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Re: TN Hammers

momamary777 — 2013-05-16 21:34:56Z

Hi there, did you get my email address? ...I am so anxiously... waiting for the information on 'Mary Guida DiDio'...

Re: TN Hammers

maryannham — 2013-05-15 19:17:01Z

Thank you for these! I uncovered some great info I did not previously have. Much appreciated!

Re: TN Hammers

maryannham — 2013-05-15 17:18:24Z

Thank you for finding this. I think there is some info here that I hadn't found previously. Thanks!

Re: TN Hammers

momamary777 — 2013-05-15 16:00:04Z

Maryann do you have these Marriages for children of James and Sarah Hammers? (Copy paste into search address bar)

https://familysearch.org/search/record/results#count=20&...~

Re: Arthur Hammers

hammersrobert — 2013-01-05 17:57:55Z

Hello. This is Robert Hammers. My father, Chester Ezra Hammers was married to Melba Irene Blackburn. I never knew the man. Uncle Lee and Leo use to visit mom. Help her out if need be. One, I forget, I think it was Matthew that owned Right Cut Cabinet shop in Marshall, Texas. Never had a chance to get acquainted with the offspring. I went into military service 1976. Lost track of people and family since then. Supposedly, Chester died 12/55. I do not know what is going on with this picture. Sometimes, it lingers in the back of my mind. Nothing bothers me much. Had a heart attack last year in Asland,Va. I was parked at a truckstop on break. I suppose going into all this genealogy stuff can be sometimes confusing, CONFUSING.
My grandparents were Chalie and Katy Blackburn. That lady passed on and he remarried. Cant remember her name att.
My mom and 2 sisters, Norma Ruth, Cant remember the other aunt name. If anyone has any POSITIVE feedback, please reply.

Re: Hammerschmidt surname change

KaBorowski — 2012-07-10 12:42:18Z

Hi..

We have just found out that we have the HAMMERSCHMIDT surname in our family.
My father put a trace on his Uncle who was taken by the Nazi's in WW11. The International Tracing Service have come back stating that his parents names were Anton Lachera/Lagera/Lachyra and his mothers name was Helene nee HAMMERSCHMIDT.
The only living relative that I knew. My Great Great Aunt. Always talked about the surname. We think that they were sisters. Helene & Karolina. Karolina was born 5.5.1901.
They had a farm in Western Ukraine. A Village then called "Taubowka".
Anton & Helene had 4 Children. 3 Boys & 1 Girl. My Grandmother.

Re: David Hammers,1818, Dover, PA

jackiehammerscrowell — 2012-06-17 16:06:43Z

Reportedly written by Doug Hammers, member of the Hammers Family Facebook Group:

Elisha Hammers Married Nellie Jordon ca 1819, from the New England area, who migrated to Tn when young. Not alot of info on them but there is speculation he died ca 1835. They had 3 sons and one daughter, and i have no records of the daughters name, but it may be Sarah A. Hammers. Sons- William b 1822 d 1910, Morris G b 1827 d 1889, and Joseph b 1832 or 1883, d Nov 24 1891. Joseph Came to Butler Co KY 1858/59, He was married in Sumner co Tn to Sarah J Suttle. They had Seven children

William J b 29 may 1852 d July 10 1892
Marry F b dec 10 1853
John Henry dec 22 1855 d feb 20 1856
Isaac Franklin b May 12 1857 d april 30 1925
Anthaline Elizabeth "Betty" b feb 20 1859 d oct 9 1906
John Thomas "Tom" b sept 28 1865, d April 1937
Josie ca 1874

John Thomas was my Great Grandfather he had 7 children Joseph, Luzettie, Virgil, Erdie, Minnie, Festus,and Ustus.

Erdie was my Grandmother (never married), she had one son,
my father Lindell Cephas, She died when he was 10 yrs old.

I have a book called The Hammers' Of Butler County Kentucky, which has alot of information, but I'm kind of interested in tracing it back and getting more info on Elisha and Nellie Jordon.

I was always told the Hammers' migrated from Germany, I have no ideal if this is true.

William Joseph Hammers

DailyVoice — 2012-04-20 19:57:56Z

W J Hammers was born approx 1874. Married Sallie Phebus in 1896 in Alderson, OK. Died Sept 12, 1921 and buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, McAlester OK. Various news accounts describe him dying after a "long illness". Would appreciate any info on the illness. Thanks.

Re: Need Information

Elois49 — 2011-10-26 01:43:15Z

David's father was Elisha Hammers (who had 3, possibly 4 wives and a total of 15 children)and his mother was Mary, but I don't have much info Amanda.

David also had a wife Mary Jane Oliver and 9 children with her.

Re: Need Information

sonja612 — 2011-10-26 01:24:00Z

Thanks for the info. Roy Edward Hammers, 76, a native of Merryville, Texas, and resident of Hammond, died December 4,
2003.

Survivors include his two sisters, Jackie Smith of Silsbee, Texas, and Lessie Burrell of Evadale, Texas;
one son, Phillip Hammers of Kirbyville, Texas; and one daughter, Rebecca Hammers of Chalmette.
His parents, David and Amanda Loftin Hammers; and three brothers, Doye, Ted and T.T. Hammers, all
preceded him in death.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. today at Harry McKneely & Son in Ponchatoula with
religious services at 2 p.m. today at the Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Billie Kennedy.
Interment will be in Parklawn Memorial Gardens, Hammond.
Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond is in charge of arrangements. I found this online Roy was my pawpaws brother. Do you have any info on David or Amanda's parents.

Re: Need Information

Elois49 — 2011-10-14 03:02:18Z

David Hammer born in 1867 and died in 1935

Re: Need Information

Thetwoofus127 — 2011-10-14 02:03:11Z

Was this the David Hammer that was born in 1818 and died in 1879?

Re: David Hammers,1818, Dover, PA

Thetwoofus127 — 2011-10-07 00:24:29Z

My Great Great Grandpa is Thomas Hammers! Do you Have any info on Davids parents? I also have the same book

Re: Need Information

Elois49 — 2011-09-07 20:46:47Z

David had 2 families. I have information on them. 9 children by one wife and 8 children by the 2nd wife. Amanda Loftin Saunders was the second wife - Mary Jane Oliver was the first wife. I have indication that he raised one family under the last name "Hammond".

Re: James Aaron Hammers

aylowry — 2011-08-05 17:50:31Z

I am Ruby Ellen Weber's granddaughter who is Beaulah's sister.My grandmother passed in 1997. My grandmother didn't discuss her youth with us. I have met Beaulah when I was very young. I have tried to find our any information concerning our indian heritage. I was always under the impression that Talitha May nannys mother was indian.

Lillian Hammers Burke Ewan

karizha1110 — 2011-07-25 18:07:50Z

I've been trying to find marriage dates and a death record for my mother-in-law's great aunt, Lillie. Born abt 1895, had a daughter named Catherine Elizabeth with Wilford Burke abt 1916 (he's elusive as well... have found NOTHING about him). She had a 2nd daughter named Eleanor Grace with a second husband named Herman Ewan. Eleanor died in 2010, Catherine in 2005. Family hails from Allegany County, MD with much of the family buried in the Mt Savage area. Does anyone know anything about her?
Thank you.

A. Jett

Robert C. Hammers, age 80, born in Indiana, Pa.son of , Ralph C. and Eliza Brown Hammers.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2011-01-29 04:58:32Z

Robert C. Hammers, age 80,
of Lawrence Park, erie,pa,
died Monday, January 24, 2011 at UPMC Passavant Hospital. He was born in Indiana, Pa. on October 29, 1930, son of the late Ralph C. and Eliza Brown Hammers. A graduate of Indiana High School, he worked at General Electric for 40 years. Robert completed their Machinist Apprentice and other Manufacturing Training Programs and worked at a variety of positions including Manager â€" Fabrication Technology. Robert enjoyed teaching others to water ski, flying kites with his children, and participating in other family activities. Being a part of the great "Hockey Jersey Switch" in Welland, Ontario, with co-conspirator Bill Henglebrok, was one particularly proud moment. Later in life, Bob concentrated on golf; which resulted in 5 holes-in-one. He enjoyed relating the story of a hole-in-one on Speidel's championship course and later shooting a 12 on that same hole. Recently he became a member of the Giant Eagle morning coffee group and enthusiastically participated in the solving of the world's problems. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Burick Hammers; sons, Robert M. Hammers (Debbie) and Richard Hammers (Julie), and daughter, Carolyn Hammers all of Erie; as well as grandchildren, Christin, Rachael, Megan, Ryley, Cali, Becker and Mason; and great-grandchildren, Michael, Claire and Jack. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Ann Wegener, in 2004 Friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., East, 2607 Buffalo Road on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and are invited to attend a Prayer Service there on Saturday at 9:15 a.m. followed by a Mass of Resurrection at St. Mark the Evangelist R.C. Church at 10 a.m. Interment will be at Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's Neighborhood Free Clinic, 1608 Walnut St., Erie, PA 16502. To send condolences, visit www.dusckasfuneralhome.com.
Erie Times-News on January 27, 2011 .

St. Mark the Evangelist R.C. Church ."

Re: TN Hammers

maryannham — 2010-12-26 23:45:49Z

Hi Roberta

I have discovered that the James H who descends from Geneva is not MY James H. I have since traced my James H. to Josiah (Jo, Joseph) Hammer and Mittie Mariah Jones Hammer. Joe and Mittie moved their family from Tennessee to Texas around 1880, and James H. moved his family from Texas to California in 1910. The James H. who descends from Geneva is an entirely different person.

Re: TN Hammers

woohoo — 2010-12-23 18:45:58Z

I sure hope this reaches you, MaryAnn. I have been ill and very busy with work, so I have been unable to work on the trees for some time. I still have little time to put into them, but at least I am back at it!

My husband is descended from William Smith Roop, the sole offspring of Geneva Turrentine's marriage to Smith Roop (he either died or was divorced from her when William was very young; she then went on to marry your ancestor). I know that William Roop stayed very close to the family- he even named one of his daughters after his sister, Ida.

Have you had any luck getting info on Geneva? I swear that woman is hard to find!

Hope all is well and have a merry Christmas!

Roberta

Re: James H. Hammers -- Tennessee/Indian Territory to Texas and California

DODSON8926 — 2010-11-16 02:13:41Z

I am related to a Sarah Dodson who lived between De Leon and Dublin, Texas about that time. I have info on her family and would like to share with you. I replied to another of your posts on Sarah and James H. Hammer. I would like to compare notes with you and fill in that info about Sarah that I need to document.

Thanks,
Sam Dodson
Dallas, Texas

Re: Hammers - Tennessee; Comanche County, Texas; possibly Indian Territory

DODSON8926 — 2010-11-16 01:59:04Z

It is possible that I have some info for you on Sarah Dodson.

If we are speaking of the same Sarah, she lived between De Leon and Dublin, Texas on W.H. Harrell (step-father's) ranch (30 acres). I am Great-Grandson of her brother William Henry Dodson.

William Henry Dodson and Sarah Dodson were both born near Mineola, TX. Their father, James Marion Dodson died in the Civil War....never made it home to Smith County.

Their mother, Mary Thorn Dodson remarried and moved on with W.H. Harrell to Farmersville and then to Comyn, Texas. They are both buried at the Round Grove Cemetery near Dublin. The Baptist church there has been closed for many years.

Please share what you know about Sarah and James H. Hammer...It seems Sarah may have been about 10 years older than James. That is curious...

Re: Hammers Family of Butler Cty. Kentucky

lyndaod1 — 2010-09-14 19:00:06Z

Hi,
My name is Lynda Hammers O'Driscoll. My Great Grandfather was Runey and he was your grandfather's brother.I now live in Rochester. I've been doing research on the Hammers for a long time now, but what I would like is some pictures of the family if you have any. I've never been to the reunion, but I'm planning on it this year.

Re: Arthur Hammers

lyndaod1 — 2010-09-03 15:57:49Z

Wow, now this is getting interesting! I didn't know tat I had family in Texas! Runey Hammers was my Greatgrandfather! I've been stuck at Elisha Hammers He was married to Nellie Jordan. He was born in 1790.He had a son named William who was boern in Conn. then moved to Tenn. He then moved to Ky. His Son Elias was my G-Grandfather. I live in KY. My Dad told me about Marian Hammers and he went to visit her but he didn't get into genealogy so he din't write anything down. She is dead now, but she did write a book. We need to get a copy of it. My dad and Grandfather worked construction for Brown and Root so I didn't grow up her in Butler county KY But from what I understand that allthe Hammers here are decendants from 3 brothers who settled here in the 1800s. I lived in and around Houston TX for 20 years then my husband and I moved back to Ky to be with my parents after they retired. I started doing research in 1996. I would love to compare notes with you and any others interested in the KY hammers line.This is so interesting. Feel free to call if you would like. My number is 270-934-2076 (home) 270-799-5137 (cell)

Looking for fellow desc of John Peter Hammer (b 1757 PA)

chammer6613 — 2010-06-21 12:07:35Z

My line is John Peter Hammer > Augustus Wellington Hammer > Amos Bunner Hammer > Henry Alva Hammer. I have made some contacts with other descendants but would love to find more and swap info.
Surname variations I am aware of include Hammer, Hamer, and Hammers.

Re: Arthur Hammers-Dennen

carolynsan — 2010-03-07 04:08:58Z

You mentioned the Dennen roll - what is that? My grandmother used to say there was Indian somewhere so that got my interest, too.
Thanks,
Carolyn Sanford

Re: Hammerschmidt surname change

llbauman — 2010-02-11 23:12:41Z

My mother is a Hammerschmidt, Father was Harley. We are looking for his long lost brother, ESWALD. My mother is searching now to see about any name change, but doubts it.

Re: Hammers Family of Butler Cty. Kentucky

Darlene22Fish — 2009-11-05 08:17:15Z

Have you ever attended the reunion? I am granddaughter of Bern Hammers.

Hammers of Tennessee

maryannham — 2009-09-22 08:25:22Z

My great-grandfather, James H. Hammers, was born in Tennessee in 1874. He later is found in Comanche, Texas, where he married Sarah "Sally" Dodson in 1895. A few years later he is in neighboring Erath County. By 1910, he, his wife, and his kids are in California, where he died in 1915. I haven't been able to find any information on his parents or his line. Interestingly, I find others in Comanche Texas with the fairly unusual names Wendell, Donnie and Artie -- which happen to be the same names he gave his own kids. So I figure they must be related, but cannot verify exactly how. Anyone have a Hammers from Tennessee, who ended up in Texas?

Do you have a James H. Hammers? Re: Adenijah Hammers born 1879 Freestone Co,TX

maryannham — 2009-08-23 02:24:33Z

Hi
Wondering if in your research you have found a James H. Hammers? This is my great-grandfather. He was born about 1874/1875, most likely in Tennessee. Both his parents also born Tennessee, but I don't have their names/dates. He ends up in Texas (Comanche and Erath counties), marries Sallie Dodson in 1895 and moves to California by 1910.

Re: HAMMERSCHMIDT Surname

Thetwoofus127 — 2009-07-16 21:42:37Z

There were 2 Name changes! The first name change happened when we immigrated the name was changed to Hammer and then some of us that have Native American Indian wheren't wanted in the Hammer family we changed our names to Hammers

HAMMERS Clyde K 1893-1959

t42RoseHill — 2009-04-28 21:38:29Z

HAMMERS Clyde K 1893-1959

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,283 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Adenijah Hammers born 1879 Freestone Co,TX

RebeccaHammers — 2009-04-01 20:16:35Z

Hey I got you reply throw Sandra's messages board,I see you too are looking for Hammers, My dad was Roy Edward Hammers son of David Polk Hammers and Mother was Amanda Loflin, Maybe we can help each other. I do no that at one time they used the name Hammom,because I brother that lives in Buna TX, told me and I came up on my search.Please contact me at becca161961@yahoo.com

Re: Adenijah Hammers born 1879 Freestone Co,TX

M_Biondillo76 — 2009-02-20 23:24:31Z

Please contact me at mbiondillo@msn.com. I have such a long time searched for family of my great grandfather. I have not connected Arthur to Adenijah. I do know where the name came from! William L. hammers born 1836 in Tenn married minerva A Barker born in 1843 in Miss. They married in July 1859 in Rusk Co. TX. She was daughter of Jesse Barker and Eliza Dunbar. On the 1870 census I find William age 32 and Ann age28 in Henderson, Rusk Co. TX Their children were John ( my great grandfather) age 10, William age 7 and Alice age 2. I next find William L and MA in Freestone Co. TX on 1880 census. John and William have left home and Alice is 12, Jennie is 6, Attas is 4 and Addinijah is 1. (Adenijah). That is where I lost the trail. My great grandmother Eliza Jane Cooper was living in Rusk Co with her parents in 1880. She married John Hammers ( no date) but my grand mother Was born to them 21 Aug 1882 in Carthage TX. I next find Eliza in Van Zandt Co. with daughter Mary Ruth Hammers age 8 on school records with a guardian ( Mr. Hall. Please contact me. I will review all my file for more information. Mary

Re: Adenijah Hammers born 1879 Freestone Co,TX

Sandra15640 — 2009-02-19 18:41:47Z

I believe this is my Grandfather Arthur. My aunt said his middle name was very long and started Ad. His fathers name was William. My uncle said he was born in 1880 but he didn't know for sure. I can track him back to Elisha thru David Polk Hammers and Calvin Hammers. Ted Hammers who was David's son was my dad's cousin.

Robert Hammers, military discharge, 1865

GraingerArchives — 2009-02-08 16:50:10Z

The following transcribed military discharge is recorded in Grainger County Deed Book 16, page 17, held by the Grainger County Archives in Rutledge, Tennessee:

To All Whom It May Concern

Robert Hammers, His Discharge
Know ye that Robert Hammers, a private of Captain Bob N. Hood Company G 2nd Regiment of Tennessee Cavalry Volunteers who was enrolled on the first day of October one thousand Eight hundred ann Sixty two to serve three years or during the War is hereby Discharged from the Service of the United States this sixth day of July 1865 at Nashville Tennessee by reason of C.O.Hd. 83 War Dept. No objection to his being reenlisted is known to exist. Said Robert Hammers was born in Grainger Co in the state of Tennessee is 22 years of age 6 feet -- inches high Fair Complexion Black eyes Light hair and by occupation when enrolled a Farmer. Given at Nashville Tenn this Sixth day of July 1865.

W. R. Cook
Lt. Col. Comdg Regt.

W. M. Hosea
Capt. 16th Inft 26 So
Commanding the Regt
CM CC MDM

Registered 12 March 1866.
H. Sheperd Register.

alek & susie hammers

bsg052 — 2009-01-12 03:20:21Z

any information any can give on my daddys family his name was douglas hammers lived in palmer as a child moved to Signal Mountain dont know the year . his brothers were fm,ben, alvin, sisters were eva myrtel,agnus,violet,dorthy,rosie,know he had several cousins that lived in palmer,send pictures or email me brenda hammers griffith bsgrif52@aol.com

Re: Jacob & Marian Hammers/Alabama or Tennessee/1900

bsg052 — 2009-01-12 03:06:57Z

my grandfathers name was alek dont know where he came from just know he lived in palmer around that time married susie meeks moved to signal mountian TN.Had several children douglas hammers was my father if you think we are kin please contact me e-mail bsgrif52@aol.com brenda if anyone who reads this might know about my family please contact me brothers- alvin,ben,fm; sisters dorthy,agnus,violet,myrtle,eva. looking for any kind of information about my family. thank you brenda hammers griffith

James H. Hammers -- Tennessee/Indian Territory to Texas and California

maryannham — 2008-11-19 08:07:01Z

My great-grandfather was James H. Hammer or Hammers, born about 1875 in Tennessee (or possibly Indian Territory). Both his parent were born in Tennessee, but that's all I know about them. He ended up in De Leon, Comanche County, Texas, where he married Sarah/Sally Dodson in 1895. His children were named Norah Artie, Velma, Junette, Wendell and Walter, all born between 1895 and 1909. The family moved near Los Angeles before 1910, and I believe James died shortly after that. I've found a lot of Hammers with similar first names in Comanche County, Texas, leading me to believe there's a connection. Anyone have any info?

Hammers - Tennessee; Comanche County, Texas; possibly Indian Territory

maryannham — 2008-07-24 02:40:49Z

I'm looking for info on my great-grandfather's line. His name was James H. Hammers, born about 1872 in either Tennessee or Indian Territory (different census records say different things). As far as I know, he wasn't Native American, but perhaps? Both of his parents born in Tennessee. Family moved to Texas. He married Sarah Dodson and they had five or six kids, including my grandfather Wendell. Whole family moved to California before 1910. I believe he died before 1920. I can't find his date of death, or any info on his parents or family. Any help out there?

For a long while I was pursuing the wrong James H. Hammers, son of John Henry. This is not my James Hammers, as that one married someone else and stayed in Texas.

Re: TN Hammers

maryannham — 2008-07-17 07:42:28Z

Hi WooHoo -- I'm a Hammers, too. James H. Hammers, son of John and Geneva, is my great-grandfather. I haven't had a lot of luck getting much info on my Hammers line! Would love to swap info and stories.

Re: TN Hammers -- John H and Geneva

maryannham — 2008-07-02 14:33:47Z

Hi

I'm a Hammers, and I've been perusing these Hammers boards trying to find a direct link to my own line.

James H, son of John H Hammers and Geneva Turrentine, is my great-grandfather. Looks like he was born in Tennessee, married Sarah Dodson, lived in Texas, and ended up in Los Angeles, dying young before 1920 (as his wife Sarah is listed as a widow, working in a bakery along with some of her daughters, in 1920 census) -- but that's about all I can find. I've been trying to find more info on him and his parents and his line.

Anyone know more about the parents/family line of John H Hammers and Geneva Turrentine?

My grandfather (Wendell Poe, better known as Jack) was born in Texas but ended up in Los Angeles, and his line of the Hammers are still here in So Cal (including me).

Re: Hammers in Shelby Co. TX

kathyboersen — 2008-06-25 17:22:29Z

Does anyone know who David Polk Hammers grandparents were----the parents of Elisha his father who was born in 1819 in MO? Or is there is any Native American ancestry in this Hammers family?

Re: Hammers in Shelby Co. TX

Elois49 — 2008-06-18 17:31:38Z

Still doing research - check in if you want to exchange

Re: Hammers in Shelby Co. TX

Elois49 — 2008-06-18 17:30:25Z

David Polk Hammers is in Shelby County 1880 with James S and Sallie Richards. (his mother's sister we think. 1900 in Shelby County. He changed his name for a while to David Hammond and lived in La.

Re: Hammers in Shelby Co. TX

Elois49 — 2008-06-18 17:25:47Z

My lineage is through Arrie son Thomas P Hammers son of Elisha Hammers. I am in Mesquite, TX. Are you new at the search?

Re: Hammers in Shelby Co. TX

raddel — 2008-06-18 17:19:02Z

It appears to have been a while since you posted these messages, but I'd still like to introduce myself. I'm Ron Hammers, III from St. Francois County, Missouri.

Later

RH3

Re: Hammers family from port arthur, Texas

kathy21486 — 2008-02-13 22:39:00Z

I have been doing research for a friend, who is the son of Emery and Mary Hammers. He has 3 full siblings and knew there were 10 half siblings from Emery and Sylvia. But would be interested in knowing about the 5 other ones you mention in your post. Bobbie was adopted out at age 11 in Michigan. This could make Bobbie your half uncle.

Re: Hammers in Shelby Co. TX

kathy21486 — 2008-01-31 16:28:33Z

Do you have any idea if Lucy's maiden name is Carter or if she was married before? I'm interested in tracing this part of the family----I can't find David Polk Hammers in any census, so I'm not sure where he comes in.

Hammers family from port arthur, Texas

irishgirl325 — 2008-01-31 02:56:38Z

My father, Gary Lynn was adopted when he was 4. His birth parents were Emery and Sylvia Hammers. I know of 19 brothers and sisters (ten full, the rest half). I know his father, Emery went to Louisiana and had ten more kids. I'm trying to find anyone who may be in relation to Emery Hammers, or Sylvia.

Need Information

sonja612 — 2007-12-19 19:22:49Z

My great grandfather was David Hammers. He married Amanda Loftin in New Orleans. I think he was also born there. If anyone knows who his parents were I would appreciate the help.