Indiana Governor. Moving to Indiana, he studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1835 and established a legal career in several states. Entering politics, he was judge of Marion County Common Pleas Court, in 1849 and served as Indiana's Lieutenant Governor, (1857-60). When Governor Ashbel Willard passed away, Hammond was appointed as a Democrat the 12th Governor of Indiana, serving (1860-61). During his short tenure, he advocated for a bill that would safeguard the ballot box during elections and he endorsed the building of a refuge home for juvenile offenders. After leaving office, due to ill health he retired from politics and lived in Colorado, until his death at age 60.
Indiana Governor. Moving to Indiana, he studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1835 and established a legal career in several states. Entering politics, he was judge of Marion County Common Pleas Court, in 1849 and served as Indiana's Lieutenant Governor, (1857-60). When Governor Ashbel Willard passed away, Hammond was appointed as a Democrat the 12th Governor of Indiana, serving (1860-61). During his short tenure, he advocated for a bill that would safeguard the ballot box during elections and he endorsed the building of a refuge home for juvenile offenders. After leaving office, due to ill health he retired from politics and lived in Colorado, until his death at age 60.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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