A W HUTCHENS

Aquilla
December 18, 1804 - January 5, 1900*

*Obituary (as written)
The Springdale News
Friday, March 9, 1900

HUTCHENS, Aquilla - Aquilla Hutchens, one of the old pioneers of Washington County, was born in Surrey County, North Carolina, Dec. 18, 1804 and with his parents moved to Bedford County, Tenn., remaining there but a short time, returning to their former home in North Carolina and stayed there but one year, having decided to return to Tennessee, from there they went to Illinois where they lived for some years, later they decided to emigrate in search of a milder and better country, thus Uncle Aquilla, together with his parents, reached Washington Co., Arkansas, landing near Brentwood in Nov. 1832 where they located. In his 32nd year he was married to Miss Winnie Winn and to this union was born nine children, five boys and four girls, three of which survive him, two boys and one girl, and after living with the wife of his youth for about sixty years, she, after a protracted illness of two years, quietly passed away in triumphs of living faith, having been for a number of years a faithful and pious member of the Missionary Baptist Church, but uncle 'Quilla, as he was usually known by those who knew him, on the 15th of September 1893, came to Springdale and joined the Primitive Baptist Church and on the fourth Sunday in the same month was baptised by the writer near his home at Brentwood for convenience to himself and relatives, which occurred in the latter part of the 88th year of his age. This scene was witnessed by a large number of people, it being an uncommon occurrence for one of his age to enlist in the cause of Christ, but he was very familiar with his Bible and a firm believer and an earnest advocate of the doctrine of salvation through and by the grace of God. His death occurred December 5, 1899*, his ailments being old age and heart failure, and in compliance with a request made by him before his death that the writer conduct his funeral service at Brentwood the 25th of February, it being the fourth Sunday. In conclusion I will say that uncle 'Quilla died on the farm that he had raised his family and in the house he built about 60 years ago, it now belongs to his youngest son, Aquilla Hutchens, with whom he was living when he died. In the death of Uncle 'Quilla the county has lost one of her oldest and best citizens, the community one of its ablest councilors, the family a dear and affectionate father, and the church its oldest and one of its best members. N.B. Fayetteville Sentinel please copy.

*Obituary
The Springdale News
Friday, January 19, 1900

HUTCHINS, Acquilla - (from The Fayetteville Daily) Uncle Acquilla, who died at his home near Brentwood on the 5th inst., came to Washington county 70 years ago and at the time of his death was 96 years old. In his younger days he was a man of robust constitution and strong native intellect and was a true type of the sturdy pioneers who were the pathfinders in the settlement of this country. He always took an active interest in public affairs and before the war, was acquainted with nearly every man in the county. He was often a visitor at Fayetteville until about four years ago when his health became so feeble that he was confined close to his home. He was a good citizen and an honest man. Peace to his ashes. Uncle Acquilla united with the Primitive Baptist Church in Springdale in September 1894, being baptized later near his home by Eld. J.R. Loving, our present county assessor, being probably the oldest person ever baptized in the county. Eld. Loving will preach his funeral and the services will be held at Brentwood the fourth Sunday in February.

AW
December 14, 1858 - September 20, 1877

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