There was a William Hammond who died in Montpelier, Idaho in 1894.
Idaho Statesman
September 12, 1894
page 3 column 2

Short Line Accident
William Hammond Killed in a Wreck Near Montpelier

Word reached this city yesterday that William Hammond, brakeman had been killed in a freight accident on Fossil hill, east of Montpelier. He was thrown under the cars and sustained injuries from which he died soon after.

Deceased was well known in this city, having lived hee for many years. He was a brother of Mrs. J.M. Clark.

Date: June 26, 1919
Location: Idaho
Paper: Idaho Statesman
page 4 column 5
BURLEY

Mr. and Mrs. W.G. Short of Blackfoot and Walter H. Odnell of Harris, MO., who have been visiting the William Hammond family, left Monday for Blackfoot.

Date: January 15, 1918
Location: Idaho
Paper: Idaho Statesman
CLASSIFIED FOR DRAFT

Ada county draft classifications announced Monday follow:
Class 4 - William E. Hammond, Crane, Oregon

Idaho Death Index:
Name: Hammond, William
Year: 1914
Certificate Number: 008416
County of Death: Lemhi
City: May
Date of Death: 16 Jun 1914
Date of Birth: 2 Aug 1854


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