Thomas Hamer (1730-1806)
Descendants & Sources
Generation No. 1
1. SR. THOMAS3 HAMER (ADAM2, JAMES1) was born December 31, 1730 in England, and died September 1806 in Northumberland County, Pennsylvannia. He married ELENOR LYONS Abt. 1765. She was born May 15, 1750, and died September 17, 1826 in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
Notes for SR. THOMAS HAMER:
Much of this data has been gathered from the various family traditions of the descendants of Thomas Hamer, especially those of southern Indiana, unwritten and written (e.g., McNeall Synopsis, Joseph Hamer Narrative, Palmer/Hamer Tree). These people have met over the years in reunions held at the Hamer Mill in Spring Mill State Park, near Mitchell, Indiana, where a Hamer Cemetery is also located.
FAMILY BIBLE RECORD
The family of Thomas Hamer Sr with Elenor Lyons and ten children and the family of Thomas Hamer Jr with Hannah McNeal and ten children can be found in the family bible of Thomas Hamer Jr as transcribed by George Washington Hamer and passed down through the Hugh, Thomas L., and Joseph Hamer families of southern Indiana. Text follows:
"Thomas Hamer Senior, Borne December the 31, 1730.
Elenor Hamer, Borne May the 15, 1750.
Thomas Hamer, Borne Sept the 24, 1766.
and died May 2, 1829 at two o'c in the morning.
Hannah Hamer, wife of Thomas Hamer. Borne Aug 1770.
and died July 11, 1811.
William Hamer, Jan 22, 1769.
Joseph Hamer, May the 26, 1773.
Willimanah Hamer, Borne April the 6, 1774.
Jesse Hamer, Borne Feb the 3, 1779.
Mary Hamer, Borne July the 17, 1781.
Elizabeth Hamer, Borne the July 19, 1783.
James Hamer, Borne the March the 3, 1786.
Nancy Hamer, Borne March 19, 1789.
John Hamer, Borne Sept the 16, 1792.
Below are the names of grandfather's children.
Elizabeth Hamer, Borne Nov the 26, 1790.
and died Mar 16, 1849.
William Hamer, Borne May 1, 1792.
The Third Child was Borne Jan 26, 1794.
and died March 12, 1794.
Robert Hamer, Borne Aug 15, 1795.
and died Feb 15, 1797.
Nancy Hamer, Borne Oct the 15, 1797.
Hugh Hamer, Borne Dec the 18, 1799.
Thomas Hamer, Borne March 7, 1801.
Letty Hamer, Borne March 29, 1804.
James Hamer, Borne Feb 8, 1806
and died Apr 28, 1848.
Joseph Hamer, Borne Sept 5, 1808.
These names are coppied from my grandfather's Bible. By George W. Hamer."
No entries are made after 1849, or it was transcribed at that time. The dates are often one year off from dates given elsewhere, perhaps due to the "old style" calendar.
Eleanor Cleveland Mccredie, in 1916, gave 1765 as the date for the marriage of Thomas Hamer and Elenor Lyons and she gave the place as England. The children's dates were a little different: Thomas (1766), William (1769), Joseph (1773), Williamanah (1774), Jesse (1779), Mary (1781), Elizabeth (1783), James (1786), Nancy (1789), and John (1792). She gave as sources PA Archives vol 4, p 367 and 681 and vol 5 p533 (Northumberland County Lists of Revolutionary Soldiers), and Family Records.
The History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania by Herbert Bell (1891) lists Thomas Hammer as a taxable inhabitant in 1783.
Northumberland County Deed Book p. 159, 4/4/1786. Thomas Hammer and wife Eleanor acquired "Oak Land" in Northumberland County, in Chillisquaque Twp.
[Brøderbund Family Archive #311, Ed. 1, Census Index: U.S. Selected Counties, 1790, Date of Import: Sep 15, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.311.1.1217.197]
Individual: Hammer, Thomas, Sr.
County/State: Northumberland Co., PA
Page #: 187
Year: 1790
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY WAS NOT RETURNED BY TOWNSHIPS. 32500
Number of males 16 and upwards: 3 (Thomas, William, Joseph)
Number of males under 16: 2 (Jesse, James)
Column 5 Number of females: 5 (Elenor, Willimanah, Mary, Elizabeth, Nancy)
[Brøderbund Family Archive #312, Ed. 1, Census Index: U.S. Selected Counties, 1800, Date of Import: Sep 15, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.312.1.1319.181]
Individual: Hamer, Thomas
County/State: Northumberland Co., PA
Page #: 696
Year: 1800
Age ranges in household: 10201-1100100
Free white males:
3 and under 10: 1 (John)
16 and under 26: 2 (James & Jesse)
45 and over: 1 (Thomas)
Free white females
under 10: 1 (Nancy)
10 and under 16: 1 (Elizabeth)
45 and over: 1 (Elenor)
[Brøderbund Family Archive #313, Ed. 1, Census Index: U.S. Selected Counties, 1810, Date of Import: Sep 17, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.313.1.1799.89]
Individual: Hammer, James
County/State: Northumberland Co., PA
Location: Chillisquaque Twp
Page #: 103
Year: 1810
1 male under 10 (?)
1 male 16-26 (John)
1 male 26-45 (James)
1 female 16-26 (Nancy?)
1 female 26-45 (Elizabeth)
1 female over 45 (Elenor)
James is living at home with family. Head of household. Not married. He and John were married about 1813 and the monies were dispersed in 1818.
[Brøderbund Family Archive #314, Ed. 1, Census Index: U.S. Selected Counties, 1820, Date of Import: Jul 29, 1999, Internal Ref. #1.314.1.2501.139]
Individual: Hammer
County/State: Northumberland Co., PA
Location: Chillisquaque Twp
Page #: 027
Year: 1820
The following miscellaneous information is provided about the individual: WIDOW
1 male 10-16 (?)
2 females 26-45 (Elizabeth & Nancy?)
1 female over 45 (Elenor)
1797 Survey of Thomas Hamer Land in Northumberland County made.
1798-1803 Thomas and Elenor Hammer sold land to John Hall.
THOMAS HAMMER and Wife Deed to JOHN HALL Made July 7, 1798 Recorded May 13, 1803
THIS INDENTURE made the Seventh Day of July in the Year of our Lord One thousand Seven hundred and Ninety eight
BETWEEN Thomas Hammer of Chillisquaque Township in the County of Northumberland and State of Pennsylvania and Eleanor his wife of the ONE PART, and John Hall of the same Township, County, and State of the OTHER PART.
WHEREAS there was in persuance of a warrant dated the 4th of April, 1786, granted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania unto the said Thomas Hammer, a Patent for a certain tract of land called "Oak Land", situated on the Chillisquaque Creek, Northumberland County, which is contained in and bounded by the following lines, viz: Beginning at a White Oak Stump, thence by land of John Cummings, North twenty five degrees, West thirty two perches to a White Oak, thence North sixty five degrees, East one hundred and fourteen perches to a Post, thence North twenty five degrees, West five perches and a half to a Post, thence by land of Richard Irwin, North sixty five degrees, East one hundred & thirty perches to a Dogwood, thence by other lands of said Hammer, South thirty degrees, East sixty eight perches to a Chestnut Oak, thence South Fifteen degrees, East thirty six perches to an Elm, thence South forty eight degrees, West twenty two perches to a Black Oak, and thence by Montour's Ridge, South eighty three degrees and a quarter, West two hundred and thirty four perches to the place of Beginning, Containing one hundred and seven acres and a quarter and allowance of six per cent for roads etc. All which reference to the said patent enrolled in the Rolls Office for the State of Pennsylvania in Patent Book No. 34 page 59 will more fully and at length appear.
NOW THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH that the said Thomas Hammer and Eleanor his wife for and in consideration of the sum of three hundred and twenty one pounds fifteen shillings, good and lawful money of the State of Pennsylvania, to them in hand paid at, and before the onsealing and delivery hereof the receipt and payment whereof is hereby confered and acknowledged, Have granted, bargained, sold, aliened, enfoeffed, released, and confirmed, and by these presents DO and each of them DOTH GRANT, bargain, sell, alien, enfoeff, release and confirm unto the said John Hall all the above described TRACT OF LAND as contained in the above as cited, metes and bounds, TOGETHER with all and singular the Buildings, Improvements, Hereditaments, and Appurtenances whatsoever thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining, and the Reversion & Reversions, Remainder & Remainders unto Issues and Profits thereof to have and to hold the said described TRACT of one hundred and seven acres & one quarter and Allowance unto the said John Hall, his Heirs & Assigns, To the only proper use, benefit and behoof of the said John Hall, his Heirs & Assigns for ever. And the said Thomas Hammer and Eleanor his wife for themselves, then and each and every of their Heirs, Executors, & Administrators do covenant, promise, grant, and agree to and with the said John Hall, his heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns that the premises hereby granted or made, mentioned, or entered so to be with the appurtances against them the said Thomas Hammer and Eleanor his wife and against their each and every of their heirs executors and administrators and all manner of person or persons claiming the same from by through or under them or any of them or any person or persons claiming the same by any manner or means whatsoever shall and will warrent and defend by these presents.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties to these presents their hands and seals have interchangeably set the day and year first above written. Thomas Hammer (Signed) Elenor Hamer (signed) sealed & delivered in the presence of Wm. P. Brady & John Smith. Received on the day of the date of the foregoing indenture of and from the above named John Hall the sum of three hundred and twenty one pounds fifteen shillings in full of the consideration money. Thos Hamer, Test. Wm. P. Brady, Northumberland County.
BE IT REMEMBERED that on the Eighth day of July in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety eight, Before me the subscribed, one of the judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County aforementioned, personally came Thomas Hammer and Eleanor his wife the grantors within mentioned who acknowledged the within instrument of writing to be their act and deed & desired the same may be recorded as such. She the said Eleanor being of full age and by me separate and apart from her said husband examined and acknowledged that she executed the within instrument of writing of her own free will & accord without any compulsion or retraint from her said husband. Given under my hand & seal the day & year last above written. Wm. P. Brady (signed)
Recorded the 13th day of May A.Di. 1803 by Jereh Simpson, Rec.
1806 Probate of Thomas Hammer. Northumberland County Pennsylvania. There was a letter of adm. issued 10-8-1806 to William Dale. Sureties were: John Alexander and James Dale. There is a note under this by which administratrion is renounced by: Wife, Elinor; children - James & Elizabeth Hammer.
Be it remembered Thos Hammer Dec'd "That on the 8th Day of October in the year of our Lord 1806. Letters of Administration in due of common form of law were granted unto William Dale of all and singular, the goods & chattels rights & redits of Thomas Hammer deceased (Elenor Hammer the widow & Relict of the said Dec'd of James & Elizabeth Hammer children of the afo'd. Deceased to whom Administration of Right belonged renounced such their Right) and therefore desired to have the aforesaid William Dale appointed who put in sureties John Alexander and James Dale. [As photocopied by Juliana Mulroy, 7/16/1999.)
Probate of Thomas Hammer. There was a letter of adm. issued 10-8-1806 to William Dale. Sureties were: John Alexander and James Dale. There is a note under this which states: (Wife, Elinor; children James & Elizabeth Hammer)
Will: wife Eleanor to have dower.
Wm Dale Admin estate. Widow died 9/17/1826
Monies were paid to children 4/29/1818
Orphans Court April 1807
Thomas Hammer dec'd order of sale
The petition of William Dale Administrator of all and singular the goods and Chattels rights and credits which were of Thomas Hammer late of Chilisquaque township in the County aforesaid deceased was prefered to the Court setting forth that the said intestate left issue eight children two of whom to wit John and Nancy are in their minority that the personal estate of the said intestate is insufficient for the payment of his debts by the account herewith produced appears and that the said intestate died seized in his demesne as of fee of and in a certain inessuage and tract of land situate in Chilisquaque township adjoining lands of Thomas Strawbridge Esquire, Michael Gottshall, and others containing one hundred and fifty two Acres and three quarters and allowance and praying the Court to grant him an order to make sale of the premises aforesaid with the appurtenances to enable him to discharge the debts of the said intestate and for the education of the said Minors. Whereupon the Court grant the prayers of the petitioner and order and direct the said William Dale to espose the premises aforesaid to sale at the house of _____ on the ____day of ______ and further direct the said William Dale to put up six advertisements made out in the usual form by the Clk of this Court and that the purchaser pay the purchase money int Court - Report to be made to the next Orphans Court, By the Court (As transcribed by Natalie Burrows, 10/15/2000).
According to this Orphans Court Document eight children are living. The only ones not accounted for at the time are: Willimanah, Jesse, & Mary. Two of these must have been dead at the time.
Northumberland County Orphans Court - January Term - A.D. 1814
Thomas Hammer, dec., Pet. for Order of Sale
The petition of William Dale administrator of Thomas Hammer, late of Chillisquaque township deceased, was preferred to the Court humbly showing:
That the petitioner presented a petition at April Court in the year of Our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Seven for leave to sell the real estate of Thomas Hammer aforesaid situated in Chillisquaque township for the purpose of paying the debts of intestate and maintainance of the minor children; whereupon the prayer of the petition was granted at said term, but by reason of an ejectment brought against part of the land of the said intestate the order was not taken out. That said ejectment has been determined in favour of the intestates estate the petioner therefore prays the Court to give new directions of the time place and manner of exposing the said tract to public sale. Whereupon the said petition is granted on motion of W. Marr and it is ordered that the sale be held at such time and place as the administrator aforesaid may direct. that beside the six advertisements required by law, advertisements be also pulished in the Newspaper of Northumberland and the English paper of Sunbury and that the said administrator give bond with one sufficient surety in the sum of one thousand dollars for faithful administration of the apets? arising from the said sale agreeably to the act of assembly in this case, and make report to the next Orphan Court. And the said administrator offers as surety for the purpose aforesaid George Lesher who is accepted By the Court.
Northumberland County Orphans Court. Thomas Hammer, dec., Report of Sale.
The Report of William Dale, administrator of Thomas Hammer late of Chillisquaque township deceased was preferred to the Court setting forth: That in pursuance of an order of this Court having given due public and timely notice of the time and place of sale agreeably to the directions thereof he did on Tuesday the First Day of March One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fourteen expose the land and premises in the said order mentioned to sale by public vendue, or outcry, and sold the same unto Joseph Haughinbaugh for the sum of fourteen hundred and fifty one dollars and thirteen cents to be paid in manner following to wit, one third to be paid on the day of sale and the remainder in three equal annual payments. He being the highest and best bidder, and that the highest and best price bidder for the same, which sale as aforesaid made he prays may be confirmed by the Court. Whereupon , on motion of W. Marr, the said report is confirmed. By the Court.
Military record: Revolutionary War, Pvt, Pa, N, 6th Comm, 4th Reg, Barbers Com, Robinson Rangers. 1774 Penn Archives, v12, 3rd series, p89. DAR Patriot Index: Centennial Edition Part II (1994) under "Hammer: Hamer, Heimer listing". He is listed as born in England Dec 31, 1730 and wife Elenor Lyons.
AREA HISTORY: CHILLISQUAQUE TOWNSHIP: Northumberland County
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History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania by Herbert C. Bell 1891
CHILLISQUAQUE TOWNSHIP. CHILLISQUAQUE creek drains nearly the whole of that part of Northumberland county situated between Montour ridge and Limestone ridge, with a general southwesterly course from the Montour county line to its junction with the West Branch. This region, one of the most fertile and populous agricultural districts in the county, forms the township of Chillisquaque; it is traversed by the Philadelphia and Erie and Catawissa railroads, and has several villages of importance in addition to its advantages as a farming section. The present area of Chillisquaque township was originally embraced in Turbut, erected, April 9, 1772. At February sessions, 1775, Mahoning was formed from the southern part of Turbut, with Chillisquaque creek as a mutual boundary. Point was erected from Mahoning at February term, 1786, thus leaving to the latter a narrow triangular territory; and at the following May term the township of Chillisquaque was formed from the contiguous portions of Mahoning and Turbut, with the following boundaries. Beginning at the corner of Point township on the top of Montour's hill nearly opposite the nine-mile tree, and to extend from thence to Joseph Wilson's on the north side of Chillisquaque creek, from thence to the top of the Limestone ridge to the house occupied by Neal Davis on Colonel Francis's land, from thence a straight course to the West Branch of Susquehanna. In 1813 this township was attached to Columbia county, of which it formed a part until 1815; it was then reannexed to Northumberland, but in the following year a considerable part of its territory was again attached to Columbia and now forms part of Montour. The following is a list of the taxable inhabitants of Chillisquaque township in 1783, when it included Liberty township, Montour county, in additon to its present area: John Alexander, William Anderson, William Allen, Daniel Bates, John Blair, John Blair, Jr., Samuel Blair, Joseph Biggars, David Carson, Johnston Cheney, Adam Clark, John Clark, James Carscaddon, James Carscaddon, Jr., John Carscaddon, William Carscaddon, Charles Cochran, James Cochran, John Cochran, Widow Campbell, John Curry, John Cheney, James Dunlap, John Donaldson, James Davidson, Thomas Davidson, James Donaldson, Andrew Davis, Benjamin Elliott, John Funston, Jesse Funston, William Fisher, Robert Finney, John Gillespie, Robert Giffin, Widow Gillespie, Paul Geddis, Hugh Gowan, John Galloway, John Gray, John Hunter, William Haslet, Stephen Horn, Adam Hempleman, Thomas Hewitt, Francis Huston, THOMAS HAMMER, John Hannah, Samuel Harper, George Irwin, Samuel Irwin, Leonard Kelley, Neul McMullen, Charles McCoy, William Mulligan, Richard Mayhew, William Murray, Patrick McNinch, John Martin, George Morrison, John McMahan, John Murray, David McCartney, John McMahan, James McMahan, Robert McWilliams, Hugh McBride, Alexander Miller, James Murray, James Neal, Stephen Oliver, Samuel Oaks, Thomas Palmer, Hance Potts, Thomas Rodgers, Martin Reece, James Robinson, William Reed, David Reynolds, James Reynolds. Robert Reynolds, Archibald Sweney, John Seely, David Scott, David Stedman, William Stedman, James Stedman, Baltzer Stake, James Stadden, John Shaw, Thomas Strawbridge, Jacob Shipman, Jacob Teeple, George Teeple, John Tate, Isaac Wilson, Nathaniel Wilson, Joseph Wilson, John Wilson, Leonard Wilkins, Joseph Wilson, Samuel Wynn, Benjamin Wynn, James Woodside, David Wilkins. John Alexander was assessed with one servant, to serve two years; Alexander Miller, with one servant, to serve one year; and Thomas Strawbridge, with one negro, who were the only property of that description. The largest amount of property assessed to any one individual was five hundred seventeen pounds, in the name of Thomas Palmer; James Stedman followed, with four hundred twenty-seven pounds, and Thomas Strawbridge with three hundred one.
More About SR. THOMAS HAMER:
Land Purchase: April 04, 1786, "Oak Land" Northumberland County
Military service: 1776, Pvt, Penn N 6th Com, 4th Reg, Cap Barbers Com
Probate: October 08, 1806, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
Notes for ELENOR LYONS:
She was living with James and Elizabeth in October 1806, 1810, and as a widow in 1820, as listed under Thomas Hamer.
[Brøderbund Family Archive #313, Ed. 1, Census Index: U.S. Selected Counties, 1810, Date of Import: Sep 17, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.313.1.1799.89]
Individual: Hammer, James
County/State: Northumberland Co., PA
Location: Chillisquaque Twp
Page #: 103
Year: 1810
1 male under 10 (?)
1 male 16-26 (John)
1 male 26-45 (James)
1 female 16-26 (?)
1 female 26-45 (Elizabeth)
1 female over 45 (Elenor)
James is living at home with family. Head of household. Not married. He and John were married about 1813 and Thomas' monies were dispersed in 1818.
War of 1812, fighting with Thomas Jr in battle. Thomas's wife died 1811.
[Brøderbund Family Archive #314, Ed. 1, Census Index: U.S. Selected Counties, 1820, Date of Import: Jul 29, 1999, Internal Ref. #1.314.1.2501.139]
Individual: Hammer
County/State: Northumberland Co., PA
Location: Chillisquaque Twp
Page #: 027
Year: 1820
The following miscellaneous information is provided about the individual: WIDOW
1 male 10-16 (?)
2 females 26-45 (Elizabeth & Nancy?)
1 female over 45 (Elenor)
Probate of Thomas Hammer. There was a letter of adm. issued 10-8-1806 to William Dale. Sureties were: John Alexander and James Dale. There is a note under this which states: (Wife, Elinor; children James & Elizabeth Hammer)
Will: wife Eleanor to have dower.
Wm Dale Admin estate. Widow died 9/17/1826
Monies were paid to children 4/29/1818
More About ELENOR LYONS:
Will: October 1806, Elinor, James, Elizabeth listed
Children of THOMAS HAMER and ELENOR LYONS are:
i. THOMAS4 HAMER, JR., b. September 24, 1766, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania; d. May 02, 1829, Lawrence County , Indiana; m. HANNAH MCNEAL, 1788, Pennsylvania; b. August 17, 1770, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; d. July 11, 1811, Jamestown, New York.
Notes for THOMAS HAMER, JR.:
Tombstone in Hamer Cemetery, Lawrence Co, Indiana, gives: In Memory of Thomas Hamer, d May 2, 1829, 2nd NY Militia War of 1812 (62ys, 11ms, 7ds).
2 REG'T (DOBBIN'S), NEW YORK MILITIA.
Family tradition says that original burial was elsewhere; later removed to the Hamer Cemetery. Frank V. Hamer confirmed this tradition. He and his Uncle J. Frank Hamer, Bedford Undertaker, moved the skeleton and stone of Thomas Hamer, and the skeletons and stones of Henry and Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, in March of 1937 from the Jolly Cemetery in Bono Township to the Hamer Cemetery in Marion Township. Documentation found in the oral history records of the Mitchell City Library.
FAMILY BIBLE RECORD
The family of Thomas Hamer Sr with Elenor Lyons and ten children and the family of Thomas Hamer Jr with Hannah McNeal and ten children can be found in the family bible of Thomas Hamer Jr as transcribed by George Washington Hamer and passed down through the Hugh, Thomas L., and Joseph Hamer families of southern Indiana. Text follows:
"Thomas Hamer Senior, Borne December the 31, 1730.
Elenor Hamer, Borne May the 15, 1750.
Thomas Hamer, Borne Sept the 24, 1766.
and died May 2, 1829 at two o'c in the morning.
Hannah Hamer, wife of Thomas Hamer. Borne Aug 1770.
and died July 11, 1811.
William Hamer, Jan 22, 1769.
Joseph Hamer, May the 26, 1773.
Willimanah Hamer, Borne April the 6, 1774.
Jesse Hamer, Borne Feb the 3, 1779.
Mary Hamer, Borne July the 17, 1781.
Elizabeth Hamer, Borne the July 19, 1783.
James Hamer, Borne the March the 3, 1786.
Nancy Hamer, Borne March 19, 1789.
John Hamer, Borne Sept the 16, 1792.
"Below are the names of grandfather's children.
Elizabeth Hamer, Borne Nov the 26, 1790.
and died Mar 16, 1849.
William Hamer, Borne May 1, 1792.
The Third Child was Borne Jan 26, 1794.
and died March 12, 1794.
Robert Hamer, Borne Aug 15, 1795.
and died Feb 15, 1797.
Nancy Hamer, Borne Oct the 15, 1797.
Hugh Hamer, Borne Dec the 18, 1799.
Thomas Hamer, Borne March 7, 1801.
Letty Hamer, Borne March 29, 1804.
James Hamer, Borne Feb 8, 1806
and died Apr 28, 1848.
Joseph Hamer, Borne Sept 5, 1808.
These names are coppied from my grandfather's Bible. By George W. Hamer."
Due to "old style" dates this bible is sometimes off one year.
Direct Data Capture, comp. War of 1812 Muster Rolls. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 1999-. Original data: National Archives and Records Administration. Index to the Compiled Military Service Records for the Volunteer Soldiers Who Served During the War of 1812 M602, 234 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.
HAMMER THOMAS 2 REG'T (DOBBIN'S), NEW YORK MILITIA. PRIVATE PRIVATE 90 602
There is a warrant #22714 to a Thomas Hamer for services in the War of 1812, a private in Grosvenor Company of the 26th Regiment of Infantry, that grants him bounty land in Arkansas Territory, dated Sept. 8, 1821.
One family source says Thomas Hamer moved to Ohio and, on July 9, 1819, came to Indiana with his son, Joseph, and daughter, Lettie. This source also says that Lettie Hamer married a Mr Bausley and moved to Ottawa, Kansas. Another source says the brothers, James, Joseph, Lettie, and their father, Thomas, came to Indiana in 1828 or 1829 from Ohio, and Lettie married a Mr. Bausley and moved to Ottawa, Kansas. We know that Lettie married John Bosley in New York and moved to Ohio. After John's death she went to Ottawa, Kansas, to join several of her children, Harriet, Thomas Jefferson, and Almira. She returned to Ohio in 1893 and died at the home of her daughter, Laura.
Order Book of the County Commissioners of Lawrence County Indiana.
On August 25, 1826, a notice was served that Thomas Hamer had voted in an election for State Representative in Bono Township, Lawrence County, Indiana. It was further stated that he was not a legal resident of Lawrence County, Indiana. So, the election of Louis Roberts was being challenged by John Brown.
The will of Robert McNeal in 1818 mentions the children of Thomas Hamer & Hannah McNeal:
New York. Surrogate's Court (Ontario County).. Probate records. 1795-1924.. Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1979.. FHL Film # 0834759 Vol.12, Page 1822183.. Family History Library, 35 NorthWest Temple. Salt Lake City UT, Date of entry: l2 Sep 1818.
In the name of God Amen. I Robert McNeal of the town of Geneseo, County of Ontario and State of New York being weak in body but of Sound and perfect Mind and Memory blessed be Almighty God for the Same do make and publish this my last will and Testament in Manner and form following. (That is to say) First I give and bequeath to my Eldest Mary Blain the following Sum that is to say the Value of twenty Acres of My farm in the above mentioned Town County and State together with following articles Namely One feather bead bedstead calico Bedspread One Sheet and pillow One Cloak one large Bible and umbrella one pair linning stockings One white Strait bodice Coat Vest and hat one puter dish. I do also give and bequeath to the Eight Children Heirs of Hannah Hamer The Sum of Eighty Dollars William the Eldest to Receive twenty Dollars and the Remainder of the Eighty Dollars to be Equally divided with the other seven Heirs. I also give and bequeath to my Daughter Jean Fleming My Son Hugh ...
[Brøderbund Family Archive #311, Ed. 1, Census Index: U.S. Selected Counties, 1790, Date of Import: Sep 15, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.311.1.1217.196]
Individual: Hammer, Thomas, Jr.
County/State: Northumberland Co., PA
Page #: 187
Year: 1790
Number of males 16 and upwards: 1 (Thomas Jr.)
Number of females: 2 (Hannah & Elizabeth)
[Brøderbund Family Archive #312, Ed. 1, Census Index: U.S. Selected Counties,
1800, Date of Import: Sep 15, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.312.1.1324.145]
Individual: Hammer, Thomas
County/State: Ontario Co., NY
Page #: 320
Year: 1800
Age ranges in household: 11020-1101000
Free white males:
3 and under 10: 1 (Robert)
10 and under 16: 1 (William)
26 and under 45: 2 (Thomas, Jr and ?)
Free white females
under 10: 1 (Nancy)
10 and under 16: 1 (Elizabeth)
26 and under 45: 1 (Hannah)
[Brøderbund Family Archive #313, Ed. 1, Census Index: U.S. Selected Counties, 1810, Date of Import: Sep 15, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.313.1.1799.116]
Individual: Hammer, Thomas
County/State: Ontario Co., NY, Geneseo
Page #: 168
Year: 1810
Age ranges in household: 31101-11110
1. Name of head of household: Thomas Hammer
2. Address: Ontario Co, NY
3. Free white males
3 and under 10: (Joseph, James, Thomas L.)
10 and under 16: (Hugh)
16 and under 26: (William)
45 and over: (Thomas Jr)
4. Free white females, including head of family
under 10: (Lettie) 1
10 and under 16: (Nancy) - 1
16 and under 26: (Elizabeth) - 1
26 and under 45: (Hannah) - 1
[Brøderbund Family Archive #314, Ed. 1, Census Index: U.S. Selected Counties, 1820, Date of Import: Sep 15, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.314.1.2502.10]
Individual: Hammer, Thomas
County/State: Ontario Co., NY
Location: Geneseo
Page #: 196
Year: 1820
00000100000 (1 male 45 & over (Thomas was 54 at this time). He seems to have been living alone, but near Roswell Crowfoot and Lemuel and Nancy Hamer Jenning.
More About THOMAS HAMER, JR.:
Burial: Aft. May 02, 1829, Lawrence County, Indiana (Hamer Cemetery)
Notes for HANNAH MCNEAL:
[Brøderbund Family Archive #311, Ed. 1, Census Index: U.S. Selected Counties, 1790, Date of Import: Sep 15, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.311.1.1217.196]
Individual: Hammer, Thomas, Jr.
County/State: Northumberland Co., PA
Page #: 187
Year: 1790
Number of males 16 and upwards: 1 (Thomas Jr.)
Number of females: 2 (Hannah & Elizabeth)
[Brøderbund Family Archive #312, Ed. 1, Census Index: U.S. Selected Counties,
1800, Date of Import: Sep 15, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.312.1.1324.145]
Individual: Hammer, Thomas
County/State: Ontario Co., NY
Page #: 320
Year: 1800
Age ranges in household: 11020-1101000
Free white males:
3 and under 10: 1 (Robert)
10 and under 16: 1 (William)
26 and under 45: 2 (Thomas, Jr and ?)
Free white females
under 10: 1 (Nancy)
10 and under 16: 1 (Elizabeth)
26 and under 45: 1 (Hannah)
[Brøderbund Family Archive #313, Ed. 1, Census Index: U.S. Selected Counties, 1810, Date of Import: Sep 15, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.313.1.1799.116]
Individual: Hammer, Thomas
County/State: Ontario Co., NY, Geneseo
Page #: 168
Year: 1810
Age ranges in household: 31101-11110
1. Name of head of household: Thomas Hammer
2. Address: Ontario Co, NY
3. Free white males
3 and under 10: (Joseph, James, Thomas L.)
10 and under 16: (Hugh)
16 and under 26: (William)
45 and over: (Thomas Jr)
4. Free white females, including head of family
under 10: (Lettie) 1
10 and under 16: (Nancy) - 1
16 and under 26: (Elizabeth) - 1
26 and under 45: (Hannah) - 1
DAR Roster of Revolutionary War Ancestors
McNeal, Robert (or McNeall), b. before 1757, Ireland, d. 1823, Geneva (Geneseo), N.Y., m. 1768, Ireland, Jean. Service: He served as a private in 1777 in capt. David Whitekill's Co., Col. John Boyd's 7th Battalian, Lancaster Co., Militia, PA. Children: Nancy, m. James Blain; Hannah, b.1770, m Thomas Hamer, Jr.; Thomas Baker; Betty, m. Unknown Clark; Hugh; Jean Ann, m. James Flemming; Polly, b. 1781, m. Unknown Hall; Letitia (Letty), b. 29 May 1786, m. Christopher (Christian) Smith. Descendant: Emma Maude Wesner Roegge
Emma Maude Wesner m. Clem Roegge, Sr.
Lura Maude Hamer m. Fernando Wood Wesner
James Madison Hamer m. Mary Dunkle
Joseph Hamer m. Martha Jane Maddox
Thomas Hamer Jr. m. Hannah McNeal
No. 414256
Mrs. Louise Riley Tracey.
DAR ID Number: 76238
Born in Bedford, Ind.
Wife of James Henry Tracey.
Descendant of Robert McNeal.
Daughter of John Riley (1824-1903) and Nancy Nugent (b. 1835), his wife, m. 1851.
[p.90] Granddaughter of John R. Nugent (1811-83) and Euphemia Jennings (1818-46), his wife, m. 1833.
Gr-granddaughter of Lemuel Jennings and Nancy Hamer (1797-1890), his wife, m. 1816.
Gr-gr-granddaughter of Thomas Hamer (1766-1829) and Hannah McNeal (1770-1811), his wife, m. 1788.
Gr-gr-gr-granddaughter of Robert McNeal and Jean —, his wife, m. 1768.
Robert McNeal served, 1777, as a private in the company of Capt. David Whithill, Col. John Boyd's 7th battalion, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania militia. He was born in Ireland; died, 1823, in Geneseo, N. Y.
One source for the Hamer-McNeal family is the so-called McNeall Synopsis, composed about 1934. It consists in an outline of names with some annotation.
Family tradition says that Hannah McNeal Hamer died in Jamestown, New York, in 1811. A history of the village of Jamestown says that no deaths occured from the founding of the village in 1810 until 1815. Perhaps the Hamers were in the countryside around Jamestown.
Abstract - People Mentioned in Robert McNeal's Will of 1818.
Children: Mary Blain (eldest); Hannah (deceased - eight children, William eldest); Jean Flemming; Hugh McNeal; Polly Hall; Letty Smith. Grandchildren (children of Jean): Betsy Griffen, Jean Ann Fleming; Margaret Fleming; Elinor Flemming. Administrators: Alexander Fullerton, James Blain, Dr. John Campbell. Recipients: William Fullerton (son of Alexander), John Campbell (son of Dr John Campbell). Witnesses: John Campbell, Alexander Fullerton, Samuel M. Mann.
ii. WILLIAM HAMER, b. January 22, 1769, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania; d. May 04, 1831, Butler County, Ohio; m. ISABEL VANDERHOOF, September 11, 1796, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania; b. Abt. 1780.
Notes for WILLIAM HAMER:
Family tradition and the family bible say William Hamer was born 22 Jan 1769 in Pa. Tradition says he began his family while still in Pennsylvannia, and moved the family at least twice. In 1812, he went to the Lake Champlain area in New York state. In 1817, he moved to Ohio. He purchased 50 acres near Oxford, Butler County, Ohio. (The purchase was recorded on 30 Oct., 1829, in the courthouse, in Hamilton, Ohio}. He remained there until he died. His wife's name is not recorded, but at least one child survived.
There is a record of a sale of land by William Hamer in Ontario County, New York, in 1817. This may be our William Hamer. He sold it to Christopher Clark. He may have moved at the time of the sale.
William purchased 50 acres near Oxford, Butler County, Ohio, recorded in Hamilton, Ohio, on Oct 30, 1829. This could have been recorded after the purchase.
The following transfer paper was given by the Presbyterian Church at Chillisquaque, Pennsylvania. "These are to certify, that the bearers hereof, William Hammer & his wife, Ibby, are herefore of good character, have had the privilege of Baptism for a child with us, are free from public scandal or anything exposing to Church injure known to us & may be received into any variety of Christians where God in his Providence may order their lot. Given at Chillisquaque with advise of session the 25th day of October 1801, by John Bryson F. D. M." Rev. John Bryson was pastor from 1790 to 1840. From the Thomas L. Hamer correspondence in the Huntington Library in California.
Tombstone in Old Ebenezer Cemetery, Hanover Township, Butler County, Ohio, read, as recorded in History and Biographical Cyclopedia of Butler County Ohio, published at Cincinnati in 1882: " William Hamer, a native of Pennsylvania, who married Isabel Vanderhook, September 11, 1796, and who died May 4, 1811(?)". Since the church was not begun till 1817 and there are no other burials before the 1830's it can be assumed that the date was incorrectly read. It could be 1831 to 1839, since William was in the 1830 census and not in the 1840 census. The stone was no longer extant when the tombstones were transcribed in 1962, although a few other stones recorded in 1882 were again reported.
On February 24, 1834 the land which William Hamer owned is listed in the "Reily Township List and Valuation of Real Property made in the year 1834", as belonging to the heirs of William Hamer. 30 acres valued at $200. He died before 1834.
There is no mention of William in a letter of cousin Hugh Hamer to Thomas L. Hamer in 1835. He is likely not living. This letter is found in the Thomas L. Hamer Correspondence in the Huntington Library in California.
[Brøderbund Family Archive #313, Ed. 1, Census Index: U.S. Selected Counties, 1810, Date of Import: Feb 18, 2002, Internal Ref. #1.313.1.1799.118]
Individual: Hammer, William
County/State: Ontario Co., NY; Boyle Township
Page #: 134
Year: 1810
Age ranges in household: 11010 00010 (The ages are recorded differently in this Broderbund Archive, but a comparison with a copy of the actual census shows the above. 1 male under 10; 1 male between 10 and 15; 1 male between 26 and 44; 1 female between 26 and 44. This corresponds to Joseph V., Thomas L., William, and Isabel.
[Brøderbund Family Archive #314, Ed. 1, Census Index: U.S. Selected Counties, 1820, Date of Import: Sep 18, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.314.1.2491.149]
Individual: Hamer, William
County/State: Butler Co., OH
Location: Oxford Twp
Page #: 036
Year: 1820
01000100000001000; 1 male 10 to 16; 1 male over 45; 1 person engaged in agriculture. This corresponds to Joseph V., and William. The mark for one engaged in agriculture may have been missplaced and be actually the mark for Isabel.
[Brøderbund Family Archive #315, Ed. 1, Census Index: U.S. Selected Counties, 1830, Date of Import: Sep 15, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.315.1.3891.3]
Individual: Hamer, William
County/State: Butler Co., OH
Location: Reily Twp
Page #: 173
Year: 1830
01020000100000100001000000; 1 male between five and ten; 2 males between fifteen and twenty; 1 male between sixty and seventy; 1 female between forty and fifty. It is not clear who are the three males here with William and Isabel.
"February Term 1840
Butler Co., OH Court
Butler County ss.
Be it remembered that on the (blank) day of (blank) in the Term of March one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine before the Judges aforesaid here at Hamilton comes Isaac Lindley by John B. Waller his Solicitor and exhibits here in Court his petition or bill in Chancery against Silas Misner in the words following to wit: " To the Hons. the Judges of this Court of common pleas for Butler County, Ohio in Chancery listing? your orator Isaac Lindly (sic) of the county aforesaid ? have to represent to your honors, that on the fifth day of September A.D. 1829 he became surety for one William Hamer of said county in a note payable to Henry Clem for the sum of fifty dollars two years from that date, that the said note was assigned by the said Clem to John A. Hancock on the tenth February AD 1831 that suit was instituted upon said note in the name of Henry Clem and a judgment rendered against defendant for the sum of forty-five dollars and 52/00 before John Johnston then an acting Justice of the peace in Reily township, Butler County, Ohio, al which will more fully and at large appear references being had to a transcript of said proceedings herewith files? marked. And made a part of this his bill of complaint. That the said William Hamer in the mean while died leaving his widow who has since intermarried with one William McKasson and as his heirs and representatives at law, Thomas L. Hamer, William Hamer, That the said William McKasson took possession of the personal estate of the said William Hamer and coverted the same to his own use. That a settlement was as your orator is informed afterwards made between Thomas L. Hamer, one of the heirs in his own right and as guardian for the other heir, a minor with the said William McKasson. That the said Thomas L. Hamer reliquished his claim to the property upon the agreement that the said McKasson should discharge certain debts and liabilities incured by the said William Hamer in his lifetime. That amongst others said McKasson retained property in his hands to pay off the Judgment aforesaid. That the said John A. Hancock on the fifteenth October A.D. one thousand one hundred and thirty-three assigned said Judgment to Silas Misner who as your orator verily believes purchased said Judgment with the money of the said McKasson and now holds the same for his use and benefit. Your orator further states that although nearly six years have elapsed since rendition of said Judgment yet no execution had ever been issued on the same. That said Silas Misner who now resides and has for many years past resided in this county refuses to order an execution, but refuses as to do, alledging that he will make your orators heirs pay it some day. Your orator who is now very old and infirm and then when these facts cannot be proved or the circumstances fully explained compel the heirs of your orator to pay the same. Your orator expressly charges that the said Judgment has been fully paid and satisfied out of the property of the said William Hamer. That the said McKasson is fraudulently attempting to recover the same off of your orator or his estate after his death-that the said Silas Misner holds said Judgment as a trustee merely for McKassen who has received the same as aforesaid. In tender consideration whereof and as your orator is ? at law and can only have relief in a Court of equity where matters of this sort are cognizable he prays your honor that the said William McKasson (who resides in Indiana), Silas Misner who lives in Butler county & Thomas L. Hamer who resides in Brown county may be made defendants to this his bill of complaint and that they may upon their oaths be compelled to answer the same as fully and explicitely as if again repeated by way of interrogatory and to the end that your orator may be no longer harrased (sic), and that justice may be done on the promises. he prays your honor that the said Silas Misner and William McKasson may be forever enjoined from collecting or prosecuting said Judgment, and that the same may be cancelled and anulled and satisfaction entered on the ? aforesaid. John B. Weller, Sol. for Complt. Whereupon the Sheriff of the county aforesaid is commanded that he give notice to the said Silas Misner to be before the Judges aforesaid here at Hamilton immediately to answer to the bill aforesaid. Afterwards now at this day to with the (blank) day of (blank) in the Term of March aforesaid before the judges aforesaid here at Hamilton comes the said Isaac Lindley by his solicitor aforesaid and the Sheriff of the county aforesaid to wit: Israel Gregg Esquire now returns that by virture of the writ aforesaid to him directed he hat given notice to the said Silas Misner to be before the Judges aforesaid here at Hamilton to answer to the bill aforesaid. And the said Silas Misner being called Israel D. Crosby, his solicitor, comes and answers to the said bill for the said Isaac Lindley and for cause of ? shows that the said Isaac Lindley by his said bill has not made such a case as entitles him in a Court of equity to any discovery from this defendent or relief against him, wherefore and for other good causes the said Silas Misner ? to the said bill and prays the judgment of this court whether he shall be compelled to make any other or further answers thereto and that he may be hence dismissed with his costs. But because the Court now here are not yet advised to give their judgment of and concerning the promises aforesaid, day, therefore is given to the parties aforesaid before the Judges aforesaid here at Hamilton until the third Monday of July next to hear their Judgment thereon because the Court nowhere thereof not yet held. On which day to wit the third Monday of July aforesaid before the Judges aforesaid here at Hamilton come the parties aforesaid by their solicitors aforesaid but because the Court now here are not yet advised to give their Judgment of and upon the promises aforesaid before the Judges aforesaid here at Hamilton until the fourth Monday of October next to hear hear (repeated) their judgment thereon because the Court now here thereof not yet. On which day to wit the fourth Monday of October aforesaid before the Judges aforesaid here at Hamilton come the parties aforesaid by their solicitors aforesaid, but because the Court nowhere thereof not yet, day, therefore is given to the parties aforesaid before the Judges aforesaid here at Hamilton until the twenty-fourth day of February next to hear their judgment thereon because the Court not yet. On which day to wit the twenty-fourth day of February AD 1840 before the Judges aforesaid here at Hamilton come the parties aforesaid by thier solicitors aforesaid and hereon the said Silas Lindley his bill aforesaid against the said Silas Misner ? not further prosecute but had permitted the same to be discontinued and by consent of the parties and their solicitors it is ordered and decreed by the Court that the said Isaac Lindley said costs are taxed at eight dollars and 72/00. B. Hinkson.
More About WILLIAM HAMER:
Burial: Aft. May 04, 1831, Butler County, Ohio (Ebenezer Cemetery, Hanover Township)
Notes for ISABEL VANDERHOOF:
This could be the family from which Isabel Vanderhoof came:
[Brøderbund Family Archive #312, Ed. 1, Census Index: U.S. Selected Counties, 1800, Date of Import: Oct 29, 1999, Internal Ref. #1.312.1.3174.82]
Individual: Vanderhuff, Richard
County/State: Northumberland Co., PA
Page #: 802
Year: 1800
Age ranges in household: 01010-1101000
1 male under 16
1 male under 45
1 female under 10
1 female under 16
1 female under 45
"February Term 1840
Butler Co., OH Court
Butler County ss. Be it remembered that on the (blank) day of (blank) in the Term of March one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine before the Judges aforesaid here at Hamilton comes Isaac Lindley by John B. Waller his Solicitor and exhibits here in Court his petition or bill in Chancery against Silas Misner in the words following to wit: " To the Hons. the Judges of this Court of common pleas for Butler County, Ohio in Chancery listing? your orator Isaac Lindly (sic) of the county aforesaid ? have to represent to your honors, that on the fifth day of September A.D. 1829 he became surety for one William Hamer of said county in a note payable to Henry Clem for the sum of fifty dollars two years from that date, that the said note was assigned by the said Clem to John A. Hancock on the tenth February AD 1831 that
suit was instituted upon said note in the name of Henry Clem and a judgment rendered against defendant for the sum of forty-five dollars and 52/00 before John Johnston then an acting Justice of the peace in Reily township, Butler County, Ohio, al which will more fully and at large appear references
being had to a transcript of said proceedings herewith files? marked. And made a part of this his bill of complaint. That the said William Hamer in the mean while died leaving his widow who has since intermarried with one William McKasson and as his heirs and representatives at law, Thomas L. Hamer, William Hamer, That the said William McKasson took possession of the personal estate of the said William Hamer and coverted the same to his own use. That a settlement was as your orator is informed afterwards made between Thomas L. Hamer, one of the heirs in his own right and as guardian for the other heir, a minor with the said William McKasson. That the said Thomas L. Hamer reliquished his claim to the property upon the agreement that the said McKasson should discharge certain debts and liabilities incured by the said William Hamer in his lifetime. That amongst others said McKasson retained property in his hands to pay off the Judgment aforesaid. That the said John A. Hancock on the fifteenth October A.D. one thousand one hundred and thirty-three assigned said Judgment to Silas Misner who as your orator verily believes purchased said Judgment with the money of the said McKasson and now holds the same for his use and benefit. Your orator further states that although nearly six years have elapsed since rendition of said Judgment yet no execution had ever been issued on the same. That said Silas Misner who now resides and has for many years past resided in this county refuses to order an execution, but refuses as to do, alledging that he will make your orators heirs pay it some day. Your orator who is now very old and infirm and then when these facts cannot be proved or the circumstances fully explained compel the heirs of your orator to pay the same. Your orator expressly charges that the said Judgment has been fully paid and satisfied out of the property of the said William Hamer. That the said McKasson is fraudulently attempting to recover the same off of
your orator or his estate after his death-that the said Silas Misner holds said Judgment as a trustee merely for McKassen who has received the same as aforesaid. In tender consideration whereof and as your orator is ? at law and can only have relief in a Court of equity where matters of this sort are cognizable he prays your honor that the said William McKasson (who resides in Indiana), Silas Misner who lives in Butler county & Thomas L. Hamer who resides in Brown county may be made defendants to this his bill of complaint and that they may upon their oaths be compelled to answer the same as fully and explicitely as if again repeated by way of interrogatory and to the end that your orator may be no longer harrased (sic), and that justice may be done on the promises. he prays your honor that the said Silas Misner and William McKasson may be forever enjoined from collecting or prosecuting said Judgment, and that the same may be cancelled and anulled and satisfaction entered on the ? aforesaid. John B. Weller, Sol. for Complt. Whereupon the Sheriff of the county aforesaid is commanded that he give notice to the said Silas Misner to be before the Judges aforesaid here at Hamilton immediately to answer to the bill aforesaid. Afterwards now at this day to with the (blank) day of (blank) in the Term of March aforesaid before the judges aforesaid here at Hamilton comes the said Isaac Lindley by his solicitor aforesaid and the Sheriff of the county aforesaid to wit: Israel Gregg Esquire now returns that by virture of the writ aforesaid to him directed he hat given notice to the said Silas Misner to be before the Judges aforesaid here at Hamilton to answer to the bill aforesaid. And the said Silas Misner being called Israel D. Crosby, his solicitor, comes and answers to the said bill for the said Isaac Lindley and for cause of ? shows that the said Isaac Lindley by his said bill has not made such a case as entitles him in a Court of equity to any discovery from this defendent or relief against him, wherefore and for other good causes the said Silas Misner ? to the said bill and prays the judgment of this court whether he shall be compelled to make any other or further answers thereto and that he may be hence dismissed with his costs. But because the Court now here are not yet advised to give their judgment of and concerning the promises aforesaid, day, therefore is given to the parties aforesaid before the Judges aforesaid here at Hamilton until the third Monday of July next to hear their Judgment thereon because the Court nowhere thereof not yet held. On which day to wit the third Monday of July aforesaid before the Judges aforesaid here at Hamilton come the parties aforesaid by their solicitors aforesaid but because the Court now here are not yet advised to give their Judgment of and upon the promises aforesaid before the Judges aforesaid here at Hamilton until the fourth Monday of October next to hear hear (repeated) their judgment thereon because the Court now here thereof not yet. On which day to wit the fourth Monday of October aforesaid before the Judges aforesaid here at Hamilton come the parties aforesaid by their solicitors aforesaid, but because the Court nowhere thereof not yet, day, therefore is given to the parties aforesaid before the Judges aforesaid here at Hamilton until the twenty-fourth day of February next to hear their judgment thereon because the Court not yet. On which day to wit the twenty-fourth day of February AD 1840 before the Judges aforesaid here at Hamilton come the parties aforesaid by thier solicitors aforesaid and hereon the said Silas Lindley his bill aforesaid against the said Silas Misner ? not further prosecute but had permitted the same to be discontinued and by consent of the parties and their solicitors it is ordered and decreed by the Court that the said Isaac Lindley said costs are taxed at eight dollars and 72/00. B. Hinkson.
Marriage Notes for WILLIAM HAMER and ISABEL VANDERHOOF:
Tombstone in Old Ebenezer Cemetery, Hanover Township, Butler County, Ohio, read, as recorded in History and Biographical Cyclopedia of Butler County Ohio, published at Cincinnati in 1882: " William Hamer, a native of Pennsylvania, who married Isabel Vanderhook, September 11, 1796, and who died May 4, 1811(?)". Since the church was not begun till 1817 and there are no other burials before the 1830's it can be assumed that the date was incorrectly read. It could be 1831 to 1839, since William was in the 1830 census and not in the 1840 census. The stone was no longer extant when the stones were transcribed in 1962, although a few other stones recorded in 1882 were again reported.
iii. JOSEPH HAMER, b. May 26, 1772, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania; d. November 09, 1839, Monroe County, New York; m. MARY LATTA, 1799, New York; b. April 28, 1783, New Windsor, Orange County, New York; d. August 18, 1863, Bengal Township, Clinton County, Michigan.
Notes for JOSEPH HAMER:
Number Six Cemetery of Rush, NY This cemetery is located on the north side of Number Six Honeoye Falls Road about 1/4 mile east of the intersection with Five Points Road. This cemetery is also known as the Sibleyville Cemetery, Palmer Cemetery and the McFarlan Cemetery. The tombstones in this cemetery were copied twice before. About 1930 a list of inscriptions was made by Mary C. Douglas with help from Anna B. Yates, both of the Irondequoit Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Another list of inscriptions was made in 1939 by Mary Moulthrop and Myrte Rice Haynes, also of the same D.A.R. Chapter. A combined list was made from these earlier records and a visit to the cemetery was made on September 25, 1992 by Richard T. Halsey and corrections and four additions were made to the master list.
HAMER, Joseph; d Nov. 9, 1839 @ 68y
Deborah Roberts, wife of James; d Feb. 13, 1837 @ 21y 5m 25d
(She is also listed in Michigan in Mt Rest Cemetery.)
infant son of James L. & Deborah; d Nov. 27, 1836 @ 3d
Eliza Ann, dau. of John & Maria; d March 12, 1838 @ 5 weeks
© Richard T. Halsey, 2000
Burials in Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, Clinton County, Michigan:
Almeda Hamer, wife of Francis H.D. Hamer, 1851, d. May 1915
Deborah Hamer, wife of James L. Hamer, d. Feb 1, 1844 (The cemetery records of Rush, NY, disagree.)
Enola A. Hamer, 1862-1930.
Francis H.D. Hamer, 78y, d. Nov 1925
Harriet D. Hamer, b. March 3, 1819, d. Jan 20, 1901 (James L.'s sister)
Henry Hamer, son of Francis, 39y, d. June 6, 1923
James L. Hamer, b. Dec, 1853, d. May 1924
James L. Hamer, b. July 1, 1808, d. March 29, 1883
Mary Hamer, mother of James L. Hamer, 80y 3m 2d, d. August 1, 1863
Sarah C. Hamer, 1858, d. May 1947
William K. Hamer, May 1858, d. March 1924
Information for Joseph Hamer and Mary Latta's descendants is found in:
American Descendants of James Latta. Published privately, June 15, 1904. Joseph Hamer married into "Branch 4".
86 MARY (3) Born: April 28, 1783. In: New Windsor, N.Y. Died: August 18, 1864. In: Bengal, Mich. Married: Joseph Hamer. Also seen as: Harner, Homer, Hommer, Hammer, & Harris, I find these names different in books, in 1799 Lived at Lewiston, N.Y. and like her sister Agnes, saw her home burned by the British in 1812. With seven small children found refuge at Genesee , N.Y. It is thought that she joined relatives there. See branch No. 3, as this branch lived at Charlotte. { 1996 Note: Charlotte is in Monroe Co., NY, Near Rochester NY. This same area was also called " Mouth of the Genesee".}
Children of Mary Latta & Joseph Hamer;
Joseph A Hamer, Born: May 26, 1772. Died: November 9, 1839 - Father
Children
Sarah J Hamer, Born: December 19, 1799. Married: Russel E Eggleston..
Eleanor L Hamer, Born: July 24, 1802. Married: Orrin W Wolcott.
Elizabeth Hamer, Born: August 29 1803. Married: Peter McFarlin.
John Hamer, Born: September 5, 1806. Married: Maria Strunk.
James L Hamer, Born: July 1, 1808. Married: Deborah Roberts.
Catherine Hamer, Born: February 13, 1813. Married: Samuel Freeman.
Agnes Maria Hamer, Born: June 24, 1815. Married: Amos J Horton.
William S Hamer, Born: July 14, 1817. Married: Cornelia Russel.
Harriet D Hamer, Born: March 31, 1819. Married: Amasa Carrier.
Joseph L Hamer, Born: March 23, 1821. Married: Mary Worden.
[Brøderbund Family Archive #312, Ed. 1, Census Index: U.S. Selected Counties, 1800, Date of Import: Sep 15, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.312.1.1324.141]
Individual: Hammer, Joseph
County/State: Ontario Co., NY
Location: Phelps
Page #: 482
Year: 1800
Age ranges in household: 10100-0001000
[Brøderbund Family Archive #313, Ed. 1, Census Index: U.S. Selected Counties, 1810, Date of Import: Aug 4, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.313.1.1799.104]
Individual: Hammer, Jospeh
County/State: Ontario Co., NY
Location: Phelps
Page #: 221
Year: 1810
Age ranges in household: 20010-20010
[Brøderbund Family Archive #314, Ed. 1, Census Index: U.S. Selected Counties, 1820, Date of Import: Sep 15, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.314.1.2501.197]
Individual: Hammer, Joseph
County/State: Ontario Co., NY
Location: Avon
Page #: 186
Year: 1820
120001303100
1 male 1-10; 2 males 10-16; 1 male over 45; 3 females 1-10; 3 females 16-18; 1 female 26-45.
[Brøderbund Family Archive #315, Ed. 1, Census Index: U.S. Selected Counties, 1830, Date of Import: Feb 20, 2002, Internal Ref. #1.315.1.3987.100]
Individual: Harmon, Joseph
County/State: Monroe Co., NY
Location: Rush
Page #: 067
Year: 1830
01102001000000012001000000
1 male 5-10; 1 male 10-15; 2 males 20-30; 1 male 50-60; 1 female 10-15; 2 females 15-20; 1 female 40-50.
More About JOSEPH HAMER:
Burial: Aft. November 09, 1839, Monroe County, New York (Sibleyville Cemetery)
Notes for MARY LATTA:
James L. Hamer, Deborah Roberts Hamer & Mary Latta Hamer all buried in Mt. Rest Cem., 1st sect. E of W drive. Myrna A. Van Epps, Volunteer at the Archives (Genealogists of the CCHS, Box 23, St. Johns, MI)
Information for Joseph Hamer and Mary Latta's descendants is found in:
American Descendants of James Latta. Published privately, June 15, 1904. Joseph Hamer married into "Branch 4".
86 MARY (3) Born: April 28, 1783. In: New Windsor, N.Y. Died: August 18, 1864. In: Bengal, Mich. Married: Joseph Hamer. Also seen as: Harner, Homer, Hommer, Hammer, & Harris, I find these names different in books, in 1799 Lived at Lewiston, N.Y. and like her sister Agnes, saw her home burned by the British in 1812. With seven small children found refuge at Genesee , N.Y. It is thought that she joined relatives there. See branch No. 3, as this branch lived at Charlotte. { 1996 Note: Charlotte is in Monroe Co., NY, Near Rochester NY. This same area was also called " Mouth of the Genesee".}
Children of Mary Latta & Joseph Hamer;
Joseph A Hamer, Born: May 26, 1772. Died: November 9, 1839 - Father
Children
Sarah J Hamer, Born: December 19, 1799. Married: Russel E Eggleston..
Eleanor L Hamer, Born: July 24, 1802. Married: Orrin W Wolcott.
Elizabeth Hamer, Born: August 29 1803. Married: Peter McFarlin.
John Hamer, Born: September 5, 1806. Married: Maria Strunk.
James L Hamer, Born: July 1, 1808. Married: Deborah Roberts.
Catherine Hamer, Born: February 13, 1813. Married: Samuel Freeman.
Agnes Maria Hamer, Born: June 24, 1815. Married: Amos J Horton.
William S Hamer, Born: July 14, 1817. Married: Cornelia Russel.
Harriet D Hamer, Born: March 31, 1819. Married: Amasa Carrier.
Joseph L Hamer, Born: March 23, 1821. Married: Mary Worden.
[Brøderbund Family Archive #312, Ed. 1, Census Index: U.S. Selected Counties, 1800, Date of Import: Sep 15, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.312.1.1324.141]
Individual: Hammer, Joseph
County/State: Ontario Co., NY
Location: Phelps
Page #: 482
Year: 1800
Age ranges in household: 10100-0001000
[Brøderbund Family Archive #313, Ed. 1, Census Index: U.S. Selected Counties, 1810, Date of Import: Aug 4, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.313.1.1799.104]
Individual: Hammer, Jospeh
County/State: Ontario Co., NY
Location: Phelps
Page #: 221
Year: 1810
Age ranges in household: 20010-20010
[Brøderbund Family Archive #314, Ed. 1, Census Index: U.S. Selected Counties, 1820, Date of Import: Sep 15, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.314.1.2501.197]
Individual: Hammer, Joseph
County/State: Ontario Co., NY
Location: Avon
Page #: 186
Year: 1820
120001303100
1 male 1-10; 2 males 10-16; 1 male over 45; 3 females 1-10; 3 females 16-18; 1 female 26-45.
[Brøderbund Family Archive #315, Ed. 1, Census Index: U.S. Selected Counties, 1830, Date of Import: Feb 20, 2002, Internal Ref. #1.315.1.3987.100]
Individual: Harmon, Joseph
County/State: Monroe Co., NY
Location: Rush
Page #: 067
Year: 1830
01102001000000012001000000
1 male 5-10; 1 male 10-15; 2 males 20-30; 1 male 50-60; 1 female 10-15; 2 females 15-20; 1 female 40-50.
More About MARY LATTA:
Burial: August 21, 1863, Clinton County, Michigan (Mt. Rest Cemetery)
iv. WILLIMANAH HAMER, b. April 26, 1774, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania; m. RICHARD A. IRWIN, Abt. 1790; b. Abt. 1770.
Notes for RICHARD A. IRWIN:
[Brøderbund Family Archive #313, Ed. 1, Census Index: U.S. Selected Counties, 1810, Date of Import: Jul 29, 1999, Internal Ref. #1.313.1.2177.135]
Individual: Irwin, Richard
County/State: Northumberland Co., PA
Location: White Deer Twp
Page #: 142
Year: 1810
[Brøderbund Family Archive #314, Ed. 1, Census Index: U.S. Selected Counties, 1820, Date of Import: Jul 29, 1999, Internal Ref. #1.314.1.3058.178]
Individual: Irwin, Richard
County/State: Northumberland Co., PA
Location: Turbut Twp
Page #: 070
Year: 1820
v. JESSE HAMER, b. February 03, 1779, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
vi. MARY HAMER, b. July 17, 1781, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
vii. ELIZABETH HAMER, b. July 19, 1783, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
Notes for ELIZABETH HAMER:
[Brøderbund Family Archive #313, Ed. 1, Census Index: U.S. Selected Counties, 1810, Date of Import: Sep 17, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.313.1.1799.89]
Individual: Hammer, James
County/State: Northumberland Co., PA
Location: Chillisquaque Twp
Page #: 103
Year: 1810
1 male under 10 (?)
1 male 16-26 (John)
1 male 26-45 (James)
1 female 16-26 (?)
1 female 26-45 (Elizabeth)
1 female over 45 (Elenor)
James is living at home with family. Head of household. Not married. He and John were married about 1813 and Thomas' monies were dispersed in 1818.
War of 1812, fighting with Thomas Jr in battle. Thomas's wife died 1811.
[Brøderbund Family Archive #314, Ed. 1, Census Index: U.S. Selected Counties, 1820, Date of Import: Jul 29, 1999, Internal Ref. #1.314.1.2501.139]
Individual: Hammer
County/State: Northumberland Co., PA
Location: Chillisquaque Twp
Page #: 027
Year: 1820
The following miscellaneous information is provided about the individual: WIDOW
1 male 10-16 (?)
2 females 26-45 (Elizabeth & Nancy?)
1 female over 45 (Elenor)
Probate of Thomas Hammer. There was a letter of adm. issued 10-8-1806 to William Dale. Sureties were: John Alexander and James Dale. There is a note under this which states: (Wife, Elinor; children James & Elizabeth Hammer)
Will: wife Eleanor to have dower.
Wm Dale Admin estate. Widow died 9/17/1826
Monies were paid to children 4/29/1818
viii. JAMES HAMER, b. March 03, 1785, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania; d. March 17, 1872, Vermont, Fulton County, Illinois; m. ELIZABETH SEIBERT, Abt. 1813, Pennsylvania; b. June 10, 1787, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; d. June 27, 1870, Vermont, Fulton County, Illinois.
Notes for JAMES HAMER:
Cemetery Inscriptions of Fulton County, Illinois, Vol. 6, Vermont Twp. Washington, Ill., 1981. Vermont Cemetery.
Hamer, James. d. Mar. 17, 1872, 87y 14d (8-4)
[Brøderbund Family Archive #313, Ed. 1, Census Index: U.S. Selected Counties, 1810, Date of Import: Sep 17, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.313.1.1799.89]
Individual: Hammer, James
County/State: Northumberland Co., PA
Location: Chillisquaque Twp
Page #: 103
Year: 1810
1 male under 10 (?)
1 male 16-26 (John)
1 male 26-45 (James)
1 female 16-26 (?)
1 female 26-45 (Elizabeth)
1 female over 45 (Elenor)
James is living at home with family. Head of household. Not married. He and John were married about 1813 and Thomas' monies were dispersed in 1818.
War of 1812, fighting with Thomas Jr in battle. Thomas's wife died 1811.
[Brøderbund Family Archive #314, Ed. 1, Census Index: U.S. Selected Counties, 1820, Date of Import: Sep 17, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.314.1.2501.175]
Individual: Hammer, James
County/State: Union Co., PA
Location: White Deer Twp
Page #: 067
Year: 1820
[Brøderbund Family Archive #315, Ed. 1, Census Index: U.S. Selected Counties, 1830, Date of Import: Sep 15, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.315.1.3906.106]
Individual: Hammer, James
County/State: Northumberland Co., PA
Location: Turbut Twp
Page #: 130
Year: 1830
[Brøderbund Family Archive #316, Ed. 1, Census Index: U.S. Selected Counties, 1840, Date of Import: Sep 15, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.316.1.5014.44]
Individual: Hammer, James
County/State: Northumberland Co., PA
Location: Turbot Twp
Page #: 108
Year: 1840
[Brøderbund Family Archive #317, Ed. 1, Census Index: U.S. Selected Counties, 1850, Date of Import: Apr 7, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.317.1.13618.21]
Individual: Hamer, James
County/State: Fulton Co., IL
Location: Vermont
Page #: 106
Year: 1850
225-226
James Hamer 68 m Farmer PA
Elizabeth Hamer 68 f PA
[Brøderbund Family Archive #318, Ed. 1, Census Index: U.S. Selected States/Counties, 1860, Date of Import: Sep 16, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.318.1.15272.15]
Individual: Hamer, James
County/State: Fulton Co., IL
Location: Vermont
Page #: 308
Year: 1860
1870 Heritage Quest Index of the Illinois Census
HAMAR, JAS 86 M W PA FULTON CO VERMONT TWP p 285
More About JAMES HAMER:
Burial: 1872, Vermont Cemetery, Fulton County, Illinois
Notes for ELIZABETH SEIBERT:
Cemetery Inscriptions of Fulton County, Illinois, Vol. 6, Vermont Twp. Washington, Ill., 1981. Vermont Cemetery.
Hamer, Elizabeth (Seibert), wife of James Hamer, d. June 27, 1870, 83y (?) 17d (8-4)
1870 Heritage Quest Index of the Illinois Census
HAMER, ELIZ 85 F W PA FULTON CO VERMONT TWP p286
More About ELIZABETH SEIBERT:
Burial: 1870, Vermont Cemetery, Fulton County, Illinois
ix. NANCY HAMER, b. March 19, 1789, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
x. JOHN HAMER, b. September 16, 1792, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania; d. Abt. 1821; m. HANNAH HAMOR, September 20, 1812, Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; b. Abt. 1790, Middletown, Delaware County, Pennsylvania; d. 1855, Pennsylvania.
Notes for JOHN HAMER:
Mrs. Rebie Patterson Hamer Nelson.
DAR ID Number: 103166
Born in Vermont, Ill.
Wife of Charles P. Nelson.
Descendant of Thomas Hamer, as follows:
[p.55] 1. Henry Howard Hamer (1848-1907) m. 1886 Nettie H. Peacock (b. 1861).
2. Patterson Hamer (1814-91) m. 1839 Phœbe A. Hamor (1815-86).
3. John Hamer (b. 1792) m. 1813 Hannah ? (d. 1855).
4. Thomas Hamer m. 1765 Elenor Lyons (b. 1750).
Thomas Hamer served as private in Captain Barber's company, Colonel Robinson's Pennsylvania Rangers. He was born, 1730, in England; died in Pennsylvania.
Database: Daughters of the American Revolution Lineage Books (152 Vols.)
Combined Matches: 1
The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 121
page 268
Mrs. Eleanor Cleveland Mccredie.
DAR ID Number: 120866
Born in Rock Island, Ill.
Wife of James D. McCredie.
Descendant of Thomas Hamer (Horner), Joseph Hatch, Asa Robinson, Jr., and of Asa Robinson, as follows:
1. Harry Hayes Cleveland (b. 1869) m. 1892 Olive Cox (b. 1869).
2. Caleb B. Cox (1833-74) m. 1860 Annie B. Wilkinson (b. 1841); Henry Clay Cleveland (1844-99) m. 1866 Olivia Sophia Hayes (1848-1909).
3. Josiah Wilkinson m. Ellen Lyns Hamer; Wm. H. Hayes (1815-1908) m. 1845 Calesta Hatch (1824-1900).
4. John Hamer (b. 1792) m. Hannah Hamer; Ephraim Hatch (1783-1870) m. 2d 1819 Olive Robinson (1788-1865).
5. Thomas Hamer m. 1765 Elenor Lyons (b. 1750); Joseph Hatch m. 1772 Sarah Parks; Asa Robinson, Jr. (b. 1757), m. 1777 Olive Huntington (b. 1757).
6. Asa Robinson (1726-1811) m. 1749 Mary French.
Thomas Hamer served as private in Captain Barber's company, Colonel Robinson's Pennsylvania Rangers. He was born, 1730, in England; died in Pennsylvania.
Joseph Hatch (1750-1823) served as private in Capt. David Welch's 4th company, 1st regiment, General Wooster's brigade, Continental Line, 1775. He was born and died in Tolland, Conn.
Asa Robinson, Jr. (1757-99), served as private in Capt. James Stedman's company, Massachusetts regiment. He was born in Scotland; died in Hampton, Conn.
Asa Robinson (1726-1811) served as private in Capt. James Stedman's company, Massachusetts regiment. He was born in Scotland; died in Windham, Conn.
John HAMER - International Genealogical Index Gender: M Birth: 16 Sep 1792 Pennsylvania (This agrees with the family bible information.)
Marriage Notes for JOHN HAMER and HANNAH HAMOR:
This is from patron submitted sheets 1969-1991. Website of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. IGI John HAMER Sex: M Marriage(s): Spouse: Hannah HAMER Marriage: 20 Sep 1812 Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Batch number: Dates Source Call No. Type Printout Call No. Type 7506507 - 0935381 Film NONE
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