Duncan Selby Hutcheon

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Duncan Selby Hutcheon (February 16, 1879 – January 11, 1954) was a Canadian provincial politician. He was born in Alton, Ontario to David Wilton and May (McPhedion) Hutcheon. David Wilton Hutcheon was treasurer of Haultain, Ontario. In 1902 Duncan moved to Pense, Saskatchewan where he farmed for a year before settling in Davidson, Saskatchewan to homestead, however in 1905 he rented his farm and moved into Davidson. In Davidson he opened and operated the first Wells Land & Cattle Company elevator, which he operated for five years. He then purchased a hardware store, which he ran for three years. In 1913 he became Secretary-Treasurer of the Rural Municipality of Willner, as well as selling insurance. He held the office of mayor of Davidson from 1914 until 1922. He also served on the school board and hospital board[1]

Hutcheon was elected as the Conservative member of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan for the constituency of Arm River for a single term, from 1929 until 1934. As representative of the Arm River riding, he was preceded by Liberal Thomas Frederick Waugh and followed by Liberal Gustaf Herman Danielson.[2]

Hutcheon was married to Ruby Sanderson in 1910, and had three children, David, Mary Isabella, and Robert Donald. He was a Mason, a member of the Order of Odd Fellows, and a member of the Union Church.[1] Hutcheon died in Vancouver on January 11, 1954.[3]

Preceded by MLA Arm River
1929–1934
Succeeded by

References

  1. ^ a b The Story of Saskatchewan and its People, Volume II, John Hawkes, 1924
  2. ^ Saskatchewan Executive and Legislative Directory
  3. ^ "Township native D. Hutchon dies". Canadian Champion. Milton, Ontario. January 21, 1954.