Notes for MERTON JOHN HUTCHCROFT:
Son of John and Elizabeth Martha (Olmstead) Hutchcroft.
Born: February 23, 1868 in Beetown, Grant County, Wisconsin.
Died: October 27, 1938 in Maine Township, Central City, Linn County, Iowa. (Death Certificate: #57185.)
Buried: October 29, 1938 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa.
Census:
June 7, 1880 - Supervisor's District 2, Enumeration District 106, Glen Haven, Grant County, Wisconsin.
June 6, 1900 - Supervisor's District 11, Enumeration District 38, Milford Township, Dickinson County, Iowa.
May 2, 1910 - Fourth Street, Ward 3, Supervisor's District 4, Enumeration District 131, Osage City, Mitchell County, Iowa.
January 6, 1920 - 1340 N 1st Street, Precinct 20, Supervisor's District 6, Enumeration District 144, Rapids Township, Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa.
January 1, 1925 - Iowa State - 613 5th Street, Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa (listed as married, no wife).
April 24, 1930 - 909 Daniels Street, Supervisor's District 10, Enumeration District 57-42, Rapids Township, Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa (w/brother-in-law and sister, Joseph F and Maude White; listed as married but not with wife).
Last Residence: Ellison Farm, Central City, Linn County, Iowa.
Occupation:
June 6, 1900 - Farmer.
May 2, 1910 - Painter, House.
January 6, 1920 - Laborer, Quaker Oats.
April 24, 1930 - Laborer, Railroad Shop.
Military:
May 1-3, 1919 - WWI Transport from Brest, France to Hoboken, New Jersey. Ship: Louisiana. Unit: Company "E" 107th Ammunition Train. Rank: Private.
Married: (1) Lillie Mae Rose July 21, 1890 in Osage, Mitchell County, Iowa. (Divorce.)
(2) Louise (nee Derby) Jack August 17, 1918 in Aledo, Mercer County, Iowa. (Divorce.)