Constellation Similarity Assertions
Hutton, Wm. R. (William Rich), 1826-1901
William Rich Hutton, surveyor and engineer, came to California in 1847 as a clerk with his uncle, Major William Rich, paymaster for U.S. volunteer troops. For the next six years, Hutton was employed as a surveyor and draftsman. During this time he made watercolor and pencil drawings of California scenes. In 1853 he returned to the East and worked as an engineer on various projects including the Washington Bridge and Hudson River Tunnel in New York City.
From the description of Papers of William Rich Hutton, 1840-1861. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122584613
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Maybe-Same Assertions
There are 2 possible matching Constellations.
Hutton, William, active 1856-1862, ship carpenter, of Birkenhead
http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6zd86bn (person)
Epithet: ship carpenter, of Birkenhead British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001127.0x000153 ...
Hutton, William, d. 1903
http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6140n45 (person)
No biographical history available for this identity.
