Walter Ford Hammond 1857–1905
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Walter Hammond in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 20 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1857, Walter Ford Hammond entered the world in Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin, USA. Walter Ford Hammond married hattie martha child, and had children including harold child hammond. Walter Ford Hammond passed away in 1905 in Grinnell, Poweshiek, Iowa, USA.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Walter Hammond
This ancestor line traces from Castilla-Leon, Spain (1000) to Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin, USA (1857) across 20 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Walter Hammond (1857–1905) was born in Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin, USA and died in Grinnell, Poweshiek, Iowa, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Walter in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 20 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
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Walter Hammond's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record