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     Viola Hotchkin was born on 14 November 1862 at Liberty, Sullivan County, NY, USA. She was the daughter of Nathan G. Hotchkin and Orpha Jane Everts.

     Viola Anna Hotchkin was born on 17 August 1906 at Chicago Heights, Cook County, IL, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Charles A. Hotchkin and Anna M. Blume. Viola Anna Hotchkin died on 13 December 1942 at Bremen Twp, Cook County, IL, USA, at age 36.² She was buried at Saint John Cemetery, at Glenview, Cook County, IL, USA, .

     Virginia Hotchkin is the daughter of Rodney Bartoo Hotchkin and Mary Jane Kramer. She married Unknown Howard at NY, USA, circa 1950.

     W. Richard Hotchkin was born in 1873 at USA.

     Ellis Island records show W. Richard Hotchkin, a US Citizen, arriving on the ship Amerika from Cherbourg, France on 1 Aug 1908, He gave his age as 35 (born approx 1873 and said that he was married).

     Walter was born at PA, USA, on 26 February 1904. Age 6 at the 1910 census..¹ He was the son of David Burl Hotchkin and Margaret Louise Miller. Walter Hotchkin married Gaye Unknown on 5 June 1937 at Ripley, Chautauqua County, NY, USA.² Walter Hotchkin lived in 1949 at Meadville, Crawford County, PA, USA. Walter and Gaye are listed in the Polk's Directory for this year. He died in June 1979 at Blooming Valley, Crawford County, PA, USA, at age 75.³

     At the 1910 census he is living with Lewis J. Hotchkin and called a "brother's grandson". This might fit Robert or David as a father, but Robert died 10 months before Walter's birth if records are correct and David's wife Margaret lived after Davids death and had another marriage so why would brother Lewis have Walter.

     Walter Bryant Hotchkin Col. was born on 30 July 1865 at Auburn, Cayuga County, NY, USA.^3,4 He was the son of William Henry Harrison Hotchkin and Julia Pratt Cooke. Walter Bryant Hotchkin Col. was a Major, andserved in 12th Regtof New York Volunteers, during the Spanish American War. He served in Porto Rico for 7 months and for awhile in the Army of occupation of Cuba. He appeared on the census of 1900 at Manhattan, New York County, NY, USA. The census lists the family as: Hotchkin, Walter B., age 34, b 7-1865 in NY, Single; mother Julia P., age 61, b 6-1838 in NY, widowed, 3 children, one living; sister Clara, (Caro S.) age 21, b 4-1875 in NY.. He married Mary C. Fay at New York City, New York County, NY, USA, after 1898. He was still single on 5 Dec 1898 when he was mustered into the army.. Walter Bryant Hotchkin Col. was a Colonel, andserved in 22nd Corps of Engineers of New York National Guards. He married Mabel Lord Hall at New York City, New York County, NY, on 15 April 1903.^5,3,6 Walter Bryant Hotchkin Col. was a Stock Broker in 1913. He died on 6 June 1916 at New York City, New York County, NY, at age 50. Died last night at the Presbyterian Hospital according to the New York Times, dated 7 June 1916.⁷ His body was interred at Arlington National Cemetery at Arlington, Arlington County, VA, USA, .

     Walter’s birth and parents are identified in the Benjamin Cleveland Family Genealogy. Walter and Mabel Lord Hall were married by Rev. Edward Horace Cleveland at Christ Church in the borough of Manhattan on 15 Apr 1903. She was the daughter of Henry Bryan Hall and Emma Ida Lord and had not been previously married. It is possible that Walter’s first wife Mary C. Fay died by suicide as her death certificate says death by “poisoning by CO.” She was found dead at her home, 205 W. 142nd St., NYC on 26 September 1902. Walter’s death certificate says that he was in the restaurant business at the time of his death. He died at Presbyterian Hospital on 6 Jun 1916 at 8:00 pm of liver problems and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA. He was member #1817, of The Sons of the Revolution, admitted in 1895. His membership was based on the Revolutionary War service of his greatgreat grandfather, Private James Pratt, 17531820, who served in Captain Charles Whitings Co., Col. S. B. Webb’s Regt. He also listed his other greatgreat grandfather, Joseph Cooke, 17351821 who was a member of the Connecticut Assembly 17791780. These references are given in the Year Book of the Sons of the Revolution of NY.
     Walter was mustered into the US Army as a Major on 9 May 1898 and served in the 22nd NY Infantry. He was mustered out of the service on 23 November 1898. He reenlisted as a Captain on 5 December 1898 with the 12th NY Infantry and was mustered out on 20 Apr 1899. He served in the U S Army Reserves until 23 Dec 1914. Walter’s military service records describe him as 5 feet, 7 1/2 inches tall, fair complexion, with blue eyes and brown hair. He said that he was a stock broker.
     Walter B. and his partner, Joseph H. Stoppani, were New York City stock brokers and members of the Stock Exchange. In early 1914 they were arrested on a charge of grand larceny over missing stock valued at $300,000. They filed bankruptcy and were expelled from the Exchange. Their problems were discussed often in the New York Times during the years 1914 to 1916 but fell out of the news without any final disposition of the case being reported. It is likely that his death ended the investigation. Walter and his partner Stoppani also had offices in Syracuse, NY, as they appear in the Syracuse City Directories of 1905 through 1909. In 1905 their offices were at 210 Montgomery St and later at 4 Larned Bldg. These directories say that his home was in NYC.
     At the 1920 census, Mabel is living in Suffolk Co., NY with her father Harry B. Hall and her sister Florence Warner and Florence’s daughter Helen. This location must be the farm referred to in Mabel's Pension Application.^3,8

     Walter E. Hotchkin was born in 1872 at NY, USA. He resided at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, USA, in 1905. He appeared on the census of 1910 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, USA. The census lists the family as: Walter E. Hotchkins, 39 (1870), NY, single, father born in Eng, mother born in NY; Corporation Treasure.. He was employed circa 1920 as a Manager of a Candy Factory. He married Virginia S. Unknown at PA, USA, circa 1920. Walter E. Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1920 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, USA. The census lists the family as: Hotchkins, Walter E., 48, b NY, father born in England, mother in NY; wife Virginia S., 29, b PA, parents born in PA, Walter manages a candy factory. 187-17-14.

     Walter in not a member of our family but he is included here just to keep track of him.

     Walter Frederick Hotchkin was born on 20 April 1902 at Troy, Rensselaer County, NY, USA. He was the son of William George Hotchkin and Hellena (Lena) E. Mehler. Walter died on 21 July 1903 at Troy, Rensselaer County, NY, at age 1. According to the cemetery records, he died of convulsions and diarrhea..¹ He was buried on 22 July 1903 at Oakwood Cemetery, at Troy, Rensselaer County, NY, USA, . The cemetery records give his father as William Hotchkin and funeral director as C. J. Reedy. Plot K226.

     Walter James Hotchkin was born on 28 October 1895 at Chicago, Cook County, IL, USA.² He was the son of Frank Earnest Hotchkin and Anna (Annie) Miller.
     Reports Walter J. Hotchkin in hospital Stuttgart, Germany, leg amputated, in good condition. Not getting mail from home.
Walter James Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1920 at Chicago, Cook County, IL, USA. The census lists the family as: Walter Hotchkin, 24, brother-in-law, student, born IL, parents born IL, living with his sister Hannah M. and her husband William E. Thomas.. He appeared on the census of 1920 at Chicago, Cook County, IL, USA. The census lists the family as: Walter Hotchkin, 24, b IL; living with brother in law William E. Thomas.. He married Pearl Lula Rosell at Dayton, Montgomery County, OH, USA, in July 1927. Walter James Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1930 at Turtle Creek, Warren County, OH, USA. The census lists the family as: Walter J. Hotchkin, 35 (1894), married at age 32, born IL, father born IL, mother MO, farmer; wife Pearl A., 30 (1899), married at age 27, born OH, father born OH, mother Germany; son Walter Jr, 1 9/12, born OH.. He died on 28 June 1975 at St Mary's Hospital, Wapakoneta, Auglaize County, OH, USA, at age 79.^1,3,4 He was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, at Wapakoneta, Auglaize County, OH, USA, .

     Hugh M. Hotchkin supplied information on Walter J. and his family. The 1900 census of Chicago, Cook Co., IL finds Walter with his parents. His age is given as 4 and his birth in IL. Walter's nephew Raymond says that Walter died of a stroke in Ohio. Walter J., a Corporal in World War I, was captured by the German's and lost a leg due to wounds. The War Department announced his release on January 31st 1945. Another announement said that he was the last prisoner released because of his injuries and need for hospitalization.
After World War I he worked as a nurse at a Veterans Hospital, and was a farmer; during World War II he worked at ordinance plant at Lima, Ohio. Walter J. Jr. says that his father was raised a Catholic and later converted to Methodist. The Social Security records give his birth on 28 October 1895 and death June 1975. His Social Security card was issued in OH and death benefits in OH.

     Walter James Hotchkin Jr. was born on 20 June 1928 at Dayton, Montgomery County, OH, USA.¹ He was the son of Walter James Hotchkin and Pearl Lula Rosell.

     The April 20 edition of the Lima News has an article regarding the injury of Walter Jr when he and his cycle was hit by a car on Route 33 east of St Johns.
He married Gloria Joanne Ross at Wapakoneta, Auglaize County, OH, USA, on 17 September 1950. Married by Rev Lloyd White of Columbus, OH. He married Vonna Mae Baylis in 1958. He resided at Quantico, Wicomico County, MD, USA, in 1993. Walter James Hotchkin Jr. died on 3 October 1996 at Tyaskin, Wicomico County, MD, USA, at age 68.²

     Walter was born at Cassville, Paris Twp, Oneida County, NY, USA, on 29 July 1867. Age 2 at the 1870 census. He was the son of Charles P. Hotchkin and Maria Anne Chapman. He married Anna Marie Williams at Paris Twp, Oneida County, NY, on 2 December 1891.¹ Walter Jerome Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1910 at Paris Twp, Oneida County, NY, USA. The census lists the family as: Walter J. Hotchkin, age 42, m1, 0 children, b NY, father b RI, m b NY; wife Anna M., age 42, b NY, parents b NY. Living with Walters mother Maria.. He lived in 1917 at Cassville, Paris Twp, Oneida County, NY, USA. Directory says that they are farmers in Hay and Corn, gives his wife as Anna M. They farm 196 acres.² He appeared on the census of 1920 at Paris Twp, Oneida County, NY. The census lists the family as: Walter Hotchkin, 52 (1867), NY, parents born in NY, Dairy Farmer, wife Anna, 52, NY, parents born in NY; Lester Casewell, 45, single, hired Hand, NY, parents born in NY.. He died on 30 June 1923 at Paris Twp, Oneida County, NY, at age 55.³ He was buried at Sauquoit Valley Cemetery, at Clayville, Oneida County, NY, USA, .

     The 1870 census of Paris, Oneida Co., NY finds him with his parents. A guardian document on file in Oneida Co indicates that Charles P. Hotchkin is his father and guardian and that he was 7 years old on July 29th the year before the document was filed on 22 February 1875. The will of Anna Maria Hotchkin establishes her as mother of Walter J., Vol 64, Pg 155, Letters 24, 106. of Paris, NY. In his grandmothers Will he is mentioned as the son of Charles; and left $200, but a codicil dated 8 July 1891 disowns him and says that he shall receive no part of her estate. The Paris Town Clerk furnished his birth and death dates. It seems somewhat confusing that his mothers and his wife’s names are the reversal of each other.

     Walter R. Hotchkin was born on 11 July 1870 at Liberty, Sullivan County, NY, USA.^2,3 He was the son of Francis (Frank) Hotchkin LT. and Mehettable (Hettie) Gardner. Walter R. Hotchkin died on 21 December 1910 at Liberty, Sullivan County, NY, at age 40. He was buried at Liberty Cemetery, at Liberty, Sullivan County, NY, USA, .

     Walter is mentioned in Zebulon Hotchkin's Will as his grandson. The 1880 census of Westfield City, Rockland Twp., Sullivan Co., NY finds him with his parents, his age is given as 9. His birth and deaths dates come from his fathers Civil War Pension application dated 12 February 1898.
     It is possible that this is the Walter E. Hotchkin of Philadelphia, Pa, insurance salesman in the 1920 census, who has a wife, Virgina S., age 29.

     Walter Raymond Hotchkin was born, according to conflicting information, in June 1869 at CT, USA. 1900 census says born Jun 1869, age 30, born CT, parents born CT.. He was born on 15 July 1872 at Lenox, Berkshire County, MA, USA.³ He was the son of George William Hotchkin and Janette Martha Perry. He married Minnie Bushey at Barkhamsted, Litchfield County, CT, USA, on 22 February 1896.⁴ Walter Raymond Hotchkin lived in 1900 at Winsted, Litchfield County, CT, USA. He is listed in the City Directory as Teamster and resides at 14 John St. He appeared on the census of 1900 at Torrington, Litchfield County, CT, USA. The census lists the family as: Walter, b jun 1869, age 30, married 4 years; wife Minnie, born Apr ??1873, age 27, married 4 years, no children.. He married Laura Unknown in 1908 at CT. Married 2 years at 1910 census.. Walter Raymond Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1910 at Winchester, Litchfield County, CT, USA. The census lists the family as: Walter Hotchkin, age 44, married 2nd time, 2 years, born CT parents born CT, teamster of heavy trucks; wife Laura, 50, married 3 times, 2 years, born CT, father born M, mother born CT; stepson William Drinawazter, age 16, single, born CT, farther born maine, mother born CT; stepson Irving Drinawater, father born Maine, mother born CT..

     At the time of their marriage, they were both living in Barkhamsted, CT. They were married by Rev. Walter F. Prince, MG of the Congregational Church.

     Wayne Hotchkin is the son of Leonard Harvey Hotchkin and Anne G. Thomas. He married Patricia A. Cortina at NJ, USA, circa 1985.

     Wendy M. Hotchkin is the daughter of Robert Harold Hotchkin Jr. and Linda G. Blodgett.

     Whitney Jean Hotchkin is the daughter of Bruce Alan Hotchkin and Terri J. Lipsey.

     Wilbur Arthur Hotchkin is the son of Bernard Eugene Hotchkin and Caroline Genevive Lidtka. He married Rebecca Sue Jurgenson on 16 December 1972. Wilbur Arthur Hotchkin and Rebecca Sue Jurgenson were divorced circa 1981. He married Deneen L. Butcher at Elko County, NV, USA, on 14 March 1987.¹

     Wilbur Silvester Hotchkin was born on 9 October 1914 at Clough, Meade County, SD, USA.^1,2,3,4 He was the son of William Smith (Will) Hotchkin and Emma Lucinda Kinman. He married Frances D. Warner at MI, USA, in 1943. Wilbur Silvester Hotchkin died on 14 June 1971 at Plymouth, Wayne County, MI, USA, at age 56.^5,6,4 He was buried at Riverside Cemetery, at Plymouth, Wayne County, MI, USA, .³

     This information comes from his brother George. George says that Wilbur had 2 sons and 1 daughter, who live in Michigan. Clifford Hotchkin says that Wilbur had a stroke when he was in his 30ths and was in poor health all his life. Clifford added that he last saw Wilbur in 1951 and at that time he was bed-ridden. Social Security records show his birth on 9 October 1914 and death in July 1971. Wilbur's birth records give his middle name as Silvester; however, the family has always used Sylvester.

     Willard Wynant Hotchkin was born on 7 October 1880 at NY, USA. This birth date is in error as he was age 2 at the 1880 census of Staten Island, Richmond County, NY.¹ He was the son of James Warner Hotchkin and Marietta Winant. Willard Wynant Hotchkin married Margaret Grant circa 1901. Willard Wynant Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1910 at Rutherford, Bergen County, NJ, USA. The census lists the family as: At this census he is living with his parents and daughter Madaline. His wife is not there.. He registered for the World War I Draft in 1917 while living at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, USA. The registration card gave additional information on him: "Card said that he had an injuried spine. he gives his age as 37, born 7 Oct 1880. He works for the Pennsylvania railroad. He writes his middle name as Wynant, but his mothers name is beleived to be Winant. He says that his nearest relative is Jas W. Hotchkin of Rutherford, NJ.".¹

     The World War I Draft Registration says that he has a partial paralized spine.²

     William Hotchkin was born circa 1874 at Livingland, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory, USA. He was the son of Henry W. Hotchkin and Mary Jane Semple. William Hotchkin died circa 1884 at Livingland, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory. Mary Semple Hotchkin in her autobiography says that Willie died just after the new house was finished and a few months after Lena's death and he was buried beside Lena on the Walner ranch..¹

     William Hotchkin was born in 1850. This birth date is really a wild guess. William died on 24 October 1896 at Rochester, Monroe County, NY, USA.¹

     William died in Rochester, Monroe Co., NY on 24 October 1896 according to the NY State Death Index. A William Hotchkin is listed in the 1840 census of Chester, Warren Co., NY, pg 338; 2 males under age 5, 2 males age 5 to 10, 1 male age 10 to 15, 1 male 15 to 20 and one male age 30 to 40; 1 female age 5 to 10 and 1 female age 30 to 40; but the compiler doesn't believe that this is the same William.

     William Hotchkin was born circa 1848. He married Nettie Tackney at Canandaigua, Ontario County, NY, USA, on 15 January 1872.¹ He resided at Boston, Suffolk County, MA, USA, in 1872.

     Reported in the Syracuse Journal., 23 Jan., 1872, married in Canandaigue on the 15 inst, by Rev. N. C. Reed of Illinois, Mr. William Hotchkin of Boston and Miss Nettie Tackney of this city. This may be William A. Hotchkin, born 1853.

     William Hotchkin is the son of Mathew William Hotchkin and Jennifer Helen Pyle.

     William Hotchkin was born on 21 April 1830 at Spalding, Lincolnshire County, England. 1860 census, Rich Twp, IL. gives birth as 1819 Birth location comes from son's death certificate. He was the son of Henry Hotchkin and Hannah Readman. He married Ellan Quinn circa 1851. William Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1860 at Rich Twp, Cook County, IL, USA. The census lists the family as: 1860 Census, Rich, Cook Co., IL, pg 919, William Hotchkin, 40, farmer, $1400, $300, b Eng; Wife Ellan, 33, b Eng; son Benjamin, 9, b IL; son Henry, 7, b IL; dau Mary A., 2, b IL; dau Ella, 1, b IL.. He appeared on the census of 1880 at Rich Twp, Cook County, IL. The census lists the family as: Wm Hotchkin, 50, Farmer, born England; wife Ellen, 50, born Ireland; Benjamin, 28, IL, teacher; Henry, 25, IL, teacher; Mary Ann, 22, at home; Ellen, 21, IL; William, 18, IL; Mark, 16, IL; John, 12; Oliver, 10, IL.. He died on 20 January 1889 at Calumet City, Cook County, IL, USA, at age 58.¹ He was buried in 1890 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, at Frankfort, Will County, IL, USA, .

     The family lived in Rick Twp., Cook Co., IL. They had eight children, 6 still living at the time of the 1900 census. They probabily had lived in IL more than 42 years as all children were born there. The Death Certificates of his sons Benjamin and Oliver gives his parents names and birth locations. He is likely a brother of John Hotchkin of Jasper Co., IA. William was not with the family at the 1900 Census. John Adair Hotchkin wrote the complier with additional information. He says that there were additional sons Henry, born 1855; Allen, born 1859 and John, born 1868. Allen would conflict with Ella J. so he was not entered. Hulver is likely Oliver as dates agree.

     William Hotchkin was born in 1860 at NY, USA. He was the son of John Hotchkin.

     William was born at Caledonia, Livingston County, NY, USA, in 1852. The birth year of 1852 according to 1960 Census. At the 1855 State census of Livingston Co he was age 2 and called William A. (likely the A. is Augustus.). He was the son of Augustus Hotchkin and Anna Hudson. He married Cornelia A. Spencer at Greece, Monroe County, NY, USA, circa 1874. Married by Rev Mr King, both parties from Greece, NY..² William A. Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1880 at Brighton, Monroe County, NY, USA. The census lists the family as: William Hotchkiss, 27, born NY, father born CY, mother born Canada; wife Cornelia, 40, born NY, parents born CT; dau Georgienne, 4, born NY; dau can't read, 2, born NY.. William died on 7 March 1894 at Rochester, Monroe County, NY, USA.³

     William attended school with his sister Adeline in Caledonia during the winter of 1860-61. The Belcoda Baptist Church records lists William as a member along with Abram, but dates are not available so we can't tell which Abram this refers to. William's death is reported in the Rochester Union Advertiser, 8 March 1894, pg 6-4. This report says that he leaves a wife and one daughter. The daughters name is not given. The Rochester City Directory says that his widow is Cornelia. At that time the family lived at 513 State St. William appears first in the Rochester City Directory of 1878, living at 29 Adams, George N.'s home was 30 Adams. Next he appears in 1881 as a machine operator at the Leighton Bridge Works and living at 11 Crouch St. The 1882 directory has him as a gardener at 132 Main St and living at 327 East Ave; at the 1883 and 1884 directory, he is living at 154 Park Ave near Bowen. The 1884 and 1885 directory calls him a teamster with a business address of 12 Smith and a home address of 501 State St.

     William Arthur Hotchkin was born on 31 August 1861 at IL, USA. Twin to Charles W. He was the son of John Hotchkin and Rose Ann Gaughan. William Arthur Hotchkin was born in August 1862. According to the 1900 census. 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 appeared on the census of 1910 at Malaka Twp, Jasper County, IA, USA. The census lists the family as: Wm A. Hotchkin, 48 (1861), IL, father b in Eng, mother in IRE, wife Mary E., 42, married 22 years, 8 children, 7 living, IA, parents born in IRE, Wm P., 19, IA, Vincent, 16, IA, Chars F., 11, IA, Francis, 8, IA, Irene, 5, IA, Ode B., 1 6/12, IA.. He died in 1927. He was buried at Hazelwood Cemetery, at Grinnell, Poweshiek County, IA, USA, .

     William Augustus Hotchkin was born on 25 November 1877 at Rochester, Monroe County, NY, USA.¹ He was the son of Henry N. Hotchkin and Alice J. Burling. William Augustus Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1910 at Rochester, Monroe County, NY, USA. The census lists the family as: Hotchkin, Helen, age ?, wd, b NY; stepson William A., 32, S, b NY, machine shop, and 4 other boarders... He resided at Rochester, Monroe County, NY, USA, in 1910. He married Anna J. Vanden Gyp at Rochester, Monroe County, NY, on 25 March 1914. 1930 census says that she was married at age 35, which would be 6 years prior to the 1930 census. Census says that William was first married at age 32, which would be 20 years prior to the census, so he must have had an earier marriage. Anna is listed in the Rochester City Directory as Anna, wife of William Hotchkin..² William Augustus Hotchkin registered for the World War I Draft in 1918 while living at Rochester, Monroe County, NY. The registration card gave additional information on him: "He gives his age as 40, born 25 Nov 1877. He is an auto inspector at James Cunningham Ins Co. He gives his wife Anna as nearest relative.". He appeared on the census of 1920 at Rochester, Monroe County, NY, USA. The census lists the family as: William A. Hotchkin, age 48, b NY,parents born NY; wife Anna, 32, born Holland, parents born Holland; living with brother-in-law George Fraser and sister Susan.. He appeared on the census of 1930 at Rochester, Monroe County, NY. The census lists the family as: William Hotchkin, 52 (1877), married at age 32, born in NY, parents born in NY, machinist; wife Anna, 41 (1888, born MI, father born in Holland, mother in Germany. They live in same home as George Frasier, age 53 and wife Susan age 50, son Howard, age 21. 85 Burr St.. He died on 23 May 1938 at Brighton, Monroe County, NY, USA, at age 60.^3,4 He was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, at Rochester, Monroe County, NY, USA, .

     William A. first appears in the 1900-01 Rochester City Directory as an elevator man, boarding at 13 6th St, the home of Henry N. Hotchkin. In the 1901 directory, he is a laborer, living at 72 Pennsylvania, where Henry has moved. In 1902-03 his elevator position is given at 25 Exchange Street and he is still living at 72 Penn. The 1903-04 directory has him at the same addresses, but in the 1904-05-06 directories he is living at 19 Sanders, still with Henry N. At the 1906-07 directory, he is called a machinist at 565 St Paul and boarding at 19 Sanders, the home of Henry N. Hotchkin. The 1908 through the 1910 directories have him at the same job and addresses. The 1911-12 directories have him as a boarder at 761 Maple St., which is listed as the home of Helen, widow of Henry N. Hotchkin. Starting in 1912, he is a machinist at 348 Whitney and boarding at 6 Marlow, still the home of Helen. The 1913 through the 1915 directories have him a machinist at 13 Canal St and now living away from Helen, first at 165 Sllye Ter. and then at 160 Merriman. Helen stays at the 6 Marlow address for the years 1913-15 and disappears after the 1915 directory. There is no 1916 directory but in 1917 William is a foreman at 13 Canal St. and living at 104 Bowman with his wife Anna. In 1920-21 his job is the same but he is living at 85 Birr St; where he and his wife stay until his death in 1938. The 1939 directory says, Anna J., widow of Wm A. who died 23 April 1938. There is no evidence that William is the son of Henry except for his long-term residence at the home of Henry and then Henry's widow Helen. The World War I Draft registration gives his age and wife Anne.

     William was born at NY, USA, in October 1865. At the 1900 census he is age 34, born Oct 1865.. He married Susan E. Sault at NY circa 1892. William B. Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1900 at Bronx, Bronx County, NY, USA. The census lists the family as: Hotchkin, Wm B., age 34, b 10-1865, wife Susan, age 31, b 7-1868; dau Emily T., age 6, b 7-1893 in NY; son William T., age 4, b 11-1895; son Robert, age 3, b 1-1897. living with Benj. Bunce, Susans father, Jan 1834.. He resided at Bronx, Bronx County, NY, USA, in 1900.

     At the 1900 census of Bronx, NY, William, his wife Susan, and their three children were living with Susan's brother and sisters. His middle initial could be B. or R.

     William Bernard Hotchkin was born on 1 May 1952 at IA, USA. Twin of Wilbur Arthur.¹ He was the son of Bernard Eugene Hotchkin and Caroline Genevive Lidtka. William Bernard Hotchkin married Betty Risch on 16 May 1999 at Grinnell, Poweshiek County, IA, USA. William Bernard Hotchkin died on 13 September 2009 at Grinnell, Poweshiek County, IA, at age 57.¹ He was buried at Hazelwood Cemetery, at Grinnell, Poweshiek County, IA, USA, .

     Visitation: 6 pm to 8 pm on Tuesday September 15, 2009 at Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell, Iowa
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Wednesday September 16, 2009 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Grinnell, Iowa
Interment: at a later date , at Hazelwood Cemetery in Grinnell, Iowa


Bill was born on May 1, 1952, in Grinnell, Iowa to Bernard and Caroline Lidtka Hotchkin. He was raised on the family farm and attended rural school and schools in Newburg and Grinnell. He later received his high school diploma from Boys Town in Nebraska. Following his education he lived in California and returned to Grinnell and assisted with the family farm operation. He was married to Betty Risch on May 16, 1999 in Grinnell. The couple lived in Grinnell and he assisted his twin brother, Wil Hotchkin, with construction and installation of folding doors throughout the Midwest. Bill was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Grinnell and he enjoyed woodworking and attending garage sales. He also enjoyed volunteering in group therapy meetings at the local Alcoholic Anonymous organization. Survivors include his wife, Betty Hotchkin of Grinnell; his parents, Bernard and Caroline Hotchkin of Grinnell; his twin brother, Wilbur “Wil” (Deneen) Hotchkin of Grinnell; three sisters, LaRita (Jim) Steiner of Heber Springs, Arkansas, Martha (Wallace) Woods of Village Mills, Texas and Helen Jo Hotchkin of Yuma, Arizona; two brothers, Philip (Beth Fisher) Hotchkin of Grinnell and Edward Hotchkin of Des Moines, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be directed to the Station Club House in Grinnell and sent in care of the Smith Funeral Home, P.O. Box 368, Grinnell, Iowa 50112.