John H. Hutsenpiller 1783-1851

4th Great Grandfather - Maternal Side

July is "Patriots Month" for me as I hope to highlight some of the men that fought for our country's freedom. I have 14 documented Patriots that range from the Revolutionary War to the War of 1812 which was a continuation of the former. Their services vary as do their circumstances.

John H. Hutsenpiller was born in Hampshire, Virginia on November 5, 1783 to Jacob and Elizabeth Huber Hotsenpillar. He was the youngest of their four boys. As best as I can tell, John immigrated to Gallia, Ohio along with his brother Abraham around 1803. John was apparently educated as he was able to read and write.

John married Rachel Stokesbury on May 20, 1810 in Highland County, Ohio (See Source 1). They had the following children:

1. George Hutsenpiller 1811-1880; married unknown
2. Hillias Hutsenpiller 1814-1880; married Sophronia Lindsey
3. Minerva Hutsenpiller (circa 1815 - death date unknown)

During the War of 1812, John enlisted as a Private in Key's Regiment, Captain Jones' Company of the Ohio Militia on July 29, 1813 and was discharged as a Sargent Major on September 8, 1813. Further research is needed to see if John was actually engaged in battle. (See Sources 2 & 3)

Rachel died in 1821. John then married Martha Montgomery on March 16, 1826. Together they had the following:

1. Henry C. Hutsenpiller (1832 - death date unknown)
2. Mary Hutsenpiller (circa 1833 - death date unknown)

The 1830 Census (See Source 4) shows John living in West Liberty, Highland County Ohio with the following inhabitants listed:

Males - <5 years old - 1(Henry), 10-14 years old - 1(Hillias), 15-19 years old - 1(George), 40-49 years old - 1(John)

Females - <5 years old - 1(Mary), 10-14 years old - (Minerva)1, 30-39 years old - 1(Martha)

Martha died before May 20, 1833 because John marries a widow with 3 sons, Mrs. Isabella Murphy Hays (See Source 5). Together they had the following son:

1. John Murphy Hutsenpiller (1834-1888) married Emeline

John bought 2 parcels of land totaling 200 acres in Ohio in 1835.

In May of 1837, he was appointed Post Master (See Source 6) for Buford, Ohio a town named for his wife's parents.

The 1840 Census (See Source 7) shows the following people living in Clay, Highland County, Ohio:

Males 5-9 years old - 1(John M.), 10-14 years old (Henry), 50-59 years old (John H.)

Females 10-14 years old - 3(Mary, Minerva, and unknown ), 20-29 years old - 1(unknown), 40-49 years old, (Isabella).

By the 1850 Census (See Source 8), John, Isabella, and John M. are living in Pike County, Illinois with a real estate value of $1,500. In the 1850 Non Population Schedule (See Source 9), taken on June 1, 1850 John had 30 lbs of wool, 40 improved acres, 80 unimproved acres, 6 horses, 3 milch cows, 7 other cattle, 4 sheep and 50 swine for a value of $276.00. He was producing 78 bushels of wheat and 600 bushels of Indian corn.

John died November 23 1851 and was buried in the Petty Highlands Cemetery located in Martinsburg, Illinois.

War of 1812 Widow's Pension Card

Sources:

1. Highland County, Ohio Marriage Records
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ohio_in_the_War_of_1812
3. Original data: National Archives and Records Administration. Index to the Compiled Military Service Records for the Volunteer Soldiers Who Served During the War of 1812. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. M602, 234 rolls
4. 1830 US Census; Census Place: West Liberty, Highland, Ohio; Page: 48; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 133; Family History Film: 0337944
5. War of 1812 Pension Application Files Index, 1812-1815
6. U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971
7. Year: 1840; Census Place: Clay, Highland, Ohio; Roll: 403; Page: 92; Image: 187; Family History Library Film: 0020168
8. Year: 1850; Census Place: Township 6 S 4 W, Pike, Illinois; Roll: M432_124; Page: 197A; Image: 523
9. Selected U.S. Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880