Transcription contributed by Martie Callihan 9 December 2004

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THOMAS J. HUTCHINSON, manufacturer, Lebanon. The subject of this sketch is one of the leading manufacturers of Warren County, having a large carriage and wagon shop in Lebanon. He was born March 22, 1831, in Clermont Co., Ohio; his father, Joseph Hutchinson, was one of the oldest settlers in the State; his mother, Elizabeth Rosa, was a native of Pennsylvania. When but 7 years of age, he came to Warren County and lived with his grandfather, Silas Hutchinson, until 16 years of age, when he began, in Lebanon, the trade at which he has since been engaged. In 1870, his manufactory was destroyed by fire; the present building is the largest carriage establishment in the county; he has attained a competency by his business; he is one of Lebanon’s best citizens, has been a member of the Council several years, and is a member of the School Board; is a quiet unassuming man in manners, and enjoys the respect and esteem of his fellow-citizens; in politics, he is a Republican; in religion, a Methodist. in 1854, he was married to Mary Van Note, daughter of Aaron and Elizabeth Van Note, of Lebanon; the children are seven in number, six living and one dead (Daisy). The oldest son, Oswald A., is engaged in business as trimmer with his father; was married, in 1878, to Theodosia Braninger; Adelia S., the oldest daughter, was married to Dr. W. M. Harsha, of Illinois, in 1880; at home, are Ella, Lizzie, Albert and Huber.