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.[3]

Henry Hutchings
Hutchings in 1915
Secretary of State of Texas
In office
January 1, 1925  January 20, 1925
Preceded byJ. D. Strickland
Succeeded byEmma Grigsby Meharg
Personal details
Born(1865-08-17)August 17, 1865
Somersetshire, England
DiedJuly 17, 1939(1939-07-17) (aged 73)
Austin, Texas
Resting placeTexas State Cemetery, Austin, Texas
Spouse(s)Whittie Brown
Hallie White[1]
Children7
OccupationNewspaper publisher
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Years of service1882-1927, 1933-1935
RankBrigadier General
UnitIowa National Guard
Texas National Guard
United States Army
Commands71st Infantry Brigade
Texas National Guard[2]
Battles/warsPancho Villa Expedition
World War I

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 later published the Austin Statesman.[3]

World War I

From January 23, 1911 to 1917, Hutchings was Adjutant General of Texas.[4] In 1917, he resigned as Adjutant General to command the 71st Infantry Brigade and was stationed in France.[5]

Later life and political career

After World War I, Hutchings was given command of the 71st Infantry Brigade and returned to Texas. He commanded the brigade until his retirement in 1927.[6] In January 1925, Hutchings served as Secretary of State during the closing weeks of Governor Pat M. Neff's term.

From January 18, 1933 to January 15, 1935, he resumed Adjutant General of Texas position. Hutchings was executive officer in charge of the narcotics division of the Texas Department of Public Safety until his death.[7]

Death and burial

Hutchings died on July 27, 1935 in Austin Texas. He was buried at Texas State Cemetery in Austin.[8]

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 United States Army Corps of Engineers.[3]

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]

References

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