Edward Hatcher

Edward Hatcher, Sr.

• Birth: 1633 - Henrico County, Virginia // Carey, Lincolnshire, England
• Death: Sep 28 1711 - Henrico County, Virginia
• Parents: William Hatcher, Marian Newporte
• Wife: Mary

Alternate birth data

c. //1636 //1633

30 DEC. 1663: John Browne & Edward Hatcher, 500 acs, Henrico Co., according to the ancient bounds thereof, 30 Dec. 1663, p. 446 (534). Granted unto James Place & lately found to escheat to his Majestie as by inquisition dated 5 Sept. 1663 & now granted to the above named who hath made their composition to bee paid according to act.

6 OCT. 1675: Edwd. Hatcher, 1300 acs, Henrico Co., N. side James Riv., 6 Oct. 1675, p. 570. Next to Lilley Valley; nigh Cornelius' Cr. over Mr. Beauchampts path &c. Trans. of 26 pers: (names listed).

1 FEB. 1693/94: Heno. County Mary the wife of ye within named Edwd Hatcher did this day in open Court after due examination according to Law freely clearly and voluntarily Relinquish & surrender her Right of Dower to ye within mentioned Land and premises unto ye therein named John Dawson.

Teste James Cocke Cl. Cor.

6 JUNE 1699: Robert Burton, 1300 acs. Henrico Co., on N. side of James Riv., 6 June 1699. p. 187. Beg. at Lilly Valley, to Cole's run, nigh Cornelius Cr., over Mr. Beauchampt's path, &c. Granted Edward Hatcher 6 Oct. 1675, deserted, & now granted by order, &c. Imp. of 26 pers.

5 NOV. 1711: Inventory of Edward Hatcher. No value given 28 Sept. 1711. Presented in court by Mary hatcher and Seth Hatcher. Recorded 5 Nov. 1711.

Entries supporting the data given, as found in "Henrico County, Virginia, Wills and Deeds, 1677-1705," compiled by Benjamin B Weisinger III:

1 April 1680: Edward Hatcher, son of William Hatcher, of Varina Parish, Henrico Co., dec'd, to Benjamin Hatcher, son of said William Hatcher, for sake of quiet and peaceable settlement of estate left by their father and to avoid future suits and quarrels, confer each to the other 1/2 of personal estate left by their father. Edward grants to Benjamin 200 acres of land at Varina, lately in occupation of said William, and one tract called "Pigg in the Bole" in same county, near land of Thomas Holmes, 100 acres; also one tract called "Turkey Island", 150 acres. [establishes William as his father and Benjamin as his brother]

1 AUG. 1682: Edward Hatcher for love & affection to my daughter Sarah Hatcher, an Indian girl, Kate. 1 Aug. 1682 Wit. Sam Knibb, Ben Hatcher

Signed: Edward (E) Hatcher Recorded 1 Aug. 1682

1 AUG. 1683: Benjamin Hatcher, my brother, has purchased of me, Edward Hatcher of Henrico Co., a piece of land called "Turkey Island Point", 150 acres; which land was purchased by my father William Hatcher, of Daniel and John Price. This land was sold by my said brother to John Pleasants 18 Oct. 1681. I, for more perfect assurance of said land, release all claim to John Pleasants. 22 Dec. 1682 . Wit: Richard Kennon, Tho. Branch Signed: Edward (E) Hatcher Recorded 1 Aug. 1683.

1 FEB. 1686, RECORDED FIRST: Three years since, my father Edward Hatcher [Recording error made at the time; Edward's father was William] gave to my daughter Mary Hatcher 1 sow pig which has increased to 3 head of hogs, killed by me this year; therefore for love & affection to my said daughter, give her 1 black cow calf. Also I have one brown heifer whose increase was given to my said daughter by John Jameson. I also give to my other daughter Martha Hatcher 1 yearling black cow calf. If either daughter die under age 17, the other is to get her share. 1 Feb. 1686 Wit: Hen. Randolph, Wm Hatcher Signed: Edward (EH) Hatcher Recorded 1 Feb. 1686. RECORDED SECOND: Several years ago Edward Hatcher of Henrico Co., for love and affection gave to his grandchild Mary Gower, daughter of Richard and Martha Gower, 1 cow calf and 1 mare, which have since increased to 5 head cattle & 1 mare & filly. Gower has disposed of 2 of the cattle. Now for good will & affection Edward Hatcher and Richard Gower give to Mary Gower 2 red cows, 1 brown cow, 1 yearling mare filly and various household items in possession of Richard Gower, which said Richard will keep until Mary is 21 or married. 1 Jan. 1686. Wit: Hen. Randolph, Wm Hatcher Signed: Edward (EH) Hatcher, Richard (R) Gower Recorded 1 Feb. 1686.

1 JUNE 1686: Edward Hatcher for affection to Henry Turpin, son to his daughter Sarah and her husband Matthew Turpin, 1 brown cow calf, when he is 18. 1 June 1686.

1 DEC. 1694: RECORDED FIRST: Edward Hatcher, Sr. of Henrico Co., for love & affection to my son John Hatcher, land where I dwell, bounded by the river, by land given by me to my son William Hatcher, and by the swamp, 42 2/3 acres. If John dies without issue, then to my son Seth Hatcher. Also I give to my son Edward Hatcher 46 2/3 acres between his brother John and Henry Loone, and if he dies without issue, then to my son Seth. To my son Seth Hatcher, all the plantable highland between his brother William and mouth of Reed Marsh branch. 20 Nov. 1694 Wit: Edward Tanner, Wm Cocke Signed: Edward (EH) Hatcher. RECORDED SECOND: Edward Hatcher, Sr. of Henrico Co. for love to my son William, land on south side of James River at place called "Neck of Land," where said son now dwelleth, 46 acres, 30 Nov. 1694. Wit. Edward Tanner, Wm Cocke. Signed: Edward (EH) Hatcher. Recorded 1 Dec. 1694.

Sources:

1. Henrico County, VA Will Book 1697-1704, pg. 42; mentioned in the will of his son-in-law, Gilbert Elam, Jr.

2. "Early Virginia Families Along the James River: Their Deep Roots and Tangled Branches, Vol. I," Louise Pledge Heath Foley, Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, 2003.

3. Edward Hatcher's age given by Deposition in County Records 1677-1705 (Henrico County, Virginia, Wills and Deeds, 1677-1705 , compiled by Benjamin B Weisinger III).

8. Colonial Wills, Henrico Co., VA, Part 1, 1654-1737, pg 85.

9. Henrico Co., VA Court Records 1677-1697, transcribed by Cecil . Larsen.

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Sources:

1. Henrico County, VA Will Book 5, pg. 653.

2. Dodd, Jordan. Virginia Marriages to 1800 [database on-line] Provo, UT, The Generations Network, Inc., 1997; original data: Electronic transcription of marriage records held by the individual counties in Virginia.

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