“The History of Jefferson County, Wisconsin”, published: Chicago:  
Western Historical Company.   1879.


M.V.B. HUTCHINSON,  grain-dealer, Waterloo; born at Montpelier, 
Vt., March 23, 1835; came to Wisconsin in 1846, locating with his father 
at Janesville; engaged in various pursuits, among them brickmaking; 
made the bricks with which the Topping House was built - one of the 
first brick houses built in Waterloo.  In 1858, began dealing in grain and 
produce.  Enlisted Aug. 26, 1861, in Co. C, 11th W.V.I., participating in 
several engagements; promoted to Second Lieutenant in October, 1862, 
and to First Lieutenant March 18, 1863; resigned June 15, 1863; returned 
to Waterloo, and, in February, 1865, organized a Company, and went 
with 48th W.V.I., Co. E, holding commission as Captain; went into active 
service, and was mustered out in January, 1866; returned to Waterloo 
and renewed his former business as grain-dealer.  Married at Waterloo, 
Wis., in February, 1861, Miss Mary E. Babcock, of Cattaraugus, N.Y.; 
have five children living, lost one.


Submitted by:  Linda Pingel  (LPingel@worldnet.att.net)