HAMMILL, John

HAMMILL, RICHARDS

Posted By: S. Ferrall (email)
Date: 12/22/2003 at 10:36:31

HAMMILL, John --Governor, was born in Linden, Iowa county, Wis., October 14, 1875. Attended the common schools of Wisconsin until 1889, when he moved with his parents near Britt, Hancock county, Iowa. Graduated from Britt high school in 1895. Graduated from the law departments of the state university of Iowa in June, 1897. Engaged in the practice of law at Britt, Iowa. He was aried to Fannie B. Richards on June 7, 1899. Elected county attorney in 1902, serving two terms. Was elected as a member of the state senate in 1908. Elected lieutenant governor in 1920. Re-elected in 1922. Elected governor in 1924. Re-elected in 1926. A repubican in politics.

-source: Iowa Official Register, 1927-1928, Biographies of Executives branch