Peter Francis Hammond

Peter Francis Hammond
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Ohio's 11th district
In office
November 3, 1936  January 3, 1937
Preceded by Mell G. Underwood
Succeeded by Harold K. Claypool
Personal details
Born June 30, 1887
Lancaster, Ohio
Died April 2, 1971 (aged 83)
Lancaster, Ohio
Resting place St. Mary's Cemetery
Political party Democratic
Alma mater Pontifical College Josephinum

Peter Francis Hammond (June 30, 1887 April 2, 1971) was a politician and member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio.

Born in Lancaster, Ohio, he attended a private Catholic high school and entered college in Columbus, Ohio at Josephinum College. A tailor by trade, he opened his own clothing store in 1913. On November 3, 1936, Hammond was victorious in a special election to fill the remaining term of Mell G. Underwood. He served as a Democrat for several months, but did not run in the election held the same day for the following term. Following this, he briefly returned to his store, before becoming postmaster of Lancaster, Ohio in 1938. He retired from this position in 1954.

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United States House of Representatives
Preceded by
Mell G. Underwood
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Ohio's 11th congressional district

November 3, 1936 – January 3, 1937
Succeeded by
Harold K. Claypool