David Hammons (May 12, 1808 – November 7, 1888) was aUnited States representative fromMaine.

He was born inCornish, Massachusetts (now inMaine) on May 12, 1808. He attended the common schools and Limerick Academy inLimerick, Maine. He studied law with David Gould inAlfred, Maine, was admitted to the bar and commenced practice inLovell.

He was elected a member of theMaine State Senate (1840–1841).

In 1846 Hammons was elected to the U.S. House as aDemocrat, and served in the Thirtieth Congress (March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849).

After leaving Congress Hammons continued the practice of law. Though he had been willing to support the expansion of slavery in order to prevent southern states from seceding, he supported the Union during theAmerican Civil War, and worked for no fee to aidUnion Army veterans who filed claims for disability pensions.

Hammons died inBethel on November 7, 1888. His interment was in Woodland Cemetery.

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