Born to Josiah and Ann Elizabeth (Cheatham) Hatcher in 1751 in Chesterfield County, Virginia; Gideon Hatcher grew up, was married, lived and raised a family in Goochland County, Virginia. Also living in Goochland was the beautiful Martha LaPrade and on 4 September 1777 Gideon married her. It was not long before they had children America was fighting for Independence.
Gideon was a young officer,a leader and early on he was tasked with a company of men to guard Hessian Prisoners. He later led another Company of men in the Virginia Militia his main role was to run surveillance and guard various outposts along the James River near the Petersburg Crossing and alert the people of Richmond of an impending attack. In March of 1779 he was appointed to Captain.
He was a trusted friend, a witness for many wills, entrusted with legal services and was also High Sheriff in Goochland.
He passes away in 1807 at the age of 56.
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