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George Hammond
May 20, 1823 – October 17, 1906 |
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| George Hammond was born in St. Lawrence county. New York, May 20, 1823, and was called to his eternal reward from his home in Olin at six o'clock Wednesday evening, October 17, 1906, at the advanced age of 83 years, 4 months and 21 days. The departed had the great misfortune of being left an orphan when a mere lad of 9 years. Adopted by an uncle, be found an unhappy home and at the age of 15 went out into tbe world to make his own way At 22 years of age he went to Jefferson county, where he became acquainted with Miss Sarah Sherman, to whom he was married in the year 1846. Two years later Mr. and Mrs Hammond came west to Ogle county, Illinois, where they lived on a farm some five years or until 1853, when they moved with their family to Jones county, Iowa, and located north of the old stone school house in Pleasant Valley. They lived in that community for 27 years, after which time they went to Ananosa, residing there about 9 years, coming to Olin 17 years ago last February. To this happy union were born one son and 5 daughters—Mrs. I. H. Meek, Mrs. E. H. Stivers, Mrs. J. H. Stingley, John Hammond, Mrs. Lewis Streeter and Mrs. W. A. Simmons. John died about 16 years ago, the wife anad mother depaarted this life June 30, 1903, and Mrs. Meek deceased just one year ago on the 30th of this month. The othe four daughters, 25 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren all live in this community aad have been blessed with the exceptional privilege of visiting often with their aged parents.Mr. Hammond was an honored veteran of the civil war, having enlisted in 1861 in Company B of the 9th Iowa Infantry, under tho call of President Lincoln for 100,000 volunteers. He served creditably some three or four months, or until he received a severe wound which compelled him to take a discharge and return home, maimed for life.Three years ago the 18th of last June, Father Hammond was sorely bereft by the departure of his beloved wife and companion. This separation, after 57 years of blessed companionship, proved more of a shock than he could bear. Although possessing a strong and rugged constitution, yet he declined rapidly in both mind and body.According to the church records, the deceased was converted and joined the Pleasant Valley class of the Methodist Episcopal church in full connection, July 20, 1877, under the pastorate of the Rev. L. C. Woodford. On going to Anamosa he transferred his membership there and later to Olin, where he continued a member in good standing to the time of his death.Our depurted brother has been spared a long and useful life. He was a trusted friend and counselor, an honored citizen, a beloved husband and father, and liberally disposed toward the church and all good enterprises. He has been granted the one abiding desire of his heart during the past three years—which was to join her who for so many years was his joy and companion in life.The funeral services were conducted from the M. E. church in Olin, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock by the pastor, Rev. L. D. Stubbs, assisted by Rev Nathan Potter. His body was laid at rest in the Olin cemetery. L. D. S.
Submitted by: Richard Harrison
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