Henry Hutchings

Henry Hutchings (August 17, 1865 - July 17, 1939) was a soldier of the Iowa National Guard, officer of the Texas National Guard and U.S Army, founder of the Austin Evening News and Austin Statesman, and the Texas Secretary of State.

Early life and career
Henry Hutchings was born in Somersetshire, England on August 17, 1865. In 1866, Hutchings and his family moved to Iowa. Hutchings joined the Iowa National Guard. Three years later, he moved to Texas and joined the Texas National Guard. In 1890, he founded and published the Austin Evening News and published for the Austin Statesman.

World War 1
From January 23 1911 to 1917, Hutchings was Adjutant General of Texas. In 1917, he resigned as Adjutant General to command the 71th Infantry Brigade and was stationed in France.

Later life and political career
After World War 1, Hutchings was given commanded of the 71th Infantry Brigade and returned to Texas. He commanded the brigade until his retirement in 1927. In 1925, Hutchings was Secretary of State under Governor Pat M. Neff. From January 18, 1933 to January 15, 1935, he resumed the rank of Adjutant General. Hutchings was officer of the narcotics division of the Texas Department of Public Safety until his death.

Death and burial
Hutchings died on July 27, 1935 in Austin Texas. He was buried at Texas State Cemetery in Austin.

Relations
In 1886, Henry Hutchings married Whittie Brown and had seven children. Hutching remarried to Hallie White on March 9 1935. One of Hutchings' sons, Henry Hutchings Jr was an officer in the Corps of Engineers.

Personal life
Henry Hutchings was an Episcopalian. He was a vestryman at St. David's Church in Austin, Texas for twenty years. He was the founder of the Austin Evening News and the Austin Statesman.