Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Hatch, John F. 1920
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Lowell Ledger, 19 Feb 1920

John F. Hatch was born in Monroe, Asthabula county, Ohio, Feb. 18, 1837 and
departed this life at his home in Lowell Feb. 10, 1920, in his 83rd year. 
Funeral services were held at the home Friday afternoon, Rev. A. H. Lash
officiating clergyman.  Members of the G.A.R. and W.R.C. attended in a body. 
Burial in South Boston cemetery.  

Mr. Hatch came with his parents to Michigan in the pioneer days, locating in
South Boston in 1844.  He was of a family of ten children, of whom a sister,
Mrs. A. C. Sherman, is the only survivor.  He was actively engaged in community
affairs in the pioneer days of South Boston.  He was united in marriage to
Dellie A. Towl on Nov. 6, 1864.  To this union were born four children, Cliff,
Della, Hattie and Carry, the last of whom died in infancy.  Mrs. Lottie Elkins
was taken into the home when a young child and was always regarded as a member
of the family.  Mrs. Hatch departed this life in 1909.  

Mr. Hatch was a veteran of the Civil War, having enlisted in Company I, 20th
Michigan Infantry, in 1862.  After six months he had an illness which disabled
him for further service.  He has ever remained a staunch defender of the flag
and was an enthusiastic member of the G.A.R.  The Great Messenger called our
veteran friend and father to his Great Beyond and he is at rest.  


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