Hammond, George W. 1843 - 1916

HAMMOND, KLENNIKEN, KINTON

Posted By: Reid R. Johnson (email)
Date: 3/6/2019 at 20:53:50

Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 16 Nov. 1916. Elkport Personals column.

On Tuesday night, November 7th, at about 11 o'clock, occurred the death of George W. Hammond. Everything was done to relieve his sufferings, but to no avail. George Hammond was born in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, on March 21st, 1843, being 73 years, 7 months and 16 days of age at the time of death. He moved to Iowa with his parents in 1851, settling on a farm near Garber. He was joined in wedlock with his wife on April 5th, 1863, making their home on a farm near Garber, where they have made their home for over a quarter of a century. Mr. Hammond was quite prominent in the affairs of the town, being of the first of the commissioners when the town was incorporated and holding the office of councilman since the incorporation, which is almost twelve years ago. Besides his wife the following children are left to mourn his loss: Bert, at home; John, of Chester; Minnie and Rachel living on farms near Garber. He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Klenniken, of near Colesburg, and Mrs. Kinton, of Coggon, and one brother, Omer, of Colesburg. Two brothers preceded him in death. The funeral was held at the residence on Friday, November 10th, and was attended by a large number of friends. Interment was in the Brown cemetery, Rev. Strather Hansel officiating.