Bartholomew Hathaway

Bartholomew was Ann Hathaway (William Shakespeare's wife) brother.

In his father' will Bartholomew was left the use of some of hi father's farmland and was asked to serve as a guide to his stepmother in matters of farming the property left to her and to comfort the younger children.

Bartholomew Hathaway and William Shakespear married within days of each other. It is likely that they were at each others weddings.

In 1605 to 1609 Bartholomew Hathaway was Churchwarden at Trinity Church. In 1610 a deed was drawn up allowing him to purchase Hewlands Farm and some other properties. At this time Bartholomew added ten rooms to the house at Hewland's Farm (Anne Hathaways Cottage(. The property remained in the Hathaway family until 1838 (ref. Kate Pogue - Shakespears Family (book)

He was buried 11 February 1617 Stratford upon Avon

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