Hardin County Ohio Biographies
June. 1895. Chapman Publishing Company.
LOT I. HATCHER. In the course of his active and useful career Mr. Hatcher earned an enviable reputation as an enterprising agriculturist, considerate friend, efficient citizen and self-reliant man. His pilgrimage on earth covered a period of sixty-six years. His life was filled with good deeds and generous acts, to which his friends now recall with pleasure. He left in the hearts of his family and acquaintances the imperishable memory of his good name, more enduring than monuments of marble or brass.
The parents of our subject, James and Sarah ( Ray) Hatcher, were natives of Virginia, whence they came to Ohio and were numbered among the earliest settlers of Logan County. With the early history of that part of the state they were closely identified, and there they continued to reside until death. Their family consisted of eleven children, five of whom survive. Lot I., who was the fifth in order of birth, was a native of Logan County, Ohio, his birth having occurred January 27, 1824. He grew to manhood in Champaign County, and in youth learned the trade of a tanner, at which he was employed in West Liberty for a number of years.
April 29, 1847, Mr. Hatcher married Sarah J. Stevenson, who was born in Logan County, Ohio, December 22, 1830. She is one of twelve children (seven of whom are living) who comprised the family of James and Unity (New) Stevenson, natives of Virginia. Ten children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Hatcher, namely: Augusta, born October 23, 1849, deceased; James L., born on the 15th of March, 1852, who died aged thirty five years; William H., born August 22, 1857, also deceased; Silas A., born September 17, 1859: Mary J., July 22, 1862; Harriet E., April 14, 1865; Florence, May 28, 1867; Daniel Wade, December 17, 1869; Clara, April 1, 1872; and Salina, October 25, 1874.
Coming to Hardin County in the fall of 1856, Mr. Hatcher bought two hundred acres in Taylor Creek Township, and made his home upon that place about nine months. His next purchase consisted of fifty-nine acres of unimproved land, upon which he first built a log cabin of one room. Moving into the house, he at once began the task of clearing the land.
As time passed by the value of the place was greatly increased through his energetic and skillful labors. He opened new roads, removed stumps, fertilized the soil, erected suitable buildings, bought modern machinery, divided the land into fields and pastures of convenient size, and in many other ways improved the place. There he continued to reside until his death, which occurred August 23, 1890. His body was interred in the cemetery near his home.
The early education of Mr. Hatcher was very limited. His entire attendance at school did not exceed three months.
Yet in spite of disadvantages he gained a breadth of information excelled by few of the present day. Politically he advocated Republican principles, but never sought nor desired public office. His religious connections were with the Disciples, and he was ever faithful to the doctrines of that organization. Interested in educational advantages, he did all in his power to secure for others the opportunities denied to himself. He aided in organizing schools in his township, and for several years served as School Director.
Since the death of our subject, his son, D. W., has had charge of the old homestead, the improvements of which he has maintained at their former high standard. He is a young man of ability, and has spent his entire life upon the place where he now makes his home. Politically a Republican, he takes a commendable interest in public matters and co-operates in all progressive enterprises. His marriage took place in Covington, Ky., December 1, 1893, his wife being Sarah Maude Reams, who was born March 22, 1876. She is one of six children (all but one of whom are still living) who comprised the family of Joseph and Elizabeth Reams, natives of Hardin County. Mr. and Mrs. Hatcher are enterprising young people, and are popular in the social circles of Taylor Creek Township.
June. 1895. Chapman Publishing Company.
LOT I. HATCHER. In the course of his active and useful career Mr. Hatcher earned an enviable reputation as an enterprising agriculturist, considerate friend, efficient citizen and self-reliant man. His pilgrimage on earth covered a period of sixty-six years. His life was filled with good deeds and generous acts, to which his friends now recall with pleasure. He left in the hearts of his family and acquaintances the imperishable memory of his good name, more enduring than monuments of marble or brass.
The parents of our subject, James and Sarah ( Ray) Hatcher, were natives of Virginia, whence they came to Ohio and were numbered among the earliest settlers of Logan County. With the early history of that part of the state they were closely identified, and there they continued to reside until death. Their family consisted of eleven children, five of whom survive. Lot I., who was the fifth in order of birth, was a native of Logan County, Ohio, his birth having occurred January 27, 1824. He grew to manhood in Champaign County, and in youth learned the trade of a tanner, at which he was employed in West Liberty for a number of years.
April 29, 1847, Mr. Hatcher married Sarah J. Stevenson, who was born in Logan County, Ohio, December 22, 1830. She is one of twelve children (seven of whom are living) who comprised the family of James and Unity (New) Stevenson, natives of Virginia. Ten children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Hatcher, namely: Augusta, born October 23, 1849, deceased; James L., born on the 15th of March, 1852, who died aged thirty five years; William H., born August 22, 1857, also deceased; Silas A., born September 17, 1859: Mary J., July 22, 1862; Harriet E., April 14, 1865; Florence, May 28, 1867; Daniel Wade, December 17, 1869; Clara, April 1, 1872; and Salina, October 25, 1874.
Coming to Hardin County in the fall of 1856, Mr. Hatcher bought two hundred acres in Taylor Creek Township, and made his home upon that place about nine months. His next purchase consisted of fifty-nine acres of unimproved land, upon which he first built a log cabin of one room. Moving into the house, he at once began the task of clearing the land.
As time passed by the value of the place was greatly increased through his energetic and skillful labors. He opened new roads, removed stumps, fertilized the soil, erected suitable buildings, bought modern machinery, divided the land into fields and pastures of convenient size, and in many other ways improved the place. There he continued to reside until his death, which occurred August 23, 1890. His body was interred in the cemetery near his home.
The early education of Mr. Hatcher was very limited. His entire attendance at school did not exceed three months.
Yet in spite of disadvantages he gained a breadth of information excelled by few of the present day. Politically he advocated Republican principles, but never sought nor desired public office. His religious connections were with the Disciples, and he was ever faithful to the doctrines of that organization. Interested in educational advantages, he did all in his power to secure for others the opportunities denied to himself. He aided in organizing schools in his township, and for several years served as School Director.
Since the death of our subject, his son, D. W., has had charge of the old homestead, the improvements of which he has maintained at their former high standard. He is a young man of ability, and has spent his entire life upon the place where he now makes his home. Politically a Republican, he takes a commendable interest in public matters and co-operates in all progressive enterprises. His marriage took place in Covington, Ky., December 1, 1893, his wife being Sarah Maude Reams, who was born March 22, 1876. She is one of six children (all but one of whom are still living) who comprised the family of Joseph and Elizabeth Reams, natives of Hardin County. Mr. and Mrs. Hatcher are enterprising young people, and are popular in the social circles of Taylor Creek Township.
Hardin County Ohio Biographies
June. 1895. Chapman Publishing Company.
LOT I. HATCHER. In the course of his active and useful career Mr. Hatcher earned an enviable reputation as an enterprising agriculturist, considerate friend, efficient citizen and self-reliant man. His pilgrimage on earth covered a period of sixty-six years. His life was filled with good deeds and generous acts, to which his friends now recall with pleasure. He left in the hearts of his family and acquaintances the imperishable memory of his good name, more enduring than monuments of marble or brass.
The parents of our subject, James and Sarah ( Ray) Hatcher, were natives of Virginia, whence they came to Ohio and were numbered among the earliest settlers of Logan County. With the early history of that part of the state they were closely identified, and there they continued to reside until death. Their family consisted of eleven children, five of whom survive. Lot I., who was the fifth in order of birth, was a native of Logan County, Ohio, his birth having occurred January 27, 1824. He grew to manhood in Champaign County, and in youth learned the trade of a tanner, at which he was employed in West Liberty for a number of years.
April 29, 1847, Mr. Hatcher married Sarah J. Stevenson, who was born in Logan County, Ohio, December 22, 1830. She is one of twelve children (seven of whom are living) who comprised the family of James and Unity (New) Stevenson, natives of Virginia. Ten children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Hatcher, namely: Augusta, born October 23, 1849, deceased; James L., born on the 15th of March, 1852, who died aged thirty five years; William H., born August 22, 1857, also deceased; Silas A., born September 17, 1859: Mary J., July 22, 1862; Harriet E., April 14, 1865; Florence, May 28, 1867; Daniel Wade, December 17, 1869; Clara, April 1, 1872; and Salina, October 25, 1874.
Coming to Hardin County in the fall of 1856, Mr. Hatcher bought two hundred acres in Taylor Creek Township, and made his home upon that place about nine months. His next purchase consisted of fifty-nine acres of unimproved land, upon which he first built a log cabin of one room. Moving into the house, he at once began the task of clearing the land.
As time passed by the value of the place was greatly increased through his energetic and skillful labors. He opened new roads, removed stumps, fertilized the soil, erected suitable buildings, bought modern machinery, divided the land into fields and pastures of convenient size, and in many other ways improved the place. There he continued to reside until his death, which occurred August 23, 1890. His body was interred in the cemetery near his home.
The early education of Mr. Hatcher was very limited. His entire attendance at school did not exceed three months.
Yet in spite of disadvantages he gained a breadth of information excelled by few of the present day. Politically he advocated Republican principles, but never sought nor desired public office. His religious connections were with the Disciples, and he was ever faithful to the doctrines of that organization. Interested in educational advantages, he did all in his power to secure for others the opportunities denied to himself. He aided in organizing schools in his township, and for several years served as School Director.
Since the death of our subject, his son, D. W., has had charge of the old homestead, the improvements of which he has maintained at their former high standard. He is a young man of ability, and has spent his entire life upon the place where he now makes his home. Politically a Republican, he takes a commendable interest in public matters and co-operates in all progressive enterprises. His marriage took place in Covington, Ky., December 1, 1893, his wife being Sarah Maude Reams, who was born March 22, 1876. She is one of six children (all but one of whom are still living) who comprised the family of Joseph and Elizabeth Reams, natives of Hardin County. Mr. and Mrs. Hatcher are enterprising young people, and are popular in the social circles of Taylor Creek Township.
June. 1895. Chapman Publishing Company.
LOT I. HATCHER. In the course of his active and useful career Mr. Hatcher earned an enviable reputation as an enterprising agriculturist, considerate friend, efficient citizen and self-reliant man. His pilgrimage on earth covered a period of sixty-six years. His life was filled with good deeds and generous acts, to which his friends now recall with pleasure. He left in the hearts of his family and acquaintances the imperishable memory of his good name, more enduring than monuments of marble or brass.
The parents of our subject, James and Sarah ( Ray) Hatcher, were natives of Virginia, whence they came to Ohio and were numbered among the earliest settlers of Logan County. With the early history of that part of the state they were closely identified, and there they continued to reside until death. Their family consisted of eleven children, five of whom survive. Lot I., who was the fifth in order of birth, was a native of Logan County, Ohio, his birth having occurred January 27, 1824. He grew to manhood in Champaign County, and in youth learned the trade of a tanner, at which he was employed in West Liberty for a number of years.
April 29, 1847, Mr. Hatcher married Sarah J. Stevenson, who was born in Logan County, Ohio, December 22, 1830. She is one of twelve children (seven of whom are living) who comprised the family of James and Unity (New) Stevenson, natives of Virginia. Ten children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Hatcher, namely: Augusta, born October 23, 1849, deceased; James L., born on the 15th of March, 1852, who died aged thirty five years; William H., born August 22, 1857, also deceased; Silas A., born September 17, 1859: Mary J., July 22, 1862; Harriet E., April 14, 1865; Florence, May 28, 1867; Daniel Wade, December 17, 1869; Clara, April 1, 1872; and Salina, October 25, 1874.
Coming to Hardin County in the fall of 1856, Mr. Hatcher bought two hundred acres in Taylor Creek Township, and made his home upon that place about nine months. His next purchase consisted of fifty-nine acres of unimproved land, upon which he first built a log cabin of one room. Moving into the house, he at once began the task of clearing the land.
As time passed by the value of the place was greatly increased through his energetic and skillful labors. He opened new roads, removed stumps, fertilized the soil, erected suitable buildings, bought modern machinery, divided the land into fields and pastures of convenient size, and in many other ways improved the place. There he continued to reside until his death, which occurred August 23, 1890. His body was interred in the cemetery near his home.
The early education of Mr. Hatcher was very limited. His entire attendance at school did not exceed three months.
Yet in spite of disadvantages he gained a breadth of information excelled by few of the present day. Politically he advocated Republican principles, but never sought nor desired public office. His religious connections were with the Disciples, and he was ever faithful to the doctrines of that organization. Interested in educational advantages, he did all in his power to secure for others the opportunities denied to himself. He aided in organizing schools in his township, and for several years served as School Director.
Since the death of our subject, his son, D. W., has had charge of the old homestead, the improvements of which he has maintained at their former high standard. He is a young man of ability, and has spent his entire life upon the place where he now makes his home. Politically a Republican, he takes a commendable interest in public matters and co-operates in all progressive enterprises. His marriage took place in Covington, Ky., December 1, 1893, his wife being Sarah Maude Reams, who was born March 22, 1876. She is one of six children (all but one of whom are still living) who comprised the family of Joseph and Elizabeth Reams, natives of Hardin County. Mr. and Mrs. Hatcher are enterprising young people, and are popular in the social circles of Taylor Creek Township.
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