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Went to Calif. in 1857.
Sent by Pat Murphy, Email wmurphy@212.com) 6 Oct 2000. Dear Larry, I found this while surfing around, thought you might like it Pat
George Washington HIATT
Yolo Co., California Biographies
Posted by Marilyn Heitz (Marilyn2@hotcoco.infi.nete) 21 Aug 1999
HIATT, HILL, SMITH, THARP, BEACH, LEADFORD, TEASDALE
From Sacramento County Historical and Biographical records, George W. HIATT: Although practically retired from the active cares of life, George W. HIATT still takes a keen interest in all public affarirs and gives his best efforts toward the advancement and prosperity of Woodland, Yolo county, where he has made his home for so many years. He is a native of Kentucky, was the son of a Virginia emigrant, a farmer of that state. In 1842 he located in Montgomery County, MO and followed farming until his death, which occured at the age of 64 years. He married M. B. Hill, a native of Tennessee, where her father, Samuel HILL located upon his removal from his native state, Virginia. He afterward settled in Lincoln Co., KY where he engaged as a farmer until his death. Mrs. HIATT survived her husband many years, finally locating in Sutter, California, where her death occured at the age of 89 years. Their 8 children are all living, those besides George W. who is the eldest, being as follows: BS., Jackson HIATT, an extensive farmer of Sutter County, Calif, E. Monroe, a farmer and stockman of Mendocino County, California; Martha S., the widow of D. A. SMITH of Sutter County; John F. M., a farmer of Sonoma county; Minerva, the wife of Robert Tharp, of Sutter County; and Mary J., the wife of Captain Beach, of Sutter County.
Until he was 15 yeas old, George W. Hiatt remained in Kentucky, a limited education being received in the subscription Schools, whose sessions were held in the primitive log houses, with rude slab furnishings, common to the early days. After his removal to Missouri in 1842 with his parents he recieved some education in the schools of that state, which was then in even a more primitive condition then Kentucky. But the citizens were made up from the best pioneer elements all the states of the middle west and it was not long before they had introduced a system into their schools which followed throughout the larger portion of the United States. Mr. HIATT remained at home until attaining his majority, when in Montgomery County he united in marriage with Amanda Ledford, a native of Ralls County, MO and daughter of William Ledford who removed from Kentucky to Missouri where he entered and proved land and engaged in the raising of --- and cattle. Mr. HIATT then established a home of his own in MISSOURI, and nine years later, in 1857, followed the westward trend of civilization by locating in California leaving the Missouri river, May 10 and traveling by ox team via the Platte, Green River, Bear River, Humbolt River, Susanville, Butte Creek and thence to Marysville which was reached after three months. Immediately following his arrival he located on Grand Island, Yolo County on what afterwards proved to be the Hager Grant and which he was compelled to give up after 8 years residence. He then moved to Sutter County and in the vicinity of Cranmore he purchased a farm of 1060 acres which he improved and cultivated, putting up a handsome residence; barns and outbuildings. After a period of 5 years he sold out and in 1871 located in Woodland, where he purchased a home. He then entered into partnership with J. B. Teasdale, and purchased land in Sutter county on the Sacramento River where they began raising grain, hogs, sheep, horses, cattle and mules. Later they purchased adjoining land until they owned 2200 acres, which they held in their possession for more then 20 years. In 1892 they dissolved the partnership, Mr. HIATT disposing of his interests to his partner, Mr. Teasdale, who remained on the place. Since that time Mr. HIATT has been retired from the more active cares which had engrossed his attention for so many years and is enjoying a deserved rest.
In addition to giving attention to his farming and stock raising pursuites, Mr. HIATT has been one of the most prominent men of Woodland in municipal affairs and it's upbuilding and progress. He is a Democrat in his polictical convictions and through the influence of this party was elected in 1877 a member of the city board of trustees and later served for two years as president of the same. In 1892 he was again elected a member of the board, serving with Dr. Jackson, Dr. Ross, James Duncan and W. C. Hunt on a non partisan platform, their object being to build a new system of water works for Woodland. This was accomplished by the purchase of the old plant and it's rebuilding and at the same time they put in a new sewer system and erected a city hall building, for the accomplishment of which $130,000 had been voted by the people. To accomplish all their on so small amount of money required a great deal of thought as well as executive ability and at that time the board held an almost continuous session. In addition to improvements won the confidence and respect of the citizens of Woodland while serving in a public capacity. For 4 years from 1889 to 1893 Mr. HIATT served as public administrator.
In August 1902 Mr. HIATT's wife died being then over 70 years of age. Of their 5 children, Mary Elizabeth, deceased was the wife of J. B. Tisdale of Sutter county; William E. is a farmer near Blacks Station; George M. died in MO when 2 and 1/2 years old; Alice is the wife of T. S. Spaulding, a grocer of Woodland, and Laura is the wife of C. E. Byrns, a farmer in the vicinity of Woodland. The two last named were born in Yolo County, California. Mrs. HIATT was a devoted member of the Christian Church for many years. He was listed as a resident in the census report in Montgomery Co.,MO, 1850 (resided next to William R. Ledford, age 40).
He was listed as a resident in the census report in Woodland, Yolo Co., CA, 1900. (res Woodland in 1878, per Mattie Poffenberger's marr rec.)