HAMMON, Jacob M. a/k/a John 1866 - 1926

HAMMON, ACKERMAN, NOWLIN, KENDRICK

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 2/6/2024 at 22:44:00

"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Saturday, September 25, 1926
Front Page, Column 4

JOHN HAMMON PASSES AWAY

Had Been A Resident of Fairfield For Thirty-Seven Years

John HAMMON passed away this morning at 6 clock at the University hospital at Iowa City following an operation (note: in Johnson Co., IA.). The body is being brought here this afternoon by auto. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.

Mr. HAMMON was born in Bavaria, January 17, 1866. He came to this country when a young man and settled in Chicago, later coming to Iowa. He has been a resident of city 37 years.

He was married to Miss Mary ACKERMAN, May 30, 1889.

He is survived by his wife and the following children, Helen, Richard and Bernard at home, Mrs. NOWLIN of Spokane, Wash., Mrs. Kenneth KENDRICK, Seattle, Wash., George of Chicago, and Jim of this city.

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Monday, September 27, 1926
Front Page, Column 4

HAMMON RITES TOMORROW AT 9

Services Will Be Held At St. Mary's Church With Four Priests Officiating

Funeral services for John HAMMON, Fairfield's pioneer tailor who died in the University hospital at Iowa City Saturday, will be held at St. Mary's church tomorrow morning at 9 oclock. They will be in charge of Rev. E. F. Gaule, the pastor, assisted by three other priests.

Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Tuesday, September 28, 1926
Front Page, Column 4

HAMMON RITES WELL ATTENDED

Host of Friends Pay Their Last Tribute To Old Citizen Here Today

Funeral services for John HAMMON, held this morning at St. Mary's church, were attended by a host of friends come to pay their last tribute to this well known citizen.

The services were held at 9 oclock and were in charge of Rev. Father E. F. Gaule who celebrated the solemn requiem high mass and was assisted by Father Miles Gafney of Mt. Pleasant and Father Richard Maher of Ottumwa.

Mrs. Leo O'Neill sang as solo "No Night There," and Charles Slattery, "Face to Face'.'

The ushers were Lyle Barns and Charles Russell.

Out-of-town friends present for the services were: Rev. Father H. L. Hogan of Ottumwa, John J. Teeter of Burlington, A. J. Hayes of Chicago, Mrs. George Walters and Miss Josephine Wise of Eldon, Mrs. Elizabeth Beck of Chicago, and Mrs. E. Dollar and daughter Eulalia and Mrs. Viola DuRee of Ottumwa.

The floral tributes sent by friends here and at a distance were elaborate and at the home almost filled the large living room.

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Wednesday, September 29, 1925
Page TWO, Column 4

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our friends for their many kindnesses, their sympathy and their flowers during the illness and at the funeral of our husband and father.

MRS. J. HAMMON AND FAMILY
MR. AND MRS. JAMES HAMMON
MISS MARY ACKERMAN.

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Friday, October 1, 1926
Page FIVE, Column 2

Just Among Ourselves

... --George HAMMON, who was here for the funeral of his father, John HAMMON, returned last night to Chicago. ...

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Friday, October 1, 1926
Page SEVEN, Column 7

PROBATE OF WILL

State of Iowa, Jefferson County, ss.

To All Whom It May Concern:

Notice is hereby given that an instrument, purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Jacob HAMMON, deceased, is now on file in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Jefferson County and that October 20th, A. D. 1926 at 9 oclock a.m., it being the 15th day of October Term, 1926 of said Court, has been set for proof and final hearing of same.

Witness my hand and the seal of said Court this 30th day of September, 1926.

C. W. IRELAND
Clark of the District Court.

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Note: Buried in Lot SDiv.1-015. Wife Frances (as she appears in their marriage record) died in 1950 and was buried with him.