Family Group Sheet
NameJoseph F. Hamm
Birth13 Feb 1867, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death27 May 1946, Rowan Co., Kentucky
BurialMasters Cemetery, Triplett, Rowan Co., Ky
FatherPerry Monroe Ham (1834-1914)
MotherEliza Jane Horsely (1837-)
Marriage18 Apr 1891, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseJulia F. Thompson
Birth24 Mar 1874, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death4 Nov 1961, Rowan Co., Kentucky
BurialMasters Cemetery, Triplett, Rowan Co., Ky
FatherGeorge Washington Thompson (1849-1928)
MotherAmerica C. A. Ham (1856-1916)
Children
Birthabt 1892, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseDessie Myrtle Coldiron , 3C1R
Notes for Joseph F. Hamm
His death certificate records Joe Hamm, age 79 years 3 months 14 days, birthdate blank, born in Ky, died 27 May 1946 in rural Morehead precinct 2, Rowan Co., Ky, married, husband of Julia Hamm, father Roe Hamm, mother’s maiden name Eliza Hosley, both born in Ky, cause of death hypertensive heart disease, informant Amos Thompson, Morehead, Rt. 2, Ky, burial in Masters Cemetery.
The reported age at death implies a birthdate of 13 Feb 1867, which is consistent with the 1870 census where he was listed as age 3.
The reported age at death implies a birthdate of 13 Feb 1867, which is consistent with the 1870 census where he was listed as age 3.
Notes for Julia F. Thompson
Rowan Co., Ky birth records list Julia F. Tompson, born 24 Mar 1874, father George W. Thompson, mother’s maiden name America Ham, both parents born in Fleming Co.
Her gravestone says Julia Hamm, died Nov 4, 1961, age 89 yrs 7 mos.
Her gravestone says Julia Hamm, died Nov 4, 1961, age 89 yrs 7 mos.
Notes for Joseph F. & Julia F. (Family)
Rowan Co., Ky, marriage register A, p. 36, records the marriage on 18 April 1891 of Joseph F. Ham and Julia F. Thompson.
Census
1900 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Pine Grove precinct, enumerated 4 June, lists on p. 2B as family #36:
Ham, Joseph, 25, b. 1875; Julia, wife, 23, b. May 1877, married 8 years, mother of 2 children, 2 living; Oney, dau, 7, b. May 1893; Melvin, son, 3, b. Apr 1897. All born Ky Ky Ky.
The birthdates for both Joseph and Julia are both wrong. Joseph was listed as age 3 in the 1870 census and age 14 in the 1880 one, and Julia’s birth was recorded on 24 March 1874.
1910 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Pine Grove precinct, enumerated 18 May, lists on p. 18A as family #314/322:
Ham, Joseph, 42, farmer; Julia, wife, 35, first marriage for both, married 19 years, mother of 2 children, 2 living; Ona L., dau, 18; Melvin, son, 12. All born Ky Ky Ky.
1920 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Pine Grove precinct, enumerated 2 Feb, lists on p. 10B as family #177:
Hamm, Joseph F., 52, farmer; Julia F., wife, 46; Ora M., son, 21, works in brick yard. All born Ky Ky Ky.
1930 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Pine Grove precinct, enumerated 2 April, lists on p. 15A as family #6:
Ham, Joe F., 62, age at first marriage 24, farmer; Julia F., 56, age at first marriage 18; Melvin O., son, 30, age at first marriage 23; Dessie M., dau-in-law, age at first marriage 15; Fouch, Ileen R., niece, 1 5/12. All born Ky Ky Ky.
Ham, Joseph, 25, b. 1875; Julia, wife, 23, b. May 1877, married 8 years, mother of 2 children, 2 living; Oney, dau, 7, b. May 1893; Melvin, son, 3, b. Apr 1897. All born Ky Ky Ky.
The birthdates for both Joseph and Julia are both wrong. Joseph was listed as age 3 in the 1870 census and age 14 in the 1880 one, and Julia’s birth was recorded on 24 March 1874.
1910 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Pine Grove precinct, enumerated 18 May, lists on p. 18A as family #314/322:
Ham, Joseph, 42, farmer; Julia, wife, 35, first marriage for both, married 19 years, mother of 2 children, 2 living; Ona L., dau, 18; Melvin, son, 12. All born Ky Ky Ky.
1920 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Pine Grove precinct, enumerated 2 Feb, lists on p. 10B as family #177:
Hamm, Joseph F., 52, farmer; Julia F., wife, 46; Ora M., son, 21, works in brick yard. All born Ky Ky Ky.
1930 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Pine Grove precinct, enumerated 2 April, lists on p. 15A as family #6:
Ham, Joe F., 62, age at first marriage 24, farmer; Julia F., 56, age at first marriage 18; Melvin O., son, 30, age at first marriage 23; Dessie M., dau-in-law, age at first marriage 15; Fouch, Ileen R., niece, 1 5/12. All born Ky Ky Ky.
