Hamm, Peter Cornelius (1895-1969)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 1969 Jun 27 p. 25

Birth date: 1895 Mar 26

text of obituary:

PETER CORNELIUS HAMM

Peter Cornelius Hamm was born on March 26, 1895 ,in the village of New York, South Russ·ia. He was the son of Cornelius and Aga<tha Hamm. On August 27, 1917, he was married to Amal'ia Wekkesser, and three of their six sons were born in Russia. In 1924 the family migrated to Ganada and settled at Marquette, Manitoba. Three years later they moved to Leamington, Ontario, wherethey farmed until 1960. While stiJlin his younger years, he had become a member of the Mennonite Church, and after coming to Leamington, he jO'ined the Leamington United Mennonite Church.

During 1960 the Hamms moved into the town of Leamington, and he was able to work until this past year. About oneand-a-half years ago he and his wife were privi'leged to celebrate the'ir Golden Weddi,ng Anniversary together with all their children and grandchildren. On April 8, he passed away at the Leamington hospital. Left to mourn his passing are his wife; six sons, Cornelius and Rudy of Leamington, Peter of Kitchener, Jake of Bellingham, Washington, John of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Edward of Vineland; 24 grandchi'ldren and two greartgrandchildren.