Adam Mark Hammer

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Waterloo Daily Courier, Nov 30 1933:
DEATH OF ELDORA MAN
Eldora, la. — Funeral services were held Nov. 30 for Adam Hammer, 71, who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Joseph Bittner. Mr. Hammer was born in Jasper county. His wife died two years ago. He is survived by two sons and six daughters, 30 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Children:

1. Carrie May Hammer McCollum Rowley 1888 - 1921 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53305992
   
2. LaVera Mina Hammer Higgason 1890 - 1975 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52798911
   
3. LaVada Ina Hammer Bittner 1890 - 1963 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53304452
   
4. Elmer John Hammer 1894 - 1968 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52926340
   
5. Harriett Dell Hammer Bittner 1896 - 1990 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53158040
   
6. Eva Elizabeth Hammer Newton 1898 - 1975 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/92331230
   
7. Bethel Lena Hammer Teske 1902 - 1990 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/127940734
   
8. Luella Jane Hammer Peterson 1906 - 1988 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103938057
   
9. Verlin Jennings Bryan Hammer 1908 - 1986 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53159152

Marriage record of Adam M Hammer and Eliza Rash:
Name Adam M Hammer
Event Type Marriage
Event Date 03 Jul 1886
Event Place Union, Hardin County, Iowa
Age 23
Birth Year (Estimated) 1863
Father's Name Geth Hammer
Mother's Name Mary E. Guntshaw
Spouse's Name Eliza Rash
Spouse's Age 17
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated) 1869
Spouse's Father's Name John A. Rash
Spouse's Mother's Name Mary Glover
Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934
Reference ID p 73
GS Film Number 001034940
Digital Folder Number 004311105
Image Number 00283
Citing this Record: "Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XJVP-LRX : 5 November 2017), Adam M Hammer and Eliza Rash, 03 Jul 1886, Union, Hardin, Iowa, United States; citing reference p 73, county courthouses, Iowa; FHL microfilm 1,034,940.
Note: The above is as found at familysearch.com. There was no document image to compare to this text. The name for Adam's mother, Mary E. Guntshaw, seemed to conflict with the name I remembered from other records, Mary Elizabeth Musgrove. But I looked at other records and saw ELIZABETH GOTSHALL MUSGROVE. So her maiden name was Mary Elizabeth Gotshall (or Guntshaw) and she married twice, to Allen Musgrove and to Seth Hammer. Guntshaw and Gotshall are not the same, but they're similar enough that it's obvious both are interpretations of hard-to-read handwritten records. Geth Hammer is obviously a misread of Seth Hammer.

1905 Iowa State Census:
Name Adam M Hammer
Event Type Census
Event Date 1905
Event Place Hardin, Iowa, United States
Gender Male
Age 42
Marital Status Married
Birth Year (Estimated) about 1863
Birthplace Iowa
Father's Birthplace Tenn
Mother's Birthplace Tenn
Card Number 575
GS Film Number 001430433
Digital Folder Number 007486281
Image Number 02078
Citing this Record: "Iowa State Census, 1905," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVM5-4DNQ : 22 August 2016), Adam M Hammer, Hardin, Iowa, United States; citing card #575, State Historical Department, Des Moines; FHL microfilm 1,430,433.

1915 Iowa State Census:
Name A M Hammer
Event Type Census
Event Date 1915
Event Place Union, Hardin, Iowa, United States
Event Place (Original) Union
Gender Male
Age 52
Marital Status Married
Race White
Birth Year (Estimated) 1863
Birthplace Iowa
Father's Birthplace Tennessee
Mother's Birthplace United States
Church Affiliation: Quaker
Occupation: Farmer
GS Film Number 001437732
Digital Folder Number 007646244
Image Number 02147
Citing this Record: "Iowa State Census, 1915," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK4T-75FP : 5 October 2016), A M Hammer, 1915; citing Union, Hardin, Iowa, United States, card no. , Iowa State Historical Department, Des Moines; FHL microfilm 1,437,732.

1920 United States Census:
Event Place Union, Hardin, Iowa, United States
Name, Role, Gender, Age, Birthplace:
Adam W Hammer Head M 58 Iowa
Eliza E Hammer Wife F 50 Iowa
Bethel L Hammer Daughter F 16 Iowa
Luella J Hammer Daughter F 13 Iowa
Verlin J Hammer Son M 11 Iowa
District ED 197
Sheet Number and Letter 2A
Household ID 40
Line Number 41
Affiliate Name The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number T625
Affiliate Film Number 492
GS Film Number 1820492
Digital Folder Number 004965870
Image Number 01078
Citing this Record: "United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M819-ZGT : accessed 4 March 2016), Adam W Hammer, Union, Hardin, Iowa, United States; citing sheet 2A, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,820,492.

1900 United States Census:
Name, Role, Gender, Age, Birthplace:
Adam Hammer Head M 38 Iowa
Eliza Hammer Wife F 31 Iowa
Carrie Hammer Daughter F 13 Iowa
Levera Hammer Daughter F 10 Iowa
Levada Hammer Daughter F 10 Iowa
Elmer Hammer Son M 7 Iowa
Hattie Hammer Daughter F 5 Iowa
Eva Hammer Daughter F 3 Iowa
Event Place Union Township Whitten town, Hardin, Iowa, United States
District 156
Sheet Number and Letter 3A
Household ID 48
Line Number 26
Affiliate Name The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number T623
GS Film Number 1240435
Digital Folder Number 004119859
Image Number 00896 Citing this Record: "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M9K5-X8Z : accessed 4 March 2016), Adam Hammer, Union Township Whitten town, Hardin, Iowa, United States; citing sheet 3A, family 48, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,240,435.

Iowa, Death Records:
Name: Adam M Hammer
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 28 Nov 1933
Event Place: Eldora, Hardin, Iowa, United States
Event Place (Original): Eldora
Gender: Male
Age: 71
Birth Year (Estimated): 1862
Father's Name: Seth Hammer
Mother's Name: Elizabeth Gotshall
Spouse's Name: Eliza Hammer
Certificate Number: 42181
Record Collection:
Wiki LinkIowa, Death Records, 1904-1951
Document Information:
Digital Folder Number 101797054
Image Number 04400
Citing this Record: "Iowa, Death Records, 1904-1951," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q248-Y2X4 : 8 November 2017), Elizabeth Gotshall in entry for Adam M Hammer, 28 Nov 1933, Eldora, Hardin, Iowa, United States; citing certificate #42181, State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines; FamilySearch digital folder 101797054.

Eldora Ledger, page 1, Thurs Aug 3 1905 - check out the last sentence.
Hammers Bankrupt.
Adam M. Hammer and Eliza E. Hammer, his wife, of Union, were adjudicated bankrupt last Monday and the first meeting of creditors will be held the 12th of August.
Adam Hammer has against him secured claims to the amount of $1,477.15, and unsecured $1,396.90, making a total of $2,874.05. His assets are, real estate $200, other $582, besides $435, which is exempt.
Eliza Hammer's financial status is the same, except that she has $1,166.90 in unsecured claims. The assets will not meet the secured claims, which are held principally by Union and Whitten business men. There are numerous judgments appearing against the petitioners, who are farmers.
The secured claims will not be paid off at 50 cents on the dollar and those having unsecured claims can whistle and wait for Annie.

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