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     Donald James Hotchkin was born on 12 November 1901 at Benton Harbor, Berrien County, MI, USA. He was age 8 at the 1910 census.¹ He was the son of James Elliott Hotchkin and Sophia C. Weber. He married Julia Mae Smith at Jellico, Campbell County, TN, USA, on 17 December 1921.^2,3 Donald James Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1930 at Benton Harbor, Berrien County, MI. The census lists the family as: Donal Hotchkin, 28 (1901), born in MI, parents born in MI, forst married at age 20, clerk in grocery store; wife Julia M., 26 (1903), born in KY, fayther born in KY, mother in TN, polisher in glass factory, first married at age 18; daughter Doris J., 6 (1923), born in MI; daughter Betty J., 4 3/12 (1925), born in MI.. He was a Grocer circa 1940. He died on 18 July 1946 at Benton Harbor, Berrien County, MI, at age 44.⁴ He was buried at Crystal Springs Cemetery, at Benton Harbor, Berrien County, MI, USA.

     Donald James was a grocer in Benton Harbor, MI and his death certificate also described him as a machinist. According to his death certificate, he died at Mercy Hospital of intestinal blockage after an operation. He is buried in Crystal Springs Cemetery with a gravestone that also has his wife Julia's name on the stone; however, as of 1992 Julia is alive and living in TN.

     Beatrice was born at Benton Harbor, Berrien County, MI, USA, on 21 April 1906. She was the daughter of James Elliott Hotchkin and Sophia C. Weber. She married Harry Weschgel at MI, USA, circa 1930.¹ She married Glenn Truhn at Benton Harbor, Berrien County, MI, on 4 October 1940. The New Palladium, Monday Oct 7 1940 gives the Wedding of Glenn Truhn to Beatrice Weschgel. daughter of James E and Sophia Hotchkin.. Beatrice K. Hotchkin died on 11 February 1962 at Augusta, Kalamazoo County, MI, USA, at age 55.² She was buried at Crystal Springs Cemetery, at Benton Harbor, Berrien County, MI, USA.

     The 1910 census has her living with her father, James E. in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., MI after the death of her mother. The census gives her age as 4 years. She was baptized at the First Baptist Church of Benton Harbor, Mi. on 8 April 1917 and admitted to church membership on 6 May 1917. Beatrice is buried in Crystal Springs Cemetery where many of the other members of the family are buried. The Compiler has inspected these graves and photographed the gravestones. Beatrice and Glen had no children.

     Candace was born at Mifflinburg, Union County, PA, USA, on 6 June 1864. The internet posting that had her complete name said that she was born in Buffalo, PA..² She was the daughter of Phares Koser and Mary Catherine Linaweaver. Candace Catherine (Carrie) Koser married John O'Donnell circa 1885 at PA, USA. Candace Catherine (Carrie) Koser appeared on the census of 1900 at Benton Harbor, Berrien County, MI, USA. The census lists the family as: John O'Donnell, Dec 1863, 36, born PA, parents born PA; Wife Carrie C., Jun 1863, 37, born PA, parents born PA; dau Ester P, Dec 1885, 14, born PA; Carrie E., Feb 1888, 12, born PA.. She married James Elliott Hotchkin at Benton Harbor, Berrien County, MI, on 1 June 1910. Carrie is still widowed at 21 apr 1910 census..³ Candace died on 12 June 1937 at Benton Harbor, Berrien County, MI, at age 73.⁴

     Berrien Co. Vitals, LDS Index #945,405 gives their marriage along with the Hotchkin Reunion Notes. Carrie is listed as member #213 of the 1st Baptist Church of Benton Harbor, MI along with her husband, his mother, and the Denslow family. Church records say that she was baptized on 25 June, 1903 and died on 12 June 1937. These records give her last name as O'Donnell, but her death certificate gives her maiden name as Koser. She died of Metastatic Carcinoma of the Breast after an operation in September, 1933. The Compiler can find no information on when or how Carrie got to Michigan or where she and James met.

     Frank Eugene Denslow was born on 9 May 1871 at Woodstock, Lenawee County, MI, USA.^2,3 He was the son of Jerome Henry Denslow and Asenath Savage. Frank Eugene Denslow was a Flour Miller. He married Mary Rose (Mamie) Hotchkin at Benton Harbor, Berrien County, MI, USA, on 17 June 1896. His obituary gives the year as 1895..^4,5 Frank Eugene Denslow appeared on the census of 1910 at Benton Harbor, Berrien County, MI, USA. The census lists the family as: Frank E. Denslow, 38, married 15 years, born MI, parents born MI, flour miller; wife Mammie R., 33, married 15 years, 2 children, 2 living, bor Maine, parents born Maine (certainly not true); daughter Letha, 13, born MI; son Floyd, 11, born MI.. Frank died on 17 March 1949 at Benton Harbor, Berrien County, MI, at age 77. Juella's brother Irving gives the death date as 9 Mar 1949..^2,6 He was buried on 20 March 1949 at Crystal Springs Cemetery, at Benton Harbor, Berrien County, MI, USA.

     The marriage to Eugene Denslow and Mamie Hotchkin is recorded in Berrien Co. Vital Records as taking place on 17 June 1896 in Benton Harbor. These records show that he was born in Michigan and was age 25; and that she was born in New York and age 19. His father is given as J. H. Denslow and his mother Unknown Savage. Junella Denslow Reep completes these names by saying that Frank's parents were Jerome Denslow and Sarah Savage. Mary Rose parents were given as Frank Hotchkin and Eva Granville.

     Aletha was born at Benton Harbor, Berrien County, MI, USA, on 28 November 1896. She was the daughter of Frank Eugene Denslow and Mary Rose (Mamie) Hotchkin. She married Warner E. Price at Benton Harbor, Berrien County, MI, on 30 August 1916.¹ Aletha died on 20 September 1919 at Hillsdale, Hillsdale County, MI, USA, at age 22. Died of Bright's Disease of the kidneys.. She was buried at Crystal Springs Cemetery, at Benton Harbor, Berrien County, MI, USA.

     Aletha Belle was baptized at the First Baptist Church of Benton Harbor, MI on 29 January 1910 and the church records show her death as 20 September 1919. The month and year of death was already available from old family records of Mabel Hotchkin. Junella Denslow Reep also supplied information on their marriage plus location of her birth and death. Her death was caused by Brights Disease of the Kidneys.

     Floyd was born at Benton Harbor, Berrien County, MI, USA, on 12 October 1898. Birth date confirmed by his Memorial Card..¹ He was the son of Frank Eugene Denslow and Mary Rose (Mamie) Hotchkin. He married Hazel Wave Wood at Berrien Springs, Berrien County, MI, USA, on 29 April 1922.¹ Floyd Eugene Denslow was employed circa 1925 at Benton Harbor, Berrien County, MI, as a Shipping Clerk. He appeared on the census of 1930 at Benton Harbor, Berrien County, MI, USA. The census lists the family as: Floyd E. Denslow, 31, married at 23, born MI, father born MI, mother born NY; wife Hazel W., 33, married at 25, born MI, parents born MI; daughter Junnella, 4 9/12, born MI; mother-in-law Mabel M. Wood, 53, widow, born MI, parentsw born MI.. He died on 18 December 1932 at Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, MI, USA, at age 34. Death date confirmed by his Memorial Card. He died of Leukemia at the University of Michigan Medical Center..¹ He was buried at Crystal Springs Cemetery, at Benton Harbor, Berrien County, MI, USA. Services held at he first Baptist Church of Benton Harbor on December 21st and conducted by Rev R. L. Kelley..

     Floyd's death and burial information was supplied by Junella Hotchkin Denslow. Death caused by Lymphoblastoma (cancer of the lymphs and leukemia). He was baptized at the First Baptist Church of Benton Harbor, MI on 29 January 1910. Floyd worked as a shipping clerk for Remington Rand and served in the US Army from October 14 1918 until his honorable discharge on December 15 1918.

     Alice Louise Birkholm was born on 22 February 1894 at St Joseph, Berrien County, MI, USA.² She was the daughter of Edwin W. Birkholm and Emma C. Hotchkin. She married Roe S. McNeal at Benton Harbor, Berrien County, MI, USA, on 19 July 1914.¹ Alice Louise Birkholm died on 14 February 1970 at Dowagiac, Cass County, MI, USA, at age 75. Died at Lee Memorial Hospital.. She was buried at Riverside Cemetery, at Dowagiac, Cass County, MI, USA. Buried in the Zelner- McNeal plot..

     The Gene Pool Records call her Alice McNeil.

     Margaret Josephine Smith was born on 18 July 1901 at Pleasant View Twp, Emmet County, MI, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Edgar Almiron Smith and Catherine Rosena Witherell. She married Franklin Elwyn Hotchkin at Harbor Springs, Emmet County, MI, USA, on 30 June 1920. A cousin gave 30 June 1919 to LDS, which is an error. The Compiler holds their Marriage License showing a 1920 marriage.. Margaret Josephine Smith died on 16 July 1990 at Odessa, Ector County, TX, USA, at age 88.^2,3 She was buried at Andrews County Cemetery West, at Andrews, Andrews County, TX, USA.

     The Compilers mother, Margaret Josephine Smith and Franklin Elwyn Hotchkin were married on the 30th day of June 1920 and celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary just 16 days before her death. Mother always claimed another middle name of Lafame but it is not recorded on her birth certificate. Dad said that it was love at first sight after he was introduced to mother at the telephone company in Harbor Springs, and that he knew immediately that he would marry her. Her death occurred at 7:30 P.M., July 16, just 2 days before her 89th birthday. She died at Medical Center Hospital, Odessa, TX of fluids on the lungs caused by many strokes over the previous two years. We buried mother on a rainy morning in the small city cemetery of Andrews, TX, a town that they first moved to when they went to Texas, following their son Jerrold. Her funeral was held in the Singleton Funeral Home in that city.

     Jerrold was born at Jackson, Jackson County, MI, USA, on 22 September 1928. Jerry is the Compilers brother.. He was the son of Franklin Elwyn Hotchkin and Margaret Josephine Smith. He married Grace Marie Stoner at Lansing, Ingham County, MI, USA, on 3 April 1948.^1,2 Jerrold was divorced from Grace Marie Stoner circa 1951. He married Faith Hope Schurman at Lansing, Ingham County, MI, on 23 April 1953. He resided at Odessa, Ector County, TX, USA, in 2004. Jerrold Lee Hotchkin died on 12 July 2005 at Odessa, Ector County, TX, at age 76. My brother died at about 5:30 pm, Tuesday, July 12 of advanced Alzheimer’s disease. He fought hard against this terrible disease. The last time that I saw him was in the summer of 2002 when I invited him to join my sons and me on a marlin-fishing trip to Los Cabo, Bahi, Mexico.
     His obituary appeared in the Odessa American on Thursday July 14, 2005 and said, " Odessa, Jerold (proper is Jerrold, I hope that my obituary at least gets my name correct) Lee Hotchkin, 76, of Odessa, a Christian Minister, died Tuesday, July 12, 2005 at Seabury Nursing Center. Services will be at 2;00 pm, Friday at Odessa Home Chapel with the Rev. Randy Demetro officiating. Private burial will be held. He was born in Jackson MI. He was an Army Veteran. Survivors are wife Faith Hope Hotchkin of Odessa, sons Robert Hotchkin of Corpus Christi and John F. Hotchkin of Bridgeport; daughter Patrice Smith of Odessa; brother Edgar Hotchkin of Pasadena, Calif; seven grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.".

     The Compilers brother Jerry has lived in west Texas since 1968. He has been in construction, carpet retailing, auto body repair and harvesting. Jerry served in the Army in Okinawa during 1955 and 1956. In 1980 Jerry and Faith decided that they wanted to become Ministers. After their study program, they opened Faith Christian Outreach on the site of their mobile home park where they live. They supplied food and clothes to the hungry and disadvantaged. The church was closed in 1990 when they went full-time as missionaries and evangelists. For many years he ran a ministry in Mexico, where it was dangerous for non-catholic to operate. Jerry and Faith traveled and ministered in Jamaica, Mexico, Pakistan and India spreading the gospel. Jerry had said that one of their greatest adventures was spending two weeks in Albania. They also spent a lot of time in their motorhome ministering to churches in the United States.
     Jerry had a busy and active life. During our young life, when we were both living with our parents, he was an auto painter and auto body repairman. After he moved from Lansing MI to Andrews, TX he bought and fixed up homes and ran a carpet store.
     My last vist with my brother was in 2002 or 2004 when I invited him to join myself and my boys and friend on our annual Marlin fishing trip to Los Cabos, Mexico. He died in July 2005.

     Ida May Halstead was born in February 1877 at Newfane, Niagara County, NY, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Alexander Aklin Halstead and Anna Devlin. She married James W. Hotchkin at Newfane, Niagara County, NY, on 19 January 1898. There may be a mistake is this date as her Obituary says that they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary two years before her death..² Ida May Halstead appeared on the census of 1920 at Newfane, Niagara County, NY. The census lists the family as: James Hotchkin, 44 (1875), IA, father and mother born IA; wife Ida, 42, NY, parents born NY; son Leon, 21, NY; son Howard, 20, NY, at school; dau Maude, 11, NY, at school.. She died on 20 December 1948 at Lockport City Hospital, Newfane, Niagara County, NY, USA, at age 71.^3,1 She was buried at Corwin Cemetery, at Newfane, Niagara County, NY, USA.

     James and Ida were married by Rev C. W. Robinson at the Baptist Parsonage, and the announcement said that they will live om Coomer Road, Newfane, NY. Their marriage was announced in the Lockport Daily Journal, pg 8, C4. The 1900 census gives her age and place of birth and her family. She was received into the United Methodist Church of Newfane, Niagara Co., NY on 19 November 1916 by E.E. Jones.

     Leon Stanley Hotchkin was born on 2 May 1898 at Newfane, Niagara County, NY, USA.^3,2,4 He was the son of James W. Hotchkin and Ida May Halstead. Leon Stanley Hotchkin registered for the World War I Draft in 1918 while living at Newfane, Niagara County, NY, USA. The registration card gave additional information on him: "He gives his age as 20, born 2 May 1898. He says that he is a farmer working for James Hotchkin and gives James as his nearest relative.". He married Lenora Bush at Wilson, Niagara County, NY, USA, on 27 June 1923.⁵ Leon Stanley Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1930 at Wilson, Niagara County, NY. The census lists the family as: Leon S. Hotchkin 31 (1898), married at 25, born NY, parents born NY, farmer; wife Lenora M., 27 (1902), married at 20, born NY, parents born NY; daughter Caroline, 5 (1924), born NY; mother-in-law Nellie E. Bush, 52 (1877), widow, born NY, parents born NY.. He died on 4 July 1989 at Newfane, Niagara County, NY, at age 91.⁶ He was buried at Corwin Cemetery, at Newfane, Niagara County, NY, USA.

     Leon and Lenora's daughter Nancy furnished the birth dates of both of her parents and the death date of her mother; she says that they lived their entire married lives at a Beebe Road farm. The 1900 census also gives his birth date but it is not clear except that the month is May. The Lockport Union Sun, 27 June, 1983 reports that Leon and Lenora celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 1983, and gave their address as 3710 Beebe Rd., South Wilson, NY. Lenora reported Leon's death, to the Compiler, in a letter dated 14 November 1989. Leon and Lenora are buried in Corwin Cemetery, Newfane, NY and their graves have been inspected by the Compiler.
     The Compiler received a very informative letter from daughter Caralyn. She said, "My dad, Leon Hotchkin, worked very hard raising vegetables and attending farmers markets. He liked to play cards, enjoyed baseball games, loved picnics and parades. He was very patriotic and respectful of the flag. For a while, he worked at Cryonac in Lockport and also drove a gas truck." Daughter Doris says almost the identical thing about how hard her parents worked and that giving up their trips to the Niagara Falls Farmers Market was very hard on them.

     Howard Jay Hotchkin was born on 30 July 1899 at Newfane, Niagara County, NY, USA.^1,2 He was the son of James W. Hotchkin and Ida May Halstead. Howard Jay Hotchkin registered for the World War I Draft in 1918 while living at Newfane, Niagara County, NY, USA. The registration card gave additional information on him: "He gives his age as 19, born 30 July 1999. He says that he is a farmer working for his father James, and he gives his father as his nearest relative.". He died on 3 July 1947 at Newfane, Niagara County, NY, at age 47.³ He was buried at Corwin Cemetery, at Newfane, Niagara County, NY, USA.

     The 1900 census has Howard with his parents, at home on Coomer Rd., Newfane, NY. Lenora Bush Hotchkin said in a letter November 1989 that he was deceased. A letter from his niece, Nancy Valenti gives the year of his death. Records of the United Methodist Church of Newfane show that he became a member on 15 December 1915 in the class of E.E. Jones. Howard is buried in Corwin Cemetery with his brother and sister. According to Nancy Valenti and the records, Howard never married.

     Maude Edna Hotchkin was born on 25 September 1908 at Newfane, Niagara County, NY, USA.^1,2 She was the daughter of James W. Hotchkin and Ida May Halstead. She married Roger R. Steen at Appleton, Niagara County, NY, USA, on 28 April 1928.^3,4 Maude Edna Hotchkin died on 14 August 1968 at Newfane, Niagara County, NY, at age 59.^1,2,5 She was buried at Corwin Cemetery, at Newfane, Niagara County, NY, USA.

     Shown in the records as Mrs. Roger Steen and daughter of James W. Hotchkin. Her first name was given in a letter from Lenora Bush Hotchkin, dated 14 November 1989. Lenora said that Maude was deceased. Her birth date comes from her gravestone in Corwin Cemetery, Newfane, NY.

     Lenora was born at Newfane, Niagara County, NY, USA, on 7 October 1902.^1,2 She was the daughter of Ira V. Bush and Nellie Evelyn Leonard. She married Leon Stanley Hotchkin at Wilson, Niagara County, NY, USA, on 27 June 1923.³ Lenora died on 29 October 1990 at Lockport, Niagara County, NY, USA, at age 88.² She was buried at Corwin Cemetery, at Newfane, Niagara County, NY, USA.

     Lenora is buried in Corwin Cemetery, Newfane, NY with her husband Leon. Her daughter, Caralyn says, "Mother was a talented person. She sewed our clothes, painted and wallpapered her own house, could fix or mend all kinds of things and loved to read. Mother grew and sold beautiful flowers and they had all kinds of vegetables and fruit."

     Roger R. Steen was born on 7 November 1907 at Niagara County, NY, USA. Age 12 at the 1920 census and not at home at the 1930 census.^1,2 He was the son of Raymond J. Steen and Florence E. Schuster. He married Maude Edna Hotchkin at Appleton, Niagara County, NY, USA, on 28 April 1928.^3,4 Roger R. Steen appeared on the census of 1930 at Newfane, Niagara County, NY, USA. The census lists the family as: Roger R. Steen, 22, born NY, parents born NY, laborer--odd jobs; wife Maude E., 21, born NY, parents born NY; dau Betty J., 1 5/12, born NY; dau Marjorie R., 5/12, born NY.. He died in March 1970 at Newfane, Niagara County, NY, at age 62.^1,2 He was buried at Corwin Cemetery, at Newfane, Niagara County, NY, USA.

     Job B. Kinnison was born on 18 August 1826 at Allegan County, MI, USA. Age 73 at death according to Death Certificate. Married at age 20, 5 children of which 2 were living. Born in NY according to census records.¹ He was the son of John S. Kinnison and Betsey Hotchkin. Job B. Kinnison married Ellen Marks on 7 June 1848 at Livingston County, NY, USA. Job B. Kinnison appeared on the census of 1860 at Cheshire, Allegan County, MI, USA. The census lists the family as: Joab Kinnison, 35, born NY farmer; Elinor, 25, born NY, house keeping; Lucretia, 5, born M, Mary A., 2, born
Mi.. He was a Pri, andserved in Co G, 6th Regt, Michigan Inf, during the Civil War. He served 2 years, 5 months and 26 days and was discharged on 17 February 1864. He died on 17 August 1899 at Montague Village, Muskegon County, MI, USA, at age 72.¹ He was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, at Montague, Muskegon County, MI, USA.

     Job was named in his grandfathers 1854 Will probate But the name was given as Kennison.

     Lansing W. Kinnison was born in 1827 at Allegan County, MI, USA. He was the son of John S. Kinnison and Betsey Hotchkin. Lansing W. Kinnison married Lydia Saint Clair circa 1855. Lansing W. Kinnison appeared on the census of 1870 at Salem Twp, Allegan County, MI, USA. The census lists the family as: Lansing Kinnison, 42, born NY, farm labor; Mary E., 19, born OH; John S., 12, born MI; Amanda L., 10, born MI.. He married Mary Elizabeth Hinton on 4 March 1874 at Benona, Oceana County, MI, USA.¹ Lansing W. Kinnison died on 17 March 1885 at White River, Muskegon County, MI, USA.

     Lansing was named in his grandfathers 1854 Will probate but the name was given as Kinnison. At the 1880 census of Muskegon, MI, a Lansing Kennison is age 50, born in NY.
An Internet site gives him a marriage to Lydia St Clair and 2 children John S. and Amanda, but no dates are given.

     James Kinnison was born in 1837 at NY, USA. Age 12 at the 1850 census of Wolcott, Wayne County, NY. He is living with his father. He was the son of John S. Kinnison and Betsey Hotchkin.

     James was named in his grandfathers 1854 Will probate but the name was given as Kinnison. It said that he was still a minor.

     Mary Ann Bailey was born on 17 September 1806 at NY, USA. Funeral home records and cemetery records give age as 29 at death.¹ She was the daughter of Vine B. Bailey and Lucy (Patty) Woodward. She married Josiah Bacon Hotchkin at NY in 1826. Mary died on 3 June 1835 at Watertown, Jefferson County, NY, USA, at age 28.² She was buried at Brookside Cemetery, at Watertown, Jefferson County, NY, USA. Sec J, 16, 11R. Brookside Cemetery was not opened until 1854 so it is likely that Mary Ann was originally buried in Arsenal Street Cemetery and then later moved to Brookside as the arsenal Cemetery declined due to poor maintenance..³

     The Oakes Genealogy and Family History of Jefferson Co., NY describes Mary Ann, Josiah and their family. The 1850 census has the four children with their father and his second wife Kezia. Mary Ann's death and burial is listed in records of the Flower Library, Watertown, NY, giving the death on 3 June 1835 at age 29, wife of Josiah. The NY Genealogical & Biographical Record, Vol 56, 1925, pg 163 calls her Mary Ann Bailey. The records of the 1st Presbyterian Church of Watertown show Mrs Mary Ann Hotchkin entering the church in 1834 and dying on 3 June 1935.

     Susan was born at NY, USA, in 1810. She married Samuel Hotchkin at NY circa 1825. Susan Unknown appeared on the census of 1880 at Washington, Lucas County, OH, USA. The census lists the family as: Hotchkin, Susan, 67 (1813), Widowed, NY; living with the Lux family, no relationship is given. She resided at Toledo, Lucas County, OH, USA, in 1891. She died after 1891 at OH, USA.

     The Toledo, OH Directory finds her at Detroit and Phillips Ave, boarding at the SW corner. She is listed as the widow of Samuel.

     Samuel Hotchkin was born in 1826 at NY, USA. He was the son of Samuel Hotchkin and Susan Unknown.

     Melissa Hotchkin was born in 1828 at NY, USA. She was the daughter of Samuel Hotchkin and Susan Unknown. She married Philip I. Phillips at OH, USA, circa 1854. Melissa Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1880 at Washington, Lucas County, OH, USA. The census lists the family as: Mellcia Phillips, 47, keep house, born NY; Geo R., 22, born; Cora A., 20, born OH; Frank. 17, born OH..

     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 1937 at Jackson County, MI, USA, at age 27.^2,3 He was buried in 1938 at Maple Grove Cemetery, at Concord, Jackson County, MI, USA.

     Leo Dixon Hotchkin was born on 11 September 1911 at Concord, Jackson County, MI, USA.^1,2,3 He was the son of Theron Bertrand Hotchkin and Evah Irene (Eva) Dixon. He married Grace G. Brand at Jackson County, MI, USA, on 6 June 1936. Leo Dixon Hotchkin appeared on the census of 1940 at Concord, Jackson County, MI, USA. The census lists the family as: Leo D. Hotchkin, Head, age 27 born 1913 in MI, lived same place in 1935, filling station operator; wife Grace G., age 22 born 1918 in MI, lived Jackson MI in 1935; dau Sandra C., age 2 born 1938 in MI.. He died on 19 July 1995 at Concord, Jackson County, MI, at age 83.^2,3 He was buried at Maple Grove Cemetery, at Concord, Jackson County, MI, USA.

     Leo's wife Grace has furnished a lot of information to the Compiler on their branch of the family. Leo's birth is recorded in Berrien Co., MI, Records on Pg 70, 1911; and his marriage to Grace Brand is given in Jackson Co. Records, Page 267, 1936.