Hoffert - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Susan Elizabeth Hoffert

1_rmotey — 2012-04-10 16:07:52Z

I am looking for information on Susan E. Hoffert born 1845 in Bath, PA; married Thomas Miller abt. 1862; they had 14 living children over 1 yr. of age. Thomas W. Miller came from Ireland.

Hofferts from Berks County, PA

KelDelp — 2012-04-09 00:10:27Z

I'm doing some genealogy research for a friend. I know for a FACT that his great-grandfather is Clarence A. Hoffert. Clarence was born in 1895 and died in 1951. Unfortunately, I can't seem to go any futher than this generation.

Mr. Hoffert is buried in Allegheny Union Church Cemetery (new) with his wife Katie (Burghart) Hoffert.

If ANYONE recognizes this generation and can give me more information on parents, grandparents, etc., I would REALLY appreciate it. THANKS!!!

Re: hoffert from israel

bethbmp — 2011-02-18 18:11:53Z

I replied to your message on the board- not sure you got the notice. Please email me at beth.bmp@verizon.net. I can give you more details about the family.

Re: hoffert from israel

bethbmp — 2011-02-18 18:05:26Z

I am so glad you wrote back. I have more information at home but I know my mother used to write to Yaffa and my younger daughter's hebrew name is natana yaffa after your great aunt. If you would like to email me directly the address is beth.bmp@verizon.net. I would love to know who else is in Israel and I can tell you who is here in the U.s. My younger daughter will be going to Israel with her 8th grade class in May. We have been several times already.

Re: hoffert from israel

haim0265 — 2011-02-18 12:57:01Z

i can say for sure that we are related- my grate grandfather is eliezer hoffert and yaffa is the my father's aunt!

Re: Amandus Huffort - Shawnee Kansas obit

rh1674 — 2010-12-19 00:38:52Z

Kathy, the info on Amandus obit comes from Allentown
Morning Call micro films. Amandus died on 22 dec 1902 and the obit appeared in the Morning Call on 3jan 1903.Kathy send me your e-mail address and I will scan his an his brother Stephen's obit.Stephen Huffort is my great grandfather. My e-mail address is rhuffort@gmail.com

HOFFERT David E - Vietnam Wall section 38W - our honor and thanks to those who put their lives on the line for us

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2010-11-10 17:30:35Z

HOFFERT David E - Vietnam Wall section 38W - our honor and thanks to those who put their lives on the line for us

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 218,711 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Re: Hoffert from France

donhoffert_1 — 2010-10-19 20:33:53Z

I have a record of Lorentz Hoffert Landing in Phila. On Sept. 10 1753 On the ship Beulah and taking the oath of allegiance.
Donald Hoffert

Amandus Huffort - Shawnee Kansas obit

rh1674 — 2010-08-29 04:12:50Z

I am looking for the relatives of Amandus Huffort who died 22 dec 1902 and was buried 25 dec Xmas day. The obit that appeared in Morning Call, 3 Jan 1903 list only his living relatives in Allentown,I would like to have information on his family he had about 12 children.He was husband of Anna Maria Raub.He was the first child of John Hoffert and Nancy Kleckner.He was born 21 Jun 1822.

Re: Hoffert Family

wdonath — 2010-06-14 00:42:22Z

Hi Again Melodi:

I can help you with your research. I have collected many documents for the Hoffert family of Logan County, Illinois, including photos of Fred and Minnie Hoffert. I have researched all four of the Hoffert siblings, however, I am somewhat lacking in Ruwe information. Your help with that branch of the family would be much appreciated.

Bill Donath

Re: Hoffert Family

MelodiMcKeighan — 2010-05-30 08:10:48Z

Hi Joyce
My great-grandmother was Louisa Hoffert, daughter of Fredrick and Wilhelmina. My Grandmother was Leona. Please contact my sister and me when you get a chance.

David Alexander Hoffert

Cheryl Nere — 2010-03-15 04:52:18Z

I'm looking for David A. Hoffert or his sister, Barbara Nell Hoffert. David was born in Cameron Co., TX. in 1951. I am trying to find a link between his line of Hofferts and mine. Both immigrated from Alsace, France (then Germany)to Downers Grove near Chicago, Ill in the 1800's. My e-mail is TX7cedar@aol.com

Cheryl

Re: hoffert from israel

bethperez1 — 2009-08-04 20:49:58Z

Also have a photo of Sabena Hoffert and husband from Israel - is this a relative

Re: hoffert from israel

bethperez1 — 2009-08-03 21:14:16Z

I am related to - eliezer hoffert - my grandmother was eva insel from kolbbuszowa. She was married to Isadore Insel. Her maiden name was gelbwachs and hoffert was part of the family. I have photos with the name eliezer written on the back as well as Jakob. We have family in Israel. There was a woman named Yaffa in Israel. I live in New York. I can get more information. Awaiting your reply.

Re: Hoffert from France

dscotth57 — 2009-07-15 00:22:31Z

My direct ancester, Hans Hoffarth/Hoffart lived in Schwaigern, Neckar, Württemberg, Germany c. 1554 - c. 1644. He was the ancester of Christian Hufford/Hoffart, who emigrated to the U.S with his father, Hans Jerg Hoffarth/George Hufford in 1749.

I have corresponded with a Hoffert whose father and uncles were World War II immigrants from Cracow, Poland. He shared an email with me from a Hoffert researcher who indicated that word "hoffert" seems to come from Lorraine/France, and that there was a Hoffert migration from Switzerland to Berlin in 1700. He said that there were three areas of Hofferts in Europe: Bern (Switzerland), Berlin, and Cracow. Many of these Hofferts were Jewish.

The Evangelische Church in Schwaigern, Germany, is the home church for this line, and still has a "Hoffart" crest in the sanctuary. Schwaigern is almost at the mid-point of Bern, Berlin, Cracow, and Lorraine.

All of this says to me that a DNA project for Huffords and Hofferts would be useful to see if there is a link between these lines and a common Jewish ancestry.

Barry Wood, one of the major Hufford researches posted this elsewhere:

The name Hoffert / Hoffarth / Hofwarth is listed in German armorials as far back as the 14th century. I don't know whether these "wappenbuchs" are commonly available. I found them in the reference section of the Library of Congress.

The period from 1350 to 1700 would allow plenty of time for family members to plant new branches in different places. Note that the parish church in Schwaigern was originally built before Berlin was even founded.

The vicinity of Schwaigern lost about half its population or more in the Thirty Years War, mostly in the summer of 1635, when French troops brought the Black Death to the town. Following the close of the war, a number of Swiss migrated into the area to repopulate it. The Lutheran pastor in Schwaigern told me that that accounted for one of the emigrant Hans Jerg (=George) Hoffarth's maternal lines. I don't remember which one offhand; maybe the Sauers. But the Hoffarths were in Schwaigern long before that.

The population of Berlin increased about tenfold during the latter half of the 17th century. Thus, there was ample opportunity for immigration from the Kraigau as well as (most importantly) France. Notably, the revocation of the Edict of Nantes (coupled with the invitation of the Elector of Brandenburg offering refuge to French Protestants) sparked the relocation of thousands of subjects of Louis XIV from Lorraine and elsewhere to Berlin.

I'm not sure whether this is accurate, but I was under the impression that Lorentz Hoffert came to Bucks County prior to 1756. If that's right, he would not be the Lorentz ("Laurentius Hoefert") chr. at Bellingen in Baden 6 Aug 1753.

This is immediately across the Rhine from Alsace, and closer to Basle than to Schwaigern, so I can't associate this Laurenz and his father Josef with any other Hofferts or Hoffarts, etc. Further, the spelling "Hoefferlin" is common in the Bellingen register, whereas "Hoeffert" is rare.

There were Hofferts in Alsace in the 18th century, certainly, in Butten and elsewhere. A DNA test would help clarify who belongs with whom.

Re: hoffert from israel

phuffer194 — 2009-06-22 05:12:11Z

my husband's family ancestry has the last name of Hoffert. It was changed after they came to the states to Huffer. One of the family members traced it back to Germany. My husband and I have tried to find descendants from Israel. as far as the family member went back was to a Johannes Hoffert. Please keep in touch. Peggy Huffer

Re: Hans Hoffarth, b Abt. 1554, Schwaigern, Germany

ds571 — 2009-06-19 00:12:07Z

From "Six American Colonists: Thomas Newbold, William Rodney, George Hufford, Eberhard Ream, Edward Painter, Richard Bridgeford and Their Descendants" compiled by Eunice Newbold Clark:

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CHRISTIAN HUFFORD, III (Christian6, Christian5, George4, Christoph3, Phillip2, Hans1) (b. 8-11-1780 at Woodsboro, MD; d. 8-31-1827, Fairfield Co., OH) m. MARY MAGDALENA RENNER (b. 12-31-1783; d. 4-20-1869 "aged 85, 3 mos. 20 das." from Rush Creek Church, Hocking Co., HO.) She was the mother of eleven children. He inherited 1/8 of the proceeds of sale of his father's estate.

They went to Fairfield Co., OH, in 1813 and settled east of Bremen, OH, on the banks of Little Rush Creek which was all in brush and under water. They soon thereafter located southeast of Bremen on a quarter section of land adjoining SOLOMON HOFFERT on the north. When they came from Pennsylvania their family was only four traveling by horseback with their goods sacked and carried on horses. MARY M. HUFFORD remained a widow 41 years, and during that time she endured many hardships in order to pay for the farm which she finally accomplished. She was a devoted Christian; they both were communicants of the German-Baptist or Dunkard church. Names of their eleven children were: ELIZABETH, AGNES, CATHARINE, DORCAS, HANNAH, MARY, SARAH, NOAH, CASPER, NICODEMUS AND CHRIST.

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The sources cited are "Hufford Family History, 1929-1909," by Franklin Pierce Hoffert); and "Hufford Land Records in Eastern Pennsylvania" from Hufford Family Research and Records., Vol. 2, 4-1984, edited by Florence Grove Woods.

Re: Hans Hoffarth, b Abt. 1554, Schwaigern, Germany

debbiefain1 — 2009-06-18 18:08:31Z

We must be cousins as Christian & Elizabeth Keim are my 6th great-grandparents. I descend thru son Christian and wife Marie Magdalene.
I appreciate the help and pointing out the way to the Hufford Family book. This answers a lot of questions for me. I am still trying to document Christian (1746-1826)to his son Christian (1780-1827). Any ideas?

Debbie

Re: Hans Hoffarth, b Abt. 1554, Schwaigern, Germany

ds571 — 2009-06-18 16:47:14Z

Christian Hoffarth/Hoffert/Hufford/Huffert and Elizabeth Keim are my 5th great-grandparents.

The first major Hufford Genealogy, by Franklin Pierce Hoffert in 1909, is online at http://www.lib.byu.edu/fhc/index.php. Just enter Hufford under surname.

There is a lot of information about Christian and Elizabeth at http://alicemariebeard.com/genealogy/paternal/christia.htm

My Hufford ancestery, from my Grandfather, Earl Leslie Hufford, is here: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&d...

Christian Hoffert & Elizabeth Keim-son Christian

debbiefain1 — 2009-06-18 16:20:07Z

I am trying to make a connection between Christian & Elizabeth to Christian Hoffert, born 12 Jul 1746 in Frederick Co., MD

Thanks,
Debbie
debbiefain@centurytel.net

Re: Hofford/Hoffert Family History (Book)

debbiefain1 — 2009-06-18 16:12:25Z

Do you still have the book? If so, I would be interested in information on Christian, son of Hans and Anna. Christian was married to Elizabeth Keim and was the father of Christian, born 12 Jul 1746.

Thanks,
Debbie
debbiefain@centurytel.net

Re: Hans Hoffarth, b Abt. 1554, Schwaigern, Germany

debbiefain1 — 2009-06-18 16:05:19Z

Do you have any documentation on his descendants? I am especially interested in Christian, born 1716 and wife Elizabeth Keim.

Thanks

Re: Looking for info on Mattis Hoffert b. 1819 GER > NY

refpak — 2009-01-30 17:15:34Z

You mention in your post that you have newspaper articles on Mattis Hoffert and Elizabeth Kraeger's children. I am unable to open the link you provided. I am the 5th generation here in the US from that line. Their daughter, Helen, is my great-grandmother and was married to Jacob Kirk.

Would it be possible for you to forward those articles to the following e-mail address: refpak@yahoo.com.

It would be very much appreciated. If you would like to compare notes, please indicate in the e-mail and what info you are interested in finding/sharing.

Thank you so much.

refpak

Re: Hoffert

sic_vic — 2009-01-27 15:47:57Z

I have a George Hoffert in my tree, but no wife listed as of yet. If you know more about George or his parents or siblings or bith information I can help you from there.

The George in my tree was a twin.

Re: Hoffert

wdonath — 2009-01-27 13:31:04Z

Robert:

I have Hofferts in my family tree who are from Logan County, Illinois. If I can help you let me know.

Hoffert

h2oskier305 — 2009-01-26 04:21:53Z

My name is Robert Hoffert. My grandparents are George and Joyce Hoffert...any info on their backgrounds would be appreciated! Thanks.

Hoffert

h2oskier305 — 2009-01-26 04:21:51Z

My name is Robert Hoffert. My grandparents are George and Joyce Hoffert...any info on their backgrounds would be appreciated! Thanks.

Re: Hoffert (Berks County, PA)

gdbrown — 2008-11-08 02:37:32Z

This does seem to be them, I could never find David in any census connecting him to Henry and Sarah (Kohl). I'd be glad to compare notes.

Gale

Re: Johannes "Hans" Hoffert

chuffer123 — 2008-11-07 23:05:14Z

Hey, Robin! Thanks for the plug!

For anyone who is interested in what I am researching on the Descendants of Johannes Hoffer(t) of Berks County, PA you can find my research at:
http://www.hufferfamily.com/tng/index.php

The Berks County Hofferts are likely descended from Johannes' son Heinrich/Henry. Son Jacob moved to Augusta County VA; he has a LOT of Huffer descendants there and in IN. Son Isaac moved to Ohio; many of his Huffer descendants (including me) can be found in OH, IL and scattered around the country.

I would love to share information with others who are researching Hoffer/Hoffert/Hofferd/Huffer/Huffert/Hufford lines.

-Charles B. ("Chuck") Huffer
Thousand Oaks, CA
chuffer123@aol.com

Re: Hoffert (Berks County, PA)

chuffer123 — 2008-11-07 22:56:12Z

Gale:

I have been researching various lines of the Descendants of Johannes Hoffer(t) of Berks County, PA. Johannes' son Heinrich/Henry has quite a few descendants who remained in Berks County (other lines moved to VA, OH, IN, etc.) and for the most part seemed to retain the Hoffert spelling of their name (many of the VA, OH and IN families spell their name Huffer).

Perhaps you are referring to David Hoffert (1881-?) and his wife Kate or Katie (abt 1882-?) who are found in the 1910 and 1920 censuses of Berks County? What info I have on them can be found on my web site:
http://www.hufferfamily.com/tng/getperson.php?personID=I1665...

Let me know if this appears to be the familiy you are looking for; I would love to share information with you!

-Charles B. ("Chuck") Huffer
Thousand Oaks, CA
chuffer123@aol.com

hoffert from israel

haim0265 — 2008-10-22 17:05:33Z

i am hoffert from israel and i want to know if there is conection between our families. my graet grandfather is from poland( a town called kolboshow) and his name was eliezer hoffert. he was merderred in the hulucust. if there is someone that know something, i will be thenkfull.

Re: Hoffert Family

DorrieSimon — 2008-10-06 22:21:22Z

Marcey,
I don't have a Clyde Hoffert as Herbert's brother? but this is what I have on Herbert Hoffert who married Frieda Voeltz:

Herbert Friedrich Hoffert, b. 21 September 1899 in Bureau County, IL, baptised 3 December 1899 in Hollowayville E & R Church, Hollowayville, Bureau County, IL

Father: Johann "John" Hoffert, b. 8 December 1872 in Cornell, Livingston County, IL, baptized 17 September 1882 in Hollowayville E & R Church, Hollowayville, Bureau County, IL, confirmation 14 April 1889 in Hollowayville E & R Church, Hollowayville, Bureau County, IL, moved family to farm 1913 in Miner County, SD, d. 15 October 1959 in Bureau County, IL
Mother: Martha Maria "Mary" Vogt, b. 21 April 1880, baptized 22 August 1880 in Hollowayville E & R Church, Hollowayville, Bureau County, IL, d. 16 August 1959 in Bureau County, IL

Spouse: Frieda Voeltz, b. 11 October 1900 in Wisconsin, d. December 1983 in Ladd, Hall Township, Bureau County, IL

Father: Wilhelm Frederick Christian Voeltz, b. in Prussia, Germany
Mother: Wilhemina Marie Haan Fredericka Runge

Married 23 January 1921 in Presho, Lyman County, SD by Emil C. Janssen, Lutheran Minister.

Children:
1 Lester H. Hoffert, b. 9 January 1922 in Miner County, SD, m. Jean Fonti, d. 9 January 2000 in Ladd, Hall Township, Bureau County, IL

2 Venona Hoffert, b. 7 March 1923 in Miner County, SD, m. Mr. Ferger; 1 child (Candy Ferger)

3 Eugene Duane Hoffert, b. 19 August 1925 in Miner County, SD, m. Mary Jane Hughes, 27 November 1948, d. 9 November 1993 in LaSalle, LaSalle County, IL; 2 children (Marcey & Michael)

4 John W. "Jack" Hoffert, b. 24 August 1928 in Berlin Township, Bureau County, IL (living in Spring Valley, IL)
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I also have that John Hoffert's parents were:
Father: Joseph Hoffert, b. 8 August 1835 in Alsace-Lorraine, France, immigrated from France 17 August 1854 in New York, 2nd Class Reserve Military Census, Civil War 3 June 1861 in Westfield Township, Bureau County, IL, d. 22 June 1911 in Hollowayville, Selby Township, Bureau County, IL, burial 1 July 1911 in EV. Gottesacker Cemetery, Hollowayville, Bureau County, IL

Mother: Katherine "Kate" Doll, b. 19 March 1833 in Edenkoben, Rheinland Pfalz, Germany, immigration 1857 in Peru, LaSalle County, IL, moved to live in 1892 in Hollowayville, Selby Township, Bureau County, IL, d. 11 April 1926 in Hollowayville, Selby Township, Bureau County, IL, burial in EV. Gottesacker Cemetery, Hollowayville, Bureau County, IL

** I've attached a photo of Joseph Hoffert and his wife Kate Doll.

The only thing I have on Martha Maria "Mary" Vogt Hoffert's parents are that they were Maria Merkel and Jakob Vogt.

John Hoffert married Mary Vogt 28 January 1897 at the Hollowayville E&R Church, probably by Pastor A. Buetow, the witnesses were William Hoffert & Emma Stadler and Ludwig Vogt & Maria Rett.

I have the children of John & Mary (Vogt) Hoffert as:
Ida Maria, Herbert Friedrich, Martha Maria Katherine (Hoffert) Hawkins, Harold, Gilbert Jacob "Gib" (I knew him), Howard Jacob, LeRoy, Darlene (Hoffert) Carruthers Swanson, Arleigh and Lila (Hoffert) Nickel.

John Hoffert was baptized 17 Sept 1882 in Hollowayville E & R Church the same day as his sister Anna Margerethe Madgalene - so this could have been close to when the family became church members. His sponsors were Johann & Elizabeth Genzlinger.

I have a photo with John and some of his siblings - I've attached it. Standing (l-r): Kate (Hoffert) Wunder, Anna (Hoffert) Walter and Mary (Hoffert) Rett. Seated (l-r): (not 100% sure order) Joseph, William & John Hoffert.

Not sure what else you want on Herbert Friedrich Hoffert. I do have that his brother Gib has a son Clyde. I remember Gib & Iva Hoffert well from church, but I didn't know any of their children (I have Helen, Clyde and Arlene).

I do know that this Hoffert family moved with some of my Walter and Pinter families to Miner Co. SD - but a couple of bad years of farming many of them moved back. Some stayed and I stopped and visited some Walters who still live there a few years ago. Ivy (Nickel) Vogt who is still living in Ladd gave me quite a bit of information on the Hoffert, Vogt and Doll families, she just turned 97.

Let me know if you have questions,
dorrie

Re: Hoffert Family

marceyhoffert — 2008-10-06 19:12:25Z

Hi my name is Marcey Hoffert, my grandfather is Herbert Hoffert m Frieda Voeltz do you have any information that may help me in my research?

Marcey Hoffert

Re: Hoffert Family

marceyhoffert — 2008-10-06 19:10:36Z

Do you know Herbert Hoffert who was Clyde Hoffert's Brother. My grandfather Herbert married a Freida Voeltz if you can send me any information it would be greatly appreciated.

Marcey Hoffert

Re: Hoffert Family

marceyhoffert — 2008-10-06 19:07:32Z

Hi

My brother and I have been searching the Hoffert side of the family for almost 10 years and your information may help us a little more. If you wish more information contact my brother at Mhoffert@yahoo.com I hope we have the information you need. Thanks!

Marcey

Re: Hoffert Family

wdonath — 2008-09-24 19:09:55Z

Hi Joyce:

I am glad that my information is of help to you and your research. I have quite a bit more about the descendents of Fred and Minnie. I am willing to share it. How are you related to these Hoffets?

Bill Donath

Re: Hoffert Family

wrfamgen123 — 2008-09-23 02:37:59Z

Thanks W Donath info is the same as mine we are searching
for the same family. Thanks again, Joyce

Hans Hoffarth, b Abt. 1554, Schwaigern, Germany

dscotth57 — 2008-09-03 17:01:45Z

Hans Hoffarth, born about 1554 in Schwaigern, a town in the district of Heilbronn, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, was ancestor of the Hoffarth/Hoffart/Hoffert/Hufford/Hufferd families who are the decendants of Hans Jerg Hoffarth and Anna Margaretha Most, who immigrated to Philadelphia on the "Allen" in 1729. There is a Hoffart crest in the Evangelische Church in Schwaigern dating from about the 14th century. Some of the descendants of this family became Hoffert in the U.S., but was that just a coincidence? Does anyone know if there is a connection with this Hoffarth/Hoffart family and the Hoffert families in Europe?

Re: Hoffert (Berks County, PA)

sic_vic — 2008-04-28 19:20:05Z

Can you email or post a photo image of the family bible entry?

vickir76@hotmail.com

Re: Johannes "Hans" Hoffert

sic_vic — 2008-04-22 18:46:23Z

I found the following tree today when researching my family Hoffert's.

http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/person.aspx?tid=597233&pid=...

This links a Johannes Hans Hoffert but no sources to my family from the Brecknock / Cumru area of Berks County.

See my other posts from today under the Hoffert boards for additional information

Re: Hofferts of Pennsylvania.. in ealry 1800's

sic_vic — 2008-04-22 18:37:08Z

See my other posts on the Hoffert boards. These Hoffert's are in my family tree.

Re: Henry H. Hoffert Family of Berks Co, PA 1700s-1800s

sic_vic — 2008-04-22 18:32:49Z

My grandfather and great-grandfathers are Hofferts from this ancestry. I have a lot of information in my tree and on other posts on here.

Re: Hoffert (Berks County, PA) HOFFERT, NELSON

sic_vic — 2008-04-22 16:41:07Z

Historical and Biographical Annals of Berks County Pennsylvania By Morton Montgomery

HOFFERT, NELSON
p. 1549

Surnames: HOFFERT, BRENDEL, GRIFFITH, TROSTLE, BEALER, KRICK, HOSCHAUR, STEFFY, ZERBY, ZERBE, REMP, MESSNER, KRAMER, GRING

Nelson Hoffert, who is carrying on agricultural pursuits in the Allegheny valley, near Allegheny Church, in Brecknock twp., Berks county, was born near the Plow Church, June 21, 1851, son of John and Sarah (Brendel) Hoffert.

John Hoffert, father of Nelson, was born march 15, 1806, son of David Hoffert, and was a lifelong farmer in Brecknock township, on a farm of one hundred and four acres, now owned by his son, Nelson. Throughout life he was a member of the Allegheny Church, where he was buried. Mr. Hoffert's death occurred Sept. 5, 1879. He married Sarah Brendel, born in Brecknock township. She was the daughter of Abraham Brendel, who was born Dec. 21, 1776, and died April 1, 1851. To the union of John and Sarah Hoffert were born nine children: Elizabeth m. Isaac Griffith; Julia m. John Trostle; Catherine m. Benjamin Bealer; Mary m. John Krick; Susan m. Jeremiah Hoschour; John, residing near Mohnton, m. Sarah Steffy; Nelson; Jestina m. John Zerby, of Adamstown; and Sarah died young.

Nelson Hoffert was reared on the farm on which he has lived all his life, with the exception of two years spent at the carpenter's trade. He began farming for himself in 1875 on the property occupied by his father, to which he has added till he now owns one hundred and forty-five acres of good, fertile soil, producing fine crops. Mr. Hoffert attends the Reading markets, having stands Nos. 223 and 224 at the Bingaman street market, where he disposes of all of his produce and truck. In politics Mr. Hoffert is a Democrat, and he has served as a delegate to county conventions. He and his family attend the Allegheny Union Church.

In 1872 Mr. Hoffert was married to Elizabeth Zerbe, born March 3, 1854, daughter of Jacob and Catherine (Remp) Zerbe, of Cumru township, and to this union there were born nine children: three who died young; Alice C., m . to Rhine Messner, of Bowmansville; Louisa m. to Isaac Kramer, of Brecknock; Elizabeth m. to Howard Remp, of Brecknock; Debbie A., m. to Henry Gring, of Lancaster; John J., who assists his father on the farm; and Susie, who assists her mother at home.

http://www.pa-roots.com/~berks/books/montgomery/h21.html#Nel...

Re: Hoffert (Berks County, PA) - HOFFERT, MOSES M.

sic_vic — 2008-04-22 16:39:54Z

Historical and Biographical Annals of Berks County Pennsylvania By Morton Montgomery
p. 1472

HOFFERT, MOSES M.

Surnames: HOFFERT, MOSSER, HARTZ, ECKENROTH, HYMEN, BRENDEL, SHOWALTER, KOHL, FRITZ, MILLER, MOYER

Moses M. Hoffert, proprietor of the "Green Tree Hotel" in Cumru township, son of Moses and Sarah (Mosser) Hoffert.

David Hoffert, the grandfather of Moses M., was a life-long farmer of Brecknock Township, where he owned a tract of sixty-seven acres of excellent land. He married Elizabeth Hartz, who bore him the following children: John; Isaac, who died June 6, 1902, aged ninety-three years, three months, eleven days, married Elizabeth Eckenroth, and they had these children. Ephraim, who married Catherine Hymen, David, Rudley, Henry, Elizabeth, Augustus, Mary, Sarah, David and Isaac; William; Moses; Sarah, who married Isaac Brendel; Jesty, who married Henry Brendel; Lydia, who married John Showalter; Cyrus, born in 1824, died in 1893; Susan, who married Levi Kohl; and Elizabeth, who married Joseph Kohl.

Moses Hoffert was born and reared in Brecknock township, and there he was spent his whole life engaged in agricultural pursuits, his tract now consisting of 150 acres. He is a Democrat in his political belief and was township supervisor for five years. He attends Allegheny Union church, being a member of the Reformed congregation. Mr. Hoffert married Sarah Mosser, who bore him these children: Amanda, who married James Fritz; Nathan; Albert; Phoebe, who married Fred Miller; Herman; Moses M.; Hebner and Harvey.

Moses M. Hoffert was reared on his fathers farm in Brecknock township, and as a young man learned the stonemasons trade, which he followed for fourteen years, then engaging in the restaurant business at Mohnton, where he continued for four years. In the spring of 1906 Mr. Hoffert became proprietor of the Green Tree Hotel, a popular resort of Cumru township, and since taking charge he has made many improvements, being thoroughly capable of conducting such an establishment. Fraternally Mr. Hoffert is connected with the Independent Order of American, and the P.O.S. of A., of Mohnton.

On Oct. 27, 1893, Mr. Hoffert was united in marriage with Miss Kate Moyer, daughter of John Moyer. Mr. and Mrs. Hoffert have no children.

http://www.pa-roots.com/~berks/books/montgomery/h21.html#Mos...

Re: Hoffert (Berks County, PA)

sic_vic — 2008-04-22 16:36:43Z

Gale:

You husband's side of the family might be the same as my grandfathers side of the family.

The Hofferts in my family tree are from the Brecknock TWSP area of Berks county. They were members primarily of the Allegheny Union Church in Alleghenyville PA. Some married members of the Robeson Plow Church. So between those two churches records and cemeteries I have found a large number of ancestors. I also found a lot of information that opened the doors for me at the below locations.

If you are located in Berks county, checked out the following places for more information:

Berks Historical Society on Centre Ave as church and cemetary records. Some are in a database online for easier searching for names, but you still have to go there for the records. http://www.berkshistory.org/library/

Reding Public Library has a room called the PA Room that has Berks county history records that can help too. Specifically Morton Montgomery book series called "Historical and Biographical Annals of Berks County Pennsylvania". There are at least two biographies in here about the Hofferts, which I found online. I am attaching the index of names for this website so you can view it as
well (I will posted the two bios I found on other replies)

http://www.pa-roots.com/~berks/books/montgomery/61indexh12.h...

Also there is a Berks Geanological Society located on the 4th floor of the new Goggle Works building who has many records as well that can help you. http://berksgenes.org/

My tree is not public yet, since it is a work in progress but let me know if you need/want more information.

Re: Hoffert Family

wdonath — 2008-03-16 12:42:20Z

The information I have on my Hoffert great-grandparents is:

Frederick Karl HOFFERT b: 02 Sept 1845 in Germany; m: Abt. 1872 in Germany; d: 04 June 1928 in Chester Township (Logan) Illinois.

Wilhelmina Walescka HOFFMAN b: 15 Sept 1847 in Strasburg, Germany; d: 03 Aug 1926 in Jacksonville (Morgan) Illinois.

Children:

Karl HOFFERT b: Btw 1872-1882 d: Btw 1872-1882 in Germany

William HOFFERT b: Btw 1872-1882 d: Btw 1872-1882 in
Germany

Ernest Fredrick HOFFERT b: 23 Apr 1878 in Germany
m: Lena Helena BORCHARDT 14 Dec 1904 in Lincoln
(Logan) Illinois
d: 25 Sep 1947 in Lincoln (Logan) Illinois

Louisa Bercha Emile HOFFERT b 11 Feb 1880 in Schwanenzee
(Brandenburg) Germany
m: William Henry RUWE 02 Sep 1900 in Lincoln (Logan)
Illinois
d: 24 Jan 1968 in Lincoln (Logan) Illinois

The group listed above immigrated to the United States through New York on 23 October 1882 aboard the ship Bohemia.

Additionsl children:

Hannah Caroline HOFFERT b: 06 Arp 1884 in Lincoln (Logan)
Illinois
m: William Paul HEINZEL 30 Sep 1908 in Lincoln (Logan)
Illinois
d: 11 Dec 1948 in Lincoln (Logan) Illinois

Richard HOFFERT b: 05 Jan 1890 in Lincon (Logan) Illinois
m: Elise Ida YOUNG 21 Dec 1911 in Lincoln (Logan)
Illinois
d: 29 Aug 1966 in Lincoln (Logan) Illinois

Hannah HOFFERT and Bill HEINZEL are my maternal grandparents.

Any help you can offer on the HOFFERT German ancestry will be greatly appreciated.

Re: Hoffert Family

guidoroerick — 2008-03-15 18:08:17Z

Dear Joyce!

My ancestors are Hofferts, original from Bern / Switzerland, later settled in the Berlin area (around 1700 Heinrich Hoffet *1648 and his son Hans Hoffert *1684) - in the various branches of their descendants there are various Friedrich and Ernst. If you send me some more details about your ancestors, I can see which lines of my ancestors and their descendants could be fitting for you or not.

Guido

Re: Lawrence and Joseph Hofford/Hoffert 1700's

jmgross — 2008-02-28 03:38:16Z

The Susannah Hoffert I have in my family tree is not a daughter but a daughter-in-law of Lawrence/Lorentz. She married Henry Hoffert and had children Barbara 1785; Anna Eva 1791; Samuel 1793 and Phillip Henry 1795. Does anything ring a bell?

Re: Lawrence and Joseph Hofford/Hoffert 1700's

melendy727 — 2008-02-27 20:05:52Z

Hi, I have an ancestor, Susannah Hoffert, who may be one of those children. Do you have her as one of the eight children?
Thanks,
Cynthia Melendy

Re: Looking for info on Mattis Hoffert b. 1819 GER > NY

MarthaKraeger51 — 2007-10-13 01:30:12Z

In the 1850 Town of Turin census, Lewis County, NY I have found Mathew Houfut, Elizabeth Houfut and children listed as Elizabeth age 5, Peta (Peter) age 3, both born in GE and John 11 mo born in NY. This has to be the Mattis Hoffert we have been looking for. that would put them ar arriving in US between 1847 and 1849 or 1850. Elizabeth's father was one of the first white settlers near Constableville NY according to Franklin B. Hough's History of Lewis County. They had a 105 acre farm. still trying to find ship/immigration information. also, have a copy of marriage record (from J. Almquist in CO) for Philip and Francesca Kroger (Elizabeth's parents). Philip Kroger was my husband's 3X grandfather. see what you think when you look at census copy. I am helping a friend of mine w/her project; Mattis Hoffert is her direct ancestor. thank you for all your effort/info. Martha