Hatchett Family Locations
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1685 John Farley Plantation — In this area were the lands of the Farley family. John Hatchett was an indentured servent to John Farley from an early age (around 10 years old in 1685), and served at least until 1693. This may be where young John Hatchett (born ca. 1674) served his indenture to John Farley.1699 John Steward Plantation — This area was the plantation of the John Steward family. In 1699 John Hatchett lived on the farm of John Steward Jr, working as overseer.1700 Manakin Town, VA — Site of Manakin Town, where French Huguenots were allowed to settle on a grant of 10,000 acres around the year 1700. This is where Abraham Remy and his wife came in 1700. They were in the second group of Huguenots that arrived on the ship Peter and Anthony. Because of harsh conditions the leader at Manakin Town tried to impose upon them, many chose instead to settle a few miles to the east at what became known as the "lower settlement". Given the location of Abraham's land patents, it's possible he was in that group. A daughter was born to Abraham and his wife Mary during the voyage or soon after arriving in Virginia. Her name was Margaret Remy. Her third husband was William Hatchett of Amelia County, Virginia.1715 Abraham Remy's Land — Near this point, Abraham Remy (also spelled Remay and Remey) patented two parcels in 1715. Both had narrow frontages on the James River, and ran inland towards the southwest. Abraham's daughter, Margaret married William Hatchett.1735 William Hatchett's Land — In 1735, William Hatchett (son of John Hatchett) patented 200 acres on the south fork of Beaverpond Creek (now called Butler Creek). Originally in Prince Edward County, this area was later carved out as Amelia County. It's assumed this is where he lived with his wife Margaret Remy and their children. In 1755 he gave 50 acres to his son John. In 1777 William and his son John both sold their land here to Robert Marshall.1740's John Hatchett Plantation — Location of John Hatchett's (born ca. 1674) plantation. Although the patent for the land was filed in 1748, it's likely that John Hatchett settled the land years before that date.Basemap tiles © Esri and its data providers.