Person:William Hatch (56)

The Life of William Hatch

"William Hatche (Thomas, John the Elder, Thomas, Thomas, John) of Mersham, co. Kent, millwright, the testator of 1571/2, born probably about 1537, died between 28 Jan. 1571/2 and 20 Apr. 1572. He married, about 1560, Margaret -----, who survived him."^[1] 70:255

The Estate of William Hatch

"The Will of Willyam Hatche of Mersham, co. Kent, millwright, 28 January 1571 [1571/2]. To be buried in the churchyard of Mersham. To my daughters Alyce Hatche and Katheryn Hatch at the age of twenty years £5 apiece. To my daughter Susanne Hatche at like age household goods. To my son John Hatche the tools belonging to my trade. Residuary legatee and executrix: wife Margaret.

My will regarding my lands. My wife Margaret to have my house where I live in Mersham until my son John attain the age of thirty years, when he shall have it. To my son Richard Hatche at the age of twenty lands called Hardyngs, have Basham, and Elynges lee otherwise called Hawkfield. Witnesses: John Olyver, John Celye, John Long, and William Coppyn, his servant. Proved 20 April 1572. (Archdeaconry of Canterbury, vol. 41, fo. 269.)"^[2]

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} French, Elizabeth. Genealogical Research in England - Hatch. New England Historical and Genealogical Register. (New England Historic Genealogical Society, Jul 1916)
   70:254-255.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3} French, Elizabeth. Genealogical Research in England - Hatch. New England Historical and Genealogical Register. (New England Historic Genealogical Society, Jul 1916)
   70:247.