A HISTORICAL EXAMINATION OF THREE ROBESON INDIAN FAMILIES
HATCHER INDIAN FAMILY
Jack Hatcher, born about 1729, “alias Indian Jack,” petitioned John Parish, Sr., in Goochland County, Virginia court on 19 September 1750. Parish died before November court 1751, and Jack sued his widow and administrator Judith Parish for trespass in May 1752. The deposition of Robert Napier, Sr., an “aged and infirm person” of Albemarle County was taken on Jack’s behalf.
“Edward Hatcher for love & affection to my daughter Sarah Hatcher, an Indian girl, Kate.” 1 Aug. 1682 Wit: Sam Knibb, Ben Hatcher. Signed: Edward (E) Hatcher. Recorded 1 Aug. 1682 [Henrico County, Virginia, Wills and Deeds, 1677-1705 Compiled by Benjamin B Weisinger III, p.222]
“The Deposition of Robt Napier aged Eighty ffive —- being Examined & Sworn Saith that between fifty & Sixty years ago Capt John Lydall Jr went to Henrico & he bought…
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