She was an "old maid" of 32 when she married Alanson Thompson in 1844 in Delaware county, NY. He was a widower with several small children. They had three more sons: Charles Albert, Francis Edward, and Emory Runnles (Reynolds?), the latter who reportedly died in a tragic sawmill accident.
The family moved to the Dell Prairie area of Adams County, Wisconsin about 1859. Alanson died the following May, leaving Anna to rear the children alone in impoverished circumstances. She resorted to tying rags around her sons feet so they could gather firewood in the snowy Wisconsin winters.
She did not remarry until about 1875, to Nathan Hammond, and came to Kansas after she was widowed again. She died at the home of her son Frank.
Republic City News -- September 4, 1896:
"At six o'clock on the morning of August 26, 1896, Mrs. Ann A. Hammond died at the farm of her son F.E. Thompson, near Republic City, Kansas. She had been failing for about two weeks, but had very little suffering. On the Sunday previous she thought 'the Lord had come to take her' as she said, and she was quite willing to go, but on Monday she rallied and was quite bright and cheerful. Although eighty-four years of age her mental faculties were clear until the close of life.
Her maiden name was Benedict, and she was born on August 12, 1812 at Walton, Delaware County, New York. She was twice married; to Alanson Thompson in 1844 and to Nathan Hammond in 1875. She united with the Baptist church at 17 years of age and was a cheerful, happy christian.
The funeral services were conducted by the writer, at the farm residence. The discourse was from the text in Hebrews 11:13, "All these died in faith.
A number of friends were present. It was regretted that the telegram sent did not reach Mr. Charles Thompson, he being away from home."
The family moved to the Dell Prairie area of Adams County, Wisconsin about 1859. Alanson died the following May, leaving Anna to rear the children alone in impoverished circumstances. She resorted to tying rags around her sons feet so they could gather firewood in the snowy Wisconsin winters.
She did not remarry until about 1875, to Nathan Hammond, and came to Kansas after she was widowed again. She died at the home of her son Frank.
Republic City News -- September 4, 1896:
"At six o'clock on the morning of August 26, 1896, Mrs. Ann A. Hammond died at the farm of her son F.E. Thompson, near Republic City, Kansas. She had been failing for about two weeks, but had very little suffering. On the Sunday previous she thought 'the Lord had come to take her' as she said, and she was quite willing to go, but on Monday she rallied and was quite bright and cheerful. Although eighty-four years of age her mental faculties were clear until the close of life.
Her maiden name was Benedict, and she was born on August 12, 1812 at Walton, Delaware County, New York. She was twice married; to Alanson Thompson in 1844 and to Nathan Hammond in 1875. She united with the Baptist church at 17 years of age and was a cheerful, happy christian.
The funeral services were conducted by the writer, at the farm residence. The discourse was from the text in Hebrews 11:13, "All these died in faith.
A number of friends were present. It was regretted that the telegram sent did not reach Mr. Charles Thompson, he being away from home."
She was an "old maid" of 32 when she married Alanson Thompson in 1844 in Delaware county, NY. He was a widower with several small children. They had three more sons: Charles Albert, Francis Edward, and Emory Runnles (Reynolds?), the latter who reportedly died in a tragic sawmill accident.
The family moved to the Dell Prairie area of Adams County, Wisconsin about 1859. Alanson died the following May, leaving Anna to rear the children alone in impoverished circumstances. She resorted to tying rags around her sons feet so they could gather firewood in the snowy Wisconsin winters.
She did not remarry until about 1875, to Nathan Hammond, and came to Kansas after she was widowed again. She died at the home of her son Frank.
Republic City News -- September 4, 1896:
"At six o'clock on the morning of August 26, 1896, Mrs. Ann A. Hammond died at the farm of her son F.E. Thompson, near Republic City, Kansas. She had been failing for about two weeks, but had very little suffering. On the Sunday previous she thought 'the Lord had come to take her' as she said, and she was quite willing to go, but on Monday she rallied and was quite bright and cheerful. Although eighty-four years of age her mental faculties were clear until the close of life.
Her maiden name was Benedict, and she was born on August 12, 1812 at Walton, Delaware County, New York. She was twice married; to Alanson Thompson in 1844 and to Nathan Hammond in 1875. She united with the Baptist church at 17 years of age and was a cheerful, happy christian.
The funeral services were conducted by the writer, at the farm residence. The discourse was from the text in Hebrews 11:13, "All these died in faith.
A number of friends were present. It was regretted that the telegram sent did not reach Mr. Charles Thompson, he being away from home."
The family moved to the Dell Prairie area of Adams County, Wisconsin about 1859. Alanson died the following May, leaving Anna to rear the children alone in impoverished circumstances. She resorted to tying rags around her sons feet so they could gather firewood in the snowy Wisconsin winters.
She did not remarry until about 1875, to Nathan Hammond, and came to Kansas after she was widowed again. She died at the home of her son Frank.
Republic City News -- September 4, 1896:
"At six o'clock on the morning of August 26, 1896, Mrs. Ann A. Hammond died at the farm of her son F.E. Thompson, near Republic City, Kansas. She had been failing for about two weeks, but had very little suffering. On the Sunday previous she thought 'the Lord had come to take her' as she said, and she was quite willing to go, but on Monday she rallied and was quite bright and cheerful. Although eighty-four years of age her mental faculties were clear until the close of life.
Her maiden name was Benedict, and she was born on August 12, 1812 at Walton, Delaware County, New York. She was twice married; to Alanson Thompson in 1844 and to Nathan Hammond in 1875. She united with the Baptist church at 17 years of age and was a cheerful, happy christian.
The funeral services were conducted by the writer, at the farm residence. The discourse was from the text in Hebrews 11:13, "All these died in faith.
A number of friends were present. It was regretted that the telegram sent did not reach Mr. Charles Thompson, he being away from home."
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