Margaret (Martin) Hammett (bef. 1813 - bef. 1859)

Born before 1813 in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, USA

Ancestors

Wife of John J. Hammett — married 7 Apr 1832 in Zion Reformed Church, Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, USA

Descendants

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Biography

Ann McCarthy's notes say:

" In the Western Maryland Room of the Washington County Free Library, Hagerstown, and at the Washington County Courthouse, Hagerstown, I found the following items:

• 9 Sept 1812 Samuel Martin makes his son, Thomas, a partner in his blacksmith business. (Index to Hagerstown Newspapers, 1810-1814, Ref. 3D MH).

• 8 Mar 1813 Samuel Martin, son of Samuel Martin, died at the age of 24. (Index to Hagerstown Newspapers, 1810-1814, Ref. 3A MH, Mar 10, 1813).

• 5 Jan 1832 Marriage licenses issued to John M. English and Ann Maria Martin, and to Frederick Kapp and Harriet Martin, minister in both cases Reid. (Index to County Marriage license records, records themselves destroyed by fire).

• 7 Apr 1832 Marriage license issued to John I. Hammett and Margaret Martin, Minister Bruner. (Index to County Marriage license records, records themselves destroyed by fire).

• 1 June 1810 Marriage license issued to Thomas Martin and Susanna Karnes, Minister Shafer. (Index to County Marriage license records, records themselves destroyed by fire).

• c. 9 Sept 1859 Death of Thomas Martin, and probate of his will. (From Will Book at Washington County Courthouse, transcript attached).

Records

Record of marriage:

• Name John J. Hammett
• Spouse's Name Margaret Martin
• Event Date 08 Apr 1832
• Event Place Zion Reformed Church, Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland

Sources

• Described as "passed away" in her father's (Thomas Martin) will dated 1859.

• "Maryland Marriages, 1666-1970," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F4V7-1Z4 : accessed 15 October 2015), John J. Hammett and Margaret Martin, 08 Apr 1832; citing Zion Reformed Church,Hagerstown,Washington,Maryland, reference ; FHL microfilm 14,145.