Joseph D. Hatch | |
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.jpg) Burlington Clipper, July 9, 1885 | |
| Mayor ofBurlington, Vermont | |
| In office 1876–1883 | |
| Preceded by | Calvin H. Blodgett |
| Succeeded by | George H. Morse |
| Member of theVermont Senate fromWindsor County | |
| In office 1857–1859 Serving with Charles S. Raymond, Warren C. French, John Wilder | |
| Preceded by | George Johnson, Shubael Converse,Augustus P. Hunton |
| Succeeded by | Warren C. French, John Wilder, Daniel Needham, Joshua M. Aldrich |
| Member of theVermont House of Representatives fromWindsor | |
| In office 1853–1855 | |
| Preceded by | Hiram Harlow |
| Succeeded by | Jason Steele |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1811-01-21)January 21, 1811 |
| Died | May 21, 1898(1898-05-21) (aged 87) |
| Political party | Whig (before 1855) Republican (from 1855) |
| Spouse | Frances Spooner Forbes (M. 1832-1883, her death) |
| Children | 4 |
| Relatives | Daniel Chipman Linsley (son-in-law) |
| Education | Dartmouth College |
| Profession | Businessman |
Joseph D. Hatch (January 21, 1811 - May 21, 1898) was a Vermont politician and businessman. He was most notable for terms in theVermont House of Representatives andVermont Senate, and for serving asmayor of Burlington from 1876 to 1883.
Joseph Denison Hatch (frequently abbreviated as Jo. D. Hatch and J. D. Hatch) was born inNorwich, Vermont on January 21, 1811, a son of Reuben and Eunice (Denison) Hatch.[1] He attended the schools of Norwich and was a student atNorwich University from 1823 to 1826.[2] He then began attendance atDartmouth College, from which he received hisBachelor of Arts degree in 1830.[1]
After finishing his college studies, Hatch settled inWindsor, Vermont, where he operated a successful general store in partnership with his brother Albert.[1][2] After Albert Hatch's 1859 death, Joseph Hatch operated the store as the sole partner until he moved toBurlington.[1] He was active in politics as aWhig and later as aRepublican, and represented Windsor in theVermont House of Representatives from 1853 to 1855 andWindsor County in theVermont Senate from 1857 to 1859.[1]
In 1861, Hatch moved to Burlington, where he became an investor in theCentral Vermont Railway and theVermont and Canada Railroad.[1] He also became active in Burlington's government, serving on the board of aldermen from 1870 to 1876.[1] Hatch served as mayor from 1876 to 1883, and frequently ran for reelection with the endorsement of both Republicans andDemocrats.[1][3] As the city's chief executive, Hatch received credit for reductions in the city tax rate and its bonded debt.[1] In addition, he was credited with the creation of a sinking fund, which the city used to finance future projects, enabling it to avoid incurring additional debt.[1]
Hatch died in Burlington on May 21, 1898.[1] His funeral took place at Burlington'sCathedral Church of St. Paul.[4] Attendees includedEdward Curtis Smith,Farrand Stewart Stranahan, andUrban A. Woodbury.[5] Hatch was buried atLakeview Cemetery in Burlington.[5]
In, 1832, Hatch married Frances Spooner Forbes (1812-1883) of Windsor.[1] They were the parents of four children.[1] Frances Elizabeth (1833-1860) was the wife of Isaac Green.[1] Pattie (1839-1923) was the wife ofDaniel Chipman Linsley.[1] William was born and died in 1846.[1] Josephine (1847-1936) married Rodney S. Wires.[1]
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