Charles R. Hatcher
Goodspeed's History of Southeast Missouri
Biographies of Scott County, 1888
Charles R. Hatcher, one of the prominent citizens of Scott County, Mo. was born near his present home on February 24, 1824 and is a son of Samuel and Margaret (Dillinger) Hatcher, the former a native of Virginia, and the latter of North Carolina. The Hatcher family are of English descent, and the Dillinger family of Dutch lineage. Samuel Hatcher immigrated to Ohio, where he was married and had two children, both now dead. From Ohio he came to Missouri in 1804, gut did not remain. In 1829 he returned and made a settlement on Sandy Prairie, entering what was then known as seminary land (a quarter section among the first entries made in Richwoods). For several years he resided in a rude log cabin which he erected, and there being plenty of wild game in the forest, his table was always supplied with wild meats. He served in the War of 1812 - a part of the time as an officer. In politics he was a Democrat, but never was an aspirant for office, neither would he own slaves. He paid strict attention to farming, and was highly respected by all who knew him. He died about 1847. His wife died in 1863. They had thirteen children, two of whom (Charles R. and Thomas) are living. Charles R. has always resided in Scott County, not more than ten miles from his birthplace. When a boy he was not allowed to leave the house without a rifle. He is a good marksman and has killed many wild animals, among others as many as three panthers in a day. He relates many incidents connected with the hardships of pioneer life and possesses some relics peculiar to those days, among them a pair of spoon molders made of the best brass, with which they molded their own spoons. For forks they often used forked sticks. Mr. Hatcher was married first in 1847, to Rosanna Myers, by whom he had four children, one (Ellen) living. His wife died in 1855, and in 1857 he married Christiana (Baldwin) Owen. They have one child living, Charles H. Mr. Hatcher now owns 120 acres of land, fairly improved. He is an enthusiastic Odd Fellow, was one of the charter members of Blodgett Lodge, and has been instrumental in organizing lodges at Sikeston and Morley. He has served as justice of the peace of his township for twenty-eight years, and has been a consistent member of the Baptist church for thirty-three years.
Submitted by Connie Perkins
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