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     Thomas Hotchkin was born circa 1830. He resided at Onondaga, Onondaga County, NY, USA, in 1869.

     Thomas is found in Onondaga County from a real estate purchase that he made from Mr. E. Mann, Book 174, pg 447. E. Mann would likely be father of Mariah Mann (#383), wife of George P. Hotchkin (#577). This would tie Thomas to George P. Hotchkin.

     Thomas Hotchkin is the son of Hugh John Hotchkin and Anna Unknown.

     Thomas Aulls Hotchkin was born in 1835 at Prattsburgh, Steuben County, NY, USA. He was the son of Augustine Hall Hotchkin and Sarah Aulls. Thomas Aulls Hotchkin was a Private, andserved in Co H, 20th Mich Infantry, during the Civil War. Mustered in on 19 August 1862. Deserted on 7 June 1863.¹ He married Lydia Gingry Frick at De Kalb County, IN, USA, on 4 December 1897.²

     Thomas' Civil War Enlistment papers says that he was 27 years when he enlisted on 7 August, 1862 at Ann Arbor, MI. He said that he was a farmer and born in Steuben Co., NY. Thomas was present at his military post until October, 1862 when he was reported sick in the regimental Hospital at Weaverton, MD. In June, 1863 he was reported Absent Without Leave. The August, 1863 records show that he was sick in Indianapolis since June 7,1863. In September and October of 1863 he was reported Absent Without Leave since 7 June 1863 when he should have been in the Indianapolis Hospital. By February 1864 he was reported as a Deserter. A document in his file, dated 30 May 1865 says, "He is believed to be in Canada". On 28 June 1893 his discharge was reviewed and his Dishonorable Discharge was upheld. He enlisted two days before his brother Francis.

     Thomas B. Hotchkin was born on 10 July 1874 at New Haven Twp, Shiawassee County, MI, USA.¹ He was the son of Monroe Hotchkin and Luretta (Nettie) Hurd. Thomas died on 23 August 1874 at New Haven Twp, Shiawassee County, MI. Died of Cholera Infantum according to Michigan Death Records..² He was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, at Owosso, Shiawassee County, MI, USA, .

     Local directories say that his father was a Carpenter and his mothers name was Nettie.

     Thomas was born at Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, MI, USA, on 23 July 1860. Birth calculated from age at death of 22 months, 16 days.. He was the son of Thomas H. Hotchkin and Mary Ann (Molly) Brown. Thomas died on 8 June 1862 at Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, MI, at age 1.¹

     Thomas Bartoo Hotchkin is the son of Arthur Howard Hotchkin and Dorothy Louise Rogers. He married Thelma (Teddy) Irene Sickinger at Los Angeles County, CA, USA, on 15 August 1950. 15 August was the announcement date of the marriage..²

     Thomas Clement Hotchkin was born on 4 March 1903 at Chicago, Cook County, IL, USA.^1,2 He was the son of Frank Earnest Hotchkin and Anna (Annie) Miller. Thomas Clement Hotchkin was a He joined the Canadian Army on this date and signed a sworn statement that he was born in London, Ontario, Canada on 4 March 1899 and gave his sister-in-law Elfrida as next-of-kin for permanent contact. he said that he had served for 1 1/2 years in the US army as Corp., andserved. He married Lillian Mary Platt at Miami, Miami Dade County, FL, USA, on 7 February 1926.³ Thomas Clement Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1930 at Chicago, Cook County, IL. The census lists the family as: Thomas C. Hotchkin, rents, $40, age 27, married at 23, born IL, parents born IL; wife Lillian M., age 24, married at 21, born IL, parents born WI; son Leroy T., 3, born IL; daughter Mary T., 10/12, born IL.. He married Virginia Swan at Marin County, CA, USA, in 1941. Thomas Clement Hotchkin was a Contractor circa 1950 at Oakland, Alameda County, CA, USA. He resided at Oakland, Alameda County, CA, in 1976. He died on 11 February 1976 at San Leandro, Alameda County, CA, USA, at age 72.^4,5 He was buried at Mt Olivet Catholic Cemetery, at San Rafael, Marin County, CA, USA, .

     Thomas's Death Certificate gives a lot of information on him and his family. It says that he died of cardiac failure and brain damage and confirms his birth and death dates. The certificate says that the surviving spouses maiden name was Virginia Swan and that Thomas was self employed as a contractor in the construction business. He died at the Parkland Convalescent Hospital in San Leandro but his usual residence at the time of his death was 431 43rd Street, Oakland, CA. He was buried by Monte & Banfield at the Chapel of the Hills in San Anselmo. At the time of his death he had lived in California for 32 years and in Alameda County for 8 years. His father is given as Frank E. Hotchkin, born in Illinois and his mother Anna Miller, born in Missouri.

     Thomas David Hotchkin is the son of David Wiley Hotchkin and Phyllis A. Willey.

     Thomas was born at NY, USA, on 6 July 1819. His birth is calculated from age at death --68-1-4. He is age 4 at the 1850 census and called Stephen W.. He was the son of George M. Hotchkin and Harriet Curtis. He married Mary Ann (Molly) Brown at NY circa 1840. Thomas H. Hotchkin was employed in 1850 as a Carpenter. He appeared on the census of 1850 at Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, MI, USA. The census lists the family as: Thomas Hotchkin, 32, b NY, carpenter; wife Mary, 30, b NY; dau Delia A., 9; son Stephen W., 4; dau Sarah J., 4; son Monroe, 1. pg 220, fam. 645. He resided at Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, MI, circa 1850. He married Elizabeth McKone at Marshall, Calhoun County, MI, USA, on 3 September 1865.¹ Thomas H. Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1870 at Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, MI. The census lists the family as: Hotchkins, Thomas, 50 (1819); NY, carpenter; Elizabeth, 39 (1830), NY, keeping house.. He appeared on the census of 1880 at Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, MI. The census lists the family as: Hotchkins, Thomas, 61, (1819), Carpenter & jointer,NY; wife Elizabeth, 49 (1831), NY.. He died on 10 August 1887 at Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, MI, at age 68.²

     Thomas is assigned as a son of George with very little evidence, except that he fits the age range and his daughter Delia was living in Troy at the time of her marriage. The other possible link to the George Hotchkin family is the name Delia and the fact that a Smith was living in the home, as Albert, son of George, married Delia Smith. Thomas must have moved to Michigan between 1846 and 1849 as his 3rd child was born in NY and 4th child in MI. Elihue Smith a carpenter, born 1824 in NY was living in the home at the 1850 census. Thomas' death is shown in death records 1885-1900, Washtenaw Co., MI; death on 10 August 1887 at age 68-1-44 giving his birth on 6 July 1819. The death records state that he was a carpenter. His parents names were not shown on the death records. His Will was not probated until 1904 and a letter dated 21 November 1904 from Temple, TX says that the writer W. S. Hotchkin is his son and should be considered in the Will. The probate refers to the recent death of Thomas' Widow. A deposition signed by William F. Breakey says that Thomas died 10 August 1887 and no heirs are known. His middle initial H. is given in his Will. On 18 December 1849 he bought land in Sec 21, Town 2 South, Range 6 East.
     Thomas was listed in the Ann Arbor Polk Directories of 1868, 1872, 1883-84, and 1886-87. All directories said that he was a carpenter. His early addresses were North East end of Broadway; and later 129 Broadway. Starting in the 1890 directory Elizabeth Hotchkin (widow of Thomas) was listed until 1902; no 1903-1905 directories were available; she lived at 4 Brown St, then 20 Traver, later at 1109 Broadway. She is last listed in the 1902 directory of Ann Arbor.

     Thomas James Hotchkin was born on 24 March 1943 at Blue Island, Cook County, IL, USA.² He was the son of John Edward Hotchkin and Sarah Jane Cure. He was baptized at Tinley Park, Cook County, IL, USA, on 4 April 1943. He married Jeanne Marie Taillon at Blue Island, Cook County, IL, on 25 May 1975. Thomas James Hotchkin died on 5 June 1988 at Downers Grove, DuPage County, IL, USA, at age 45.³ He was buried on 9 June 1988 at Clarendon Hills Cemetery, at Darien, DuPage County, IL, USA, .

     Information comes from his widow, Jeanne Marie Taillon Hotchkin and Social Security records obtained under the freedom of Information Act.^1,3

     Thomas Lee Hotchkin is the son of Thomas Clement Hotchkin and Virginia Swan. He married Terry Elaine Turner at San Mateo County, CA, USA, on 28 March 1970. Married at the First Baptist Church of San Carlos by Rev Robert Wheaton..¹

     Thomas was born at Durant, Bryan County, OK, USA, on 27 February 1900. Complete birth date comes from his World War I Draft Registration. Dalton-Holmes Funeral records say that he was born in CO..¹ He was the son of Ebenezer Hotchkin DD and Maria Emaline Moore. Thomas Ray Hotchkin registered for the World War I Draft in 1918 while living at Durant, Bryan County, OK, USA. The registration card gave additional information on him: "Thomas gives his age as 18, born 27 Feb 1900. He is presently serving with Co. H of the Oklahoma National Guard. He gives his father, E. Hotchkin as his nearest relative.". He resided at Dallas, Dallas County, TX, USA, in 1920. Thomas died on 10 August 1951 at Vinita, Craig County, OK, USA, at age 51.² He was buried on 11 August 1951 at Highland Cemetery, at Durant, Bryan County, OK, USA, . Lot 33.³

     According to the Dalton-Holmes Funeral Home records he died at 4:00 pm, 10 August 1951, of TB of the lungs in Vinita, OK. This may be a place that he went for treatment as these records give his residence as Sherman, TX. The funeral home records say that he was born in Colorado and was single. He is buried adjacent to his parents with a gravestone that says Thomas Hotchkin 1900-1951.
     The 1920-21 Durant City Directory says that he was a student, boarding with his parents at 1501 W. Elm St, but he also found in the 1920 Dallas City Directory, employed by C D Sanders Corp. and rooming at 810 Brooks.¹

     Tiara Jean Hotchkin married John Thomas Rivers SR on 15 August 2002 at Pierce County, WA, USA. WA Marriage Records File # 200208156027-0.

     Timothy Earl Hotchkin is the son of Alfred Earl Hotchkin and Joella Oma Brownlee. He married Betty Jewell (Jean) Reagor at TX, USA, on 3 June 1966.¹ Timothy Earl Hotchkin and Betty Jewell (Jean) Reagor were divorced on 19 December 1995 at Tarrant County, TX, USA. Timothy Earl Hotchkin and Betty Jewell (Jean) Reagor were divorced on 19 December 1995.¹ He married Thela Sue Jones at Tarrant County, TX, on 2 May 1997.²

     Timothy Gordon Hotchkin is the son of Richard Deine Hotchkin and Rosalie Ann Marsh.

     Timothy John Hotchkin is the son of Michael James Hotchkin and Doris Louise Wiley.

     Tina Marie Hotchkin is the daughter of Dennis Vaughn Hotchkin and Janice Marie McGarth.

     Trent Dale Hotchkin is the son of Lynton Dale Hotchkin and Susan Hanson. Trent Dale Hotchkin married Jane Dee Bartsias on 13 September 1986 at St Louis County, MN, USA.¹

     Trevor Bryant Hotchkin is the son of Stephen Bryant Hotchkin and Nita A. Schantz. Trevor Bryant Hotchkin married Michele Croughwell on 29 September 2007 at Washington, Berkshire County, MA, USA. Berkshire Eagle, The (Pittsfield, MA) - September 17, 2006

Michele Croughwell, Trevor Hotchkin
Sunday, August 20 PITTSFIELD —Announcement is made today of the engagement of Michele Amy Croughwell and Trevor Bryant Hotchkin. Ms. Croughwell is the daughter of George and Shirley Croughwell of Holmes Road. Mr. Hotchkin is the son of Steven and Nita Hotchkin of Contoocook, N.H.The couple plan a Sept. 29, 2007, wedding at Bucksteep Manor in Washington.Ms. Croughwell is rental coordinator at Classical Tents and Party Goods in Lenox Dale..

     Una Belle I. Hotchkin was born on 17 December 1896 at Spring Arbor, Jackson County, MI, USA. She was the daughter of Charles Melvin Hotchkin and Ella L. Bateman. Una Belle I. Hotchkin was also known as Breining. She married Clarence Edward (Clair) Breining at Jackson, Jackson County, MI, USA, on 18 December 1911. Una Belle I. Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1930 at Spring Arbor, Jackson County, MI. The census lists the family as: Charles M. Hotchkin, 60, married at 25, born MI; wife Ellla L., 57, married at 22, dau Una B., 33, widow, born MI; grand dau LaRata E., 16, single, born MI; grand son Charles J., 14, single, born MI; grand son Lester M., 11, born MIl grand son Russell E., 8, born MI.. She died on 17 September 1949 at Spring Arbor, Jackson County, MI, at age 52.¹ She was buried at Spring Arbor Cemetery, at Spring Arbor, Jackson County, MI, USA, .

     The 1910 census finds her living with her parents in Jackson, MI. A publication by the Spring Arbor Historical Committee, Spring Arbor 1830-1980, says that she had Polio and was bed ridden and that her parents took care of her and her 4 children. Mrs Beverly Schwartz, Chairman of the Spring Arbor Historical Committee, gives her birth, death, and burial dates. Una Belle operated a telephone exchange for the Volunteer Fire Department (from her bed) for a number of years.

     He married Unknown Lester circa 1988.

     Unknown Hotchkin is the daughter of Albert Leet Hotchkin Jr. and Irene Esther Noah.

     Unknown Hotchkin married Unknown Mayes circa 1960 at CA, USA.

     Unknown Hotchkin married Unknown Brennan at CA, USA.

     Unnamed Son Hotchkin died in 1921 at Watertown, Jefferson County, NY, USA. He was born in 1921 at Watertown, Jefferson County, NY. He was the son of Paul Lincoln Hotchkin and Florence I. Baker. Unnamed Son Hotchkin was buried at Brookside Cemetery, at Watertown, Jefferson County, NY, USA, . Site 1883C, 070, 08L.

     Van L. Hotchkin was born on 13 July 1955 at IA, USA.¹ He was the son of Neil Austin Hotchkin and Judy Lester. He married Teri Ann Durr on 25 July 1975. Van L. Hotchkin died on 22 June 2006 at Kellogg, Jasper County, IA, USA, at age 50.
Van Hotchkin
July 13, 1955 - January 22, 2006
Kellogg, Iowa

Memorial Service: 10:30 A.M., Thursday, January 26, 2006 at the Wallace Family Funeral Home.
Visitation: The family will greet friends from 6-8 P.M., Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at the funeral home.
Those left to honor Van's memory are his wife, Sally of Kellogg; 3 sons, Joe (Angie) Hotchkin of Kellogg, Cody (Elissa) Hotchkin of Grinnell, Iowa and Eli Hotchkin of Grinnell, Iowa; his 2 daughters, Melinda (Brendon) Howell of Kellogg, Iowa and Sheri (Kevin) Van't Sant of New Sharon, Iowa; 7 grandchildren; his mother, Joyce Hotchkin of Kellogg; 1 brother, Rod (Jan) Hotchkin of Gillespy, Illinois; his 2 sisters, Joni (Pappy) Johnson of Kellogg and Sam Hotchkin of Kellogg; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents; father, Neil; and his brother, Scott.

Van had worked as a machinist at Thomberts in Newton for the last 1 1/2. Prior to that he worked at Midwest Manufacturing for 17 years, Moore Tool and Die for 5 years, and Montezuma Manufacturing for 6 years.

He was a memberof the Local UAW 997.

Memorials in Van's name may be left at the funeral home..^1,2

     Memorial Service: 10:30 A.M., Thursday, January 26, 2006 at the Wallace Family Funeral Home.
Visitation: The family will greet friends from 6-8 P.M., Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at the funeral home.
Those left to honor Van's memory are his wife, Sally of Kellogg; 3 sons, Joe (Angie) Hotchkin of Kellogg, Cody (Elissa) Hotchkin of Grinnell, Iowa and Eli Hotchkin of Grinnell, Iowa; his 2 daughters, Melinda (Brendon) Howell of Kellogg, Iowa and Sheri (Kevin) Van't Sant of New Sharon, Iowa; 7 grandchildren; his mother, Joyce Hotchkin of Kellogg; 1 brother, Rod (Jan) Hotchkin of Gillespy, Illinois; his 2 sisters, Joni (Pappy) Johnson of Kellogg and Sam Hotchkin of Kellogg; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents; father, Neil; and his brother, Scott.
Van had worked as a machinist at Thomberts in Newton for the last 1 1/2. Prior to that he worked at Midwest Manufacturing for 17 years, Moore Tool and Die for 5 years, and Montezuma Manufacturing for 6 years.
He was a memberof the Local UAW 997.
Memorials in Van's name may be left at the funeral home.

     Vicki Ann Hotchkin was born on 14 May 1958 at OR, USA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Harold Heman Hotchkin Jr. and Judy Persha. Vicki Ann Hotchkin died on 1 September 1976 at Alameda County, CA, USA, at age 18.^1,3

     Vicky died in CA according to the CA Death Index. Vicky Hotchkin is listed in the May 3 1971 edition of the red Bluff Daily News as being in the 7th Grade. She is listed as deseased in the Red Bluff News, October 31 2007, announcement of her parents 50th anniversary.

     Vickie Lee Hotchkin is the daughter of Elmer Grant Hotchkin and Grace Belle Howell. She married Earnest John Shormaker at NJ, USA, on 24 November 1977. Vickie Lee Hotchkin and Earnest John Shormaker were divorced circa 1980 at NJ.

     Victor was born at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA, USA, on 9 April 1917. Birth date from burial records. At the 1920 census, he was 2 9/12.. He was the son of Allen Hovey Hotchkin and Florence M. Moore. Victor B. Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1920 at Los Angeles County, CA, USA. The census lists the family as: Victor B. Hotchkin, age 2 9/12.. He resided at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA, in 1920. He married Gertrude Byrum at OR, USA. Victor B. Hotchkin was a Cpl, andserved in US Army, during the World War II. His service records show: Victor B. Hotchkin, born 1917, native of California, branch Infantry, National Guards, 4 years of high school, divorced, no dependents, height 68, weight 140. Victor was divorced from Gertrude Byrum at OR on 22 May 1948.¹ Victor died on 20 March 1961 at OR at age 43.² He was buried on 24 March 1961 at Willamette National Cemetery, at Happy Valley, Clackamas County, OR, USA, . The cenmetery records show him as US Army, CPL; buried in plot G O 4106..

     The Oregon Divorce Index has a listing of a Divorce between Gertude Hotchkin and Victor Hotchkin on 22 May, 1948 (File #1158). Her age was given as 27 and his as 46 (file #3-20-61).
     He must have had an earlier married as his 1941 enlistment says that he was divorced.

     Vincent Depaul Hotchkin was born on 19 July 1893 at Newton, Jasper County, IA, USA. He gives this date and location in his draft Registration.¹ He was the son of William Arthur Hotchkin and Mary Ellen (Nellie) Dowling. Vincent Depaul Hotchkin registered for the World War I Draft on 5 June 1917 while living at Malcom, Poweshiek County, IA, USA. The registration card gave additional information on him: "He gives his complete name and birth date and location. He is single and a farmer in Pleasant Twp.". He married Edna Brooke at Grinnell, Poweshiek County, IA, USA, on 30 January 1918. Vincent Depaul Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1920 at Chester, Poweshiek County, IA, USA. The census lists the family as: Vincent Hotchkin, 26 (1893), IA, father born in IL, mother in IA; wife Edna B., 24, IA, parents born in IA; son Stanley, 1/12, IA.. He died on 31 July 1970 at Grinnell, Poweshiek County, IA, at age 77.²