Ancestors and Descendants of
 Michael Hammes, Jr
& Margaretha Hammen

Nicholas Edward Hammes

Male 1881 - 1951  (69 years)    Has 69 ancestors and 330 descendants in this family tree.

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  • Name Nicholas Edward Hammes 
    Birth 4 Sep 1881  At Home on Farm, Clear Creek Township, Keokuk County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 19 Feb 1951 
    Burial Ss. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Clear Creek Township, Keokuk County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I5  Peter and Anna
    Last Modified 25 Jul 2015 

    Father Peter Hammes, Sr.,   b. 26 May 1852, Feyen, Near Trier, Merzig-Wadern, Germany Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 20 Apr 1929, Keokuk County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 76 years) 
    Relationship Birth 
    Mother Anna Rosalia Buch,   b. 2 May 1859, Talleyrand, Keokuk County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 27 Aug 1929 (Age 70 years) 
    Relationship Birth 
    Marriage 19 Apr 1877 
    Photos
    Peter & Anna Hammes Family
    Peter & Anna Hammes Family
    Standing, L-R: Nicholas Edward (9/4/1881), Peter Joseph (8/22/1886), Constant Peter (7/21/1884), Mathias Jacob (7/9/1889), Anna Margaret (8/22/1886), Helena Marie (2/1/1878), John Zeno (9/13/1897)
    Seated, L-R: Michael Aloysius (6/26/1891), Margaret Mary (9/5/1902), Peter Sr (5/26/1852), Cecilia Anna (12/8/1894), Anna Rosalia Buch Hammes (5/2/1859)
    Peter & Anna Hammes
    Peter & Anna Hammes
    Anna Buch Hammes & Peter Hammes
    Anna Buch Hammes & Peter Hammes
    Peter Hammes Family in 1905
    Peter Hammes Family in 1905
    Documents
    Plat Map of Clear Creek Township of Keokuk County, Iowa -- 1887
    Plat Map of Clear Creek Township of Keokuk County, Iowa -- 1887
    Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and School are in Section 16.
    Family ID F1  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Anna Christina Goeldner,   b. 14 Jun 1889, German Township, Keokuk County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Oct 1925 (Age 36 years) 
    Marriage 11 Feb 1908  Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Clear Creek Township, Keokuk, County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Baby Boy Hammes,   b. 5 Feb 1909   d. 5 Feb 1909 (Age 0 years)  [Birth]
    +2. Richard Peter Hammes,   b. 14 Oct 1910   d. 22 May 1972, Near the South Skunk River, about 4 miles north of Ollie, Keokuk County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 61 years)  [Birth]
    +3. Marie Cecilia Hammes,   b. 11 Jan 1912, Keokuk County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Sep 1974, Keokuk County Hospital, Sigourney, Keokuk County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 62 years)  [Birth]
    +4. Viola Anna Hammes,   b. 3 Jun 1913, Near Harper, Keokuk County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 9 May 2007, Manor House Care Center, Sigourney, Keokuk County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 93 years)  [Birth]
    +5. Clara Virginia Hammes,   b. 22 Oct 1914, Harper, Keokuk County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Jul 2005, Manor House Care Center, Sigourney, Keokuk County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 90 years)  [Birth]
    +6. Lloyd Michael Hammes,   b. 25 Jun 1916, Near Sigourney, Keokuk County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 13 Nov 2007, Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Washington County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 91 years)  [Birth]
    +7. Dorothy Mae Anna Hammes,   b. 25 Aug 1917, At Home on Farm, Near Clear Creek, Keokuk County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 2 Sep 2013, Sigourney Care Center, Sigourney, Keokuk County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 96 years)  [Birth]
    +8. Leo Michael Hammes,   b. 29 Jan 1921, At Home on Farm, Sigourney, Keokuk County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 13 Feb 1999, At Home Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 78 years)  [Birth]
    +9. Nicholas Constant Hammes,   b. 22 Mar 1922, At Home on Farm, Clear Creek Township, Keokuk County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 5 Jan 1997, At Home on Farm, Sigourney, Keokuk County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 74 years)  [Birth]
    +10. Harold Mike Hammes,   b. 8 Mar 1923, At Home on Farm, Near Sigourney, Keokuk County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 24 Sep 1997, Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 74 years)  [Birth]
    +11. Howard Oswald Hammes,   b. 8 Mar 1923, At Home on Farm, Near Sigourney, Keokuk County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 3 Nov 1953, Truck Accident, EIght Miles Southeast of Sigourney, Keokuk County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 30 years)  [Birth]
    +12. Leroy Walter Hammes,   b. 20 Mar 1924   d. 19 Aug 1989 (Age 65 years)  [Birth]
     13. Baby Girl Hammes,   b. 16 Oct 1925   d. 16 Oct 1925 (Age 0 years)  [Birth]
    Photos
    Nicholas & Anna Hammes with son, Richard, circa 1912
    Nicholas & Anna Hammes with son, Richard, circa 1912
    Diggin thru some old family pics in the archive. In the pic is L-R My great uncle Richard, my great grandpa Nicholas his wife Anna and an unidentified family member. I would place this pic around 1912, taken on the family "home place" a modest clapboard two-story farm house typical of Iowa. While there are only 2 children in this pic, the house would go on to house 11 kids, including my Grandma Viola. A summer 40-50 yrs ago would always include spending weeks with my grandma Conklin, in Harper, IA. A town of maybe 200 or so people. We would venture into grandma's attic full of cool old things, pull out the old picnic baskets full of old pics...with her telling me who was who and other family stories. I remembered a lot but wish I had taped the chats. Good times.
    Steve Stahl
    Nicholas Hammes & Anna Goeldner wedding
    Nicholas Hammes & Anna Goeldner wedding
    Nicholas Hammes with his 11 children and 1 grandchild
    Nicholas Hammes with his 11 children and 1 grandchild
    Back Row, Left to Right: Nicholas, Viola, Clara, Dorothy, Marie, Richard, Leo and Lloyd
    Front Row, Left to Right: Nicholas, Harold, Leroy, Howard and in front, Susanne Heisdorffer
    Nicholas & Anna Hammes kids as adults
    Nicholas & Anna Hammes kids as adults
    Back Row (L to R): Richard, Viola, Clara, Dorothy, Marie, Nicholas. Front Row (L to R): Lloyd, Leo,Harold, Nick, Howard, Leroy
    Nicholas Hammes and his 11 children, and mother in law Susanna Goeldner. From Harper Ia
    Nicholas Hammes and his 11 children, and mother in law Susanna Goeldner. From Harper Ia
    Oswald Goeldner farm, Later passed daughter Anna and Son In Law Nicholas Hammes, now the home of Dorothy (Hammes) Kerber
    Oswald Goeldner farm, Later passed daughter Anna and Son In Law Nicholas Hammes, now the home of Dorothy (Hammes) Kerber
    Nick Hammes and Children (and 1 Granddaughter)
    Nick Hammes and Children (and 1 Granddaughter)
    Nick Hammes' Kids - Photo 1
    Nick Hammes' Kids - Photo 1
    Nick Hammes' Kids - Photo 2
    Nick Hammes' Kids - Photo 2
    Nick Hammes' Kids - Photo 3
    Nick Hammes' Kids - Photo 3
    Nicholas Hammes Family Farm House
    Nicholas Hammes Family Farm House
    GOELDNER Farm, near Harper IA. Later to become the Nick and Anna Hammes farm, and Dorothy (Hammes) and Gordon Kerber farm. This farm remains in the family to this day. Probably over 125 yrs or more.
    GOELDNER Farm, near Harper IA. Later to become the Nick and Anna Hammes farm, and Dorothy (Hammes) and Gordon Kerber farm. This farm remains in the family to this day. Probably over 125 yrs or more.
    Nick Hammes / Anna Goeldner farm - circa 1960s
    Nick Hammes / Anna Goeldner farm - circa 1960s
    Notice the large round hay bales in the foreground. The large round baler was introduced in the 1960s, so this was an early adoption of the technology.
    Last Modified 1 Nov 2016 
    Family ID F3  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Ss. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Clear Creek Township, Keokuk County, Iowa Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    Pete Linnecamp and Nicholas Hammes
    Pete Linnecamp and Nicholas Hammes

  • Notes 
    • CERTIFICATE OF MARRIAGE
      Iowa State Board Of Health
      RETURN OF A MARRIAGE TO CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT.
      1. By whom affidavit, if any , is made - G. W. Biewen
      2. By whom consent to marriage is given -
      3. Full name of GROOM - Nickolaus Edward Hammes
      4. Place of residence - German Township
      5. Occupation - Farming
      6. Groom’s age next birthday-27
      7. Color - white
      8. Race - Caucasian
      9. Number of Groom’s marriage - One
      10. Groom’s place of birth - Clear Creek
      11. Groom’s Father’s name - Peter Hammes
      12. Groom’s Mother’s maiden name - Anna Buch
      13. Full name of BRIDE - Anna Goldner
      14. Bride’s maiden name if widow -
      15. Bride’s place of residence - German Township
      16. Bride’s age next birthday - 19
      17. Color - White 18. Race - Caucasian
      19. No. of Bride’s marriage - One
      20. Bride’s place of birth - German Township
      21. Bride’s Father’s full name - Oswell Goldner
      22. Bride’s Mother’s full name - Susanna Lench
      *23. When and where married - 11 of February 1908 at Clear Creek Church
      *24. Witnesses - Peter C. Hammes, Anna Margareth Hammes
      *25. By whom married, name and office - Henry Lendbrechler, Cath Priest
      Clear Creek, Harper P.O., Ia. February 11, 1908
      We hereby certify that the information above given is correct to the best of our knowledge and belief.
      (Sig) Nocholas Edward Hammes (Groom)
      (Sig) Anna Goeldner (Bride) (bride’s name before marriage)
      I here by certify that the above is a correct return of a marriage solemnized by me.
      (Sig) Henry Lendbrechler
      Dated at - Clear Creek, Keokuk Co. Ia.
      This - Eleventh day of - February 1908 -- Cath Priest
      CERTIFICATE OF MARRIAGE
      To the Clerk of the District Court of - Keokuk County, Iowa
      SOURCE: Marriage Certificate, copy of original in file
    • OBITUARY
      N. E. HAMMES

      N. E. Hammes was born in Clear Creek Township, September 4, 1881, son of Peter and Anna Buch
      Hammes. The early years of his life were spent in Clear Creek township. His education was typical of that
      day attending district No. 2 school and Saints Peter and Paul’s school. He with his parents and their family, moved to Plank township in 1899.
      He was married February 11, 1908 to Anna Goeldner. With the exception of one year he spent his entire married life on the old Goeldner homestead which he purchased from his father-in-law.
      Thirteen children were born to this union. The oldest child, a son, and the youngest, a daughter, died in infancy.
      The living are Richard of Sigourney, Iowa on the home place; Marie, Mrs. William Heisdorffer, and
      Viola, Mrs. Cleo Conklin of Harper, Iowa; Clara, Mrs. Earl Swanson of Fairfield, Iowa; Lloyd, Dorothy, Mrs. Gordon Kerber, Leo, Nicholas, Harold and LeRoy of Sigourney, Iowa and S/Sgt Howard in the armed forces in Korea.
      His wife preceded him in death, October 16, 1925. From that time on, he was both mother and father to his children. His mother-in-law, Mrs. Susan Goeldner, now an invalid, also did a lot toward the care and rearing of these children.
      Also preceding him in death were his father and mother, two brothers, Mathias and Peter J., and one
      sister Kathie; also his father-in-law, Oswald Goeldner.
      Mr. Hammes was in failing health for the last two years and was confined to his bed for the last six weeks with a heart ailment. He accepted his suffering without complaint, never wishing to be a burden to anyone. He passed away Monday night, February 19, 1951 at the age of 69 years, 5 months, 15 days.
      Funeral services were held Thursday, February 22, 9:30 a.m. at Saints Peter and Paul’s church, Clear Creek and burial was in the Parish cemetery. The Rev. Paul Kleinfelder was in charge of the services. Present in the sanctuary were the Rev. M. J. Diamond of Harper, Iowa, Rev. O. F. DeCoursey of Fairfield, Iowa and Rev. J. M. Mackin of Sigourney, Iowa.
      Servers for the requiem high mass were Kenny Conklin, Larry Swanson, Edmund Reed, Leland and Terry Horras. Pallbearers were Norbert, Herbert, Laurence Donald Hammes, Alvin Vogel, Eugene Reed, Omer, Floyd, Paul, Cletus and Kenneth Hammes and Hubert Reed, all nephews of Mr. Hammes.
      Besides being a farmer all of his life, Mr. Hammes was also a dealer in furs, hides, wool, lumber and iron. He lived his life by “The Golden Rule.” He was always held in high esteem by those who knew him. Words could not express the love and respect he felt for his children and grandchildren. He leaves to mourn his passing, besides his children, 28 grandchildren; three brothers, Constant P., Mike L., Zeno J., of Sigourney, Iowa and four sisters, Mrs. Helen Greiner, Alberta, Canada, Mrs. Anna Vogel, Sigourney, Iowa; Mrs. Mike A. Hammes, Racine, Wisconsin and Mrs. Walter Reed of Keota, Iowa.
      Attending the funeral from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Mike Leinen, Mark Leinen and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hendricks from Portsmouth, Iowa, besides innumerable relatives and friends from Fairfield, Iowa, Washington, Iowa, Kalona, Iowa, Davenport, Iowa, Sigourney, Iowa, Keota, Iowa and other surrounding towns.

      SOURCE: Newspaper clipping, assume Sigourney News Review, March 1, 1951