Mcnairy County TN Archives Biographies.....Hamm, Jr., J. M.. August 1848 - 
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Author: Tennessee History & Biographies; McNairy County

J. M. Hamm, Jr., a well known farmer and saddler of the Fifth District, is a

native of McNairy county; was born in August, 1848. His parents were Calvin and

Emily Ann (Springer) Hamm. The father was born in Lauderdale County, Ala., in

1822, and came to this county with his parents when about eight years of age,

making him one of the old settlers. He is a respected farmer of the Fifth

District. The mother was born in Giles County, Tenn., in 1826. Of a family of

eight children born to her, five are still living. Our subject was raised at

home and received the educational advantages of the district schools. In 1867 he

married Miss Laura J. Robertson, who was born in McNairy County in 1847, a

daughter of Pleas. and Margaret Robertson, who came to the county at an early

day. By their union they have three children living: Minnie, Myrtle and John

Calvin. After his marriage Mr. Hamm began farming, which occupation he carried

on for some time, when he learned the saddler's trade., in which business he has

been engaged since 1873, and has found it very profitable, for by his energy,

attention to business and courtesy to patrons, he has succeeded in building up

an extensive trade. His work is in great demand. In March, 1886, he was elected

magistrate of the district. He is a stanch Democrat. Mr. and Mrs. Hamm are both

members of the Primitive Baptist Church, and esteemed by the community in which

they live.

Additional Comments:
Transcribed as printed from McNairy County History; Chicago and Nashville;: The

Goodspeed Publishing Co., 1887

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