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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]

Hutton, John

Hutton, John , Farmer, “Maple Bush,” Fortrose. Mr Hutton's property consists of 558 acres of freehold land, adjoining the township of Fortrose. The land, which is fully improved, is devoted to mixed farming, but principally to the rearing of fat stock, and a special feature is made of the breeding of Herefords. Mr Hutton was born in 1856, at Saline, West Fife, near Dunfermline. Scotland, was educated at the Saline parish school and at Dollar Academy, and was brought up to farming. He arrived at Port Chalmers, in 1877, by the ship “Marlborough,” and was employed for four years as book-keeper and overseer at Dome station, Southland. He then removed to Waipahi station, where he was employed for some time. In 1883 Mr Hutton took a trip to Scotland, and on his return in March, of the following year, resided in Dunedin. He afterwards took charge of Moa Flat station for a few weeks, and was employed on the estate altogether about two years. In 1882 Mr Hutton acquired Maple bush estate at Fortrose, where he has effected large improvements, including the planting of trees, and the erection of the farm-steading and homestead. Mr Hutton served for two years in the Clackmannanshire Rifles, Scotland. He is a member of the Fortrose school committee. Mr Hutton was married, in 1894, to a daughter of Mr James Holms, of Waimahaka estate, and has one son and one daughter.

Mr. J. Hutton.

Mr. J. Hutton.