Henry Hutchings

Henry Hutchings (August 17, 1865 - July 17, 1939) was a soldier of the Iowa National Guard, officer of the Texas National Guard and U.S Army, founder of the Austin Evening News and Austin Statesman, Texas Secretary of State, and Adjutant General of Texas.[1]

Henry Hutchings
Henry Hutchings in 1915
Born(1865-08-17)August 17, 1865
DiedJuly 17, 1939(1939-07-17) (aged 73)
Years of service42 years
RankBrigadier General (U.S Army), Adjutant General (Texas National Guard)[2]
Battles/warsMexican Punitive Expedition, World War 1
Spouse(s)Whittie Brown (first marriage), Hallie White (second marriage)[3]
ChildrenHenry Hutchings Jr,[2] Major Edwin G. Hutchings[4]
Other workTexas Secretary of State, Texas Department of Public Safety, Austin Evening News, Austin Statesman

Early life and career

Henry Hutchings was born in Somersetshire, England on August 17, 1865. In 1866, Hutchings and his family moved to Iowa. Hutchings joined the Iowa National Guard. Three years later, he moved to Texas and joined the Texas National Guard. In 1890, he founded and published the Austin Evening News and published for the Austin Statesman.[1]

World War 1

From January 23, 1911 to 1917, Hutchings was Adjutant General of Texas.[5] In 1917, he resigned as Adjutant General to command the 71st Infantry Brigade and was stationed in France.[6]

Later life and political career

After World War 1, Hutchings was given command of the 71st Infantry Brigade and returned to Texas. He commanded the brigade until his retirement in 1927.[7] In 1925, Hutchings was Secretary of State under Governor Pat M. Neff. From January 18, 1933 to January 15, 1935, he resumed Adjutant General of Texas position. Hutchings was officer of the narcotics division of the Texas Department of Public Safety until his death.[8]

Death and burial

Hutchings died on July 27, 1935 in Austin Texas. He was buried at Texas State Cemetery in Austin.[9]

Relations

In 1886, Henry Hutchings married Whittie Brown and had seven children. Hutching remarried to Hallie White on March 9, 1935. One of Hutchings' sons, Henry Hutchings Jr was an officer in the Corps of Engineers.[1]

Personal life

Henry Hutchings was an Episcopalian. He was a vestryman at St. David's Church in Austin, Texas for twenty years. He was the founder of the Austin Evening News and the Austin Statesman.[2]

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References
  1. Herny Blaine Jr, Generals in Khaki, p.194
  2. Henry Blaine, Jr, Generals In Khaki, p. 194
  3. Henny Blaine, Jr, Generals In Khaki, p. 194
  4. "Herny Hutchings - A Long Way From Somerset" Texas State Cemetery
  5. Herny Blaine, Jr, Generals in Khaki, p.194
  6. Henry Blaine, Jr, Generals in Khaki, p.194
  7. Will Erwin, "Henry Hutchings - A Long Way From Somerset" Texas State Cemetery
  8. Lura N. Rouse, "HUTCHINGS, HENRY", Texas State Historical Association
  9. Lura N. Rouse, "Hutchings, Henry", Texas State Historical Association

Bibliography
  • Davis, Jr, Henry Blaine (1998). Generals in Khaki. Bur Oak, Circle, Raleigh, North Carolina: Pentland and Press. ISBN 978-1571970886.
  • Will Erwin ,"Henry Hutchings - A Long Way From Somerset" Texas State Cemetery
  • Lura N. Rouse, "HUTCHINGS, HENRY", Texas State Historical Asscioation
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