# John Hatcher — Up from Slavery character guide

> John Hatcher in Up from Slavery by Booker T. Washington.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Hatcher, John

**First appearance:** 0015-xii-raising-money

## Who they are

A friend or colleague who assisted Washington's efforts.

## Relationships

### [Susan B. Anthony](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/up_from_slavery_se/characters/susan_b_anthony)

_social_

John Hatcher and Susan B. Anthony were acquaintances who shared interests in social reform and education.

## In the story

### [Dedication](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/up_from_slavery_se/chapters/dedication)

Dedicatee of the volume, recognized for his patience, fidelity, and hard work.

### [A Slave Among Slaves](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/up_from_slavery_se/chapters/i-a-slave-among-slaves)

Booker's older brother who generously wore a new flax shirt to break it in for him.

### [II: Boyhood Days](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/up_from_slavery_se/chapters/ii-boyhood-days)

Mentioned as a former owner whose surname was sometimes used by freed people.

### [Helping Others](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/up_from_slavery_se/chapters/iv-helping-others)

Washington's older brother who worked in coal mines to support the family and later became Superintendent of Industries at Tuskegee.

### [Last Words](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/up_from_slavery_se/chapters/xvii-last-words)

Mentioned in the context of the Harvard honorary degree.

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