Plasius (John) Hamm and Louisa Almon
John was born December 1849 in Lorence, France. His father was Anthon Hamm, His mother was Fredlich Utile. On August 26, 1880 John married Louisa Almon. Louisa was born around 1850 in Saxony, Germany. Louisa's father was Ludwig Almon. We don't know who here mother was. This was Louisa Almon's 2nd marriage. Louisa's first marriage was to Heinrick Bolz.
John and Louisa had three children:
| Name | Birth Date | Where Born | Died | Spouse |
| Mae (Mary) Hamm | 1883 | |||
| Carl George (Charles) Hamm | 1886 | November 3, 1980 | Addie Leightner | |
| Elizabeth Ann Hamm | July 8, 1881 | Coal Hollow, Bureau Co. IL. | August 13, 1930 | Lewis Phillips |
We have been told that John Hamm was a tall red headed Frenchman. Uncle Charles Hamm was tall and had red hair. Louisa Almon went by Louisa, Louise and Lucy.
John died January 15, 1887.
Louisa went on to marry Levi T. Phillips.
Elizabeth Ann Hamm went on to marry Richard Lewis Phillips. Richard Lewis Phillips was the son of Levi T Phillips and Louisa Anthony.
New York Passenger Lists 1820 -1957 Line 39
Johann Hamm - Arrival date November 25, 1854. Estimated birth date about 1849.
Age 5 yrs.
Port of departure: Le Havre, France, Destination: New York. Ships name:
Ravenwood
| 237 | Christian Hamm | 48 yrs | M | Prussia farmer |
| 238 | Gertrude Hamm | 49 yrs | F | |
| 239 | Catherine Hamm | 12 yrs | F | |
| 240 | Henrieta Hamm | 9 yrs | F | |
| 241 | Johann Hamm | 5 yrs | M | |
| 242 | Elizabeth Hamm | 11 M | F |
Dutch Immigrants 1820 - 1880
Louisa Allmann arrived January 9, 1875. Port of arrival: New York. Age 26,
female, Spinster Maiden - Single. Last residence indentified as Dutch. Port of
departure: Liverpool, Eng. Ship name: Algina - steamer. Ship accomidations:
sturage.