Duncan Selby Hutcheon
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Duncan Selby Hutcheon 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
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
.
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
.
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provincial politician
Politician
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. 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
Pense, Saskatchewan
Pense is a village of 507 residents in the southern part of Saskatchewan, Canada. Heading west from Regina on the Trans Canada Highway, Pense is the first town with services...
where he farmed for a year before settling in Davidson, Saskatchewan
Davidson, Saskatchewan
Davidson is a town in south central Saskatchewan, Canada. It is located 104 km southeast of Saskatoon beside provincial highway 11. It is located almost exactly halfway between Saskatoon and Regina and was a popular stopping-off point for travellers before Hwy...
to homestead
Homestead principle
The homestead principle in law is the concept that one can gain ownership of a natural thing that currently has no owner by using it or building something out of it...
, 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
Willner No. 253, Saskatchewan
- Rural Municipality #253- Willner :Willner #253 is a small municipality in south central Saskatchewan between the RM of Arm River and the RM of Loreburn. It is located in Division 5.- Rm Profile :According to the Canada 2001 Census:* Population: 281...
, 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
Hutcheon was elected as the Conservative
Progressive Conservative Party of Saskatchewan
The Progressive Conservative Party of Saskatchewan is a right-of-centre political party in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. Prior to 1942, it was known as the Conservative Party of Saskatchewan. Members are commonly known as Tories....
member of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan
Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan
The 25th Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan was in power from 2003 until November 20, 2007. It was controlled by the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party under premier Lorne Calvert.-Members:-By-elections:...
for the constituency of Arm River
Arm River (electoral district)
Arm River was a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan, Canada. This constituency was located in south central Saskatchewan. It was created before the 2nd Saskatchewan general election in 1908...
for a single term, from 1929 until 1934. As representative of the Arm River riding, he was preceded by Liberal Thomas Frederick Waugh
Thomas Frederick Waugh
Dr. Thomas Frederick Waugh was a Canadian provincial politician. He was born in Warwick, Ontario. He attended school at Watford, Ontario, followed by Detroit Medical School, graduating in 1898. After graduation he moved to Park River, North Dakota. In 1907 he briefly moved to Saskatoon,...
and followed by Liberal Gustaf Herman Danielson
Gustaf Herman Danielson
Gustaf Herman Danielson was a Canadian provincial politician. He was born in Sweden, immigrated to the United States in 1901, and then to Saskatchewan in 1904. In Saskatchewan he homesteaded south of Elbow...
.
Hutcheon was married to Ruby Sanderson in 1910, and had three children, David, Mary Isabella, and Robert Donald. He was a Mason
Freemasonry
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, a member of the Order of Odd Fellows, and a member of the Union Church
Union Church
-National Register of Historic Places:United States*Union Church and School , listed on the NRHP in Logan County, Arkansas*Union Church of Dunnigan, Dunnigan, California, listed on the NRHP in California...
.