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Mary “Polly” Proper Hamm

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Birth	:	1810 New York, USA
Death	:	13 Sep 1901 Chickasaw County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Cedar View Cemetery, Chickasaw, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0393982, -92.5064011
Description	:	Polly Hamm was probably born Mary Proper between **1801-1820 in New York. Polly married John Hamm, probably in New York. They had 11 children. The first 8 children were all born in New York between 1829-1846: Elizabeth, John, Jeremiah, Sarah, Hannah, David, Christina and Fanny. Sometime before 1850, the family moved to Wisconsin, where Polly was a homemaker, and her husband John was a farmer. Their remaining 3 children were born there between 1849-1854: Mary Ann, Levi and Andrew. Polly and John moved to Nebraska sometime before 1870, where John continued farming. They eventually... Read More	Polly Hamm was probably born Mary Proper between *1801-1820 in New York. Polly married John Hamm, probably in New York. They had 11 children. The first 8 children were all born in New York between 1829-1846: Elizabeth, John, Jeremiah, Sarah, Hannah, David, Christina and Fanny. Sometime before 1850, the family moved to Wisconsin, where Polly was a homemaker, and her husband John was a farmer. Their remaining 3 children were born there between 1849-1854: Mary Ann, Levi and Andrew. Polly and John moved to Nebraska sometime before 1870, where John continued farming. They eventually moved to Iowa, where John died in 1894 at the age of 80, and then Polly in 1901 probably about 91 years of age, although I believe her stone reads 100 years old. Polly left behind many children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. The given name Mary is found on some of Polly's documentation and it is known that Polly was a traditional nickname for Mary. The surname Proper is found on some documentation including Polly's son Jeremiah's marriage application, and on her son David's death certificate where it is spelled 'Prober'. The spelling 'Proper' appears to be the most widely accepted. Various documentations have Polly born between 1810-1820. It is unlikely that she would have been born in 1820 since her first child was born in 1829. If the year of age (100) on her headstone is accurate, it would mean she was born about 1801, which probably is not accurate, because that would mean she was 53 at the time her last child was born. ***Please...if you see errors and have documentation, I would appreciate a note in 'edit'. I'm trying to be as accurate as possible while considering all sources.

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Where is Mary “Polly” Proper Hamm's memorial?
Mary “Polly” Proper Hamm's memorial is located at: Cedar View Cemetery, Chickasaw, Chickasaw County, USA.
When did Mary “Polly” Proper Hamm death?
Mary “Polly” Proper Hamm death on 13 Sep 1901 in Chickasaw County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.0393982
Longitude: -92.5064011

Family Members:

Children

John Hamm

(1829 - 1894)

Jeremiah Hamm

(1832 - 1905)

Hannah Maria Hamm Davison

(1839 - 1920)

(unknow - unknow)

Mary Ann Hamm Goddard

(1849 - 1917)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Cedar View Cemetery
Chickasaw, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0393982, -92.5064011

2. Mount Carroll Cemetery
Bassett, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0602989, -92.4957962

3. Saint Boniface Cemetery
Ionia, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0438995, -92.4550018

4. Cagley Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9858017, -92.4957962

5. Riverton Cemetery
Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9981003, -92.5994034

6. Saint Michaels Catholic Cemetery
Nashua, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9556007, -92.5255966

7. Greenwood Cemetery
Nashua, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9542007, -92.5177994

8. Saint Marys Cemetery
North Washington, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1128006, -92.4231033

9. Oak Hill Cemetery
Nashua, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9406013, -92.5353012

10. Sunnyside Memory Gardens
Charles City, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0280991, -92.6457977

11. Deerfield Mennonite Church Cemetery
Deerfield, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1445100, -92.4954300

12. Calvary Cemetery
Charles City, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0574989, -92.6594009

13. Meadow Of Memories Pet Cemetery
Charles City, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1217000, -92.6147000

14. Beckwith Cemetery
Nilesville, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1319008, -92.6042023

15. Pearl Rock Catholic Cemetery
Nashua, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9201000, -92.5454000

16. Deerfield Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1630592, -92.4955597

17. Richland Township Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9589005, -92.3771973

18. Eggleston Farm Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0916710, -92.3499985

19. Children of Israel Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0583305, -92.3249969

20. Liggett Cemetery
Charles City, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9583100, -92.6529700

21. Saint Marys Cemetery
New Hampton, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0536003, -92.3217010

22. New Hampton Cemetery
New Hampton, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0564003, -92.3210983

23. Riverside Cemetery
Charles City, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0766983, -92.6881027

24. Chickasaw County Home Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0258086, -92.3179551