Peter Francis Hammond

Peter Francis Hammond (June 30, 1887 – April 2, 1971) was a politician and member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio.

Peter Francis Hammond
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Ohio's 11th district
In office
November 3, 1936 – January 3, 1937
Preceded byMell G. Underwood
Succeeded byHarold K. Claypool
Personal details
Born(1887-06-30)June 30, 1887
Lancaster, Ohio
DiedApril 2, 1971(1971-04-02) (aged 83)
Lancaster, Ohio
Resting placeSt. Mary's Cemetery
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materPontifical College Josephinum

Born in Lancaster, Ohio, he attended a private Catholic high school and entered college in Columbus, Ohio at Josephinum College. A tailor by trade, he opened his own clothing store in 1913. On November 3, 1936, Hammond was victorious in a special election to fill the remaining term of Mell G. Underwood. He served as a Democrat for several months, but did not run in the election held the same day for the following term. Following this, he briefly returned to his store, before becoming postmaster of Lancaster, Ohio in 1938. He retired from this position in 1954.

References
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
Mell G. Underwood		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Ohio's 11th congressional district
November 3, 1936 – January 3, 1937		 Succeeded by
Harold K. Claypool



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