland. While in Portland, he lived with his son, Allen H. Hotchkin at 921 E. 40th Street. The Los Angeles City Directory of 1912 has J. C. Hotchkin residing at 627 S. Grand, in the 1914 directory it is John C. at 219 Hamlet, and the 1920 directory has him at 1116 Spence, the home of his son Allen H. Later he lived in Burbank, CA and is buried there in the Valhala Cemetery, beside his wife Henrietta and son Allen. A Deed recorded in Oneida Co, NY in 1894 refers to a wife named Etta but obviously this is Henrietta as we know that they were married before this date and after this date, as they are buried together. The 1920 Census has a Cristian Motor or Mather, age 49, born in Illinois, listed as a daughter, living with John.


     The Southwestern Business Directory of Wichita, KS, Nogal and Raton, NM for two years 1899 and 1900 lists J C Hotchkin as "Born and Hotchkin, Furniture" and has pictures of Fred Born and J C Hotchkin.

     John Daniel Hotchkin was born on 17 March 1817 at Prattsburgh, Steuben County, NY, USA. He was the son of Beriah Hotchkin Jr. and Lucretia Watrous Daniels. He married Eveline (Evelyn) Sherwood at Prattsburgh, Steuben County, NY.² He married Esther Ann Wheaton at Prattsburgh, Steuben County, NY, on 17 January 1849. John Daniel Hotchkin was registered for Civil War Draft on on 1 July 1863 at 27th Congressional District, Prattsburgh, Steuben County, NY, USA. Age 44, farmer, born NY.³ He appeared on the census of 1870 at Prattsburgh, Steuben County, NY. The census lists the family as: Hotchkin, John, 52 (1817), NY, Farmer; Esther, 40 (1829), keep house, NY; Evaline, 20 )1849), at home; Frederick, 14 (1855), NY, at school; Francis, 12 (1857), NY.. He appeared on the census of 1880 at Prattsburgh, Steuben County, NY. The census lists the family as: J. D. Hotchkin, self, age 63, born in NY, farmer, parents born in CT; wife Esther A., age 50, born in NY, keeping house, father born in MA, mother in NY; son, Frank G., age 22, born in NY, teacher; dau, Eva, age 29, born in NY, at home; dau, Susie, age 8, born in NY, at school.. He died on 19 January 1894 at Prattsburgh, Steuben County, NY, at age 76.¹ He was buried at Prattsburgh Rural Cemetery, at Prattsburgh, Steuben County, NY, USA, .

     John E. Hotchkin was born in 1868 at Rich Twp, Cook County, IL, USA. He was the son of William Hotchkin and Ellan Quinn. John E. Hotchkin died on 21 February 1898 at Phoenix, Maricopa County, AZ, USA. Body removed to Lundley Park, IL.Died at age 29 of Comsumption..^1,2 He was buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, at Frankfort, Will County, IL, USA, . John shared a tombstone with his sister Ellen (Ella)..

     A J.E. Hotchkin is listed in the 1892 voting records of Chicago; living at 323 Hermitage Ave., Ward 12, Precinct 4, born in IL, living at the present address for 1 month, in the county for 23 years and the state for 25 years.

     John Edward Hotchkin was born on 2 August 1906 at Tinley Park, Cook County, IL, USA.^2,3 He was the son of Mark Daniel Hotchkin and Mary Ellem Harrington. He married Sarah Jane Cure at IL, USA, on 28 April 1934. This date according to Christine Balsamo daughter of Jean M. Hotchkin.. John Edward Hotchkin died on 10 July 1981 at Frankfort, Will County, IL, USA, at age 74.^4,5 He was buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, at Frankfort, Will County, IL, USA, .

     The information on John and his wife comes from their daughter-in-law Jeanne and John's birth and death dates are confirmed by Social Security records. Jeanne did not know anything about John's parents.

     John Francis Hotchkin is the son of Hugh John Hotchkin and Anna Unknown. John Francis Hotchkin married Patricia Ann Neuforth on 18 April 1988 at Palm Beach County, FL, USA.¹

     John Francis Hotchkin was buried at Saint Marys Cemetery, at Mokena, Will County, IL, USA, . He was born on 3 February 1935 at Mokena, Will County, IL, USA.¹ He was the son of John Edward Hotchkin and Sarah Jane Cure. John Francis Hotchkin died on 24 June 2001 at Washington, DC, USA, at age 66.¹

     John was a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago and Executive Director of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops' Secretariat for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs. "Father Hotchkin has justly been described as the leading Catholic ecumenist in the United States," said Msgr. William Fay, General Secretary of the USCCB, "and was certainly one of the leading ecumenists in the world as well."

      John Francis (Jack) Hotchkin generally used Jack as his first name. John was born at Mitchell, Davison County, SD, USA, on 14 March 1882. Complete birth date comes from his Draft Registration Card.. He was the son of Frank Earnest Hotchkin and Anna (Annie) Miller. He married Marie A. Schmidt at Chicago, Cook County, IL, USA, on 21 August 1906.¹ John Francis (Jack) Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1910 at Chicago, Cook County, IL, USA. The census lists the family as: Hotchkins, John F., age 27, married once, b SD, f b IL; wife Marie A., age 21,married once, 2 children, 1 living, b IL; dau Marie M., age 8/12, b IL.. He registered for the World War I Draft on 12 September 1918 while living at Chicago, Cook County, IL, USA. The registration card gave additional information on him: "He gives his birth date as 14 March 1882. He is employed at Sears Roebucks as a paper cutter. He gives his wife Maria as a dependent.". He appeared on the census of 1920 at Chicago, Cook County, IL, USA. The census lists the family as: John F. Hotchkin, age 37, born in ND, parents born in TX (El Paso has been crossed out); Marie A., age 31, born in IL, both parents born in Denmark: dau Marie M., age 10, born in IL; son Raymond H., age 6, born in IL; son Hugh J., age 5, born in IL.. He appeared on the census of 1930 at Chicago, Cook County, IL, USA. The census lists the family as: John Hotchkin, age 48, married at age 24, born in SD, both parents born in TX: wife Marie, age 42, married at age 18, born in IL, both parents born in Denmark; dau Marie, age 20, single, born in IL; son Raymond, age 17, single, born in IL; son Hugh, age 8, born in IL. I am sure that neither of John's parents were born in TX unless they were there for a very short time.. He died in December 1958 at Chicago, Cook County, IL, at age 76. He was buried at Mount Greenwood Cemetery, at Chicago, Cook County, IL, USA, .

     Hugh Miller Hotchkin, grandson of Ernest Frank, from Saraasota, FL and Raymond Harry son of John furnished information on John Francis and his family. Walter J. Jr, grandson of Ernest Frank says that John died in the late 1950's, was married with three children, Marie, Ray and Roy. The 1900 census finds John in Chicago, Cook Co., IL with his parents. This census gives his birth and says that he was 18 years, single, and born in SD. The 1902 Chicago City Directory has him as a lab technician and living with his family at 5141 S. Winchester; the 1904 directory shows him as a book binder. The 1928 Polk Directory of Chicago has he and and his wife Maria living at 5729 S, Claremont. Chicago, IL.

     John Franklin Hotchkin is the son of Jerrold Lee Hotchkin and Faith Hope Schurman. He married Beth E. Porterfield at Abilene, Taylor County, TX, USA, on 18 December 1981.¹

     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. John Henry Hotchkin was born in December 1859 at NY, USA. Date from 1900 census. 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.

     They had no children.

     John Jay Hotchkin was born on 5 February 1826 at Lenox, Berkshire County, MA, USA. He was the son of John Hotchkin Rev. and Fanny Gale. He was baptized at Lenox, Berkshire County, MA, on 1 June 1826.¹ John Jay Hotchkin was graduated in 1845 from Lenox Academy, Lenox, Berkshire County, MA, USA. John was a student in the class of 1845-6 at the Lenox Academy of which his father Rev John Hotchkin was Principal. His address at that time was listed as Lenox. His studied in the Greek language. He was registered for Civil War Draft on on 1 July 1863 at 10th Congressional District, Lenox, Berkshire County, MA, USA. Age 37, farmer, unmarried.² He died on 8 August 1878 at Boggy Depot, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory, USA, at age 52. He was buried at Boggy Depot Cemetery, at Boggy Depot, Atoka County, OK, USA, .^3,4

     The Compiler had searched long and hard to discover what happened to John Jay after the 1850 Census, without results, until his trip to Oklahoma in 1991. In researching Henry W. Hotchkin's time at Boggy Depot, OK and Hannah Mariah's death at the same place, we stopped in at the Civil War Memorial a little bit north of Atoka, OK and they had a document called "Cemetery Survey of Boggy Depot Cemetery." This survey said that John Jay Hotchkin's gravestone said, "John Jay Hotchkin, son of John and Fanny G. Hotchkin, born in Lenox, MA, Feb'y 5 1826, died at Boggy Depot, August 8 1878."
     Boggy Depot was a Commissary point for the Confederates and the site of one of the few Civil War battles in Oklahoma. The Compiler has no information on why John Jay was at Boggy Depot except Dorothy Brose Garlington says that he had joined the Hotchkin missionary group as had his couson Ann. According to Lenox Church records, as copied by R. C. Rockwell, John was baptized on 1 June 1826.⁵

     John Lawrence Hotchkin was born on 8 September 1906 at IA, USA.¹ He was the son of James Alfred Hotchkin and Mary Frances Duggan. He married Florence Kathryn Cutler at Grinnell, Poweshiek County, IA, USA, on 12 May 1929. John Lawrence Hotchkin died on 5 December 1984 at Grinnell, Poweshiek County, IA, at age 78.²

     John Little Hotchkin was born circa 1833 at Watertown, Jefferson County, NY, USA. He was the son of Benjamin Franklin Hotchkin and Jane M. Little. He married Mary Catherine Robinson at Canandaigua, Ontario County, NY, USA, on 15 September 1858.¹ John Little Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1860 at Watertown, Jefferson County, NY. The census lists the family as: Hotchkin, John L., age 26, b NY, $4000, $4500; Wife Mary C., age 28, b NY; son Robert B., age 11, b NY. Pg 553, Dew 72, Fam 71. He appeared on the census of 1870 at Watertown, Jefferson County, NY. The census lists the family as: Hotchkin, John L., age 36, b NY, $20000, $8000, Tanner and Currier; wife Mary C., age 40, b NY; son Robert B., age 11, b NY, attends school; dau Nattie A., age 9, b NY, attends school. They live just a few doors from father Benjamen.. He appeared on the census of 1880 at Watertown, Jefferson County, NY. The census lists the family as: John Hotchkin, Self, age 47, born in NY, Leather Dealer, parents born in NY; wife Mary C., age 50, born in NY, keeps house, parents father in IRE, mother in NY; son, Robert b., age 21, clerks in store, parents born in NY; dau, Hattie S., age 18, born in NY, at home; other, Ben McLolan, age 23, born in CAN, servant, parents born in CAN.. He resided at Chicago, Cook County, IL, USA, in 1885. He was on 7 October 1886 at Waukesha, Waukesha County, WI, USA, John is mentioned in the Waukesha, WI Freeman as an attorney and member of the firm of Motlett, Hotchkin and Clarke. He lived in 1897 at Chicago, Cook County, IL. His residence here is identified in a letter that he wrote to the Waterville Times. He died on 16 December 1912 at Mobile, Mobile County, AL, USA.^2,3

     The Early Settlers of NY, show John L. Hotchkin as a member of the 1st Presbyterian Church of Watertown in 1857. At the 1870 Census, John had real estate valued at $20,000 and personal property of $8000. He gave his business as Tanner and Currier. He is listed in a number of Watertown City Directories during the late 1850's and early 1860's as a Tanner; often at the same address as his father Benjamin. John is listed in the Auer's City Directory of Peoria, IL for the years of 1890 through 1893; where he is the President of the Central City Brick and Tile Co., at 129 N. Jefferson and resides in Chicago. He also appears in the Chicago City Directories in the 1896 edition where he is listed as a manager, working at 937 Monadnack, and residing at 5642 Monroe; in the 1887 directory, as a Manufacturers Agent with offices in the Opera House Bldg; and in 1898 he is at the same location. In 1902 through 1905 he appears as an insurance salesman, still living at the Monroe Street address. An 1892 voting record has him at the 5342 Monroe address, Dist 1, Ward 32, Precinct 2, born in NY; living in the Precinct 5 years and the County and State for 7 years.
     There is a Mary Cassie Hotchkin, born 1830 and died 1895 buried in Sec X, Lot 9 of Brookside Cemetery, Watertown, NY along with William H. Hotchkin. This lot was purchased by Benjamin F. and John L. Hotchkin. This could be John's wife Catherine but Chicago records clearly show her originall buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Chicago.⁴

     John was born at Prattsburgh, Steuben County, NY, USA, on 2 October 1813. Cemetery records give a birth year of 1814..² He was the son of James Hervey Hotchkin Rev. and Rebecca Hall. He resided at Kirkland, Oneida County, NY, USA, in 1838. He married Phebe S. Bull at Prattsburgh, Steuben County, NY, before 1840. John Niles Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1840 at Prattsburgh, Steuben County, NY. The census lists the family as: John Hotchkin, 1 male 20 to 30; 1 females 20 to 30.. He appeared on the census of 1840 at Prattsburgh, Steuben County, NY. The census lists the family as: Hotchkin, John, 1 male 20-30, 1 female 20-30.. He married Mary Mackie at Prattsburgh, Steuben County, NY, after 1843. John Niles Hotchkin died on 23 March 1847 at Prattsburgh, Steuben County, NY, at age 33. Age 33 according to cemetery records..³ He was buried at Prattsburgh Pioneer Cemetery, at Prattsburgh, Steuben County, NY, USA, .

     John had no children by his second wife Mary.

     John Hotchkin Rev. was born on 24 March 1794 at Guilford, New Haven County, CT, USA. He was the son of Ebenezer Hodgkin Dea. and Ruth Hubbard. John Hotchkin Rev. was graduated in 1821 from Union College, Schenectady, Schenectady County, NY, USA. He married Fanny Gale at Lenox, Berkshire County, MA, USA, on 4 November 1823.^1,2 John Hotchkin Rev. was graduated in 1825 from Schenectady, Schenectady County, NY. With a Masters Degree.³ He appeared on the census of 1830 at Lenox, Berkshire County, MA. The census lists the family as: John Hodgkins, 1 male under 5, 1 male 30 to 40; 1 female under 5, 1 female 30 to forty.. He appeared on the census of 1840 at Lenox, Berkshire County, MA. The census lists the family as: John Hotchkin, 1 male 10 to 15, 1 male 40 to 50; 1 female 5 to 10, 1 female 10 to 15, 1 female 30 to 40.. He appeared on the census of 1850 at Lenox, Berkshire County, MA. The census lists the family as: John, age 56, b CT, farmer, $5900; wife Fanny G., age 54, b Ct; son John Jr., age 23, b MA, farmer; dau Fanny, age 20, b MA; dau Mary, age 17, b MA; and James Daily, age 22, b Ireland.. He appeared on the census of 1860 at Lee, Berkshire County, MA, USA. The census lists the family as: Hotchkin, John, 66 1793,CT, Teacher; Fanny G., 64 1795, CT; Fanny, 32 1827, MA; Mary L., 27 1832, MA.. He died on 19 February 1862 at Lenox, Berkshire County, MA, at age 67. At Lenox, MA Feb 19 in great peace Rev John Hotchkin, aged 87..^4,5 He was buried at Church on the Hill Cemetery, at Lenox, Berkshire County, MA, USA, .

     Rev. John Hotchkin was very well known in Lenox. He founded the Free Public Library system and was the Head Master of the famous Lenox Academy, 18231847. The Lenox Public Library bears his name and a great deal of material is available on Rev. John and his family in the library files. Both Centennial of the Lenox Academy, and Mallary's, Lenox and the Berkshire Highlands, describe John and his position at the Academy. A History of the Lenox Public Library, by Helen & Mary MacDonald, written on its 100th Anniversary, discusses John's idea, which was then revolutionary, of having books available to all citizens, instead of only those who could afford to buy subscriptions. John's birth and family relationship is described in Talcott and NEHGR, John and his family lived in a house, which is still standing and occupied, at 9 Chestwood Street, Lenox, MA. The house still looks as it did in an early picture available in the library files. The present owners told the Compiler a story of the large trunks in the attic, still loaded with John's notes and personal possessions when they were viewing the house for purchase. After taking possession they found all of this material missing. John also owned a nearby farm that land records show he sold in August 1853 to Henry Ward Beecher for $4,000. John was admitted to the Congregational Church on the Hill in Lenox on 1 June 1817. His marriage to Miss Fanny Yale on 4 Nov 1823 is recorded in the church records. His death is reported in the Bowman Collection of MA Vital Records: "Hotchkin, John, teacher, born in Guilford, son of Ebenezer and Ruth died 19 Feb 1862 at Lenox, age 671026." The Compiler has a copy of the original death records, Vol 22, p 9. John, his wife Fanny, their two daughters, Mary and Fanny and son Charles Eugene are buried side by side in the cemetery behind the Little Church on the Hill. Their graves are just below the grave of John's brother Ebenezer. The Compiler and his wife, looked most of one rainy afternoon to find the graves as no cemetery layout has survived. The church is a most beautiful church in the typical style of early Congregational Churches. John was admitted to the church on 1 June 1817 according to Lenox Church Records.^6,7,8,9,4

     John Rodney Hotchkin was born on 10 October 1930. He was the son of John Lawrence Hotchkin and Florence Kathryn Cutler. John Rodney Hotchkin died in 1941.

     John Rowland Hotchkin was born on 25 October 1940 at Short Hills, Essex County, NJ, USA. He was the son of James Rowland Hotchkin and Betty Beggs. John Rowland Hotchkin married Suzanna Taswell on 16 July 1966 at Short Hills, Essex County, NJ. John Rowland Hotchkin married Judy Weisbeck after 1966 at NJ, USA.

     John is a graduate of Babson College, MA, with a Masters Degree from Columbia University. He was a US Navy pilot from 1962 to 1967. At present, he is a contract corporate pilot.
John Rowland Hotchkin died on 16 April 2010 at Alden, Erie County, NY, USA, at age 69. Passed peacefully in his own home in Alden, NY, originally of Short Hills, NJ, beloved husband of Judy (Weisbeck) Hotchkin; son of the late James R. and Betty (Beggs) Hotchkin; son-in-law of the late Gordon and Eileen Weisbeck; brother of William (Bonnie) Hotchkin and Betsey (Charles) Barnes; brother-in-law of Sue (Hank) Beamer, Nancy Weisbeck and William Weisbeck; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family present at the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME INC., 13228 Broadway, Alden, Friday, May 7 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Aidan's EpiscopalChurch, Alden, Saturday, May 8 at 10 AM. John was a self-employed, retired commercial pilot and former naval aviator. He had been flying airplanes since he was 14 years old and was very active with the Akron Airport, where he kept his Beechcraft A36. John and Judy enjoyed traveling in the airplane whenever possible. He served in the Navy between 1963-70. He attained Lieutenant Junior Grade, Patrol Squadron 49. He flew surveillance in P-3 Orions out of Adak, Alaska and was carrier qualified on the USS Lexington. He received his Masters degree in Business Administration from Columbia University and Bachelor's from Babson Institute. John was also an avid sailor and a member of Tuscarora Yacht Club in Wilson, NY. Many pleasant days were spent sailing on the "Flying Scotchman," a 22-foot O'Day. As a young man, he taught sailing to kids at Point O'Woods, Long Island, where his family spent summers. Memorials to Wyoming County SPCA, St. Aidan's Episcopal Church or Hospice Buffalo Inc. Online register at meyerfuneralhome.com..

     John Ryan Hotchkin is the son of William Simpson Hotchkin and Dibet Marie Lapp. He married Marol R. Unknown at SC, USA, circa 1998.

     John Thomas Hotchkin is the son of Lee Thomas Hotchkin Sr. and Edna Louise Zuchelli.

     John Walter Hotchkin is the son of Walter James Hotchkin Jr. and Gloria Joanne Ross.

     Jonathan David Hotchkin is the son of David Lynn Hotchkin and Janet Ann Fields.

     Joneil Marie Hotchkin is the daughter of Neil Austin Hotchkin and Joyce Marie Deer. She married Howard (Chris) Berkenbosch.

     Joseph was born from 1766 to 1784. Age 26 to 44 at the 1810 census.. He appeared on the census of 1810 at Milford, Otsego County, NY, USA. The census lists the family as: Hotchkin, J., 1 male under 10, 1 males 26 to 44, 1 female 16 to 25.. He married Ann Unknown at NY, USA, circa 1830. He resided at Cherry Valley, Otsego County, NY, USA, in 1835.

     Joseph is found in the NY 1810 census as J. Hotchkin living in Otsego Co., NY. He is not in the 1820 census unless he is the Joseph Hotchkiss of Onondaga Co., and is not found in the 1830 census. The baptism records of his daughters have the name as Hotckins.

     Joseph Hotchkin was born circa 1805. He appeared on the census of 1840 at Prescott, Franklin County, MA, USA. The census lists the family as: Joseph Hotchkins, 2 males under 5 (1835-1840), 1 male 10 -15 (1825-1830), 1 male 30-40 (1800-1810), 1 male 70-80 (1760-1770); 1 female 5-10 (1830-1835), 2 female 10-15 (1825-1830), 1 female 30-40 (1800-1810), 1 female 70-80 (1760-1770)..