John C. Hutsinpiller (11 December 1840 – 20 June 1927) was a Republican politician from Gallia County, Ohio, United States who served in the Ohio State Senate 1894 to 1898, and was President of the Senate 1896 to 1898.
John C. Hutsinpiller | |
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| Member of the Ohio Senate from the eighth district | |
| In office January 3, 1894 – January 2, 1898 | |
| Preceded by | J. L. Carpenter |
| Succeeded by | J. L. Carpenter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 11, 1840 Gallia County, Ohio, US |
| Died | June 20, 1927 (aged 86) Gallipolis, Ohio, US |
| Resting place | Mound Hill Cemetery, Gallipolis |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Mary S. Stewart |
| Children | two |
| Alma mater | Nelson's Commercial College |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Union Army |
| Years of service | August 19, 1862 – July 25, 1865 |
| Unit | 117th Ohio Infantry |
Biography
editJohn C. Hutsinpiller was born in Gallia County, Ohio, on December 11, 1840. He lived on a farm until the American Civil War broke out.[1][2] He enlisted in the 117th Ohio Infantry on August 12, 1862[1] or August 19, 1862.[2] This regiment became the First Ohio Heavy Artillery. He mustered out July 25, 1865.[1][2]
Hutsinpiller took a course at Nelson's Business College, and started a furniture manufacturing business in Cincinnati, Ohio. He moved the business to Gallipolis, Gallia County in 1868, known as the Fuller & Hutsinpiller Company.[2]
He was appointed a trustee of the Athens State Asylum by Ohio Governor Foraker, and was re-appointed by Governors Campbell and McKinley.[1][2]
In 1893, Hutsinpiller was nominated by the Republicans for the eighth district of the Ohio State Senate, and was elected by a majority of 11,720.[2] He was re-elected in 1895, and was selected as president pro tem in the 72nd General Assembly, 1896-1898.[1]
Hutsinpiller was married to Mary S. Stewart in 1873. They had two children. He died June 20, 1927, at Gallipolis, and is buried at Mound Hill Cemetery. He was a Methodist and Mason.