Hutson, Charles Woodward, 1840-1936

Hutson grew up on plantations in Beaufort District, S.C., attended South Carolina College, served throughout the Civil War in Virginia, was a teacher and professor in several southern states including fifteen years in Texas, and settled finally in New Orleans as an artist and writer.

From the description of Charles Woodward Hutson papers, 1765-1949 (bulk 1860-1921) [manuscript]. WorldCat record id: 23030936

Charles Woodward Hutson, a South Carolina native, was a professor of Greek and an English instructor at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge during Reconstruction.

From the description of Charles Woodward Hutson papers, 1868-1934 (bulk 1905-1911). (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 297455728

Charles Woodward Hutson (23 September 1840-27 May 1936) grew up on plantations in Beaufort District, S.C. He attended South Carolina College, graduating in 1860, and enlisted as a private in the army of the Confederate States of America. He served throughout the Civil War in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Hutson was wounded at the first battle of Manassas, taken prisoner at Seven Pines, and held for three months at Fort Delaware.

Hutson taught in colleges, universities, and public and private schools throughout the South for over forty years, specializing in languages and history. During this time he wrote several books and essays, some of which were published. Upon retirement in 1908, Hutson settled in New Orleans, La., and took up painting, chiefly depicting landscapes and working in oils, water colors, and pastels. His works were exhibited by several art organizations, including the Art Association of New Orleans, the Arts and Crafts Club, the Gulf Coast Art Association, and the Southern States Art League. He received the 1925 Blanche B. Benjamin prize for best Louisiana landscape from the Arts and Crafts Club.

Hutson married Mary Jane Lockett in 1871 and with her had ten children.

From the guide to the Charles Woodward Hutson Papers, ., 1765-1949, (bulk 1860-1921), (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection.)