Page 678 Coweta Co. Chronicles. All of their children were born and raised in Coweta Co., Ga. In the Fall of 1860 he sold his property in Pike Co., Ga. and bought a farm near Haralson, Coweta Co., Ga. where he lived until his death. Soldier in Civil War. Mustered into service at Griffin Ga. in Capt. Henry Baker's Co., Co. K, 55th Ga. Reg. on Apr. 26, 1862. Captured at Cumberland Gap, Tn. and sent to Camp Douglas, Il. where he spent 22 months. He joined the Methodist Episcopal Church South early in life. Master Mason for 50 years, first at Erin, now Hollonville Lodge #70, then Haralson Lodge #142.

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The Herald & Advertiser," Newnan, Coweta County, Georgia - Issue of Friday, April 17, 1908
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RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT BY HARALSON LODGE Regarding the death of BENJAMIN
HUTCHINSON

To the Worshipful Master, Wardens and Brethren of Haralson Lodge:

We, the committee appointed to draft suitable resolutions in memory of Bro.Benjamin Hutchinson, deceased, submit the following:

Bro. Benjamin Hutchinson was born near Hollonville, Pike County, GA on the 12th day of December 1832 and died the 22nd day of February 1908 being nearly 75 years old. On the 5th day of August 1859 he united in marriage to Miss Camilla A. Kelly near Brooks Station, Fayette county, GA, from which union eleven children were born, nine sons and two daughters, three sons having preceded him to the spirit world. His dear wife also died several years ago. He leaves nine children, several grandchildren and a host of friends and neighbors to mourn his death.

In the fall of 1860 he sold his property in Pike county and bought a farm one mile west of Haralson, GA where he resided until his death. He was a soldier in the late War Between the States. He enlisted and was mustered into service at Griffin, GA in Capt. Henry Baker's Company, Co. K. 55th GA. Reg't, on the 22nd day of April 1862. He was a brave soldier, ever ready and willing to do his duty without a murmur. He was captured at Cumberland Gap Tennessee and carried to Camp Douglas, Ill., where he was kept a prisoner for 22 months. After the close of the war he returned to his family and devoted his time to his farm and the rearing and education of his children. In early manhood he connected himself with the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, and ever lived a true, unspotted chrisitan life.

Bro. Hutchinson was made a Master Mason in Erin (now Hollonville) Lodge No. 70 nearly fifty years ago. He was a Mason true and tried, acting upon the square with all mankind but especially with the brethren; but he has laid aside his working tools on earth and will answer the roll call in the Grand Lodge above, where the Grand Master of the universe presides.

Bro. Hutchinson was a true and loving husband, a kind, indulgent father, and a good citizen. The poor and needy found in him a friend and ready helper.

Therefore, be it resolved; that the death of Bro. Hutchinson, Haralson community has lost one of its honored and best citizens, Haralson Methodist Church one of its truest members and strongest supporters, and Haralson Lodge one of its oldest and staunchest advocates. That the Haralson Lodge tender the family of Bro.

Hutchinson our heartfelt sympathies in their sad bereavement. That a page of our minutes be inscribed to his memory and that the lodge wear the usual badge of mourning for 30 days. That a copy of these resolutions be furnished the family of our deceased brother,and that they be sent to the Senoia Enterprise-Gazette and The Newnan Herald and Advertiser with the request that they publish same. Respectfully submitted, D.T. Pope, R.K, Brandenburg, A.J. Baughan, Committee

*** Many thanks to Laura Plummer Ranville (#47069796) and Texas Mike (#48604407) for additional info.

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Benjamin Hutchinson
United States Census, 1900
Name Benjamin Hutchinson
Event Type Census
Event Year 1900
Event Place Militia Districts 1358, 1393, Turin, Haralson Turin town, Coweta, Georgia, United States
Gender Male
Age 68
Marital Status Married
Race White
Race (Original) W
Relationship to Head of Household Head
Relationship to Head of Household (Original) Head
Years Married 40
Birth Date Dec 1832
Birthplace Georgia
Marriage Year (Estimated) 1860
Father's Birthplace Georgia
Mother's Birthplace Georgia
Household
Benjamin Hutchinson Head M 68 Georgia
Camilla A Hutchinson Wife F 61 Georgia
Arthur S Hutchinson Son M 32 Georgia
Louis O Hutchinson Son M 27 Georgia
James H Hutchinson Son M 24 Georgia
William Riley Servant M 22 Georgia

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Ben H Hutchinson
United States Census, 1880
Name Ben H Hutchinson
Event Type Census
Event Date 1880
Event Place District 691, Coweta, Georgia, United States
Gender Male
Age 50
Marital Status Married
Race White
Race (Original) W
Occupation Farmer
Relationship to Head of Household Self
Relationship to Head of Household (Original) Self
Birth Year (Estimated) 1830
Birthplace Georgia, United States
Father's Birthplace Georgia, United States
Mother's Birthplace Georgia, United States
Sheet Letter B
Sheet Number 486
Person Number 0
Volume 1
Household
Ben H Hutchinson Self M 50 Georgia, United States
Cornilla A Hutchinson Wife F 40 Alabama, United States
William Hutchinson Son M 19 Georgia, United States
Bennie Hutchinson Daughter F 17 Georgia, United States
Licroya Hutchinson Son M 14 Georgia, United States
Auther Hutchinson Son M 12 Georgia, United States
Mattie Hutchinson Daughter F 10 Georgia, United States
Charles Hutchinson Son M 8 Georgia, United States
Bartor Hutchinson Son M 6 Georgia, United States
James Hutchinson Son M 4 Georgia, United States
Chapman Hutchinson Son M 20 Georgia, United States

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Benjamin Hutchison
United States Census, 1860
Name Benjamin Hutchison
Event Type Census
Event Date 1860
Event Place Pike, Georgia, United States
Gender Male
Age 29
Race White
Birth Year (Estimated) 1831
Birthplace Geo
Page 58
Household
Benjamin Hutchison M 29 Geo
Camilla A Hutchison F 19 Ala

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Benjamin Hutchison
United States Census, 1850
Name Benjamin Hutchison
Event Type Census
Event Year 1850
Event Place Pike county, Pike, Georgia, United States
Gender Male
Age 17
Race White
Birth Year (Estimated) 1833
Birthplace Georgia
House Number 897
Household
John Hutchison M 60 South Carolina
Caroline Hutchison F 16 Georgia
Mary Hutchison F 14 Georgia
Hannah Hutchison F 12 Georgia
Benjamin Hutchison M 17 Georgia

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