Charles Hatch

Has a historical marker near Farson, Wyoming.

Biography

Charles Hatch was born on September 21, 1808 in Ballston Spa, Saratoga County, New York, USA. His parents were Timothy Hatch, Jr. and Abigail (Porter) Hatch.

Charles married Clymene Rebecca (Pierson) Hatch. Together they had the following children: Mary Buell (Hatch) Riggs; Elizabeth Ramson Hatch; Sarah Janice Clymene (Hatch) Leeds; Albert Hatch.

He died on June 12, 1850 in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, USA and was buried in Charles Hatch Gravesite, Farson, Sweetwater County, Wyoming, USA.

Biography from Findgrave

Sixth son and tenth child in a family of 11. They were seven sons and four daughters of Abigail Porter and Timothy Hatch of Genesee County, New York.

Charles married Clymena Rebecca Pierson on 26 July 1830 at Oneida County, New York.

He was the father of six children when he set out for the western territory. It is recorded that he left his family in Wisconsin and set out for the California gold fields.

His widow and children all settled in the New York, Connecticut, Minnesota, & Wisconsin areas.

Charles was traveling the western trail along the Sweetwater, Wyoming area, near the Big Sandy River, where it is reported he died possibly of mountain fever, which was rampant in nearby camps. It is supposed that someone later added the epitaph, "Killed by Indians", to his crude headstone, which still stands.

His original gravestone is preserved by the Oregon-California Trails Association.

The site has been fenced by the National Park Service in conjunction with the Trails Association. It is on private property and permission to visit must be obtained from the owner. It is the only burial at this location.

Sources

• Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Jul 29 2019, 19:00:15 UTC