Hatch
6. Anne Dent wed John Cadle
7. Christian Dent wed Thomas Suite
There is a memorial to her great-grandson Rev. Hatch Dent. It says, “Rev. Hatch Dent, son of Hatch and Grandson of John JOHN HATCH
Dent of Yorkshire, England, one of the early settlers of the Province of Maryland.” Rev. Hatch Dent was actually the great-grand-
“John Hatch, an interesting character in early Maryland history.” This and some of the following material are from Charles son but the history is stated. The inscription is /or was at the Dent Memorial chapel in St. Mary’s County, Maryland at Charlotte County Gentry by Harry Wright Newman.
Hall Military Academy.
John Hatch was born 1614. The Whitten Family by Elizabeth Whitten
John Dent became one of the leading planters in Maryland. On November 9, 1673, he patented “Promise” for 140 acres
He was probably born in England. His parents are unknown.
and the next year he patented “Barnaby” of 60 acres. Barnaby was in Chaptico Hundred of St. Mary’s County and became his He was transported into Maryland in 1637 by John Leuger to serve as secretary. MD patent liber 1, page 19 and Early dwelling-plantation. Before his death he came the proprietor through purchase and inheritance of an estate exceeding 3000 acres.
Setters of Maryland by Skordas. John Hatch settled in St. Mary’s County MD. His name is found often in the court records there.
He was a leader in the community. He served as Commissioner and JP for St. Mary’s County in 1679-80 and 1684-85. In
He was an attorney.
1683, he was commissioned to lay out the towns in St. Mary’s County .He was captain of a Chaptico Hundred company Calvary On Nov 24 1641, John Leuger demanded 100 acres of land for transporting John Hatch. He then assigned all rights to John in 1689. In 1693 he was assigned to regulate military affairs in Chaptico. He became one of the first vestrymen of the Chaptico Hatch and John Thompson.
parish. On November 24, 1698 the All Faith’s Parish purchased 50 acres from Captain John Dent. This land became the site of Abraham Janson of Edem Holland, who must have an official position in St. Mary”s County stated “I do constitute and Charlotte hall military Academy.
appoint my loving friend, Mr. John Hatch, my true friend and lawful attorney in MD.” Whitten
John Dent made a will dated September 25, 1711. It was approved on May 5, 1712. St. Mary’s County Wills Liber 13, folio Court records liber 2, page 511, show that in 1647 Mrs. Hatch, wife of John was transported to Maryland. The only known 442. We have a copy of the will. If you we will be happy to send you a copy. His wife, Mary and their son John were executors.
child of John Hatch was who wed , also an early leader in Maryland.
The estate was divided thus with the proviso that if any daughter should predecease him, her share would be divided by the living On Sept 1649 John demanded 250 acres of land due him by assignment from Mr. Thomas Gerrard, gent. That same day a heirs of John Dent.
warrant to the surveyor was made to lay out 200 acres for John Hatch upon the Potomac River. He already held land on the west side of Wicomico Point. By Oct 22, 1650, his solid place in the community was seen by the wording “a parcel of land laid out for 1. his wife (Mary was not named) – one half of personal estate
planter, John hatch on the west side of Wicomico River and on the south side of Hatch’s Creek”. Whitten
2. John Dent II – house & lot in Newportowne, “Cumberson” of 200 acres, “Barnaby” of 60 acres, “Reading” of 300 acres, John Hatch was a well-known liberal and opportunist . The Charles Coutny MD court and Land Records Vol I notes that he
“Evan’s Addition” of 100 acres, part of “Providence” of 215 acres, “Poertsfocogross” (I can’t read it) 200 acres, “Harrison’s was a Commissioner in 1653. He was one who served on the governing body of the Province of Maryland from 1654 to 1658.
Adventure” of 250 acres and the other half of the personal estate.
The History of St. Mary’s Ct MD 1664 - 1990 by Regina Combs Hammett tells the story of an attempt to raise a meeting in 3. George Dent – “Haphazard” of 50 acres, and “Freestone Point” of 324 acres. It actually reads “My disobedient son George”
Charles County in 1660 for the purpose to discredit Lord Baltimore. John Hatch and Thomas Gerald were fined for this action.
4. If Peter comes to Maryland then he would inherit some portions of lands devised to John, “Horse Range” of 200 acres and ½
Hammett includes as part of John Hatch’s career a stint as Sheriff in 1678.
of “Freestone Point” devised to George. Peter was a son by John’s first marriage in England
It is not known when he died but it was after 1678 and before Oct. 1682. During a session on October 12, 1682 of the gov-5. Mary - “Ashman’s Freehold”
erning council, Thomas Perry of St. Mary’s County stated “…..which Dent heard Ffendall say at his ffather in law Hatch’s 6. Anne – “St. Stephen Coldman” of 200 acres, “Evan’s Reserve” of 100 acres and to her heirs forever.
funeral…..”
7. Abigail – Love Adventure of 136 acres and to her heirs forever. She is believed to be a child of John’s first marriage.
It is not known where John Hatch is buried.
8. Christian – Coldwell’s of 331 acres, Trentforke of 25 acres, and Horse Range of 200 acres if Peter does not come to Maryland.
She was probably unwed in Sept. 1711 for the proviso was if she died before he then her lands would be divided by John MARY HATCH
Dent’s living heirs otherwise to her heirs forever.
Mary Hatch was born between 1647 and 1654 in St. Mary’s County MD. She was the daughter of . Her mother is unknown 9. Lydia - St. Ann of 100 acres and to her heirs forever.
but was transported to Maryland about 1647 . Patent liber 2, page 511. He was transported to Maryland in 1637 . Patent liber 1, page 19 and Early Settlers of Maryland by Skordas.
Next of kin, George Dent and Samuel Turner, Lydia’s husband signed the inventory of his personal estate. On April 5, 1713
Much of the following information comes from Charles County Gentry by Harry Wright Newman
Mary and John Dent II rendered an account to the courts where all the children were declared of age.
John Hatch was a well-known liberal and opportunist, who served on the governing body of the Province of Maryland
Mary Hatch Dent died during 1726. An inventory of her personal estate was taken on June 2, 1726 with George Dent and
from 1654 to 1658.
Samuel Turner again signing as next of kin. It is not known where she is buried.
Mary Hatch wed some time before 1678. During a session on October 12, 1682 of governing council, Thomas Perry of St.
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Mary’s County stated “…..which Dent heard Ffendall say at his ffather in law Hatch’s funeral…..” John Dent was a champion of the liberal cause.
Capt John Dent
born 1645 in Gisborough, Yorkshire, England. died 1712 in St. Mary’s County, Maryland.
The Charles County Gentry lists the following to be children of Mary Hatch and John Dent;
Immigrated to Maryland in 1661
1. Michael Dent died June 23, 1697 apparently unwed
He inherited the lands of his UncleThomas Dent, circa 1630 of Guisborough, Yorkshire, England.
2. born 1674, wed Catherine (Turner), died 1733
Under the will in Charles County, Maryland, which was executed in 1690 and proved in 1708. He owned other
3. George Dent born about 1677, wed 1st Elizabeth Short, and 2nd Mary
estates besides. John was Commissioner and Justice of the Peace, 1679, 1680, 1685 for St. Marys County, Maryland. He 4. Mary Dent
served against the Indians at Susquehanna Fort, 1681 and was appointed Captain of Chaptico Hundred 1689. Captain
5. Lydia Dent wed Samuel Turner
of the Foot in 1694. Appointed by William and Mary Commission from King Charles II of England and a member of
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