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Note: N92 !My mother knows a lot she spent the day telling me so many things about your grandparents. She is trying to get a picture of your grandmother that she wants to send to you but it might take a while to get it. She remembers that your grandmother died in her 30's from a gall bladder problem. They tried to take her to the hospital but they didn't make it in time and she died. She was sick for a while before she died and they would go to visit her and she was always laying down. She had a traumatic love story. She had fallen in love with one man (latin) and they had made arrangements for him to come to ask for her hand from her parents and In those days when the fellow came to ask for your hand you had to hide and not be seen til after they left. But when he got there her older sister was flirting with him and I guess they fell in love with each other so when it came to the time when he told who he wanted he asked for the sister instead of your grandmother. She was so upset that she ran off and eloped with your grandfather Hamm. These are just a few things that we talked about yesterday I will see what else I can find out. And let you know. You need to send me your address so we can send the picture when we are able to get it. Info from Gail Salazar, gailsalazardesigns@@msn.com, 2002.
!5 Jul 1906: Mrs. James Fullerton went over to the McEntyre ranch on Kerber Creek last Saturday where she will visit with Mrs. J. W. Ham for some time. The Saguache Crescent, Saguache, Colorado, Thursday, July 5, 1906.
!19 Nov 1925: Mrs. Joe Hamm, Mary Sadie Maez Hamm was born in Saguache, Colo., December 15, 1886, departed this life at Del Norte St. Joseph's Hospital, November 14, 1925, at the age of 38 years, 10 months, and 29 days. In 1904 she was united in marriage with Mr. Joe Hamm, whom she had known from her childhood. She leaves to mourn her loss, besides her husband, one daughter, three sons, three sisters and five brothers, all of Saguache, besides many friends. Mrs. Hamm was a faithful wife, a fond mother and true friend. Funeral services were held from the Community Church on Monday afternoon and were largely attended. Saguache Crescent, Thursday, Nov. 19, 1925, Page 1, Column 6.
!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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