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     Nathan was born at Liberty, Sullivan County, NY, USA, on 2 March 1831. This birth date is given in family bible records. Calculation from his date information of 60-5-14 would give a birth date of 8 March 1833 whic date that findagrave.com uses.. He was the son of Joshua Francis (James) Hotchkin and Lydia Novill Grant. He married Orpha Jane Everts at Liberty, Sullivan County, NY, circa 1855. Nathan G. Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1860 at Neversink, Sullivan County, NY, USA. The census lists the family as: Hotchkins, Nathan, 29, 1830, NY; Opor, 27, 1832, NY; Edwin, 4, 1855, NY; Mary A., 3, 1856, NY; James, 10/12, NY.. He married Sarah Unknown at Liberty, Sullivan County, NY, circa 1877.¹ Nathan G. Hotchkin and Sarah Unknown were divorced in 1878 at Liberty, Sullivan County, NY.² He married Emily Susan Young at Liberty, Sullivan County, NY, on 26 June 1879. Nathan G. Hotchkin died on 22 August 1893 at Liberty, Sullivan County, NY, at age 62. He was buried at Hodge Cemetery, at Neversink, Sullivan County, NY, USA.

     Gertrude A. Barber's, "Wills of Sullivan Co.," lists his Will which was probated on 13 September 1893. His tombstone says that he was 60 years, 5 months, and 14 days old at death, however bible records give his birth as 2 March 1831. The census records give an indication of the marriage of Nathan and Orpha Jane as about 1850-1855. Nathan's marriage to Sarah is known only from the divorce records while the marriage to Susan on 26 June 1879 is recorded in the Liberty Register of 11 July 1879. The 1872-73 Gazetteer and Business Directory of Sullivan Co. lists him as a farmer and carpenter with 20 acres in Neversink.^3,4

     Neil Austin Hotchkin was born on 30 April 1926 at Grinnell, Poweshiek County, IA, USA.¹ He was the son of Charles Towne Hotchkin and Mary Amelia DeHart. Neil Austin Hotchkin enlsted on 8 January 1945 while living at Fort Snelling, Hennepin County, MN, USA. His enlistment notes said: " Neil A. Hotchkin, born 1926, native of Iowa, enlisted for duration, 3 years of high school, single, no dependents. Height 60, weight 00.". He married Judy Lester circa 1953. He married Joyce Marie Deere on 14 February 1959. Neil Austin Hotchkin died on 3 August 1995 at Kellogg, Jasper County, IA, USA, at age 69.² He was buried at Our Silent City Cemetery, at Kellogg, Jasper County, IA, USA.

     His obituary in the Des Moines Register, August 5, 1995, says that he died of a heart ailment Thursday at Skiff Medical Center. Services will be at 10:30 AM Monday at Wallace-Pence Funeral Home. Burial will be in Our Silent City Cemetery.

     Nellie E. Hotchkin was born on 9 June 1868 at Jackson County, MI, USA. Age 2 at the 1870 census.Exact date come from an internet posting. She was the daughter of William Henry H. Hotchkin and Lydia Freeman. Nellie E. Hotchkin married Lewis Cassius Elliott on 22 June 1887 at Pratt, Pratt County, KS, USA. Nellie E. Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1920 at Kimball County, NE, USA. The census lists the family as: Nellie E. Elliott, 51, widow, born MI, father born US, mother born MI, no occupation; grand daughter Roberta Sweatt, 10, born KS, father born MO, mother born KS.. She died in 1923 at NE, USA. Internet posting. She was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, at Pratt, Pratt County, KS, USA.

     Nellie Leigh Hotchkin was born on 26 January 1878 at Schenevus, Otsego County, NY, USA. The 1900 census confirms a Jan 1878 birth.^2,3 She was the daughter of William Samuel Hotchkin and Celida Amanda Wright. She married Marshall Pitkin Howard at Binghamton, Broome County, NY, USA, on 1 January 1903.^1,4,5,6 Nellie Leigh Hotchkin died on 15 May 1905 at Rochester, Monroe County, NY, USA, at age 27. It is likely that she died of child birth problems..⁷ She was buried at Greenvale Rural Cemetery, at Fairport, Monroe County, NY, USA.

     Nellie Louise Hotchkin was born on 29 August 1914 at Neversink, Sullivan County, NY, USA.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Mead Hotchkin and Pearl May Grant. She married Justus (Dutch) Asthalter at Grahamsville, Sullivan County, NY, USA, on 28 March 1937.³ Nellie Louise Hotchkin died on 25 March 1987 at Parksville, Sullivan County, NY, USA, at age 72. She was buried at Grahamsville Rural Cemetery, at Grahamsville, Sullivan County, NY, USA.⁴

     Geoffrey Brown says that Nellie was a member of the Liberty Methodist Church, and that Rev Duane Buddle conducted her funeral. According to the Middletown Times, she was buried in the Grahamsville Rural Cemetery. Nellie and Justin resided in Parksville.

     Nettie L. Hotchkin was born in September 1869 at Chicago, Cook County, IL, USA. At the 1870 census she was age 9/12 and born in Sept, in IL. She was the daughter of Charles Marion Hotchkin and Emma Louise Palmer.

     According to the NY Marriage Index, a Nettie Hotchkin was married on 8 April 1894 in Woodhull, Steuben Co., NY. There is no proof that it is this Nettie.

     Neva Blossom Hotchkin was born on 21 March 1890 at Sodus Twp, Berrien County, MI, USA.¹ She was the daughter of George E. Hotchkin and Louie May Kennedy. She married Daniel Charles Doyle at NE, USA, on 29 August 1912.² Neva Blossom Hotchkin died in 1960 at Kearney County, NE, USA.³ She was buried at Minden Cemetery, at Minden, Kearney County, NE, USA.

     Nicole Hotchkin is the daughter of Robert Warner Hotchkin and Kelly Jean Bronson.

     Nicole Ruth Hotchkin is the daughter of Kirk Brian Hotchkin and Lisa M. Schumann.

     Noah B. Hotchkin was born in 1812 at Broome County, NY, USA. His birth location is given in his son's death information. He was age 40 at the 1850 census, age 47 at the 1860 census and age 58 at the 1870 census. He was the son of Harry (Harvey) Hodgkin and Harry-wife Unknown. He married Emeline L. Monroe at NY, USA, circa 1824. Noah B. Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1840 at Marshall, Oneida County, NY, USA. The census lists the family as: Hotchkin, Noah, 1 male under 5, 1 male 20-30, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 30-40. Male 1835-40, male 1810-20, female 1810-20, female 1800-10. Within a few properties of Henry..
     Noah Hotchkin and a partner were arrested and sentenced to State Prison for breaking into a neighbors barn and stealing some goods.²
He was buried in 1879 at Sauquoit Valley Cemetery, at Clayville, Oneida County, NY, USA. He died in 1879 at Paris Twp, Oneida County, NY, USA.³

     Noah B Hotchkin 1812-1879

The Compiler is now convinced that Noah does not belong as a son of Eli or Noah III, as he had him is the 1991 book,      or as a son of Noah II and Merab Turner because they have a son not identified in the 1830 census and the name Noah. At the 1840 census Noah B. lived within a few properties of Henry, who we have never identified. It is possible that Henry is brother Harvey. The death certificate of Noah's B. son Miron gives his father's birth in Broome Co., NY.
     Noah first appears in the 1842 Oneida County Grantee Index, where on 15 April he bought a property from Reuben Sweet, Libr 104, p 399. He appears next in the 1851 Grantor Index, where on 25 February he and his wife Emeline make a sale to Lucinda Maxon and W. Burdock, Libr 154, p 353. On 15 May 1877, Emeline L. appears as the Grantee and Chas. P. Rider as Grantor, Libr. 371 p 205.
     Noah is listed in the 1860 census of Paris with his wife Emiline and four children. Next door lived his son Charles with the family of Charles Monroe, 46 and wife Harriet, age 50 and Safrona, age 52. In 1870 they live next door to Charles Hotchkin and his wife Mariah. Noah is age 58 and has $300 in personal property, but no real estate. Noah has not yet been found in any earlier census, but it is likely that he is the Noah Hotchkier at Marshall, Oneida Co., NY, p 393 in the 1840 Census. Harry or Harvey Hodgkin, born 18 Feb 1779 in Guilford, CT is listed in the 1830 census of Kirland, Oneida Co., NY with 3 daughters and a son born about 1815. It is very likely that this is Noah B Hotchkin. Harry's father was a Noah so that makes it even more likely that Harry had named a son Noah. The middle initial B is likely Beriah.
     The death records of Harriet E. with a birth indicated in 1824 leave 12 years between her birth and Charles and it would be likely that there were other children in this period.

     Noah Frank Hotchkin was born on 27 September 1832 at Niagara County, NY, USA.¹ He was the son of Abram Eli Hotchkin Sr. and Electa Smith. He married Evilena Ann Granville on 25 September 1856. Noah Frank Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1870 at Rives Twp, Jackson County, MI, USA. The census lists the family as: Hotchkin, Frank, 35 (1834), NY; wife Eva S.,32 (1837), Maine; dau Emma, 3 (1866), MI; and 4 sons, Franklin, 12 (1857), IL; William, 9 (1860), NY; George, 6 (1863), NY; and James.8/12 (Oct 1869), NY. Living next door to brother Abram Jr.. He was a Peddler in 1870. He died on 31 October 1885 at Benton Harbor, Berrien County, MI, USA, at age 53. Cemetery records just give a death year of 1885 and call him N. F. Hotchkin..^1,2 He was buried at Morton Hill Cemetery, at Benton Harbor, Berrien County, MI, USA.

     His family always knew Noah Frank as Frank. This branch of the family had a habit of calling children by their middle names; the Compilers father was always called by his middle name, Elwyn. Some of the records that the Compiler holds give Frank's death date as 1 November but his tombstone in the Morton Hill Cemetery has a date of October 31 1885. The 1870 census finds him in Leslie, Rives Twp., Jackson Co., MI living next door to his brother Abram Jr. with his wife Eva S., one daughter Emma and four sons Franklin, William, George, and James. The census says that his occupation was a peddler. At the 1880 Census, he was in Charlottesville, Niagara Co, NY. Following the birth locations of his children we know that he lived in Boone Co., IL in 1857 and was in Niagara Co., NY by December 1861. Between April 1864 and July 1867 he returned to Jackson Co., MI; and then returned again to Niagara Co., NY between October 1869 and July 1875. He again returned to Michigan and lived in Benton Harbor after his last child, Elmer, was born in 1879.
     Etta Matthews in her Hotchkin Family Reunion Notes claims that he did not serve in the Civil War because he had a disability. There is no information as to how severe this disability.

     Norma Elizabeth Hotchkin was born on 23 June 1901 at Elkhart, Elkhart County, IN, USA. Hovey bible gives the date. Indiana Marriages give the date as 24 May. She was the daughter of Dana Herbert Hotchkin and Jeanne Grace Sage. Norma Elizabeth Hotchkin married Floyd Loraine McGlinsey, son of William Harry McGlinsey and Mary Young, on 29 May 1924 at Elkhart, Elkhart County, IN.^3,4 Norma Elizabeth Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1930 at Elkhart, Elkhart County, IN. The census lists the family as: Norma Hotchkin, 28, divorced, born IN, father birth place unknown, mother IN, living alone. No employment.. She married Willard Edward Drudge on 5 February 1931 at Cuyahoga County, OH, USA.⁵ She married Claude John Gurney at Elkhart, Elkhart County, IN, in 1934.⁶ Norma Elizabeth Hotchkin died on 3 January 1936 at IN, USA, at age 34. Death certificate gives husbands name as Richard Gurley and says that they were married. The inforer was Charles Gurley of Elkhard, IN..⁷ She was buried at Lindenwood Cemetery, at Fort Wayne, Allen County, IN, USA. Records show that she was cremated here and her ashes may or may not be here..

     Norris Fernold Hotchkin was born on 14 October 1902 at Lone Tree Twp, Central City, Merrick County, NE, USA.^1,2 He was the son of Franklin Evi Hotchkin and Mary Winona (Minnie) Hendrick. He married Inis Norene Franklin at Lansing, Ingham County, MI, USA, on 29 November 1923. Norris Fernold Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1930 at Lansing, Ingham County, MI. The census lists the family as: Norris F. Hotchkin 26 (1903),married at 21 born in NE, father born in IL, mother in MI, lathe work at auto factory; wife Inez, 24 (1905), married at 19, born IN, father born in OH, mother in IN, no occupation; son Norris Jr (not true), 4 5/12, born in MI; son Donald D., 1 4/12, born in MI; mother Minnie W. , 63 (1866), born in MI, father born OH, mother in VT; sister Mable F., 40 (1889), born in MI, housework at private home. They lived at the family home 516 West Saginaw.. He married Alta Marvel Franklin at Ingham County, MI, USA, on 31 December 1965. He married Mabel Petersen on 24 June 1985. Norris Fernold Hotchkin died on 7 December 1991 at Lansing, Ingham County, MI, at age 89. MI Death Index gives his death location as Watertown, Clinton County, MI..^3,2 He was buried at Delta Center Cemetery, at Delta Twp, Eaton County, MI, USA. Site E, 32, 2.

     Norris worked all his life for Oldsmobile in Lansing, MI as a skilled machinist and tool and die maker.

     Norris Franklin Hotchkin was born on 22 October 1925 at Lansing, Ingham County, MI, USA.^1,2 He was the son of Norris Fernold Hotchkin and Inis Norene Franklin. He married Janet Louise Savage at Lansing, Ingham County, MI, on 30 April 1948.³ Norris Franklin Hotchkin died on 19 November 1983 at Lansing, Ingham County, MI, at age 58.^1,2 He was buried at Delta Center, Eaton County, MI, USA. Buried E/32/03.

     Norris and your Compiler were the closest two cousins in age as we were growing up. He died at a rather young age of a massive heart attack. Norris and Janet had no children.

     Odo Bernard worked most of his life for the Grinnell Glove factory.
Odo Bernard Hotchkin was born on 18 November 1909 at Kellogg, Jasper County, IA, USA.¹ He was the son of William Arthur Hotchkin and Mary Ellen Dowling. He married Bernice Zella Halstead at Rock Island, Rock Island County, IL, USA, on 24 November 1932. Obituary. Odo Bernard Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1940 at Fairfield, Jefferson County, IA, USA. The census lists the family as: Odo Hotchkin, Head, age 30 born 1910 in IA, lived in Grinnell in 1935, glove cutter in glove and mitten factory; wife Bernice, age 29 born 1911 in IA, sewer in glove and mitten factory; son Larry age 3 born 1937 in IA.. He died on 5 April 1982 at Fairfield, Jefferson County, IA, at age 72.² He was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, at Fairfield, Jefferson County, IA, USA.

     Oliver Joseph Hotchkin was born on 12 December 1870 at Rich Twp, Cook County, IL, USA. His birth date was in his death certificate. He was the son of William Hotchkin and Ellan Quinn. Oliver Joseph Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1900 at Rock Creek, Jasper County, IA, USA. The census lists the family as: Oliver Hotchkins, boarder, dec 1870, 29, single, born IL, father born England, mother born Ireland, groceryman.. He was employed in 1914 as a Delivery Driver. He died on 12 September 1915 at Chicago, Cook County, IL, USA, at age 44. Mary A. Hotchkin of the same address gave the information on his death certificate. Certificates says that parents were William and Ellan Quinn. Age 44 years at death according to IL Death Index..² He was buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, at Frankfort, Will County, IL, USA.³

     The Death Certificate for Oliver gives his full name as Oliver Joseph, the son of William and Ellan Hotchkin. It shows him living at 810 Buckingham Pl., Chicago for 6 years and a resident of Chicago for 10 years. The person furnishing the information was his sister Mary A. Hotchkin, who lived at the same address. The certificate said that he was single. His burial location was to be Mokena, IL but the cemetery was not indicated.

     Orson Hotchkin was born on 12 March 1887 at Meadville, Crawford County, PA, USA. 1900 census says birth Mar 1887, age 13, born PA. Exact date come from WWII Draft Reg which gives Meadville as his birth location an refences his brother Raymond. He was the son of Lewis J. Hotchkin and Eleanor Ellsworth. Orson Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1930 at Meadville, Crawford County, PA. The census lists the family as: Orson Hotchkin, 43 (1886), single, born PA, parents born PA, laborer for contractor.. He registered for the World War II draft in 1942 while living at Meadville, Crawford County, PA, USA. His draft card had additional information: "He gave his name as Orson Hotchkin, born 12 March 1887 in Meadville. He had no telephone and gave his brother Raymond Hotchkin at 721 Hickory Stm Meadville as his nearest relative. He worked at the Malleable Iron Works in Kerrtown, Meadville. He signed his name very badly, someone else had filled out the card.". He died in March 1962 at Meadville, Crawford County, PA. Still alive at death of brother Albert. Interen 3 Mar1962. He was buried at Greendale Cemetery, at Meadville, Crawford County, PA, USA.

     Orville Henry Hotchkin was born on 21 July 1933 at Junius, Lake County, SD, USA.¹ He was the son of Chester A. Hotchkin and Helen Mehren. He married Ione Myrle Twedt at Volga, Brookings County, SD, USA, on 19 October 1956. He resided at Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, SD, USA, in 1992. Orville Henry Hotchkin died on 26 September 2013 at Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, SD, at age 80. Orville "Orv" Henry Hotchkin, 80, of Sioux Falls, received his wings Thursday, September 26th surrounded by his family.Orville was born July 18th, 1933 at Junius, SD to Chester and Helen (Mehren) Hotchkin. He received his education in Chester, SD. He was drafted in the Army and honorable discharged on 10/31/1961. Orville married Ione Myrle Twedt on October 19, 1956 in Volga, SD. They made their home in Sioux Falls, SD.Also know by many as the "TIRE MAN", he worked for Goodyear for 42 years. After retiring, the next day he went to work for his son Gary at G&H Motors for 15 year until his health forced him to retire. He was a very hard working man who wasn't afraid to work. Orville enjoyed spending time with his family and he loved to visit with everyone, striking up conversations with anyone. He was always so proud of his family. He was the biggest fan in many of the grandkids activities. We will all miss his fun loving, joking, good natured, non complaining, loyal, honest, happy go lucky spirit, always positive attitude even though his illness saying "there's always somebody in worse shape than I am".Grateful for having shared his life are his wife of nearly 57 years lone, children, Jim, Gary (Val), Brenda (Paul) Monson, Jodi (Steve) Weber, Tami (Todd) Lien all of Sioux Falls, SD, Scott (Quinette) of North Branch, MN; grandchildren, Jamie (Nicole), Missy (Chad), Megan, Ryan (Brandi), Jenna, Ashley, Chelcie, Landen, Ella Jo; great grandchildren, Cody, Masen, Zander, Shelby; sisters, Jo O'Meara, Janice (Lloyd) Drewes, Bernice Schuldt; brother, Clifford (Joanne) Hotchkin, and several nieces and nephews.Orville was preceded in death by his parents, step father, Robert Lidel and nephew, Kevin Schuldt.A celebration of life service will be 10:00am, October 1, 2013 at Heritage Funeral Home..

     Oscar T. Hotchkin was born on 8 November 1862 at Sullivan County, NY, USA. He was the son of Luther B. Hotchkin and Jane Ann Davis. Oscar T. Hotchkin died on 11 March 1874 at Sullivan County, NY, at age 11. He was buried at Old Parksville Cemetery, at Parksville, Sullivan County, NY, USA.

     Oscar was deaf as the result of having diphtheria. Listed as deaf and dumb on 1870 census.

     Otis Albert Hotchkin was born on 24 January 1914 at Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, IA, USA. He was the son of Albert Lawrence Hotchkin and Frances Marion Wetzel. Otis Albert Hotchkin died in 1919 at Cerro Gordo County, IA, USA. He was buried at Elmwood Saint Joseph Cemetery, at Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, IA, USA.

     Otis Simmons Hotchkin was born on 9 June 1849 at Lebanon, Madison County, NY, USA.¹ He was the son of Heman Hotchkin and Mary Hitchcock. He married Clara G. Bradley at Sangamon County, IL, USA, on 9 February 1876.^2,3,4 He resided at Curran, Sangamon County, IL, USA, in 1876. Otis Simmons Hotchkin was Grocery Store Owner circa 1878 at Curran, Sangamon County, IL. He appeared on the census of 1880 at Curran, Sangamon County, IL. The census lists the family as: O. Hotchkin, age 31, b NY, parents born NY; wife Carrol, age 27, b IL, parents born NY; marriage license says name is Clara G. Bradley.. He died on 2 August 1901 at Maryville, Nodaway County, MO, USA, at age 52.⁵ He was buried at Miriam Cemetery, at Maryville, Nodaway County, MO, USA.

     The History of Sangamon County, gives his birth to Herman and Mary Hitchcock Hotchkin in Madison County, NY. According to this history he went to Sangamon County, IL in 1876 where he first engaged in farming for four years, and then bought a merchandising store handling groceries and drugs in the village of Curran. In addition, he became Postmaster of that village in 1880, and also Ticket and Express-agent. He sold his store and general merchandise stock to Samuel L. Foster in 1882. The Sangamon County History says that he married Clara C. Bradley, daughter of Louis and Amanda Ransom Bradley in February 1876 and their family consists of one son, Albert L. Hotchkin. Otis is next found in the 1900 census of Nodaway Co., MO with a son D. Ernest but with Albert now absent from the family. Albert is now old enough that he may be on his own, but the 1900 census says that they only had one son and have one living: so this family is very confusing.⁶

     Otis Smith Hotchkin was born on 8 December 1909 at Pulaski Twp, Jackson County, MI, USA.¹ He was the son of Theron Bertrand Hotchkin and Evah Irene (Eva) Dixon. Otis Smith Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1930 at Romulus, Wayne County, MI, USA. The census lists the family as: Otis S. Hotchkin, 20 (1909), born MI, single, father born NY, mother MI, boarder with Matilda J. O'Bryan, 74, widow, he is bookkeeper in Airplane factory.. He died on 13 November 1932 at Howell, Livingston County, MI, USA, at age 22.^2,3 He was buried at Maple Grove Cemetery, at Concord, Jackson County, MI, USA.

     Patrice Lynn Hotchkin is the daughter of Jerrold Lee Hotchkin and Faith Hope Schurman. She married David Leslie Pinnell at Andrews, Andrews County, TX, USA, on 2 July 1976. Patrice Lynn Hotchkin and David Leslie Pinnell were divorced on 14 December 1978 at Ector County, TX, USA.¹ She married Stephen Ross Johansen at TX, USA, on 26 January 1980. Patrice Lynn Hotchkin and Stephen Ross Johansen were divorced circa 1985. Patrice Lynn Hotchkin married Bradley J. Smith on 26 November 1997 at Ector County, TX.

     Patricia Diane Hotchkin is the daughter of Michael James Hotchkin and Doris Louise Wiley. She married Mark Edward Stanley on 2 July 1983. She married Scott Splavec on 3 June 1989.

     Patrick Douglas Hotchkin is the son of Gary Douglas Hotchkin and Donna Lee From.

     Paul Elliot Hotchkin is the son of Richard Elliott Hotchkin Rev. and Toni Lynn Deems.

     Paul Lincoln Hotchkin was born on 14 November 1892 at Watertown, Jefferson County, NY, USA. St Pauls Episcopal Church Records.^1,2,3 He was the son of Herbert Bacon Hotchkin and Mary Cornelia Berow. Paul Lincoln Hotchkin registered for the World War I Draft in 1917 while living at Watertown, Jefferson County, NY, USA. The registration card gave additional information on him: "He gives his age as 24, born 14 Nov 1892 in Watertown, NY. He is a receiving teller at Jefferson Beauty in Watertown. He is single and his mother is dependent on him. He does not give her name.". He married Florence I. Baker at Watertown, Jefferson County, NY, on 20 September 1919.^4,5 Paul Lincoln Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1920 at Watertown, Jefferson County, NY. The census lists the family as: Hotchkin, Paul B. (?), age 28, b NY, accountant for paper mill; wife Florence, age 37, b NY, father born England, mother born NY, teacher in public school; Pauls mother Mary C., age 51, widow, b NY, father born in Canada, mother in Ireland... He resided at Watertown, Jefferson County, NY, in 1920. He was a national bank examiner in 1942 at Watertown, Jefferson County, NY. He died on 26 April 1963 at Euclid, Cuyahoga County, OH, USA, at age 70. He died at the home of his sister Mrs Edgar (May K.) Vance in Euclid, OH..^1,6 He was buried at Brookside Cemetery, at Watertown, Jefferson County, NY, USA. His body was brought to Watertown and buried in the family plot on May 1 1963, according to his obituary. Sec 1883C, 071, 09R..

     Paul L. appears in the 1921 Watertown City Directory with his wife Florence I., living with his mother Mary C. He is employed at the Remington Paper and Power Co. as an assistant secretary. Starting in 1922 the company is called Hanna Paper Corp. and in 1924 his job changes to accountant and then in 1939 he is described as a US Bank Examiner. A Paul Hotchkin, born 14 November 1892 and died in April 1963 in Ohio is listed in the Social Security Death records.
Middle name given in World War I draft registration, Jefferson Co, NY.

     Paul Marion Hotchkin was born on 24 September 1884 at Chicago, Cook County, IL, USA.^1,2,3 He was the son of Charles Marion Hotchkin and Emma Louise Palmer. He married Jannette May Bean at Elkhart County, IN, USA, on 2 May 1906.⁴ Paul Marion Hotchkin registered for the World War I Draft on 12 September 1918 while living at Chicago, Cook County, IL, USA. The registration card gave additional information on him: "He gives his age as 34, born 24 Sep 1884. He is a manufacturer, National X-Ray Reflector Co as Curtis Light Fixture Co, located at 1119 W. Jackson, Chicago, IL. He gives his wife Jannette B. Hotchkin as a dependent. He claims no disability.". He appeared on the census of 1920 at La Grange, Cook County, IL, USA. The census lists the family as: Hotchkins, Paul, 37, b IL; Jannette, 37, b MN; dau Paula Jannette, 11, b IL; dau Marette, 9, b IL; mother Emma, 74, b NY; sister Ada Anderson, 29, b NY.. He married Edna Beth Hawk at CA, USA, after 1930.⁵ Paul Marion Hotchkin died on 12 June 1971 at San Diego, San Diego County, CA, USA, at age 86.^6,7 He was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, at Chicago, Cook County, IL, USA.⁸

     We know that Paul was born in Chicago, according to a biography published in "Who's Who in Chicago," and that he lived for a while in Elkhart, Indiana near the home of Dana H. Hotchkin. Later he is found in Los Angeles, and then San Diego, CA. His biography says that, "he was a manufacturer, son of C. Marion Hotchkin and Emma Palmer; a graduate of Lewis Institute in engineering; married Jannette May Bean of Los Angeles in 1906; and had two daughter, Paula Jannette and Marette Frances. He was a self-employed mechanical engineer from 1906 to 1908 when he joined the Curtis Lighting Co., a group of National X-Ray Reflector of New York. Since 1911 he had been a Vice President of Curtis. Paul was a Republican, Protestant and a member of the La Grange Suburban and La Grange Country Clubs. He enjoyed big game hunting and fishing. His home was at 204 S. Spring Ave, La Grange and his office at 1119 West Jackson Blvd, Chicago."
     Paul invented and patented an early shock-absorbing device called, "The Hotchkin Anti-Jolt Device." This invention is described in a small book by that title and deposited in the Chicago Public Library. At the 1910 Chicago City Directory he is listed as a Superintendent at 119 W. Jackson St, and residing at 1455 E. 54th St. The 1928 Polk Directory of Chicago has him living at 204 S. Spring St., and a Vice President of Curtis Lighting Co., in Chicago.
     Paul's Will, dated 19 October 1966 says that he was a resident of the Woodland Hills area of Los Angeles and was to be buried next to his first wife Jannett, North of #97914, Grave #6, Lot #17, Sec 3; Rose Hill Cemetery, Chicago, IL, 60626. The Will says that both of his daughters were dead at the date of his Will. Paul's Death Certificate confirms the dates of his birth and his death, which occurred at 3:15 AM at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, CA. It gives his widow as Edna Hawk Hotchkin living at 16791 Acena Drive, San Diego, CA; father Charles Hotchkin ( C. Marion Hotchkin), mother Emma Palmer, both born in New York. The certificate says that he died of Arteriosclerosis Heart Disease with Acute Myocardial. He had been a resident of California for 21 years but only 7 months in San Diego County. The Death Certificate gave his last employment as Curtis Lighting in Chicago and his job position as a mechanical engineer, where he had worked for 55 years. Poway-Bernarde Mortuary cremated Paul’s body at Eternal Hills Cemetery; but there is no indication as to whether any monument was placed on the Chicago grave where he had requested that he be buried.

     Paula Jannette Hotchkin was born on 11 September 1908 at Chicago, Cook County, IL, USA. Birth announced in the Los Angeles Times.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Paul Marion Hotchkin and Jannette May Bean. Paula Jannette Hotchkin married Robert J. Smith on 5 October 1933 at Chicago, Cook County, IL. Cook County, IL Marriages 1930 - 1960. She married Unknown Rittenhouse at IL, USA, circa 1935. Indication of this marriage is found in her father's Will.. Paula Jannette Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1940 at Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, CA, USA. The census lists the family as: Marette Curtis (Hotchkin), Head, age 62 born 1878 in IL, head, neice Paula Hotchkin, age 30 born 1910 in IL, Single, Secretery of weights; butler Frank Rolando, age 39 born 1901 in CO; maid Grace B. Rolando, age 28 born 1912 in CA.. She died on 31 January 1998 at Prescott, Yavapai County, AZ, USA, at age 89.⁴

     The Chicago Birth Records have a birth date of 26 August 1910 for Paula Jannette and one of 11 September 1908 for Paula. It is believed that the 26 August birth is the correct one for our Paula. There is likely a confusion over Paula and Palua Jannette and possibly even the marriage to Rittenhouse if her father's Will really refered to a death date before 1966.

     Paula Michelle Hotchkin was born on 17 August 1969 at Rockford, Winnebago County, IL, USA.^2,3 She was the daughter of Frank Edward Hotchkin and Doris Short. Paula Michelle Hotchkin married Leon Robert Fitterer at MN, USA. Paula Michelle Hotchkin died on 15 April 1994 at Brown County, MN, USA, at age 24.^2,3