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Thomas Smith Hutchcroft

Birth	:	11 Sep 1835 East Riding of Yorkshire, England
Death	:	23 May 1910 Holbrook, Furnas County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	East Muddy Cemetery, Gosper County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.4166985, -99.9614029
Inscription	:	AT REST
Description	:	BORN IN YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND 74 YEARS, 8 MONTHES, 2 DAYS Mrs. Ed Hutchcroft – Thomas Smith Hutchcroft married in England and immediately sailed for America. He landed in NY but went at once to London Twp., Canada West, staying six months before moving to Kossuth where he operated a flour mill and later moved to Mediapolis. Ref: Mediapolis New Era, Mediapolis, IA, 24 Jan. 1895 – A letter from T. S. Hutchcroft to Dan Matson states that he has nothing in the way of provisions for his family. His crop was a total failure, and his means exhausted. He hopes for... Read More	BORN IN YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND 74 YEARS, 8 MONTHES, 2 DAYS Mrs. Ed Hutchcroft – Thomas Smith Hutchcroft married in England and immediately sailed for America. He landed in NY but went at once to London Twp., Canada West, staying six months before moving to Kossuth where he operated a flour mill and later moved to Mediapolis. Ref: Mediapolis New Era, Mediapolis, IA, 24 Jan. 1895 – A letter from T. S. Hutchcroft to Dan Matson states that he has nothing in the way of provisions for his family. His crop was a total failure, and his means exhausted. He hopes for a good crop next year, and if he can be supplied with enough grain to keep his stock, and some provisions for his family, he will be all right. It is well known that no man was more liberal than he, when called upon for such donations, when he was here and had the means. Ref: Mediapolis New Era, Mediapolis, IA, 7 Feb. 1895 – A letter from T. S. Hutchcroft expresses his appreciation of the kindly remembrance of his friends in a time of distress. He says, "the money reached me Feb. 15th. I at once bought 100 bushel of shelled corn at 47 cents per bushel, and even the horses bend their knees in gratitude, as they eat it." Ref: Des Moines Co., IA Biographical Review -- In 1857, Thomas Smith & Hannah moved to London Twp., Canada West. After six months in 1858 them moved to Des Moines Co., IA. Thomas operated the Kossuth Flour Mill for 30 years. In 1893, Thomas surrendered his stock to creditors and moved to Gosper Co., NE. Ref: Des Moines Co. History, pg. 407,408 -- Thomas Smith Hutchcroft, one of the proprietors of the mill of Hutchcroft & Geldard, of Kossuth, Iowa, was born in Yorkshire, England, in 1835, and is the son of Richard and Elizabeth (Smith) Hutchcroft, also natives of the same country. He was reared on his Father's farm, educated in the common schools of his native land, and in 1857, at the age of twenty-two years, was united in marriage with Miss Hannah Eland, a native of Yorkshire, England and a daughter of Robert and Hannah (Corps) Eland, who were also natives of Yorkshire, England. Immediately after their marriage the young couple sailed for America and landed in New York, but at once went to Canada, settling in London Township, Canada West. The following year, in the spring of 1858, Mr. Hutchcroft's parents came to America and took up their residence in Yellow Spring Township, Des Moines County, Iowa, where a farm was purchased, and there they resided for many years, when they removed to Kossuth, Iowa, and lived a retired life. Mr. Hutchcroft died September 9, 1879, the death of his wife having occurred June 21, 1879. They were both devout members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and were buried in the old cemetery at Kossuth. The Father was an excellent business man, and during his life accumulated quite a fortune. After going to Canada, Thomas Hutchcroft engaged in farming for six months and then removed to Kossuth, Iowa, there being employed as a farm laborer. The next year a farm was rented, but as cash was paid for the rent, instead of produce, he lost money. The following year, in company with his brother-in-law, Robert Eland, 140 acres of land were purchased the other's interest. Two more years passed in which he engaged in farming, and then the family removed to Kossuth, and after a residence there of but a few months another farm was rented for a year. At the expiration of that time the mill property in Kossuth was offered for sale and Mr. Hutchcroft became the owner. He still has a three fourths interest, William Geldard owning the remainder, and is doing a fine business, a sketch of which appears elsewhere in this work. Seven children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Hutchcroft: Anna Elizabeth, who died at the age of seven years: Henrietta Jane makes her home with her parents; an infant, Amy Jane, who was second in order of birth, died at the age of six weeks. Mr. Hutchcroft and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He has been Sunday School Superintendent, Class Leader and Trustee, and is active in all Church work. In politics he is a Republican, and strongly advocates the enforcement of the prohibition laws. For many years he was a School Director of Yellow Spring Township. Starting life a poor boy, Mr. Hutchcroft has made all that he possesses by his own efforts. With but a few shillings in his pocket he went to Canada and immediately secured work, and by energy, economy and unceasing labor, together with the assistance of his good wife, he has become one of the well to do men of Yellow Springs Township Besides the splendid property before mentioned, he is the owner of a fine residence and other valuable property in Kossuth. Mr. Hutchcroft is a liberal minded man, always ready to aid in the advancement of public interests and is highly respected by all who have had the pleasure of knowing him. As an upright business man and good citizen, he stands in the front rank of the best citizens of Des Moines County. -------------------------

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Thomas Smith Hutchcroft's memorial is located at: East Muddy Cemetery, Gosper County, USA.
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Thomas Smith Hutchcroft death on 23 May 1910 in Holbrook, Furnas County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.4166985
Longitude: -99.9614029

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Hannah Eland Hutchcroft

(1831 - 1895)

Siblings

Matilda Caroline Elizabeth Hutchcroft Downer

(1847 - 1907)

Children

Henrietta Jane “Nettie” Hutchcroft Hilkey

(1861 - 1951)

Lillian Eugenia “Lillie” Hutchcroft Heizer

(1869 - 1946)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 40.4664001, -99.9250031

2. Saint Matthew Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.3519000, -99.9630000

3. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4206500, -99.8672000

4. McGuire Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4380989, -99.8664017

5. Salem East Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4972000, -99.9803009

6. Salem West Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4968987, -99.9886017

7. Miller Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.3514980, -100.0374350

8. Homerville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4668999, -99.8593979

9. Norwegian Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.3380910, -100.0425560

10. Arapahoe Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.3239600, -99.8985500

11. Holbrook Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.3138000, -100.0045000

12. Stowe Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4900017, -100.0753021

13. Fairfield Cemetery
Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4672012, -99.7549973

14. Stump Cemetery
Furnas County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3478012, -99.7621994

15. Evergreen Cemetery
Frontier County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5689011, -100.0571976

16. Garfield Cemetery
Furnas County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2491989, -99.8992004

17. Edison Cemetery
Edison, Furnas County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2919006, -99.7902985

18. Denny Cemetery
Frontier County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4393997, -100.2082977

19. Highland Union Cemetery
Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3513990, -99.7172360

20. Zion Cemetery
Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4085999, -99.7005997

21. Elwood Cemetery
Elwood, Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5999300, -99.8397300

22. Hammond Cemetery
Frontier County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4002953, -100.2353134

23. Pleasantview Cemetery
Arapahoe, Furnas County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2043991, -99.9669037

24. Saint John's Catholic Cemetery
Cambridge, Furnas County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2850000, -100.1817000