McHatton, Samuel

Flourished: 1835-XX-XX Schuyler County, Illinois

In 1831, McHatton was the deputy surveyor of Schuyler County, Illinois, when he surveyed and platted the town of Camden. In 1835, he was nominated for County Surveyor, but the vacancy had already been filled, and McHatton's nomination was rescinded by the Illinois General Assembly.

Combined History of Schuyler and Brown Counties, Illinois (Philadelphia, PA: W. R. Brink, 1882), 344; Summary of Legislative Debate regarding the Surveyor of Schuyler County; Resolution regarding the Surveyor of Schuyler County.