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Stephen H. Hammond

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Stephen H. Hammond
Member of the New York State Senate
In office
1876–1877
Member of the New York State Assembly
In office
1874–1875
Personal details
Born(1828-11-24)November 24, 1828
Groton, New York, US
DiedMarch 9, 1910(1910-03-09) (aged 81)
Geneva, New York, US
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Lucy Wadsworth Langdon
(m. 1856)
Children1
EducationGeneva College
OccupationLawyer, politician
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Stephen Hallett Hammond (November 24, 1828 – March 9, 1910) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.

Life

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Stephen H. Hammond was born in Groton, New York on November 24, 1828, the son of Clark Hammond.[1] He attended the common schools and Ithaca Academy. He graduated from Geneva College in 1854.[2] While in college, he also studied law, and was admitted to the bar. In 1856, he married Lucy Wadsworth Langdon (1835–1895), and they had one daughter.[3]

While his uncle Elbridge G. Spaulding was state treasurer from 1854 to 1855, Hammond did some work for the Treasury. In 1856, he was appointed Deputy New York Attorney General and held the post for 16 years.

He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Ontario Co., 1st D.) in 1874 and 1875, and was chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means in 1875.

He was a member of the New York State Senate (26th D.) in 1876 and 1877.

Later he was Chairman of the Board of Managers of the Willard Asylum for the Chronic Insane.[4]

He died in Geneva, New York on March 9, 1910.[5]

References

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  1. ^ McElroy, W. H.; McBride, Alex (1875). Life Sketches of Government Officers and Members of the Legislature of the State of New York for 1875. Albany, New York: Weed, Parsons and Company. pp. 193–195. Retrieved September 17, 2024 – via Internet Archive.
  2. ^ Phi Beta Kappa General Catalog 1776–1922. 1923. p. 312. Retrieved September 17, 2024 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ "The Funeral of Mrs. S. H. Hammond". Geneva Daily Times. July 19, 1895. Retrieved September 17, 2024 – via Ontario County NYGenWeb.
  4. ^ "Charges Against Dr. Macy" (PDF). The New York Times. Albany, New York (published February 8, 1901). February 7, 1901. p. 3. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
  5. ^ "Obituary Notes" (PDF). The New York Times. March 10, 1910. p. 9. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
New York State Assembly
Preceded by New York State Assembly
Ontario County, 1st District

1874–1875
Succeeded by
New York State Senate
Preceded by New York State Senate
26th District

1876–1877
Succeeded by