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Jethro A. Hatch
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 10th district |
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| In office March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1897 |
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| Preceded by | Thomas Hammond |
| Succeeded by | Edgar D. Crumpacker |
| Indiana House of Representatives | |
| In office 1872–1873 |
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| Born | June 18, 1837 Pitcher, New York |
| Died | August 3, 1912 (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.
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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.
