Thomas Leger Hutchinson (1812 - 1883)

Born 17 Feb 1812 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States [uncertain]

Ancestors

Died 18 Aug 1883 at age 71 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States [uncertain]

Biography

Thomas was born about 1812. He was the son of Leger Hutchinson and Anna Farr.

Thomas Holland Hutchinson was named in his grandmothers will as one of the 2 surviving heirs.^[1]

He passed away about 1883.^[2]

Sources

1. ↑ Wills and miscellaneous probate records, 1671-1868: "South Carolina Probate Re... Bound Volumes, 1671-1977"
   Catalog: Wills and miscellaneous probate records, 1671-1868 Wills v. 40-41 1834-1839
   Image path: South Carolina Probate Records, Bound Volumes, 1671-1977 > Charleston > Wills, 1834-1839, Vol. 040 > image 42 of 506; citing Department of Archives and History, Columbia.
   FamilySearch Image: 939L-JXS3-9S (accessed 18 February 2023)
   • 1834 will of Elizabeth Love Hutchinson
2. ↑ A source for this information is needed.

Hutchinson From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigationJump to search Thomas Leger Hutchinson 35th Mayor of Charleston In office 1846–1850 Preceded by John Schnierle Succeeded by John Schnierle In office 1852–1855 Preceded by John Schnierle Succeeded by William Porcher Miles Personal details Born February 17, 1812 Died August 18, 1883 Spouse(s) Lydia Julia Macauley (m. 1833); Catherine (Douglas) Hussey (m. 1869) Alma mater Harvard Law School (1832) Profession Lawyer, rice planter Thomas Leger Hutchinson was the thirty-fifth intendant (mayor) of Charleston, South Carolina. He served twice, defeating John Schnierle in 1846, being defeated by John Schnierle in 1850, and then beating John Schnierle again in 1852.

Hutchinson was first elected intendant on September 7, 1846, succeeding John Schnierle. Hutchinson won successive terms on September 6, 1847; September 4, 1848; and September 3, 1849. In September 1850, however, he lost to John Schnierle. After two years out of the mayorship, Hutchinson was again elected on September 1, 1852, and won a final term the next year on November 2, 1853. He represented the Charleston area (St. Philip's and St. Michael's parishes) in South Carolina General Assembly in the 1862–1863 session.[1]

Hutchinson was born on February 17, 1812. He attended Harvard starting in April 1830 and left in 1832.[2] He died on August 18, 1883, and is buried in French Huguenot churchyard.[3]