Abram Hatch was born in Lincoln on this day in 1830. He grew up on a farm in Vermont, attending local schools.

When Hatch was ten, Elder Peletiah Brown came to the area to tell people about “Mormonism.” The Hatch family joined the church, significantly impacting young Abram’s life.

In 1867, Brigham Young called upon Hatch to preside as Bishop over Wasatch county, Utah. Hatch made Wasatch county a prosperous and popular location.

When settlements were organized into a Stake of Zion, Hatch was voted in as president. Hatch, also a Utah Legislator, became a crucial member of the Mormon movement.

The Vermont Book Of Days photo.