Hatch, Gilbert M.

HATCH, WOODWARD

Posted By: Gary Norris (email)
Date: 1/15/2013 at 07:48:37

The History of Poweshiek County, Iowa
Des Moines: Union Hist. Co., 1880.

HATCH, GILBERT M. - Grinnell Twp - pg 902. Merchant, Grinnell. This gentleman is a son of Gilbert and Martha Royce Hatch, early settlers of Northfield, Vermont, where the subject of this sketch was born on the 1st day of January, 1822. He lived on a farm until he was fifteen, when he served an apprenticeship to learn the harness making trade, which business he followed until he came West in 1866. He made no permanent location until 1867, when he came to Grinnell and here embarked in the mercantile business, and by degrees enlarged his business with the growth of the place and the demands of his customers. Three years ago he built his large and elegant store, which would do honor to any city, and by close attention to business and good management, has succeeded in building up a large trade. Since coming to this city, he has been closely identified with Grinnell - s best interests, and was mayor two years. He was also postmaster in his native place twelve years. Was married to Miss Anna M. Woodward, July 15, 1862. She is a native of Windsor county, Vermont. The other member of the family is a nephew, Frank S. Montgomery.