kids encyclopedia robot

Jethro A. Hatch facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Jethro A. Hatch
JethroAHatch.jpg
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Indiana's 10th district
In office
March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1897
Preceded by Thomas Hammond
Succeeded by Edgar D. Crumpacker
Indiana House of Representatives
In office
1872–1873
Personal details
Born (1837-06-18)June 18, 1837
Pitcher, New York
Died August 3, 1912(1912-08-03) (aged 75)
Victoria, Texas
Political party Republican
Spouse Sarah Melissa Shaeffer
Children Darwin Shaeffer Hatch
Hazel Margaret Hatch
Parents Jethro Hatch
Minerva Pierce
Alma mater Rush Medical College
Occupation Physician and Politician

Jethro Ayers Hatch (born June 18, 1837 – died August 3, 1912) was an important politician from Indiana. He served as a U.S. Representative, helping to make laws for the country. He was also a doctor and a soldier.

Jethro Hatch's Early Life and Family

Jethro Ayers Hatch was born on June 18, 1837, in Pitcher, New York. His parents were Jethro Hatch, Sr. and Minerva Pierce.

His family had a long history in America. His great-great-grandfather, Thomas Welles, was an early Governor of Connecticut. In 1847, when Jethro was about 10 years old, his family moved to Sugar Grove, Illinois. They were among the first settlers in Kane County, Illinois.

Marriage and Children

On May 26, 1881, Jethro Hatch married Sarah Melissa Shaeffer in Kentland, Indiana. Sarah's parents were Gilbert and Margaret Shaeffer.

Jethro and Sarah had two children:

  • Darwin Shaeffer Hatch: He went to Purdue University. He became a writer and editor for Motor Age Magazine. This magazine was later bought by The Walt Disney Company.
  • Hazel Margaret Hatch: She graduated from Ferry Hall School in 1902 and Indiana University in 1906. She married Claude Seymore Steele, who became a Senator in the Indiana Senate.

Education and Medical Career

Jethro Hatch went to local schools and then graduated from Batavia Institute in Batavia, Illinois. He later studied medicine at Rush Medical College in Chicago, Illinois. He finished his medical degree in February 1860.

He started his medical practice in Kentland, Indiana, in July 1860. He was the very first doctor to set up practice in Kentland.

Serving in the Civil War

In 1862, Jethro Hatch joined the army during the American Civil War. He was first an Assistant Surgeon for the 36th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment. He was later promoted to Surgeon. He continued to serve until the war ended in October 1865.

Later Medical Work

After the war, Dr. Hatch continued his medical career. He worked as a local health officer. He also served as the secretary and later president of the pension examining board from 1865 to 1907. This board helped decide pensions for soldiers.

He was also a member of the board for a hospital for people with mental health issues in Logansport, Indiana. For many years, he was a doctor for the Pennsylvania Railroad and the New York Central Railroad.

Jethro Hatch's Political Journey

Jethro Hatch was involved in politics at both the state and national levels.

Indiana State Politics

From 1872 to 1873, he served as a member of the Indiana House of Representatives. This is part of Indiana's state government, where laws are made for the state.

National Politics

Jethro Hatch was a member of the Republican Party. He was elected to the 54th United States Congress. He served as a U.S. Representative for Indiana's 10th congressional district. His term in Congress lasted from March 4, 1895, to March 3, 1897.

He decided not to run for re-election in 1896. After his time in Congress, he went back to Kentland, Indiana, and continued his medical practice.

Later Life and Death

In 1907, Jethro Hatch moved to Victoria, Texas. There, he started a new career in the real estate business.

He passed away in Victoria, Texas, on August 3, 1912. He was buried in Fair Lawn Cemetery in Kentland, Indiana.

kids search engine
Jethro A. Hatch Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.