Jane Denio Smith Hutchinson (May 23, 1871 - January 29, 1942) was the president of the Tri County Federation of Women's Clubs.

Early life

Jane Denio Smith was born in

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, on May 23, 1871, the daughter of J. Duncan Smith and Janette Weir. She graduated from San Jose State Teacher's College.

Career

Jane Denio Hutchinson was active in Woman's Clubs and civic affairs. She was the president of Tri County Federation of Women's Clubs and auditor of the Northern District Federation of Women's Clubs. She was a member of the Vallejo School Department and of the advisory Board for Sacramento District of California Public Safety Conference. She was a member of the Nevada City Woman's Civic Club, Nevada County Delphian Chapter,

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Personal life

Jane Denio Hutchinson moved to California in 1898 and lived at 216 Nevada St.,

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. She married James Hamilton Hutchison (1869-1958) and had one son, David R. Hutchison. She died on January 29, 1942, and is buried at Sunrise Memorial Cemetery,

References

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