Copyright USGenNet Inc., 2011, All Rights Reserved U.S. Data Repository Please read U.S. Data Repository Copyright Statement on this page: Portrait and biographical album of Newayco (sp) County, Mich. containing portraits and biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens of the county, together with portraits and biographies of all the governors of Michigan and of the presidents of the United States: also containing a complete history of the county, from its earliest settlement to the present time. Published by Chapman Bros., Chicago, IL, 1884 Transcribed and submitted by Joyce Pearson May 10, 2011 =========================================================================== HATCH, David C. =========================================================================== David C. Hatch, farmer, section 4, Barton Township, was born July 12, 1850, in Ontario Co., Can. His father, David W. Hatch, was born Feb. 22, 1806, and his mother, Eleanor (Bowes) Hatch, May 4, 1810, in Pennsylvania, of English ancestry. They reside in and belong to the agricultural community of Canada. Mr. Hatch received the training of a farmer’s son, and at the age of 20 years, in 1870, located in the township of Big Rapids, in Mecosta Co., Mich. He then applied himself to the acquirement of the builder’s trade, which he pursued five years. In 1875 he came to Barton Township and bought 80 acres of land, which he has increased by subsequent purchased to 120 acres, with 50 acres now under improvements. Mr. Hatch is a Republican in political affiliation. He was married July 27, 1873, to Nora E., daughter of Albert and Louisa Wightman, born July 3, 1854, in the State of New York. Her parents were natives of the Empire State, and in 1870 located in Greene Township, Mecosta County, coming thence to Newaygo County, where they now reside. Three children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Hatch: Ella S., April 1, 1876; Earl H., Oct. 12, 1879; Elmer A., June 3, 1881. ===========================================================================