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!Mary Margaret Ham born at Brush Creek in Atchison Co., KS in 1861. Has cared for younger sister and brothers, aiding in giving each a good education, is an expert in caring for mothers in childbirth, and is now caring for her aged mother and the baby son of her brother Joseph. From the Ham Manuscript, page 21.
!20 Sep 1888: Mrs. E. A. Ham and three daughters, of Smith county, Kansas, arrived at Saguache last Friday. Miss Maggie, who has been at this place some time, returned to her eastern home a few weeks since and accompanied her mother and sisters. Here will be their home in the future. Two sons are expected to arrive in about two weeks, who are making the trip overland with their stock. Saguache Democrat, Volume 5, November 349, September 20, 1888. Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection, online.
!3 Mar 1898: Miss Maggie Ham left last Sunday on the stage for Salida, where she expects to remain for some time. Saguache Crescent, Volume XVIII, Number 9, March 3. 1898. Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection, online.
!24 Jul 1902: Miss Maggie Ham went out on the Tuesday stage on her way back to the Hartman ranch near Gunnison. Interesting Items taken from the files of The Crescent, Thursday 24 July 1902. The Saguache Crescent, Thursday 30 Jul 1931,
!30 Jun 1941: Funeral notice in the Ham File. Services will be held for Mary Margaret Hamm Wednesday July 2nd 1941 at 2:30 P. M. From the Wells-Buress Funeral Home. Born at Atchinson County, Kansas, February 2nd, 1861. Died at Saguache, Colorado, June 30th, 1941.
!There are two main grave markers at the Cemetery. 1. James H. Hamm 1865-1920. Mary M. 18/6/1941 and 2. Joseph W. Hamm 1875-1963, Eliza H., Mary S. and William H. Grave 1. marked by funeral marker only and it is not in very good shape. You can see the name of Joseph W. on the metal marker. All names on marker's have been added not too long ago. Letter from Cy Maez, 1996.
!Hillside Cemetery is located about 1/2 mile southeast of the town of Saguache on Cemetery Road. To get to Hillside, turn east on Pitkin Avenue and drive approximately 7 blocks, turn left, go one block then turn right at the stop sign. Follow the county road approximately 1/2 mile to the cemetery entrance. Hamm graves are in Block F.
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