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CHARLES L. HATCHER, SHERIFF

As the Sheriff of Roanoke County, Mr. Charles L.
Hatcher fills a most important and responsible position.
He has been Sheriff for three years, and in
that time has proven
himself a careful, efficient,
and an upright
officer, whose endeavor
has always been to perform
his duties justly
and conscientiously.
Mr. Hatcher is known
as a man of kind and
generous disposition,
fearless in all matters
pertaining to his office,
and impartial in his administration.
As Sheriff
he comes in close
contact with the affairs
of the Circuit Court,
and judges, juries, witnesses,
and spectators,
who have had opportunities
to observe his work, have been unanimous
in their verdicts of approval. In private life, he is a
pleasant and sympathetic companion, earnest and
sincere in his attachments, and a true friend.

He married Miss Sue Thomas, a member of one
of Roanoke County's best known and most prominent
families, being a granddaughter of the late
Joseph Deyerle. A son of the Rev. William Hatcher,
a minister of the Baptist Church, Mr. Hatcher has
inherited his father's love for that denomination and
is a faithful and devoted member of the Baptist
Church in Salem. In entering upon the office of
Sheriff, he succeeded Mr. George W. Zirkle. For
sixteen years he was Deputy Treasurer, and the
efficiency which he displayed in that position undoubtedly
led to his political promotion.

Mr. Hatcher is a member of Taylor Lodge of
Masons, and is prominent in the circles of Odd
Fellowship.