FITCH.
In 1759 William Daniel Fitch bought land on the east
side of the South West Mountain, near Hammock's Gap,
where he seems to have had his home. He died in 1814
His family consisted of twelve children, only two of whom
were sons, John, who died before his father, and William D.
The latter was one of the early and leading inhabitants of
Milton. He maintained his interests there, until the place
was completely shorn of its prestige and trade. While its
flourishing days lasted, he was an Inspector of tobacco in
Henderson's Warehouse, and the proprietor of a public house.
About 1829 he removed to Charlottesville, and took charge of
the Eagle Tavern. This property he purchased in 1833.
He continued to be engaged in its management during the
remainder of his life. His death occurred in 1848. He
married Mary Bernard, who survived him twenty years.
This worthy couple, though without children of their own,
exercised the kindly care of parents over many of their
nieces and nephews.
