David Hammons (Maine)

David Hammons (May 12, 1808 – November 7, 1888) was a United States Representative from Maine.

He was born in Cornish on May 12, 1808. He attended the common schools, studied law, was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Lovell.

He was elected a member of the Maine State Senate (1840–1841).

In 1846 Hammons was elected to the U.S. House as a Democrat, and served in the Thirtieth Congress (March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849).

After leaving Congress Hammons continued the practice of law until his death in Bethel on November 7, 1888. His interment was in Woodland Cemetery.

References

• David Hammons at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress