Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 37, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 August 1916 — Widow of Former Congressman and Founder of Hammond Dead. [ARTICLE]

Widow of Former Congressman and Founder of Hammond Dead.

Hammond, Ind., August 3.—Mrs. Thomas Hammond, widow of the founder of this city and reputed to be one of the wealthiest women in Indiana, died here today. She was 70 years old. Forty years ago young Hammond and his young bride settled on the site which later grew into a city and manufacturing center. Mr. Hammond, who at one time was the Democratic congressman of the Tenth district, died ‘two years ago. Mrs. Hammond has been active tn philanthropic work. She is survived by three children and 14 grandchildren.