Buried October 24, 1949; Sanford Cemetery Record.
Father was Nephi Hutchins; Mother was Melvina (Harp)Hutchins; Wife was Nellie Jane (Johnson) Hutchins.

Jesse was born at Pine Hill, Wisconsin on Sept. 27, 1872 to Melvina and Nephi Hutchins. He spent his early childhood there and attended the Strangite Mormon School. It was during that time that the Mormon missionaries came to that small settlement and converted him along with his father, mother, sisters, and brothers. They were converted by Elder Lewis Anderson. Little did he suspect that in later years Elder Anderson would become his uncle.
In the spring of 1888, he with his father and brother Jim came to Sanford. His father found work away and left the two boys in Sanford. Jesse became so homesick that he was ready to go back to his mother. Aunt Sarah Hostetter persuaded him to stay here and work so he could send for his mother, brothers, and sisters. After spending five lonesome years he and his brother Jim, sent for their mother and the younger children.
While living in Sanford he met Nellie Jane Hutchins. At that time there was no entertainment for the young people of the church. So after church they would meet at a home and spend the evening visiting or having a candy pull. It was on these occasions that they became better acquainted. Their friendship grew into love and they were married on December 6, 1895 at the home of the bride's parents in Sanford. Bishop S. E. Berthelsen performed the marriage. After which a wedding dance was then given in the John Harrison Hall with the Mortensen Orchestra furnishing the music.
To this couple have been born eight children, one son died in infancy. There is only one grandson, Toby Hutchins, to carry on the Hutchins name.
There was never a time when the children or grandchildren were not welcome to come to them with their sorrow or happiness. No matter how large or how small the problem it always got sincere attention and the individual would leave with a bit of cherished advice, council, or encouragement, happier because he or she is sure the joy or sorrow is shared.
Both Nellie and Jesse have taken an active part in church and community affairs and have made a host of friends.