Obituaries.
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Here are entered short biographical sketches, especially in newspapers, published upon a person's death. Works on announcements of death either published in the press or mailed individually are entered under [Death notices.] Works on registers of deaths in ecclesiastical or other organizations or registers of anniversary days when services are performed for the dead are entered under [Necrologies.]
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
E.W. Blatchford collection on Charles G. Hammond, 1843, 1877-1913.
Collection
Identifier: MS4982
Abstract
Charles Goodrich Hammond was born in Bolton, Connecticut on June 4, 1804. He was the eldest son of Chester and Fanny Goodrich Hammond. Charles was elected Auditor General of the State of Michigan for a time and then as the collector of the port of Detroit. In 1852, he became the Chicago manager for the Michigan Central Railroad and remained intimately connected with the city for the rest of his life. He died on April 15, 1884. Eliphalet Wickes (E.W.) Blatchford was born on May 31, 1826 in...
Dates:
1843, 1877-1913