Hammond worked at his father's farm from ages fifteen to nineteen, attending district school in the winter.

[1] In December 1892, Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction-elect Henry R. Pattengill named Hammond as his deputy.

[1] In February 1896, Hammond wrote letters to Detroit politicians, expressing interest in seeking the Republican nomination for Superintendent of Public Instruction.

[3] After the general election, Hammond appointed Daniel E. McClure, one of his opponents in the convention, as deputy.

[13] In the 1898 general election, Hammond defeated Democratic People's Union Silver candidate John F.

[17] In 1900, Hammond announced that he planned to retire from politics at the expiration of his superintendent term the same year.

[18] The same year, Hammond was granted an honorary master's degree from the Michigan State Agricultural College.

[7] Hammond served as private secretary to Michigan Auditor General Perry F. Powers for four years, starting in 1900.

From 1909 to 1915, he served as a trustee of the Kalamazoo State Hospital after an appointment by Governor Fred M. Warner.

From 1910 to 1919, Hammond participated in dry campaigns, rallying for the prohibition of alcohol at the local and state level, in Michigan, Illinois, and Missouri.

[5] On April 22, 1942, Hammond announced his retirement as manager of the Michigan Retail Dry Goods Association.