Windsor

HAMMOND, Lowell G.

Men of Vermont: Illustrated Biographical History of Vermonters & Sons of 
Vermont. Ullery. Brattleboro: Transcript Publishing Company, 1894, p 180 
(portrait p 180)

Lowell G. HAMMOND, of Ludlow [Windsor County, Vermont], was born 17 February 
1824 in Mt. Holly [Rutland County, Vermont], son of Jedediah and Clara (BENT) 
HAMMOND. A farm-bred boy, he received his education in the common schools of 
Mt. Holly, and at twenty-two years of age located at Ludlow, where he engaged 
in the grocery trade. Then formed the partnership of Mason & Hammond, 
dealing in dry goods and groceries during four years. Since 1854 has 
conducted an extensive business in general merchandise. In 1871, meeting 
with a severe disaster from loss by fire of his large store and a partial 
loss of his stock, he immediately constructed a much larger and finer block, 
containing one of the finest halls in the county, where he has carried on his 
business ever since. Has always voted the Republican ticket and repeatedly 
held positions of trust in village and town; chosen representative in 1886. 
For almost forty years Mr. HAMMOND has been a most important factor in the 
business life of Ludlow, and an active pioneer in new features of trade. He 
has taken a lively interest in public improvement and has been a generous 
donor to educational and religious enterprises. He is vice president of the 
trustees of the Black River Academy, of Ludlow. Universalist in his 
religious preferences. For more than forty years has belonged to the order 
of Odd Fellows, being a member of Altamont Lodge, of Ludlow. In August 1847 
he [Lowell G. HAMMOND] was married to Maryette, daughter of Dr. Lowell W. and 
Sally (PETTEE) GURNSEY, of Shewsbury [Shrewsbury, Rutland County, Vermont]; 
their children are: Leonora M., Norris G., and Addie W.

Submitted by Cathy Kubly