Isabella Hutton1

b. between 1806 and 1807, d. 1895
FatherJames Hutton2,1 b. 1764, d. bet 7 Jan 1820 - 15 Feb 1820
MotherIsabel Orr2
Birthbetween 1806 and 1807 Isabella Hutton was born between 1806 and 1807 in Virginia.3,4 
Ward21 Jan 1823  Thomas McCall was appointed Isabella's guardian in 1823 in Washington County, Virginia. Both of her parents were deceased.1 
Land-Sell10 Nov 1828  On Nov. 10th 1828 Isabella Hutton and her siblings sold their interest in part of two tracts of land belonging to the estate of James Hutton [their father] to John Hutton Jr. and their interest in the other part of the two tracts to Arthur Hutton. "Isibile" signed both deeds with an "X."5,6 
Marriage She married Samuel C. Hutton, son of John Hutton and Mary Ann Cunningham. 
Cens-185015 Jul 1850  Samuel and Isabella lived in Washington County, Virginia. Their 1850 census entry included Samuel (38), Isabella (43), Lilburn (21), Nancy E. (19), Mary E. (14), John A.P. (11), Rachel M. (9), James O. (7), Arthur D. (4), William A. (2) and Eliza R. (8). Samuel was a farmer however he did not own land.7 
Cens-18608 Jul 1860  The 1860 household included Samuel and Isabella, Mary, John, Rachel, James, Arthur, William and Samuel, age 8. Rebecca Hutton, age 8 [18], was recorded last. Samuel was again listed as a farmer. Samuel's widowed sister Margaret Grinstead was enumerated as the adjacent household.8 
  Samuel and Isabella probably lived on - and farmed - Margaret Grinstead's land. Margaret inherited half of her parent's land on Hutton Creek from her mother Mary Ann. Margaret was widowed in 1851. She did not have children. Samuel and Isabella were enumerated adjacent to Margaret in 1860 and 1870. Samuel died in early 1880 and in June of that year Isabella was recorded adjacent to Margaret. Samuel was not shown as owning land himself in either 1860 or 1870; Margaret was. When Margaret wrote her will in 1890 she left her land to two of Samuel's daughters (Mary Ellen and Rachel) with the stipulation their mother Isabella be allowed to live on the farm. 
  Three of Samuel and Isabella's 5 sons (John, James and Arthur) served with Co. F of the 63rd Virginia Infantry during the Civil War. In addition, Lilburn Hutton [the 3 men's half-brother] served with the same unit. The 3 oldest men enlisted together on May 6, 1862. Arthur, the youngest of the 4, enlisted in Feb. 1864. All 4 survived the war although John was wounded in June 1864 and hospitalized in Georgia. He was later captured by Union forces in Tennessee. James and Lilburn were both wounded at Chickamauga. Following the war all 4 men established their own households.9,10,11,12 
Cens-18707 Oct 1870  Hence the 1870 census enumeration for Samuel and Isabella's household included daughters Mary and Rachel, along with the couple's two youngest sons, William and Samuel. In addition, 27 year old Eliza R. Hutton was recorded at the end of the family entry.3 
Land-Buy28 Apr 1874  In April 1874 Samuel and Isabella, along with Margaret Grinsted and Samuel's children, jointly purchased slightly over 11 acres in the vicinity of Margaret Grinsted's Hutton Creek property. The land had been part of the estate of Samuel Buchanan and was sold to them by John B. Harris [the son of Samuel's deceased daughter Elizabeth Harris] for $165. The wording of the deed stipulated that the land was deeded to Margaret Grinstead for her life, and at her death, unto Samuel C. Hutton and Isabella, his wife, for their joint lives, and at their deaths, unto the children of Samuel C. Hutton.13 
WidowedFeb 1880  Samuel died in Feb. 1880. 
Death1895 Isabella died in 1895.14 
Will24 Jan 1891  Isabella's will named her daughter Rachel M. Hutton, granddaughter Rebecca Hutton, daughter Mary E. Ryburn, son John A.P. Hutton and grandson Lewis J. Walden. It was written on January 24th, 1891 and recorded on April 16th, 1895. Isabella signed the will with an "X."14 

Research Comment:

A Washington Co. Chancery case located in March 2012 (J.L. Walden et als vs J.O. Hutton, adm et als) casts an interesting perspective on Samuel and Isabella's household. Combined with Isabella's will, it clarifies that Isabella was the mother of a daughter, Sarah Jane, prior to her marriage to Samuel. Sarah Jane Hutton married Lewis Walden in 1849 telling us either Isabella had Sarah Jane out-of-wedlock or she married a Hutton, had Sarah Jane (and possibly Lilburn Hutton), was widowed and then married Samuel Hutton.

The case also clarifies that Lilburn Logan Hutton was a half brother to Samuel and Isabella's children Mary Ellen, John, Rachel, James, Arthur, William and Samuel Hutton (Nancy E. Hutton was not mentioned at all and was probably deceased). Unfortunately, the case does not tell us if Lilburn was Samuel's son OR Isabella's son - he cannot have been both. If Lilburn was Samuel's son Samuel must have had a first marriage, been widowed and then married Isabella who was already the mother of Sarah Jane Hutton. Samuel appears to have been recorded in his father's household in 1830; a 15-20 year old female who does not appear to be one of Samuel's sisters was also present.15

Related Links and Images:

See the page titled One Isabella Hutton or Two? for a detailed discussion of why I believe Isabella, daughter of James Hutton and Isabel Orr, is the same person as Isabella, wife of Samuel C. Hutton
Click on the text icon at the end of this sentence to read a transcription of the Bill of Complaint in the case of J.L Walden et als vs J.O. Hutton, adm et als

For a detailed analysis of Samuel and Isabella's family and the impact of the Chancery case findings click here: Samuel and Isabella Hutton
Isabelle's mark on original 1828 deed selling Arthur Hutton her interest in two tracts of land belonging to the estate of James Hutton16,17
Isabella's will

Family 1
Child

Family 2

Samuel C. Hutton b. abt 1812, d. Feb 1880
These are the "known" children of both Samuel and Isabella. 
Children
ChartsDescendants of John Hutton and Jane Dickson
Last Edited11 Nov 2013

Citations

  1. [S28] Gerald H. Clark, Guardian Bonds Washington Co., VA, p. 18. Thomas McCall named guardian of Isabella Hutton, orphan of James Hutton, dec'd; bond: $300; Jan. 21, 1823.
  2. [S7] See One Isabella Hutton or Two?.
  3. [S635] Saml Hutton household, 1870 U.S. cens, Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., 1st Division, p. 44 (original script), dwelling 296, family 316, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Jul 2010. Household includes: Saml Hutton, 57, farmer; Isabella, 64; Mary E., 30, helps mother; Rachel, 28, helps mother; Wm H., 22, farmer, owns pers. prop of $100; Samuel 18, farmer; Eliza R., 27, no occup; all b. VA.
  4. [S163] Isabella Hutton household, 1880 U.S. Cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Glade Spring District, ED 94, p. 3C (p. 54 stamped), dwelling 24, family 25. Jul 2010. Household includes: Isabella Hutton, 73, b. VA, parents b. PA; Mary, 43, dau; Rachel, 34, no relationship stated; William, 30, no relationship stated; Rebecca, 29, G Daughter; all b. VA/VA/VA.
  5. [S1044] Washington Co., Virginia Deed Book 11: 167.
  6. [S2301] Washington Co., Virginia Deed Book 16: 305.
  7. [S367] Samuel C. Hutton household, 1850 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., District 67, p. 70 (stamped), dwelling 30, family 30, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Feb. 2010. Household includes: Samuel C. Hutton, 38, farmer; Isabella 43; Lilburn 21; Nancy E. 19; Mary E. 14; John A.P. 11; Rachel M. 9; James O. 7; Arthur D. 4; Wm A. 2; Eliza R. 8; all b. VA.
  8. [S234] Samuel C. Hutton household, 1860 U.S. cens, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Western District, p. 456, dwelling 654, family 639, viewed online at Ancestry.com, March 2004, image 94 of 361. Samuel C. Hutton, 48, farmer, owns personal property worth $1,000; Isabella, 53; Mary 24; John, 21; Rachel, 19; James, 17; Arthur, 15; William, 13; Samuel, 8; Rebecca, 8; all b. VA.
  9. [S2729] "Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Belonging to Units From Virginia," digital images, Fold3.com (http://www.fold3.com : accessed 10 Nov. 2011); Lilburn L. Hutton, private, Co. F. 63rd Virginia Infantry.
  10. [S2729] "Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Belonging to Units From Virginia," digital images, Fold3.com (http://www.fold3.com : accessed 10 Nov. 2011); John A.P. Hutton, Sgt, Co. F. 63rd Virginia Infantry.
  11. [S2729] "Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Belonging to Units From Virginia," digital images, Fold3.com (http://www.fold3.com : accessed 10 Nov. 2011); J. O. Hutton, Corporal, Co. F. 63rd Virginia Infantry.
  12. [S2729] "Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Belonging to Units From Virginia," digital images, Fold3.com (http://www.fold3.com : accessed 10 Nov. 2011); Arthur D. Hutton, private, Co. F. 63rd Virginia Infantry.
  13. [S2879] Washington Co., Virginia Deed Book 31: abstracting Washington Co., Virginia Deed Book 31: 219.
  14. [S714] Isabella Hutton will (recorded 1895), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 25: 207. The will was dated 24 Jan 1891 and recorded 16 Apr. 1895. No executor was named; L.J. Walden and S.J. Hutton were witnesses.
  15. [S2877] "Bill of Complaint", J.L. Walden vs James O. Hutton, Washington Co., Virginia Ended Chancery Causes 1912-070, reel 426, Library of Virginia.
  16. [S2760] James Hutton heirs to Arthur Hutton deed dated 10 Nov. 1828. Hutton Family Papers, 1782-1904. Personal Papers Collection, The Library of Virginia. Image provided by Grant Hutton.
  17. [S2301] Washington Co., Virginia Deed Book 16: 305. James Hutton heirs to Arthur Hutton for $579.50, their interest in 2 tracts of land belonging to the estate of James Hutton, dec'd, one tract being 66 acres of 129. Second tract being 15 acres of 53 acres conveyed by James Clark to James Hutton. Deed dated 10 Nov. 1828. Acknowledged 2 Sept 1843 in Anderson Co. KY by Thomas McCall, John Hutton, James Hutton and Joseph Snodgrass. Recorded in Washington Co., VA 11 Oct. 1843.
  18. [S2877] "Bill of Complaint", J.L. Walden vs James O. Hutton, Washington Co., Virginia Ended Chancery Causes 1912-070, reel 426, Library of Virginia. The case identifies the children of Sarah Jane Walden including Lewis Walden. [Isabella Hutton named Lewis J. Walden as her grandson in her will]
  19. [S713] Margaret Grinstead will (recorded 1890), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 24: 53. The will was dated 3 March 1888 and recorded 22 Sept. 1890. It was witnessed by L.J. Walden and Selden Longley; Samuel J. Hutton was named executor. Margaret left her land to Mary Ellen Hutton and Rachel M. Hutton "daughters of Samuel C. Hutton" and also stipulated that "their mother Isabella Hutton shall have a house on and her support from said farm".
  20. [S267] Samuel C. Hutton will (recorded 1880), Washington Co., Virginia, Will Book 20: 252. Samuel's will was dated 19 Jan. 1880 and recorded in court on Feb. 23, 1880. He named his son, John A. P. Hutton as his executor.
  21. [S2877] "Bill of Complaint", J.L. Walden vs James O. Hutton, Washington Co., Virginia Ended Chancery Causes 1912-070, reel 426, Library of Virginia. Rachel's heirs-at-law of the whole blood were named as James O. Hutton, A.D. Hutton, J.S. Hutton, and Walter J. Hutton, the son of John Hutton, dec'd. Rachel was identified as a daughter of Samuel and Isabella Hutton in the will of Margaret Grinstead.
  22. [S234] Samuel C. Hutton household, 1860 U.S. cens, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Western District, p. 456, dwelling 654, family 639, viewed online at Ancestry.com, March 2004, image 94 of 361. Samuel C. Hutton, 48, farmer, $1,000; Isabella, 53; Mary 24; John, 21; Rachel, 19; James, 17; Arthur, 15; William, 13; Samuel, 8; Rebecca, 8; all b. VA.
  23. [S980] William Wheeler, Washington Co., Virginia Unrecorded Marriage Licenses, p. 35. James Orr Hutton, 24, sgl, b. & resid Washington Co., VA, farmer, s/o Samuel C. & Isabella Hutton AND Sallie Margaret Scott, 23, sgl, b. & resid WCV, d/o Wm & Elizabeth Scott; marr: 12 March 1868.
  24. [S713] Mary E. Ryburn will (recorded 1892), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 24: 175. The will was dated 5 Feb. 1892 and recorded 22 Feb. 1892. Wm S. Ryburn was named executor without security required.