Thomas Hammond (January 1790 – June 24, 1874) was an American politician from Maryland.
Thomas Hammond | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Frederick County district | |
| In office 1861–1864 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas J. Claggett, John A. Johnson, Andrew Kessler, David W. Naill, Jonathan Routzahn, William E. Salmon |
| Succeeded by | David Agnew, Upton Buhrman, Samuel Keefer, David J. Markey, David Rinehart, Thomas A. Smith |
| In office 1832–1832 | |
| Preceded by | William Cost Johnson, Abraham Jones, Evan McKinstry, Davis Richardson |
| Succeeded by | Joseph M. Palmer, David Schley, John Sifford, Abdiel Unkefer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 1790 |
| Died | June 24, 1874 (aged 84) near Liberty, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Liberty, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Whig |
| Occupation | Politician |
Biography edit
Thomas Hammond was born in January 1790.[1] He was a Whig. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County, in 1832 and from 1861 to 1864.[1][2] After the Civil War, he took little interest in politics.[1]
Hammond married and his wife predeceased him.[3]
Hammond died on June 24, 1874, aged 84, at his home near Liberty.[1][4] He was buried at his home in Liberty.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Col. Thomas Hammond". The Baltimore Sun. June 27, 1874. p. 1. Retrieved March 10, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Frederick County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. January 4, 2010. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ a b "Death of Col. Thos. Hammond". Catoctin Clarion. July 4, 1874. p. 1. Retrieved March 10, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Deaths". Catoctin Clarion. July 4, 1874. p. 3. Retrieved March 10, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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