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Ham·​mond ˈha-mənd How to pronounce Hammond (audio)
John Hays 1855–1936 American mining engineer

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John Hays 1888–1965 son of John Hays Hammond American electrical engineer and inventor

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Laurens 1895–1973 American inventor

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Ham·​mond ˈha-mənd How to pronounce Hammond (audio)
city in northwestern Indiana southeast of Chicago population 80,830

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“Hammond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hammond. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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