Maria (Ayers) Hammond (1871 - 1938)

Born 28 Dec 1871 in England, United Kingdom

Wife of George Turner Hammond — married 9 Feb 1887 in Fredonia, Chautauqua, New York, United States

Descendants

Died 3 Jul 1938 at age 66 in Pomfret, Chautauqua, New York, United States

Biography

Maria was born in 1871. She was the daughter of Jonas Ayers and Sophia Butcher.

She arrived in New York City, New York, United States at age 11 months between the middle of November and December 1871 aboard the Hamilton Fish. The family included Jonas Ayers, Sophia, Susannah, Ellen, Mary A, and Mary Maria.^[1]

In June 1875 she was living in Pomfret, Chautauqua, New York.^[2] The household included Jonas Ayers age 38, wife Sophia Ayers age 36, daughter Susan Ayers age 8, daughter Nellie Ayers age 6, daughter Polly Ayers age 5, daughter Maria Ayers age 5, daughter Eliza Ayers age 3, and daughter Annie E Ayers age 8 months. All were born in England except Eliza and Annie who were born in Chautauqua County, New York.

In July 1880 she was living in Pomfret, Chautauqua, New York.^[3] The household included Jonas Ayers age 41 born in England, his wife Sophia Ayers age 40 born in England, daughter Susana Ayers age 17 born in England, daughter Ellen Ayers age 14 born in England, daughter Mary Ann Ayers age 12 born in England, daughter Maria Ayers age 10 born in England, daughter Eliza Ayers age 7 born in England, daughter Anna Ayers age 5 born in New York, daughter Florence Edith Ayers age 3 born in New York, daughter Bell Ayers age 2 born in New York, and son Richard Ayers age 2 months.

George Hammond and Maria Ayers were married about 1887.

In 1900 she was living in the town of Pomfret, outside of the village of Fredonia, in Chautauqua, New York.^[4] The household included George T Hammond age 34 born in New York, his wife Maria M Hammond age 31 born in England, daughter Elva M Hammond age 7 born in New York, and son Harold Hammond age 6, born in New York. George and Maria had been married about 12 years. George was a farmer.

In 1910 she was living in Pomfret, Chautauqua, New York.^[5] The household included George Hammond age 42, his wife Maria Hammond age 39, daughter Elva Hammond age 17, and son Harold Hammond age 15. George was operating a farm, and Maria was working on the farm. Maria immigrated to the United States in 1871.

In 1920 she was living in Pomfret, Chautauqua, New York.^[6] The household included George L Hanmond age 53, his wife Maria Hanmond age 50, and daughter Elva M Hanmond age 26. George was a farmer on a fruit farm.

In 1930 she was living in Pomfret, Chautauqua, New York.^[7] The household included George Hammond age 62, wife Maria Hammond age 59, and daughter Elva Mae Hammond age 37. George was a farmer on a grape farm. Maria listed her year of immigration as 1880.

She died 3 July 1938 in Pomfret, Chautauqua, New York.^[8] Her obituary was published in the Jamestown Evening Journal.^[9]

"Mrs. Maria Ayers Hammond, wife of George Hammond, died Sunday at her home, aged 67 years. Besides her husband she is survived by a daughter, Elva Hammond, at home; and a son, Harold Hammond of Cleveland, O; a brother Richard Ayers of Fredonia; and five sisters, Mrs. Frank Lambkin of Perrysburg, Mrs. Eliza Willnarah of Westfield, Mrs. Joe Taylor, Mrs. Flora Doorman, and Mrs. Cora Balser of Dunkirk."

Sources

1. ↑ "New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVPV-RFM7 : 11 March 2018), Mary Maria Ayres, 1871; citing NARA microfilm publication M237 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm .
2. ↑ "New York State Census, 1875," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VNJT-SQW : 11 March 2018), Maria Ayers in household of Jonas Ayers, Pomfret, Chautauqua, New York, United States; citing p. 41, line 25, State Library, Albany; FHL microfilm 479,645.
3. ↑ "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZZC-2Y8 : 9 September 2017), Marria Ayers in household of Jonas Ayers, Pomfret, Chautauqua, New York, United States; citing enumeration district ED 67, sheet 558C, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 0816; FHL microfilm 1,254,816.
4. ↑ "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MS6J-PY2 : accessed 1 February 2019), Maria M Hammond in household of George T Hammond, Pomfret Township (excl. Fredonis vill.), Chautauqua, New York, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 118, sheet 4A, family 82, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,241,015.
5. ↑ "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M59V-NW5 : accessed 1 February 2019), Maria Hammond in household of George Hammond, Pomfret, Chautauqua, New York, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 178, sheet 11B, family 194, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 930; FHL microfilm 1,374,943.
6. ↑ "United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MJKB-3P8 : accessed 1 February 2019), Maria Hanmond in household of George L Hanmond, Pomfret, Chautauqua, New York, United States; citing ED 175, sheet 5A, line 17, family 141, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 1092; FHL microfilm 1,821,092.
7. ↑ ""United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X7HL-PMJ : accessed 1 February 2019), Maria Hammond in household of George Hammond, Pomfret, Chautauqua, New York, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 90, sheet 6B, line 51, family 146, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 1414; FHL microfilm 2,341,149.
8. ↑ New York Department of Health; Albany, NY; NY State Death Index. Maria A. Hammond Certificate Number: 42581; Ancestry.com. New York, Death Index, 1852-1956 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2017.
9. ↑ "Obituary: Mrs. George Hammond", Jamestown (New York) Evening Journal, 6 July 1938, p.6 col.2; PDF, Old Fulton NY Post Cards; State of New York Newspaper Project (www.fultonhistory.com : accessed 1 Feb 2019).