Re: HAMMONDS IN BEDFORD COUNTY, VA CIRCA 1844
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Re: HAMMONDS IN BEDFORD COUNTY, VA CIRCA 1844
Richard McLaud 10/20/12
Richard: Thank you so much for your response to my inquiry. While the John Hammond you mention might be my ancestor, doubt arises because of his son Lewis. This is what I know about Lewis/Louis. He is first found on the 1846 tax list in Bedford County, VA. He was born circa 1800 "near Baltimore MD" per his daughter Louisa's death certificate, and died in 1861 in Bedford County. His wife was Mary Darr or Dare, born in Rappahannock County, VA circa 1810. Mary must have been a charmer, because she consistently passed herself off at 20 years younger than she was. The John Hammond (spelled Hammand) was found first on the 1844 Bedford County Tax List, along with several other Hammonds/Hammands. I always assumed John was the father or uncle of the others because he was paying considerably more taxes, therefore must have owned more personal property. I do not even know if or how there was any relationship between these Hammonds. I have no more information on any of these, except Lewis Hammond, who used the middle name Dowe. Lewis paid tax in Bedford County in 1850 but is nowhere to be found in that county on the 1850 census. However there is a Lewis Hammond listed in Lancaster County, VA census in 1850, but as of yet, I have been unable to go to that county and search for more information. Since the name John was such a common name, I doubt if the John you mention is my ancestor, but I will not rule it out. Thanks again for your information. I would love to prove I am related to the Kentucky Pioneer!
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Re: HAMMONDS IN BEDFORD COUNTY, VA CIRCA 1844