Hammen, Henricus

1819 - 1904  (84 years)

• Name	Hammen, Henricus
  Birth	24 Oct 1819	Sint Anthonis, , Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
  Gender	Male
  Immigration	1848
  Land Record	17 Jun 1854
  As listed in History of Buchanan, page 11. History of Outagamie County (1912): Henry and Antoinette (Van Handel) Ham men, natives of Holland, came to Little Chute in 1849 and 1853, respective ly. They were married here in 1854, settled down to farming, and here spe nt the remainder of their lives. Mr. Hammen died in July, 1905, and his w ife twenty years before. They had a family of seven children, of whom on ly three survive. Mrs. Jansen of West De Pere; George, a prominent farm er of Buchanan Township, Outagamie County; and John.
  1860 Census	1860	Buchanan, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Page 08
  Listed living with wife and 3 children, age 4 0, born in Netherlands, occupation Farmer, Antoinette age 36 born in Nethe rlands, Joseph age 4, William age 3, Anna age 1.
  News Mention	Century of Progress
  Century of Progress: "Henry Hammen would live into the 20th century, seei ng how Little Chute went from a small collection of clearings in the wilde rness to a modern, thriving village. One newspaper told of "A large par ty of relatives gathered at the home of Mr. Henry Hammen last Sunday eveni ng the occasion being the 83rd anniversary of this birth."
  News Mention	21 Jul 1904
  Article from Katie, uncertain what publication:"July 21, 1904: Little Chute: Mrs. Peter Jansen of De Pere is called he re by the serious illness of her father, Henry Herman. The old gentlema n, 84 years old, is fast failing and not expected to live long. He is o ne of the oldest settlers and well known through the county."
  Death	22 Jul 1904	Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Burial	Aft 22 Jul 1904	St. John Catholic Cemetery, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA
  		Hammen, Henry St. John Catholic Cemetery, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	29 Jul 1904
  Partial from Unknown
  Henry Hammen died Friday, aged 84 yr, 9 mo….. survived by daug hter Mrs. Peter Jansen:Henry (Henricus) Hammen: b. Oct. 24, 1819 in Sint Anthonis, Noord Braban t, died July 22, 1904 in Little Chute. Wife: Antonetta Van Handel, born F eb. 24, 1824 in Hilvarenbeek, Noord Brabant, died July 8, 1876 in Little C hute, married Feb. 29, 1855 in Little Chute. "July 28, 1904: The funeral of Henry Hammen, aged 85, was held from St. J ohn's Church last Monday morning and was attended by the St. John's socie ty of which he was a member. Deceased was born in Holland October 24, 18 19 and came to this country in October 1848 landing in Milwaukee. In Mar ch 1849 he walked to Little Chute where he has since resided. He is o ne of the oldest and most respected settlers and esteemed by all. He leav es two sons and one daughter, George and John of this place and Annie (Mr s. Peter Jansen) of West De Pere. May he rest in peace."
  Person ID	I102445	1FamilyTree
  Last Modified	12 Oct 2015

  
  

  Father	Hammen, Willem,   b. 12 Nov 1782, Wanroij, , Noord-Brabant, Netherlands d. 14 Apr 1857, Sint Anthonis, , Noord-Brabant, Netherlands (Age 74 years)
  Mother	Toonen, Gertrude,   b. 7 Dec 1788, Haps, , Noord-Brabant, Netherlands d. 8 Dec 1830, Sint Anthonis, , Noord-Brabant, Netherlands (Age 42 years)
  Family ID	F33349	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	VanHandel, Antonetta,   b. 25 Feb 1824, Hilvarenbeek, , Noord-Brabant, Netherlands d. 8 Jul 1876, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA (Age 52 years)
  Marriage	28 Feb 1855	Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  		Hammen, Henry and Antonetta VanHandel
  Children	1. Hammen, William,   b. Abt 1856   d. Bef 1956 (Age ~ 99 years) + 2. Hammen, Joseph,   b. 15 Feb 1856, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA d. 13 Nov 1896, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA (Age 40 years) + 3. Hammen, Johanna Annie,   b. 24 Oct 1859, Buchanan, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA d. 30 Sep 1930, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA (Age 70 years) + 4. Hammen, George,   b. 20 Feb 1861, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA d. 24 Sep 1913, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA (Age 52 years) + 5. Hammen, John J.,   b. 23 Oct 1862, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA d. 28 Jun 1952, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA (Age 89 years)
  Family ID	F33456	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	11 Jun 2010