HAMMER, Adam D.

HAMMER, WAGGONER

Posted By: P. Bergmeier (email)
Date: 2/13/2005 at 12:44:43

Adam D. Hammer, one of the oldest pioneers of Cedar Falls Township, was born February 14, 1824, in Pendleton County, West Virginia, a son of Henry and Phoebe Hammer, his ancestors beings of German descent. Of the five children born to his parents Adam D. is the only one now living. The names of those deceased are-Christian, Elizabeth, John and William. Adam D. Hammer was reared in his native State, and there received a limited education. March 18, 1847, he was united in marriage to Miss Melinda Waggoner, a native of Virginia, born June 5, 1822, a daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Waggoner. Of the three children born to this union two are living--William and Louisa. In 1855 Mr. Hammer removed with his family to Black Hawk County, Iowa, when he settled on his present farm near Cedar Falls. His first purchase was a quarter-section of land for which he paid $6.25 per acres, about one-half of which was timer land. He is an industrious farmer, and is classed among the best citizens of the township. His farm is now well improved and under good cultivation. For seventeen years he has served as treasurer of the Cedar Falls City School Board. In politics he affiliates with the Democratic party.

Source: History of Black Hawk County 1873-1904
p. 283