Greetings Marian, I do not have anything firm on the origins of John Hatch but some pointers which may be relevant. The surname is more common in Gloucestershire and Herefordshire than in Monmouthshire in that period. I found a John Hatch baptised in Ashton-under-Hill 26.8.1742, son of John and Sarah; they also used the names Thomas and Sarah (three times). This could be our John H. but I have failed to find any evidence to confirm it. The IGI of 1992 has a number of entries submitted by Ira Stearns Hatch which look as if they may be interesting but they were submitted in 1927 and no way of following up. As you may have seen in the Parish records, John Hatch was at different times petty constable and overseer of the highway in the 1780's. One way and another I reckon he was in Tregare from at least 1776 and until 1811. No sign of his burial but a John Hatch was buried at Tintern, age 75, on 19.5.1817. This would be spot on for age I believe. I have more on his son John and of course a pretty full life history for daughter Sarah. The only thing on Thomas is that he was a witness at her marriage - I think it safe to assume that this Thomas H. was her brother. I think that is all I have which may be of interest to you.

Hi Glynne, I met Marian a few years back as we are both descendants of Thomas& Rebecca. I have taken a back seat on this as I have been away visiting NZ seeing my mothers sisters children and descendants. what a graet place NZ is !! We haven't found John Hatch [Atch] father or any other descendants so ... what are we to do now.?? Hope you are well and happy with life. Take care Best wishes John Eaton

Glynne, Marian has asked me what I know of the twins..... I didn't know so what is the story of the twins??? Best wishes John