James Hutton

b. 1764, d. between 7 January 1820 and 15 February 1820
FatherJohn Hutton1,2 b. 22 Jan 1736, d. bef 20 Jun 1809
MotherJane Dickson d. bef 23 Feb 1808
Birth1764 James Hutton was born in 1764, probably in York Co., Pennsylvania.3 
Migration  In the early to mid 1780s James migrated south from York County, Pennsylvania with his parents and siblings. They settled in Washington County, Virginia, no doubt having made the trip on the Great Wagon Rd. down through the Valley of Virginia.  
Marriage17 Jan 1797 James and Isabel Orr, daughter of Arthur Orr, were married by Rev. Edward Crawford on 17 Jan 1797 in Washington County.4 
Land-Buy21 Mar 1797  Shortly after their marriage James purchased 129 acres of land on both sides of Baker's [now Hutton's] Creek from Leonard Hutton [his brother]. James paid Leonard $1 for the land which Leonard had acquired from the men's father in 1794.5 
Children  James and Isabel appear to have had 6 children together before Isabel's death which probably occurred around 1808 or 1809. 
Marriagebefore 20 Nov 1810 James married second, before 20 Nov 1810, Rachel Marshall, daughter of Andrew Marshall.6 
Land-Buy3 Oct 1817  James added to his land holdings in 1817 when he purchased 53 acres from James Clark for $100. The new tract shared a single corner with James' 129 acre parcel.7 
Will7 Jan 1820  James wrote his will on Jan. 7, 1820. He left the use of his plantation to his sons John and Arthur until his youngest daughter Sarah reached the age of 15 on Oct. 2, 1827 at which time the land was to be sold. James charged John and Arthur with caring for and educating their younger siblings. In addition to John, Arthur and Sarah, the will named children James, Jane and Eleanor. James appointed his brother Edward as his executor.8 
Deathbetween 7 Jan 1820 and 15 Feb 1820 James died between 7 Jan 1820 and 15 Feb 1820.8 
10 Nov 1828  On Nov. 10th, 1828, per the conditions of James' will, his 2 tracts of land in Washington County were sold. Sons John and Arthur purchased half of each tract from their siblings.9,10 
22 Sep 1832  Four years later John and his wife Susannah sold their share of each tract to Arthur.11 
  The sale occurred in advance of the western migration of 5 of James' children. In late 1832 or early 1833 sons James and John, and daughters Jane and Eleanor, all with their respective families, settled in Anderson Co., Kentucky. James' youngest daughter Sarah, who was perhaps 20 at the time, also made the move. 

Related Links and Images:

Map page showing the Hutton land on Hutton Creek and how it was divided among the family
See the Hutton Land Locations map for additional information
James' son Arthur built a beautiful home known as Hutton Plantation on the 129 acre tract James acquired from his brother Leonard in 1797
James's will

Family 1

Isabel Orr
Children

Family 2

Rachel Marshall
Children
ChartsDescendants of John Hutton and Jane Dickson
Last Edited11 Nov 2013

Citations

  1. [S617] John Hatton will (recorded 1809), Washington Co., Virginia, Will Bk 3: 182. The will was dated 23 Feb. 1808 with a codicil added April 11th 1808. It was recorded 20 June 1809. It named sons Dickson and James Hatton, daughters Margaret Snodgrass, Ellenor, Ann, deceased daughters Jane and Mary, daughter-in-law Jane Hatton, granddaughters Jane and Maty; also Leonard Hutton's son John.
  2. [S2152] Washington Co., Virginia Deed Book 4: 388. This deed, dated 8 Nov. 1810 and recorded 21 Nov. 1810, contained a release of interest in 15 acres of land signed by 8 of John Hutton's children (and/or their husbands) in favor of their brother Leonard. John Hutton purchased a tract of land in 1795 from George Gamble and then sold it to Leonard in 1797. Later it was discovered that the original surveyor mistakenly omitted a 15 acre section of the tract from his survey.
  3. [S2155] Donna Jean and Robert E. Ford, "Edward Hatton (Hutton) of Tyrone Township, York (now Adams) County, Pa and His Descendants" (manuscript, Jan. 2000).
  4. [S4] D.E. Brown, Marriages of Washington Co., VA 1781-1853, p. 27.
  5. [S1046] Washington Co., Virginia Deed Book 1: 516.
  6. [S2152] Washington Co., Virginia Deed Book 4: 384. The deed, dated 20 Nov. 1810: John Shannon and Ann, his wife, James Hatton and Rachel his wife, James Campbell and Esther his wife, and Sarah Marshall of Washington Co., VA; also Samuel Marshall of Barren Co., KY and agent for John Marshall of Barren Co., KY and Robert Marshall of Ohio; heirs of Andrew Marshall, dec'd to William Marshall and James Marshall of Washington Co., VA for $1,000, 425 acres in Rich Valley on waters of the North Fork of the Holston River.
  7. [S1988] Washington Co., Virginia Deed Book 6: 413.
  8. [S131] James Hutton will (recorded 1820), Washington Co., Virginia, Will Book 4: 320. The will was dated 7 Jan. 1820 and recorded 15 Feb. 1820. It was witnessed by James Meek, Dickson, William and Edward Hatton [sic]. It named children John, Arthur, Sarah, James, Jane and Eleanor but did not clarify that these were his only offspring.
  9. [S2760] James Hutton heirs to John Hutton deed dated 10 Nov. 1828. Hutton Family Papers, 1782-1904. Personal Papers Collection, The Library of Virginia. Image provided by Grant Hutton.
  10. [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.
  11. [S2153] Jack Hockett, Washington Co., Virginia Deed Book 11, 1831-1834, 51, abstract of John Hutton Jr. and Susannah, his wife to Arthur Hutton., citing DB 11: 168-169.
  12. [S28] Gerald H. Clark, Guardian Bonds Washington Co., VA, p. 17. Joseph Snodgrass Jr. named guardian of Eleanor Hutton, orphan of James Hutton, dec'd; bond: $800; Jan. 16, 1821.
  13. [S28] Gerald H. Clark, Guardian Bonds Washington Co., VA, p. 18. John Hutton named guardian of James Hutton, orphan of James Hutton, dec'd; bond: $300; Jan. 21, 1823.
  14. [S7] See One Isabella Hutton or Two?.
  15. [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.
  16. [S28] Gerald H. Clark, Guardian Bonds Washington Co., VA, p. 18. Arthur Hutton named guardian of Rachel and Sally Hutton, orphans of James Hutton, dec'd; bond: $600; Jan. 21, 1823.