John Hammond (Irish politician)

John Hammond (January 1842 – 17 November 1907)[1][2] was a UK Member of Parliament (MP) representing County Carlow in Ireland, from 1891 to 1907.

A prominent merchant from Tullow Street in the town of Carlow, he was first elected to parliament as an Anti-Parnellite Irish National Federation candidate in the 1891 by-election.

Highly regarded for his probity and integrity, he enjoyed strong support from the Roman Catholic bishop and clergy.

He was a Justice of the Peace and in his younger days he was actively involved with the Land League.

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