John E. Hutton facts for kids

John Edward Hutton (born March 28, 1828 – died December 28, 1893) was an important person from Missouri who served in the U.S. House of Representatives. This means he was a politician who helped make laws for the country.

Early Life and Education

John Edward Hutton was born in Polk County, Tennessee, in 1828. When he was just three years old, his family moved to Troy, Missouri. He went to regular schools there.

John was a very dedicated student. He even taught at a school while he was studying medicine! He learned a lot about medicine at Pope's Medical College in St. Louis, Missouri. By 1860, he had finished his medical studies and started working as a doctor in Warrenton, Missouri.

Serving in the Civil War

The American Civil War began, and John Hutton joined the Union Army. He became a colonel, which is a high-ranking officer. He led the Fifty-ninth Regiment, Missouri Volunteer Infantry.

Becoming a Lawyer and Publisher

After his time in the army, John Hutton decided to study law. In 1864, he became a lawyer and started his law practice in Warrenton, Missouri.

In 1865, he moved to Mexico, Missouri. He continued to work as a lawyer there until 1873. At that time, he bought a newspaper called the Intelligencer. This newspaper supported the Democratic Party, and John became its owner and publisher.

A Career in Politics

John Hutton was a member of the Democratic Party. He was elected to the United States Congress two times. He served in the Forty-ninth and Fiftieth Congresses. His time in Congress was from March 4, 1885, to March 3, 1889.

He decided not to run for re-election in 1888. After leaving Congress, he went back to being a doctor and also continued to practice law.

Later Life

John Edward Hutton passed away in Mexico, Missouri, on December 28, 1893. He was buried in Elmwood Cemetery.