The Hatch Chronicles An American Family

THE HATCH CHRONICLES: AN AMERICAN FAMILY, is an epic narrative history of three generations of one line of Barbara’s family that mirrors the story of America from the American Revolution through the Civil War. Follow a Revolutionary War surgeon’s mate on his war-time mission of loyalty for his wounded friend, his son’s grueling and courageous adventures as an 1830s land speculator in the Far West (Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois), and his grandson’s bravery throughout the Civil War.

Due out in 2025, THE HATCH CHRONICLES is entirely factual and based on a treasure trove of letters and other documents discovered in an elderly relative’s attic after her death. Relying on exhaustive research and numerous primary sources, THE HATCH CHRONICLES vividly portrays American history in a personal and compelling way that brings the past back to life and illuminates a unique time in the growth of America.

Sure to be an intriguing story of how one family lived the American dream and carved out their own small piece of history, be among the first to read THE HATCH CHRONICLES and develop your own relationship with these remarkable people from our shared past. While this story reads like a novel, you’ll be captivated by their true story of loyalty, ambition, and the pursuit of the American dream.