Ellen (Johnston) Hatch (1846 - 1919)

Born 1 Sep 1846 in St. Vincent, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada

Ancestors

Wife of Joseph Delos Hatch — married 15 Sep 1867 in Oakfield, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States

Died 1 Jun 1919 at age 72 in Oakfield, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States

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Biography

ELLEN JOHNSTON HATCH

ELLEN JOHNSTON was born on September 1, 1846, at St. Vincent, Grey, Ontario, Canada. She was the daughter of JAMES JOHNSTON and REBECCA ATKINS^[1]

On September 15, 1867, at Oakfield, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, she married DELOS HATCH, born July 20, 1842, at Florida, Montgomery, New York—he was the son of ORIN HATCH and EMMA AMELIA BRAMAN^[2]

Their children were

1. CORA EMMA HATCH PAINE BROOKINGS (1868–1957)
2. EDITH LOUELLA HATCH COON (1876–1948)

ELLEN HATCH died on June 1, 1919, at Oakfield, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and is buried in Avoca Cemetery; Oakfield, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin^[3]

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The following information was taken from two sources:

1. Facebook.com page for Oakfield, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin and is a brief bio overview for the husband of ELLEN JOHNSTON, his name DELOS HATCH
2. The FamilySearch Profile for Delos Hatch LH2J-4M9

Did you know Oakfield was home to the largest bird collection of Wisconsin. Delos Hatch was a taxidermist and had many precious specimens of butterflies, birds, animals, etc. In his old age, he took up embroidery and made hundreds of pieces. In 1884 he won Best collection of illustrating Birds of Wisconsin from the Wisconsin State Agricultural Society. Although an old Oakfield History report claims this building was on White St, the award was given and stated the museum was in Oak Center. Delos Hatch, according to old plat maps, always lived near Oak Center, making it seem probable that the museum was located there. Mr Hatch was also a Civil War veteran https://www.facebook.com/OakfieldWIHistory/posts/968336053515056

From FamilySearch Family Tree Profile for Delos Hatch

When he was 12 years of age he moved with his parents to Wisconsin where they settled on a farm at Oak Center. They travelled by train to Chicago, by boat to Sheboygan and with a team of horses over a plank road to Oak Center. During the winter of 1854, the family lived in a log house with 14 people. It was a severe winter with the ground frozen to a depth of seven feet with an average of four and five feet of snow. Often their beds in the attic were covered with snow in the morning. His boyhood days were spent in doing farm work, hunting and fishing.

He was teaching school when the call came for volunteers at the beginning of the Civil War. He enlisted in the 10th Wisconsin Vol. 20 Sep 1861. He was wounded at the Battle of Perryville, KY. and lay on the battlefield for three days before he was taken to the hospital.

About 1877, Delos and his wife, Ellen Johnston, daughter of James and Rebecca (Atkins) Johnston, learned taxidermy and how to preserve bird's eggs. The duties on a 200-acre farm kept him busy most of the day and collecting eggs at night. In 1926, a collection of about 5 thousand eggs including specimens from England, Iceland, Persian Gulf Islands and other countries were in his home. He was a member of several Fraternal organizations including the Sons of Temperance, Loyal Legion, Good Templars, Grand Army of the Republic, and Masons of which he has been a member for over 60 years having taken first degree in 1865 and 2nd degree in 1866.

He lived on a farm 2 ½ miles west of Oakfield for over 20 years. In 1900 he retired from the farm and moved to Oakfield. For a number of years, he maintained a museum that housed his treasures.

From the FamilySearch Profile for Delos Hatch's "Notes" Section

About 1877, Delos and Ellen learned taxidermy and how to preserve birds eggs. She assisted in doing all the fine touches. He would often work half the night preparing eggs or mounting birds. In 1926 he had about 5000 eggs incl. spec. from England, Iceland, Persian Gulf Islands and many other countries. His animal collection included: Bear Cub, foxes, coyote, deer, badger, black & white squirrels, prairie dogs, etc., and a 2 legged colt. His bird collection of more than 1000, included swans, peacocks, and 128 hummingbirds.. One of the unique features of the collection is a story of the marriage of Jenny Wren and the tragic fate of Cock Robin, contained in 12 cases, and every bird appears in his role, dressed for the part according to the nursery rhyme. He has a valuable collection of old dishes, guns, revolvers, homemade bedspreads, and other items brought to this country by the Pilgrim Fathers. In 1900, he retired from his 20-acre farm and moved to Oakfield where he maintained a museum that he used to house his treasures. He loved to garden, both flowers and Vegetables. He was well informed on political and current events. Condensed from source entry by: Mrs. Cora Hatch Brookins

Last Changed: 26 August 2013 by HeslopMoylen FamilySearch Member

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Source Record Abstract

Wisconsin Marriages, 1836-1930

Grooms Name:………Delos Hatch

Event Type:…………………Marriage

Event Date:…15 September 1867

Event Place:…Oakfield, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Father's Name:………….Orin Hatch

Mother's Name:…Emma A. Hatch

Spouse's Name:…..Ellen Johnston

Spouse's Sex:………………….Female

Sources

1. ↑ "Canada Census, 1851," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MWT3-H9K : 3 August 2016), Ellen Johnston, St Vincent, Grey County, Canada West (Ontario), Canada; citing p. 65, line 32; Library and Archives Canada film number C_11723, Public Archives, Ontario.
2. ↑ "Wisconsin Marriages, 1836-1930", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XR6J-5NN : 30 January 2020), Delos Hatch, 1867. Wisconsin Marriages, 1836-1930—Grooms Name: Delos Hatch; Event Date: 15 Sep 1867; Event Place: Oakfield, Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin; Grooms Father's Name: Orin Hatch; Grooms Mother's Name: Emma A. Hatch; Brides Name: Ellen Johnston
3. ↑ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53742321/ellen-hatch

• "Canada Census, 1851," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MWT3-H9K : 3 August 2016), Ellen Johnston, St Vincent, Grey County, Canada West (Ontario), Canada; citing p. 65, line 32; Library and Archives Canada film number C_11723, Public Archives, Ontario.
• "Ontario Census, 1861," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQ7D-HX6 : 5 September 2017), Ellen Johnson, St Vincent, Grey, Ontario, Canada; citing p. 48, line 16; Library and Archives Canada film number C-1028-1029, Public Archives, Toronto; FHL microfilm 2,435,851. Minor misspelling family name. Also see: https://central.bac-lac.gc.ca/.item/?app=Census1861&op=img&id=4391552_00257
• "Wisconsin Marriages, 1836-1930", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XR6J-5NF : 30 January 2020), Ellen Johnston and Delos Hatch, 1867.
• "United States Census, 1870", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MN96-P29 : 2 January 2021), Ellen Hatch in the household of Delos Hatch, 1870.
• "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MN4J-NKQ : 20 February 2021), Ellen Hatch in the household of Delas Hatch, Oakfield, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States; citing enumeration district ED 52, sheet 389C, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm 1,255,426.
• "Wisconsin Marriages, 1836-1930", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XR22-HQ8 : 30 January 2020), Ellen Johnson for Grant D. Paine, and Emma Cora Hatch, 1891.
• "Wisconsin Marriages, 1836-1930", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XR2L-WYY : 30 January 2020), Ellen Johnson for Arthur J. Coon, and Edith Louella Hatch, 1896.
• "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MMKV-2JX : accessed 28 March 2021), Elen? Hatch in the household of Delos Hatch, Oakfield town, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 39, sheet 5B, family 103, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,241,789.
• "Wisconsin State Census, 1905," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MM33-7DC : 8 March 2021), Ellen Hatch in the household of Delos Hatch, Oakfield village, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin; citing p. 817, line 39, State Historical Society, Madison; FHL microfilm 1,020,448.
• "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MPKK-7V5 : accessed 28 March 2021), Ellen Hatch in the household of Delos Hatch, Oakfield, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 71, sheet 2B, family 57, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1712; FHL microfilm 1,375,725.
• "Find A Grave Index," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV23-75GY), Ellen Johnson Hatch, ; Burial, , ; citing record ID Find A Grave: Memorial #53742321.