David Hammel

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David Hammel

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{{short description|19th century American businessman and politician}}
{{short description|19th century American businessman and politician}}
{{infobox officeholder
{{infobox officeholder
|name = David Hammel
|name = David Hammel
|image = David Hammel.png
|image = David Hammel.png
|order = 27th and 29th
|order = 27th and 29th
|title = Mayor of [[Appleton, Wisconsin]]
|title = Mayor of [[Appleton, Wisconsin]]
| term_start = April 1906
|term_start = April 1906
| term_end = April 1908
|term_end = April 1908
| predecessor = Frank W. Harriman
|predecessor = Frank W. Harriman
| successor = [[Bernard C. Wolter]]
|successor = [[Bernard C. Wolter]]
| term_start1 = April 1900
|term_start1 = April 1900
| term_end1 = April 1904
|term_end1 = April 1904
| predecessor1 = Herman Erb Jr.
|predecessor1 = Herman Erb Jr.
| successor1 = Frank W. Harriman
|successor1 = Frank W. Harriman
|state2 = Wisconsin
|state2 = Wisconsin
|state_assembly2 = Wisconsin
|state_assembly2 = Wisconsin
|district2 = [[Outagamie County, Wisconsin|Outagamie]] 1st
|district2 = [[Outagamie County, Wisconsin|Outagamie]] 1st
| term_start2 = January 3, 1876
|term_start2 = January 3, 1876
| term_end2 = January 7, 1878
|term_end2 = January 7, 1878
| predecessor2 = [[George N. Richmond]]
|predecessor2 = [[George N. Richmond]]
| successor2 = [[William Smith Warner]]
|successor2 = [[William Smith Warner]]
|party = [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
|party = [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
|birth_date = {{birth date|1838|11|26}}
|birth_date = {{birth date|1838|11|26}}
|birth_place = [[Gemünden, Rhein-Hunsrück|Gemünden]], {{nowrap|[[Rhine Province]],}} [[Kingdom of Prussia|Prussia]]
|birth_place = [[Gemünden, Rhein-Hunsrück|Gemünden]], {{nowrap|[[Rhine Province]],}} [[Kingdom of Prussia|Prussia]]
|death_date = {{death date and age|1928|10|13|1838|11|26}}
|death_date = {{death date and age|1928|10|13|1838|11|26}}
|death_place = [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]], U.S.
|death_place = [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]], U.S.
|death_cause = [[Stroke]]
|death_cause = [[Stroke]]
|restingplace = Zion Cemetery, {{nowrap|[[Appleton, Wisconsin]]}}
|resting_place = Zion Cemetery, {{nowrap|[[Appleton, Wisconsin]]}}
|spouse = {{marriage|Lena Vogel|January 21, 1861}}
|spouse = {{marriage|Lena Vogel|January 21, 1861}}
|children = {{unbulleted list
|children = {{unbulleted list
| Clara (b. 1868)
| Clara (b. 1868)
| Leopold (b. 1870; died 1888)
| Leopold (b. 1870; died 1888)
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| Leroy T. (b. 1882)
| Leroy T. (b. 1882)
}}
}}
|relatives = [[Leopold Hammel]] (nephew)
|relatives = [[Leopold Hammel]] (nephew)
}}
}}
'''David Hammel''' (November 26, 1838 – October 13, 1928) was a [[German Americans|German American]] immigrant, businessman, and [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] politician. He served as the 27th and 29th mayor of [[Appleton, Wisconsin]], and represented [[Outagamie County, Wisconsin|Outagamie County]] in the [[Wisconsin State Assembly]] in 1876 and 1877.
'''David Hammel''' (November 26, 1838 – October 13, 1928) was a [[German Americans|German American]] immigrant, businessman, and [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] politician. He served as the 27th and 29th mayor of [[Appleton, Wisconsin]], and represented [[Outagamie County, Wisconsin|Outagamie County]] in the [[Wisconsin State Assembly]] in 1876 and 1877.
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==Biography==
==Biography==


Hammel was born in [[Gemünden, Rhein-Hunsrück]], which was then part of the [[Rhine Province]] of the [[Kingdom of Prussia]] (modern day [[Germany]]).{{cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81639290/obituary-for-hammel-diesmcago-aged-90/ |title= Ex-Mayor Hammel Dies in Chicago |newspaper= [[The Post-Crescent|Appleton Post-Crescent]] |date= October 15, 1928 |page= 1 |accessdate= July 17, 2021 |via= [[Newspapers.com]] }} He was educated in the German common schools until 1853, when, at age 14, he emigrated to the [[United States]] with his older brother, Jacob.{{cite book|url= https://books.google.com/books?id=KuoqAQAAMAAJ |title= The Columbian Biographical Dictionary and Portrait Gallery of the Representative Men of the United States |volume= Wisconsin Volume |editor-last= Nelke |editor-first= D. L. |year= 1895 |location= [[Chicago]] |publisher= Lewis Publishing Company |pages= 673–674 |accessdate= July 17, 2021 }}{{cite report|url= http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/WI.WIBlueBk1877 |title= The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin |year=1877 |publisher= State of Wisconsin |editor-last= Bashford |editor-first= R. M. |chapter-url= https://images.library.wisc.edu/WI/EFacs/WIBlueBks/BlueBks/WIBlueBk1877/reference/wi.wibluebk1877.i0022.pdf |chapter= Official Directory |page= 470 |accessdate= July 17, 2021 }} He settled first at [[Syracuse, New York]], and attended school at [[Ithaca, New York]]. After leaving school, he remained in Ithaca for several years, working for his brother in dry good sales. In 1857, he moved to [[Hamilton, Ontario]], and started a cigar business, which he operated successfully for several years.
Hammel was born in [[Gemünden, Rhein-Hunsrück]], which was then part of the [[Rhine Province]] of the [[Kingdom of Prussia]] (modern day [[Germany]]).{{cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81639290/obituary-for-hammel-diesmcago-aged-90/ |title= Ex-Mayor Hammel Dies in Chicago |newspaper= [[The Post-Crescent|Appleton Post-Crescent]] |date= October 15, 1928 |page= 1 |accessdate= July 17, 2021 |via= [[Newspapers.com]] }} He was educated in the German common schools until 1853, when, at age 14, he emigrated to the [[United States]] with his older brother, Jacob.{{cite book|url= https://books.google.com/books?id=KuoqAQAAMAAJ |title= The Columbian Biographical Dictionary and Portrait Gallery of the Representative Men of the United States |volume= Wisconsin Volume |editor-last= Nelke |editor-first= D. L. |year= 1895 |location= [[Chicago]] |publisher= Lewis Publishing Company |pages= 673–674 |accessdate= July 17, 2021 }}{{cite report|url= http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/WI.WIBlueBk1877 |title= The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin |year=1877 |publisher= State of Wisconsin |editor-last= Bashford |editor-first= R. M. |chapter-url= https://images.library.wisc.edu/WI/EFacs/WIBlueBks/BlueBks/WIBlueBk1877/reference/wi.wibluebk1877.i0022.pdf |chapter= Official Directory |page= 470 |accessdate= July 17, 2021 }} He settled first at [[Syracuse, New York]], and attended school at [[Ithaca, New York]]. After leaving school, he remained in Ithaca for several years, working for his brother in dry good sales. In 1857, he moved to [[Hamilton, Ontario]], and started a cigar business, which he operated successfully for several years.


In 1866, he followed the recommendation of some friends to move to [[Milwaukee]], but remained there only briefly before settling permanently at [[Appleton, Wisconsin]]. At Appleton, he quickly established a new enterprise as a dealer of [[Draft horse|work horses]], cattle, and oxen, doing business as D. Hammel & Co.{{cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81639510/hammel-obit-pc-p2/ |title= Ex-Mayor Hammel Dies in Chicago |newspaper= [[The Post-Crescent|Appleton Post-Crescent]] |date= October 15, 1928 |page= 2 |accessdate= July 17, 2021 |via= [[Newspapers.com]] }}{{cite book|url= http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/WI.OutRecPion |title= Record of the Pioneers of Outagamie County, Wisconsin |year= 1898 |publisher= Post Publishing Company |page= [https://images.library.wisc.edu/WI/EFacs/AppletonPlats/OutRecPion/reference/wi.outrecpion.i0004.pdf 48] |accessdate= July 17, 2021 }} He briefly also attempted to run a separate merchant and manufacturing business, but abandoned it after a few years. Later, he became a director and shareholder in the Commercial National Bank in Appleton, and was regarded as one of Appleton's wealthiest residents by 1895.
In 1866, he followed the recommendation of some friends to move to [[Milwaukee]], but remained there only briefly before settling permanently at [[Appleton, Wisconsin]]. At Appleton, he quickly established a new enterprise as a dealer of [[Draft horse|work horses]], cattle, and oxen, doing business as D. Hammel & Co.{{cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81639510/hammel-obit-pc-p2/ |title= Ex-Mayor Hammel Dies in Chicago |newspaper= [[The Post-Crescent|Appleton Post-Crescent]] |date= October 15, 1928 |page= 2 |accessdate= July 17, 2021 |via= [[Newspapers.com]] }}{{cite book|url= http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/WI.OutRecPion |title= Record of the Pioneers of Outagamie County, Wisconsin |year= 1898 |publisher= Post Publishing Company |page= [https://images.library.wisc.edu/WI/EFacs/AppletonPlats/OutRecPion/reference/wi.outrecpion.i0004.pdf 48] |accessdate= July 17, 2021 }} He briefly also attempted to run a separate merchant and manufacturing business, but abandoned it after a few years. Later, he became a director and shareholder in the Commercial National Bank in Appleton, and was regarded as one of Appleton's wealthiest residents by 1895.


He was elected on the Democratic ticket to the [[Wisconsin State Assembly]] in 1875 and was re-elected in 1876. He also served as a member and treasurer of the local school board.
He was elected on the Democratic ticket to the [[Wisconsin State Assembly]] in 1875 and was re-elected in 1876. He also served as a member and treasurer of the local school board.


In 1900, he was elected Mayor of Appleton. He was re-elected to another one-year term in 1901, and was elected to two-year terms in 1902 and 1906.{{cite web|url= https://content.mpl.org/digital/collection/AMP/id/169/rec/36 |title= Appleton Memory Project - David Hammel |website= Appleton Public Library |accessdate= July 17, 2021 }}
In 1900, he was elected Mayor of Appleton. He was re-elected to another one-year term in 1901, and was elected to two-year terms in 1902 and 1906.{{cite web|url= https://content.mpl.org/digital/collection/AMP/id/169/rec/36 |title= Appleton Memory Project - David Hammel |website= Appleton Public Library |accessdate= July 17, 2021 }}


After leaving office, Hammel moved to [[Austin, Minnesota]], and continued in horse and cattle trading until his health failed. At that point, he moved to [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]], to live with his sons. Hammel died in Chicago as a result of a [[stroke]], in 1928. His body was returned to Appleton and interred at Zion Cemetery.
After leaving office, Hammel moved to [[Austin, Minnesota]], and continued in horse and cattle trading until his health failed. At that point, he moved to [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]], to live with his sons. Hammel died in Chicago as a result of a [[stroke]], in 1928. His body was returned to Appleton and interred at Zion Cemetery.
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