Mrs. Hammond

Mrs. Hammond was the wife of Mr. Hammond, mother of eight children and the woman who adopted young Anne Shirley.

Early life
She was born in 1830s probably near Maryville, Nova Scotia. She raised there and attended the  local school. Then she met Mr. Hammond and when he proposed her, she agreed.

Marriage
Their wedding took place in Maryville, in 1860s. They had together eight children, three times twins. In 1873 she took little Anne Shirley from Mrs. Thomas, for a help with children and around the house.

Three years later, her husband died and was buried at Maryville graveyard. She gave their children to her family and sent Anne to the Hopetown Orphanage. From there she moved to the USA, and did not reenter the book series.

Behnd the scenes

 * Jayne Eastwood portrayed her in Anne of Green Gables (1985) and its sequel Anne of Green Gables: A New Beginning (2008).
 * In Before Green Gables, her name is Lottie.

Book appearances

 * Anne of Green Gables (mentioned only)

Film appearances

 * Anne of Green Gables (1985)
 * Anne of Green Gables: A New Beginning (2008)