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Buel E. Hutchinson
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| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 30th district |
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| In office January 11, 1860 – January 8, 1862 |
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| Preceded by | William H. Tucker |
| Succeeded by | Norman S. Cate |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Dane 2nd district |
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| In office January 8, 1879 – January 14, 1880 |
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| Preceded by | John Lyle |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Beattie |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Bad Ax and Crawford district |
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| In office January 14, 1857 – January 13, 1858 |
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| Preceded by | Andrew Briggs |
| Succeeded by | James R. Savage |
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Buel Eldridge Hutchinson
November 26, 1826 Jefferson County, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 10, 1903 (aged 76) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Hill Cemetery Madison, Wisconsin |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Mary A. Hutchinson |
| Profession | lawyer, politician |
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| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States ArmyUnion Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1863 |
| Rank |  Captain, USV |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Buel Eldridge Hutchinson (born November 26, 1826 – died March 10, 1903) was an American politician and a lawyer. He spent his life serving the public in different roles.
A Life of Public Service
Buel E. Hutchinson was born in Jefferson County, New York. He received his education at Potsdam Academy. In 1848, he moved to Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. There, he became a lawyer in 1854.
Serving in Wisconsin
Hutchinson was very active in Wisconsin politics. He served in the Wisconsin State Assembly twice, first in 1856 and again in 1878. The State Assembly is a part of the state's government that makes laws. He also served in the Wisconsin State Senate from 1860 to 1861. This is another important part of the state government.
Besides his work in the state legislature, he was also the district attorney for Crawford County, Wisconsin. A district attorney is a lawyer who works for the government to bring legal cases against people accused of crimes.
The Civil War and Beyond
During the American Civil War, Buel Hutchinson joined the Union Army. He worked in the commissary, which means he helped make sure soldiers had enough food and supplies. He served from 1861 to 1863 and reached the rank of Captain.
After the war, he moved to Madison, Wisconsin. He continued his public service there. From 1882 to 1886, Hutchinson worked as a receiver for the United States Land Office in Aberdeen, which was then part of the Dakota Territory. This office managed public lands.
In 1901, Buel Hutchinson moved to Chicago, Illinois. He passed away there on March 10, 1903.
