JUDGE HAMMOND DEAD.
After an illness of several weeks Judge James Hammond died at his home in this city on Monday, May 18, at the age of 74 years, 7 months and 24 days. The funeral services were held from the family residence at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. D. A. W. Johnson of the United Presbyterian church, interment in Olathe cemetery.
 
Judge Hammond was born in Gernsey county, Ohio, on September 22, 1828. After receiving a common school education he attended high school in Cambridge, Ohio, and afterwards Muskenguem college at New Concord. After finishing his education he engaged in teaching for several years. In 1852 he crossed the plains to California remaining there three years and upon returning to Ohio resumed his school work.
 
In 1855 he was united in marriage to Margaret J. Mehaffey and to them seven children were born, four of whom and his good wife, remain to mourn his loss. During the civil war he served as adjutant of the 172d Ohio regiment. In 1876 he, with his family came to Olathe and has resided here continuously since that time.
 
Judge Hammond was always a staunch republican and prominent in local politics. He served as justice of the peace for several years and in 1896 was elected to the office of probate judge being reelected two years later. He was engaged in the pension business at the time he was taken ill. The death of Judge Hammond removes from Olathe one of her staunchest citizens, highly respected and honored by all. The members of his family who remain are his wife, Frank and Alexander Hammond, bridge contractors of Topeka, Mrs. Anna McAuley and Miss Alice Hammond.
 
Olathe Mirror
May 29, 1903
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