Oliver was the son of Asa, member of the singing trio of brothers that founded the town of Hutchinson, MN, and Elizabeth (Chace). Being from a singing family, Oliver found himself a traveling minstrel also. The entire family spent summers at the farmstead in Hutchinson and the rest of the year at engagements.
Things changed when his brother Fred died in an accident on the farmstead. Shortly after, mother Elizabeth became ill and stopped travelling also. In 1875 Oliver joined his father in a tour of New England that lasted four years. From there the two went to Leadville, CO, built and ran a hotel for two years. By 1884, Oliver's father had returned to Hutchinson, MN and died.
However, Oliver and found his way to New York City! He formed the group Hutchinson Young Folks and the travelling group was alive again. By 1881, he returned to the family homestead and bought out druggist Isaac Kouwe in 1882 and the other partner, E F Ridout within the following few years. He was content to serve the namesake community as the druggist for the remainder of his years.
Along the way, Oliver married Miss Nelly Drew of Portland, ME. They had three children (as of source publishing in 1888):
Fred D
Jesse C
Elizabeth
"Illustrated Album of Biography of Meeker and McLeod Counties, Minnesota" 1888.
O.D. Hutchinson, Pioneer, Is Dead - Aided in Developing Town Bearing His Father's Name
Oliver Dennett Hutchinson, 83, pioneer Minnesota resident of the town of Hutchinson, Minn., which was named after his father, died yesterday in Franklin hospital. He had resided at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Fred H. Fournie, 24 South Thirteenth Street.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in Hutchinson, Minn., with burial in Hutchinson.
BORN IN MASSACHUSSETTS
Born in Lynn, Mass., January 15, 1857, Mr. Hutchinson came to Minnesota from Boston with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Asa B. Hutchinson at the age of six. They drove in a carry-all from Boston. His parents were musicians, organizers or the Tribe of Asa Concert Singers, and they gave concerts on the way.
They settled in Hutchinson, and there Mr. Hutchinson grew to young manhood, helping to organize the town's fire department, taking an active part in politics, and serving as postmaster. In 1896 he originated his own concert company, the Tribe of Asa Young Folks, and the company toured the middle west.
RETURNED IN 1930
He came to Minneapolis in 1899, and was associated with the Northwestern Consolidated Milling Co. for 35 years. He retired in 1930. Mr. Hutchinson is survived, in addition to his daughter, by two sons, Frederick and Jesse of Rugby, N.D. and six grandchildren.
SOURCE: The Minneapolis Morning Tribune. 5 October 1940. Page 12.
Things changed when his brother Fred died in an accident on the farmstead. Shortly after, mother Elizabeth became ill and stopped travelling also. In 1875 Oliver joined his father in a tour of New England that lasted four years. From there the two went to Leadville, CO, built and ran a hotel for two years. By 1884, Oliver's father had returned to Hutchinson, MN and died.
However, Oliver and found his way to New York City! He formed the group Hutchinson Young Folks and the travelling group was alive again. By 1881, he returned to the family homestead and bought out druggist Isaac Kouwe in 1882 and the other partner, E F Ridout within the following few years. He was content to serve the namesake community as the druggist for the remainder of his years.
Along the way, Oliver married Miss Nelly Drew of Portland, ME. They had three children (as of source publishing in 1888):
Fred D
Jesse C
Elizabeth
"Illustrated Album of Biography of Meeker and McLeod Counties, Minnesota" 1888.
O.D. Hutchinson, Pioneer, Is Dead - Aided in Developing Town Bearing His Father's Name
Oliver Dennett Hutchinson, 83, pioneer Minnesota resident of the town of Hutchinson, Minn., which was named after his father, died yesterday in Franklin hospital. He had resided at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Fred H. Fournie, 24 South Thirteenth Street.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in Hutchinson, Minn., with burial in Hutchinson.
BORN IN MASSACHUSSETTS
Born in Lynn, Mass., January 15, 1857, Mr. Hutchinson came to Minnesota from Boston with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Asa B. Hutchinson at the age of six. They drove in a carry-all from Boston. His parents were musicians, organizers or the Tribe of Asa Concert Singers, and they gave concerts on the way.
They settled in Hutchinson, and there Mr. Hutchinson grew to young manhood, helping to organize the town's fire department, taking an active part in politics, and serving as postmaster. In 1896 he originated his own concert company, the Tribe of Asa Young Folks, and the company toured the middle west.
RETURNED IN 1930
He came to Minneapolis in 1899, and was associated with the Northwestern Consolidated Milling Co. for 35 years. He retired in 1930. Mr. Hutchinson is survived, in addition to his daughter, by two sons, Frederick and Jesse of Rugby, N.D. and six grandchildren.
SOURCE: The Minneapolis Morning Tribune. 5 October 1940. Page 12.
Oliver was the son of Asa, member of the singing trio of brothers that founded the town of Hutchinson, MN, and Elizabeth (Chace). Being from a singing family, Oliver found himself a traveling minstrel also. The entire family spent summers at the farmstead in Hutchinson and the rest of the year at engagements.
Things changed when his brother Fred died in an accident on the farmstead. Shortly after, mother Elizabeth became ill and stopped travelling also. In 1875 Oliver joined his father in a tour of New England that lasted four years. From there the two went to Leadville, CO, built and ran a hotel for two years. By 1884, Oliver's father had returned to Hutchinson, MN and died.
However, Oliver and found his way to New York City! He formed the group Hutchinson Young Folks and the travelling group was alive again. By 1881, he returned to the family homestead and bought out druggist Isaac Kouwe in 1882 and the other partner, E F Ridout within the following few years. He was content to serve the namesake community as the druggist for the remainder of his years.
Along the way, Oliver married Miss Nelly Drew of Portland, ME. They had three children (as of source publishing in 1888):
Fred D
Jesse C
Elizabeth
"Illustrated Album of Biography of Meeker and McLeod Counties, Minnesota" 1888.
O.D. Hutchinson, Pioneer, Is Dead - Aided in Developing Town Bearing His Father's Name
Oliver Dennett Hutchinson, 83, pioneer Minnesota resident of the town of Hutchinson, Minn., which was named after his father, died yesterday in Franklin hospital. He had resided at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Fred H. Fournie, 24 South Thirteenth Street.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in Hutchinson, Minn., with burial in Hutchinson.
BORN IN MASSACHUSSETTS
Born in Lynn, Mass., January 15, 1857, Mr. Hutchinson came to Minnesota from Boston with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Asa B. Hutchinson at the age of six. They drove in a carry-all from Boston. His parents were musicians, organizers or the Tribe of Asa Concert Singers, and they gave concerts on the way.
They settled in Hutchinson, and there Mr. Hutchinson grew to young manhood, helping to organize the town's fire department, taking an active part in politics, and serving as postmaster. In 1896 he originated his own concert company, the Tribe of Asa Young Folks, and the company toured the middle west.
RETURNED IN 1930
He came to Minneapolis in 1899, and was associated with the Northwestern Consolidated Milling Co. for 35 years. He retired in 1930. Mr. Hutchinson is survived, in addition to his daughter, by two sons, Frederick and Jesse of Rugby, N.D. and six grandchildren.
SOURCE: The Minneapolis Morning Tribune. 5 October 1940. Page 12.
Things changed when his brother Fred died in an accident on the farmstead. Shortly after, mother Elizabeth became ill and stopped travelling also. In 1875 Oliver joined his father in a tour of New England that lasted four years. From there the two went to Leadville, CO, built and ran a hotel for two years. By 1884, Oliver's father had returned to Hutchinson, MN and died.
However, Oliver and found his way to New York City! He formed the group Hutchinson Young Folks and the travelling group was alive again. By 1881, he returned to the family homestead and bought out druggist Isaac Kouwe in 1882 and the other partner, E F Ridout within the following few years. He was content to serve the namesake community as the druggist for the remainder of his years.
Along the way, Oliver married Miss Nelly Drew of Portland, ME. They had three children (as of source publishing in 1888):
Fred D
Jesse C
Elizabeth
"Illustrated Album of Biography of Meeker and McLeod Counties, Minnesota" 1888.
O.D. Hutchinson, Pioneer, Is Dead - Aided in Developing Town Bearing His Father's Name
Oliver Dennett Hutchinson, 83, pioneer Minnesota resident of the town of Hutchinson, Minn., which was named after his father, died yesterday in Franklin hospital. He had resided at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Fred H. Fournie, 24 South Thirteenth Street.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in Hutchinson, Minn., with burial in Hutchinson.
BORN IN MASSACHUSSETTS
Born in Lynn, Mass., January 15, 1857, Mr. Hutchinson came to Minnesota from Boston with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Asa B. Hutchinson at the age of six. They drove in a carry-all from Boston. His parents were musicians, organizers or the Tribe of Asa Concert Singers, and they gave concerts on the way.
They settled in Hutchinson, and there Mr. Hutchinson grew to young manhood, helping to organize the town's fire department, taking an active part in politics, and serving as postmaster. In 1896 he originated his own concert company, the Tribe of Asa Young Folks, and the company toured the middle west.
RETURNED IN 1930
He came to Minneapolis in 1899, and was associated with the Northwestern Consolidated Milling Co. for 35 years. He retired in 1930. Mr. Hutchinson is survived, in addition to his daughter, by two sons, Frederick and Jesse of Rugby, N.D. and six grandchildren.
SOURCE: The Minneapolis Morning Tribune. 5 October 1940. Page 12.
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