Howard-Fulton County IN Archives Biographies.....Hatton, Edward Thomas 1864 - 
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Author: Jackson Morrow

EDWARD THOMAS HATTON.

   The record of Mr. Hatton is that of a man who has worked his way from a
modest beginning up to a position of considerable prominence by his efforts
which have been practically unaided, which fact renders him the more worthy of
the praise that is freely accorded him by his fellow men. His life has been one
of unceasing industry and perseverance and the notably systematic and honorable
methods he has followed have won him the nubounded [sic] confidence and regard
of all who have formed his acquaintance and in looking over the list of Howard
county's business men who have been successful in their line of work, especially
those whose place of residence is Kokomo, the biographer deems none more worthy
of representation in a work of this nature than that of the gentleman whose name
appears above.

   Edward Thomas Hatton was born near Center, this county, February 15, 1864,
the son of James H. Hatton, who was born at Vevay, Indiana, April 11, 1830. His
mother, Rachel J. Hatton, was born March 10, 1836. The subject's parents were
people of high ideals and reproachless character who spared no pains in giving
their children every opportunity possible.

   Our subject was reared in Taylor township, this county, and in his early
youth assisted his father on the farm, attending the common schools during the
winter months until he received sufficient education to enable him to enter the
Northern Indiana Normal school at Valparaiso, where he did special work and made
a splendid record for scholarship, being an ardent student in the subjects he
pursued.

   After leaving school Mr. Hatton devoted his time to the carpenter's trade,
doing contracting, in which he was engaged for several years with splendid
success attending his efforts. He abandoned this line of work May 25, 1899,
after which he formed a partnership and began a general merchandise business at
Center, Howard county, which partnership lasted for three years, terminating
September 12, 1902, when he begun business for himself, continuing at Center
where he had become well known to the people of the surrounding country as an
able and courteous merchant who always tried to please his customers and give
them full value for their money, handling the best grade of goods obtainable. In
connection with his store, he conducted a general notion and produce wagon in
the country for several years.

   In 1904 Mr. Hatton was appointed agent at Center of the Panhandle Railroad
and agent for the Adams Express Company. Believing that he would have a wider
field for his growing business, he decided to move his stock of goods to Kokomo,
which he subsequently did, at the same time trading his real estate for a farm
in Fulton county, Indiana. He secured the old McElwee building at the corner of
Union street and Vaile avenue, moving into the place with an excellent stock of
goods. Subsequently he moved to his present location on the opposite side of
Vaile avenue where he conducts a large business which is constantly growing. He
has prospered through his unusual business ability during the past few years
until he is not only enabled to carry a large and up-to-date stock of goods. but
has also erected an elegant, modern and commodious residence on South Union
street where he now resides.

   Mr. Hatton was happily married to Addie Eliza Moreland, the accomplished and
congenial daughter of Henry L. and Almira J. (Burr) Moreland, of Kokomo, the
date of the wedding having been June 20, 1887, and to this union three winsome
daughters have been born, namely: Ruth Fern. Zella Madaline and Jenesse Almira.

   In poiitics Mr. Hatton's support has always been with the Democratic party
and he is well grounded in his political beliefs. He has always advocated clean
and honest politics and his efforts may always be depended upon to place the
best man available in the county offices. He advocates honest politics as well
as honesty in business, believing that one is just as essential and no more of
an effort to make effective than the other. He is a devoted member of the
Christian church and his voice is often heard in the general conferences of this
denomination.

   Fraternally our subject is a member of the Masonic lodge at Center, where he
joined April 23. 1887; he also is a member of the Eastern Star, in which
organization Mrs. Hatton is a conspicuous member.

Mr. and Mrs. Hatton are pleasant and affable people and by virtue of their
upright lives, kindly disposition and the cheerfulness ever dispensed at their
home they are popular and highly esteemed by the people of Kokomo and Center, in
fact, by all who know them.



Additional Comments:
From:

HISTORY OF HOWARD COUNTY INDIANA
BY
JACKSON MORROW, B. A.
ILLUSTRATED
VOL. II
B. F. BOWEN & COMPANY
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA

(circa 1909)


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