General Notes

b. abt1626 at Wye, Ashford, Kent. bap. 23 Jul 1626 at Wye, Ashford, Kent

Jeremiah "was an active citizen, selectman, rep. 1675, 6, 9, and 80."2 Jeremiah "was often deputy to the general court; was surveyor, selectman, and prominent in town affairs. He owned a large amount of land, granted him by town of Scituate.

Jeremiah settled near Walter Hatch with whom he was engaged in ship building for many years. He was often a deputy to Colony Court, a surveyor, and selectman.

In 1674 William Hatch and Jeremiah Hatch were fined for refusing to serve as constables.