City Directories and History: S.C. banker and investor, Hiram Hutchison of York County, S.C. became one of the state’s most influential citizens prior to moving to New York City in the early 1850. In 1857, he died leaving his full sister, Ann H. White of Rock Hill, S.C. a large fortune which she legally acquired following the Civil War.
Portrait of Hiram Hutchison – 1st courtesy of the Hutchison Family, 2016.
Read an excellent history, found under the More Information link on this page, of Hiram and his dealings with local businessman – planter, John Springs: The Tale of Two Entrepreneurs in the Old South: John Springs III and Hiram Hutchison of the South Carolina Upcountry, Author(s): Lacy K. Ford, Jr. of Clover, S.C.
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