Spinke
3. George Dent born about 1677, wed 1st Elizabeth Short, and 2nd Mary
4. Mary Dent
5. Lydia Dent wed Samuel Turner
Still Alive After All These Years!
6. Anne Dent wed John Cadle
7. Christian Dent wed Thomas Suite
, Age 392
Has Lived In Saratoga Springs, NY, Schuylerville, NY
There is a memorial to her great-grandson Rev. Hatch Dent. It says, “Rev. Hatch Dent, son of Hatch and Grandson of John Dent b. 1615
of Yorkshire, England, one of the early settlers of the Province of Maryland.” Rev. Hatch Dent was actually the great-grandson d. 1650
but the history is stated. The inscription is /or was at the Dent Memorial chapel in St. Mary’s County, Maryland at Charlotte Hall m. John Hatch
Military Academy.
b. 1612
John Dent became one of the leading planters in Maryland. On November 9, 1673, he patented “Promise” for 140 acres
d. 1681
and the next year he patented “Barnaby” of 60 acres. Barnaby was in Chaptico Hundred of St. Mary’s County and became his dwelling-plantation. Before his death he came the proprietor through purchase and inheritance of an estate exceeding 3000 acres.
JOHN HATCH
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
1683, he was commissioned to lay out the towns in St. Mary’s County .He was captain of a Chaptico Hundred company Calvary
“John Hatch, an interesting character in early Maryland history.” This and some of the following material are from Charles County in 1689. In 1693 he was assigned to regulate military affairs in Chaptico. He became one of the first vestrymen of the Chaptico Gentry by Harry Wright Newman. John Hatch was born 1614. He was probably born in England. His parents are unknown. He was parish. On November 24, 1698 the All Faith’s Parish purchased 50 acres from Captain John Dent. This land became the site of transported into Maryland in 1637 by John Leuger to serve as secretary. MD patent liber 1, page 19 and Early Setters of Maryland Charlotte hall military Academy.
by Skordas. John Hatch settled in St. Mary’s County MD. His name is found often in the court records there. He was an attorney.
Capt John Dent
On Nov 24 1641, John Leuger demanded 100 acres of land for transporting John Hatch. He then assigned all rights to John Hatch born 1645 in Gisborough, Yorkshire, England.
and John Thompson. Abraham Janson of Edem Holland, who must have an official position in St. Mary”s County stated “I do died 1712 in St. Mary’s County, Maryland.
constitute and appoint my loving friend, Mr. John Hatch, my true friend and lawful attorney in MD.” Whitten Court records liber 2, Immigrated to Maryland in 1661
page 511, show that in 1647 Mrs. Hatch, wife of John was transported to Maryland. One website stated that she was Anne Spinke He inherited the lands of his UncleThomas Dent, circa 1630 of Guisborough, Yorkshire, England.
but we have no documentation or other reference to Anne Spinke.The only known child of John Hatch was who wed , also an early leader in Maryland. On Sept 1649 John demanded 250 acres of land due him by assignment from Mr. Thomas Gerrard, gent. That Under the will in Charles County, Maryland, which was executed in 1690 and proved in 1708. He owned other estates
same day a warrant to the surveyor was made to lay out 200 acres for John Hatch upon the Potomac River. He already held land on besides. John was Commissioner and Justice of the Peace, 1679, 1680, 1685 for St. Marys County, Maryland. He served 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 against the Indians at Susquehanna Fort, 1681 and was appointed Captain of Chaptico Hundred 1689. Captain of the
out for planter, John hatch on the west side of Wicomico River and on the south side of Hatch’s Creek”. Whitten John Hatch was a Foot in 1694. Appointed by William and Mary Commission from King Charles II of England and a member of the Kings
well-known liberal and opportunist . The Charles County MD court and Land Records Vol I notes that he was a Commissioner in Council for Maryland. John Dent was one of the earliest settlers of the Province of Maryland in Coolsprings, Charles 1653. He was one who served on the governing body of the Province of Maryland from 1654 to 1658. The History of St. Mary’s County, Maryland. He was well estblished as a planter by Sept. 1666, when he entered his cattle marks at court in Charles Ct MD 1664 - 1990 by Regina Combs Hammett tells the story of an attempt to raise a meeting in Charles County in 1660 for the County. His early days in the Province were spent in Charles County near his kinsmen, but he eventually resided in the purpose to discredit Lord Baltimore. John Hatch and Thomas Gerald were fined for this action. Hammett includes as part of John northern portion of St. Marys County near Charlotte Hall. As early as 1681, he was involved with Josias Fendall, former Hatch’s career a stint as Sheriff in 1678. It is not known when he died but it was after 1678 and before Oct. 1682. During a session Governor of the Province, and Capt. John Coode in their attempt to overthrow the rule of Lord Baltimore. They failed at on October 12, 1682 of the governing council, Thomas Perry of St. Mary’s County stated “…..which Dent heard Ffendall say at his that time but were successful in 1689.
ffather in law Hatch’s funeral…..” It is not known where John Hatch is buried.
John married Mary Hatch, daughter of Capt John Hatch. Mary was born 1647 in ST. Mary’s County, Maryland.
MARY HATCH
They had the 8 children:
Mary Hatch was born between 1647 and 1654 in St. Mary’s County MD. She was the daughter of . Her mother is unknown but was transported to Maryland about 1647 . Patent liber 2, page 511. He was transported to Maryland in 1637 . Patent liber 1, page Mary Dent was born 1667 in ST. Mary’s County, Maryland.
19 and Early Settlers of Maryland by Skordas.
(, , ) (#9895) birth date unknown. Gerard died in 1761.
Much of the following information comes from Charles County Gentry by Harry Wright Newman
He married Mary Dent. (Mary Dent is #9898.)
John Hatch was a well-known liberal and opportunist, who served on the governing body of the Province of Maryland
Gerard Alexander and Mary Dent had the following children:
from 1654 to 1658.
• 23 i. Nancy5 Alexander (#9899).
Mary Hatch wed some time before 1678. During a session on October 12, 1682 of governing council, Thomas Perry of St.
• 24 ii. Robert Alexander (#9900).
Mary’s County stated “…..which Dent heard Ffendall say at his ffather in law Hatch’s funeral…..” John Dent was a champion
• 25 iii. Philip Alexander (#9901).
of the liberal cause.
• 26 iv. George Dent Alexander (#9902). George died without issue.
The Charles County Gentry lists the following to be children of Mary Hatch and John Dent;
• 27 v. Gerard Alexander (#9903).
1. Michael Dent died June 23, 1697 apparently unwed
• 28 vi. Mary Ann Alexander (#9904).
2. born 1674, wed Catherine (Turner), died 1733
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