Hamm, Edward Fred
Edward Fred Hamm, printer;
born in: Burlington, Iowa, on October 8, 1866;
son of: John A. Hamm and Barbara Hamm, nee: Barbara Sprenger
education: in public schools of Burlington, Iowa;
married: Sarah I. Hamm, nee: Sarah I. Meek, of Keokuk, Iowa, on October 31, 1890;
children: Dorothy G. Hamm, Frederick B. Hamm, Martha B. Hamm, Harriet A. Hamm, Edward Fred Hamm, Jr.
Began in railroad office work, 1882, continuing until 1890;
engaged in printing business in Cleveland, Ohio, 1890-2;
removed to Chicago and was manager of printing dept. of W.B. Conkey & Company, Hammond, Indiana, until 1903;
became connected with the Blakely Printing Company, as vice president and manager, 1906; president since 1909.
President: Traffic Service Bureau
Member: Chicago Typothetae
Clubs: Chicago Athletic Club, Evanston Golf Club, Birchwood Country Club.
Recreations: golf and other outdoor diversions.
Office: 418 S. Market Street.
Home: 1542 W. Sherwin Avenue
Source: Book of Chicagoans, 1917.
