Career

In 1806 he built a two-story dwelling (the first permanent house in the community), barn and horsesheds in Fair Haven. Hotchkiss and Barnes constructed wharves, a mercantile store, a tavern, and hotel. He continued buying land in the area up to his death in February 1836.

Hotchkiss was buried at Fair Haven Union Cemetery.

Achievements

• This is not because he discovered it, which was achieved by other Europeans in 1639, but because he made numerous investments which ultimately led to its growth.