George Arthur Hammond

1817-1910

George Arthur Hammond (poet, dramatist, and postmaster) was born on 30 October 1817 at Upper Kingsclear. Hammond opened a general store that he ran on his own for fifty-five years. He was also the first postmaster of the area which became known as “Hammondville.” He was also one of the founders of the First Baptist Church at Kingsclear and an active member, acting as the treasurer and clerk for over twenty-five years. He wrote religious-themed poems and plays such as Jassoket and Anemon: A Ramble (1896), and The Crowning Test (1901). Hammond created his own printing press and produced ten volumes of poetry, each book bound by hand. The name of Hammond’s printing press, “Lahstok,” was the Aboriginal people’s name for the River St. John.  He spent his ninety-two years in Kingsclear where he died at his home on 12 August 1910.

Source: Pineo, Erika. "George Arthur Hammond." New Brunswick Literary Encyclopedia, Winter 2010. Accessed 4 May 2023.

Predominant New Brunswick Residences:

Kingsclear

Archival Material

• George Arthur Hammond poetry
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  Location

  Provincial Archives of New Brunswick

  Website/Catalogue Record

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  Retrieval Number

  MC263

  Date Range of Material

  1869-1908

  Extent

  9 volumes of published works

  Scope and Content Note

  There are 8 volumes of published works, entitled, The Harp, Queen Victoria's Olive Tree, Three Volumes in Miniature, A Triad Now a Quartet, A Serenade, Two Offerings, The Recluse, and Various Poems that contain poems by George A. Hammond. Also included is Tell Jesus by Anna Stapton (English Religious Series).