Background
Hammond, John Henry was born on October 3, 1871 in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Son of late General John Henry and Sophia Vernon (Wolfe) H.
Hammond, John Henry was born on October 3, 1871 in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Son of late General John Henry and Sophia Vernon (Wolfe) H.
Bachelor of Philosophy. Sheffield Scientific School (Yale), 1892. Bachelor of Laws, Columbia, 1895.
Admitted to bar, 1895.
Deputy attorney general of New York State, 1899-1901, in charge of election cases. Brought charges against Asa B. Gardiner, district attorney New York County, resulting in his removal by Governor Roosevelt.
Member of Executive Committee Republican County Committee, 29th Assembly District, 1907-1908. Formerly; Member American Bar Association, Association Bar City of New New New York Clubs: Union, Yale, Saint Anthony, Republican, Down Town, Yeaman’s Hall, Blind Brook.
Married Emily V. Sloane, April. Children: Mistress Emily Franklin, Mistress Adele Olyphant, Mistress Alice Goodman, Mistress Rachel Speiden, John Henry.