Hoffman - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: john wesley hoffman,nancy,andy,michael,john

lori42363 — 2012-05-21 00:24:37Z

hi andy,yes i did speak to nancy ..please feel free to write to me at sydtris@yahoo.com i also have a fb page under laura minor i would love to talk to you
you can reach me at 251-285-0169

Re: john wesley hoffman,nancy,andy,michael,john

1_ajhoffman — 2012-05-20 01:47:22Z

Lori,

My name is Andy, and John Wesley Hoffman was my father. My sister Nancy (Nancee) lives in Cleveland, you may have heard from her a while back, I'm not really sure.

Drop me a line if you get this, it's only been 11 years since you made your query so I'm just throwing this out there.

Andy

Re: Kohen>>Hoffman--Help with either or both!

OnesanNessa — 2012-05-12 17:06:04Z

I may have a few clues for you. I am not directly related to the Konen family, but Caspar, Nicholas and Joannes Konen supposedly came to America along with some of my Max family members. So, I was looking for their immigration year.

I have the following family in Hamtramck, MI in 1870:

Casper Kohnen 45
Gertrude 38
Margaret 12
John 10
Mary 8
Jacob 6
Joseph 4
Anna 3

So, the John and Mary who witnessed Margaret's marriage could be her brother and sister.

By 1880, Gertrude had died, and there were two more children in the family:

Casper Coon 54
Maggie 22
John 21
Mary 19
Jacob 17
Joseph 14
Anne 12
Christine 10
Peter J 9

If this is the right family, then they are from the Eifel region of Germany. Caspar was the son of Anna Maria Max and Anton Konen. You can look at the German church records on www.familysearch.org. Just put in Caspar's name, and his parents names, and the birth record should come up.

Good Luck!

Vanessa H.

Any ties to Nathan (Nussie) and Nellie Hoffman of Pittsburgh?

lisaglerman1 — 2012-05-08 15:01:25Z

They arrived in the US in 1904 with their three children, Fannie (Freamah), Solomon, and Abe (Frank). Nathan and Nellie were born in 1965, at least one of them in Kaminets-Podolsk. They died in the late 30s or early 40s. Freamah was my grandmother, intersted in information about the family and contact with relatives.

Any ties to Nathan (Nussie) and Nellie Hoffman of Pittsburgh?

lisaglerman1 — 2012-05-08 15:01:23Z

Re: HOFFMAN Name in US

bmhoffman1 — 2012-05-06 02:52:24Z

Hello,

Do you have any information and or are they in your tree?

Frederick G. Hoffman He was born June 14, 1910, in Jacksonville, Ill., to Edward William Hoffman and Elizabeth Ealey Hoffman.

Edward William & Elizabeth would be my Great Grandparents. The trail stops cold for me here.

I was hoping you have a link to either of them. Any informantion would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerly,

Brian Hoffman

HOFFMAN John D - Vietnam Wall section 6E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2012-05-04 17:37:36Z

HOFFMAN John D - Vietnam Wall section 6E

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 227,289 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.

Hoffman Family from Philadelphia

giverny26 — 2012-05-01 23:36:23Z

I have recently discovered the maiden name of my gr-gr-gr-grandmother Elizabeth Hoffman Upperman. She was born about about 1757 and died 10/1/1837 in Philadelphia. Her parents are Sebastian Hoffman (born in Germany about 1730) and his wife Cunegunda or Cunegunde Itterlein (spelling may be wrong). Is anyone else researching this branch of the Hoffman family?
Kathryn

Re: Hoffman-Clemmer

Htoothman — 2012-04-25 00:36:21Z

My g.g.grandfather was David Hoffman b. 1776. His daughter, Mariah b. 1809 m. Jacob Clammer. I don't have the parents of Jacob Clammer but could possible fine them from a guy who does Clammer geneology. It would be interesting to see if these Clammer's re connected.
Harriet HOFFMAN Toothman

Re: Hoffman/Huffman/Hopman? Eye Defects

debbieblankenship_f — 2012-04-24 17:11:57Z

I am related to Georgia Levina Blankenship. I am looking for any living relatives of hers.

Hoffman-Clemmer

skepglen — 2012-04-21 22:39:23Z

I have a#4 g/gm Annie Clemmer. Father was John CLemmer and mother was Hanna Hoffman.Annie M John David Young in Monroe Co.,TN in 1828. She was B 1812 and John Young B 1808 same county.
They were in Lincoln/Gaston Co., NC.
I need info them.

Karl ( Charles ) Louis Hoffmann

annan11 — 2012-04-14 05:47:47Z

Looking for any information on Karl ( Charles ) Louis Hoffmann - b. 1/19/1805 in Wurttemberg - d. 11/6/1891 in Louisville, KY..
He was married to Anna Maria ( ? maiden name ) Hoffmann - b. 12/8/1816 in Switzerland - d. 12/24/1901 in Louisville, KY..
They lived in Philadephia ( Kensington, Northern Liberties ), Pennsylvania from 1840 - 1860. Then moved to Louisville, Kentucky where they lived until 1891/1901.
They had 8 children:
Elizabeth Carr - b. May of 1842 PA. - d. 5/10/1889 Louisville, KY.
Johanns ( John ) - b. 1844 PA. - d. 2/29/1872 buried in Louisville, KY.
Amanda Kuhn - b. 1847 PA. - d. ?
Frederick - b. 1850 PA. - d. ?
Louis A. - b. 9/4/1852 PA. - d. 12/10/1918 Louisville, KY.
Edward - b. 3/30/1857 Indiana - d. 4/15/1891 Louisville, KY.
Charles Louis - b. 10/1/1859 IN. - d. 1/3/1919 Cincinnati, OH.
George William - b. 10/15/1862 KY. - d. 9/14/1924 Louisville, KY.

Stephen Augustus Hoffman

Rlh123M — 2012-04-14 01:57:54Z

Looking for the parents of Stephen Augustus Hoffman b: 1814 in Orange County, NY d:1882 in Tyrone Twp., MI. Married Phena Woodmansee in 1848 in Springport NY. Children's names are:Amelia, Henry, Harmon, George Arthur, Harriet Eliza, Lafayette, Francis Marion, Jesse Daniel, Charles Ellis, and Rose Ella May.

Any help would be great!

Theodore A. Hoffman

hslack1941 — 2012-04-08 18:07:16Z

I am looking for any information on T. A. Hoffman of Beardstown, Cass Co., IL. He was born about 1805 in Saxony, Germany. He married Lucy Elizabeth Menke b. 1839 in Illinois. They had 4 children Caroline W., Maria J., Matilda H. and Theodore A.

Do you have Hoffman Family Ties to Lancaster Co, PA?

Donegal83 — 2012-04-05 23:52:13Z

On April 1, 1899 a Benjamin F. Hoffman purchased “all that certain messuage and plantation and tract of land called Locust Grove on which is erected a mansion house, stone grist mill, old distillery and other buildings situated in Conoy Township, Lancaster County, PA.” He was the son of Benjamin and Elizabeth (Rhoads) Hoffman.

Today, the magnificent, two-story, stone house is known as the Haldeman Mansion. It sits on a rise overlooking the mouth of the Conoy Creek and Susquehanna River in northwest Lancaster County.

The Haldeman Mansion Preservation Society is reaching out to the descendents of all early owners of this historically significant property to seek, share and preserve relevant information. If you are researching the Hoffman surname and believe your ancestors may have Locust Grove ties, please visit our website at www.haldeman-mansion.org. Be sure to checkout the “Locust Grove Timeline” for additional information on the Hoffman Family.

We would be pleased to hear from you, to share information with you and have your support in preserving the historic accounts of this unique property.

Re: Hoffman-Arkansas, Tennessee

shortysmolls — 2012-04-02 21:50:11Z

I am not sure if you are still on here or looking for information, but I am a descendant of James L and Sarah Ann Gilbert. Their daughter Clara Belle was my G G Grandmother. I do not have a lot of information but I am willing to share anything I can with you.

Hoffmans in Franklin Church Cem - photos to send to anyone interested

Encanto59 — 2012-03-24 22:52:46Z

A few years ago I posted a query about Hoffman tombstone photos taken for me in the Franklin Church Cemetery; I know not who they are which at the time was the reason for that query; now that I am moving/down-sizing, I am attempting to get rid of things I do not need/want or have room for. If anyone is interested in having these, contact me off site: obh345 at mchiso.com They will not be moving with me.

What I have: close up of stone for Jacob A. Hoffman 1851 - 1881 and Margaret Emma 1856 - 1902. Per info on the backside of photo of several Hoffman graves, they are next to the stone of Alda Mae Hoffman and Curtis A. Hoffman;other stones in this same photo are of Solomon, Amanda, Elizabeth; and Alda Mae and Curtia A. Hoffman. They do not fit into my Hoffman ancestry. I also have a close up of the stone for Alda Mae and Curtis A. Hoffman.

Hoffman Couple Oakland 1940s

richlowe46 — 2012-03-21 12:27:11Z

I'm interested in hearing from anyone who can provide info on a Hazel H. Hoffman who appears on the Social Security Death Index as follows:

Name: Hazel H. Hoffman
State of Issue: Maryland
Date of Birth: Sunday August 24, 1913
Date of Death: Friday June 16, 1989
Est. Age at Death: 75 years, 9 months, 23 days
Last known residence:
City: Pleasanton
County: Alameda
State: California

Was her husband William Hoffman who was listed along with Mrs. Hazel Hoffman living at 624 Sycamore, Oakland on a 1944 voter registration? William was listed as divorced at the time of his death in 1970.

Thanks for any help.

Thomas Hoffman wife Francis Parks

dotsac — 2012-03-15 01:06:04Z

I am looking for any information on Thomas Hoffman.His son is Willam who married Luella. I cant' find anything on his parents or where they lived. Any information please contact me at dorothym_10@yahoo.com

Re: WILLIAM HOFFMAN m. Loella Parks, MI

dotsac — 2012-03-14 22:26:07Z

I have lots of info on william hoffman and luella parks. they are my grand parents. What are you looking for.

Hoffman

skyza511 — 2012-03-12 20:52:35Z

I am trying to find information on a Frederick Hoffman who lived in Shelby Ohio he was born in Germany.

Re: HOFFMANS FROM ALSACE-LORRAINE IN LATE 19TH CENTURY>Akron, OH>?

nedgallway — 2012-03-10 15:15:57Z

Iam looking for Herbert Hoffman who came to NY from
alsaso Raiona France in 1843 to Michigan in 1869. he was b. 1839 d. 1908. if you cann help please contact me.

HOFFMAN Irwin L - Vietnam Wall section 4E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2012-03-07 12:27:26Z

HOFFMAN Irwin L - Vietnam Wall section 4E

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 225,469 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.

Silas Hoffman

gerhf7 — 2012-03-06 20:20:01Z

Descendant searching for other descendants of Silas & Rebecca (Mertz) Hoffman. They lived in Coaldale, PA. Am hoping to find someone with stories and pictures of them and other descendants.

Philip Henry Hoffman DOB 1778 wife Elizabeth Reamer (sp) Pennsylvania

janetlsteele — 2012-03-06 15:56:26Z

I am at a total impasse trying to locate Philip's parents or any additional information. I run across a Philip but not the right one. Mine are the parents of Joseph D. Hoffman born in Lycoming County, PA in 1812, my line. Other children were: Samuel Hoffman 1805 – 1895, Elijah Hoffman 1815 – 1880, Peter Reamer Hoffman 1817 – 1893, and Jacob Hoffman 1821 – 1884.

Any information would be greatly appreciated!
Janet Steele

Re: John Hoffman

rgotham001 — 2012-03-05 19:47:45Z

Thanks for replying. I can not make a connection to yours yet...Our Hoffman/Huffman lines are confusing to say the least. I guess we need to did a little more digging. I thought a line of the Hoffman/Huffmans , that of a Philip Huffman moved to Medina County,Ohio. I will keep looking.
Thanks,
Sandy Hoffman Gotham
Ohio

John Hoffman -- b. 1816 PA >> Medina Co., OH

brendahoskin41 — 2012-03-05 19:47:22Z

My great-great grandfather was John Hoffman who was a blacksmnith at JohnsonCorners. He was born in Pennsylvania 13 April 1816 and married Mary Rogers, possibly in Medina County about 1839. They had 4 children: Phoebe Ann b. 1840, Elizabeth b 1842, Francis (also known as Frank) b 9. Aug 1843 and a son William (unknown birth date but he only lived 17 days and is buried in Norton Cemetery in Summit County). Summit County was created from Medina County in 1840. Mary Rogers died in 1851 and John married Mary Myers 3 Dec 1852 in Summit County. I don't know John's parents or if he had brothers or sisters but they were in Medina County early as J. Hoffman's death notice states "he was one of the oldest pioneers of the neighborhood(Johnson Corners). He was aged 80 years and has resided here since he was a boy." Perhaps my John and your William have a connection further back. I wish we both had more help. Brenda

Re: Hoffmans/Brooklyn, NY

spazzypat — 2012-03-05 07:38:25Z

HI..I hope you are still on Ancestry..LOL
I have Hoffmans from BRooklyn,,and having no luck and many years of searching...Have you gotten any more info ?
I have a Carrie Hoffman born about 1880..her father is Jacob..born about 1850? They lived in Brooklyn,and I have no other info..Carrie was my gr.grandmother...Thanks for any help you might have,
Pat Allen
Pallenmart@aol.com

Re: Hofmann(hoffman)/Colvin

spazzypat — 2012-03-05 07:20:25Z

HI..I have a Jacob Hoffman born about 1850 ? He had a daughter Carrie born about 1880..Brooklyn.. This is all I have..I had info that his wife was either a "Keller" or Pelham ,last names...Ihave been looking for this family for 15 years...and have found nothing on Carries past..she was my Gr.grandmother.. Maybe my Jacob is your Jacob? Have you found out any info since you wrote this post?
Thank you,
Pat Allen
Pallenmart@aol.com

Henry Hoffman/ Lillian L. McNally- NY/FL

hmthomas3 — 2012-03-04 04:30:44Z

Hello,
My grandmother's name is Patricia Levangie- Hoffman. Her mother's name was Lillian Mcnally-Hoffman, and Lillian married Henry Hoffman. I believe they had the following children:
Mildred, Harold(Harry), Joseph(Joey), Dorothy(Bunny), Georgie?, and Patricia (my grandmother).

I'm having trouble figuring out who Lillian's parents were. I was also told she was raised in a convenant with her siblings? She moved from NY to Florida, where she passed away at 51 +/-. Any help or insight would be appreciated. My grandmother Patricia Levangie-Hoffman is still living and I believe her brother Joseph Hoffman is also.

Re: John Hoffman West Virginia

Htoothman — 2012-02-28 00:08:21Z

I read your message about John Hoffman. You said you have a lot of info about this family. I have mentioned before that I have a Johan(John) Jacob Hoffman in my family. He was b. 1745. He was b. in frederick C. MD. Do you have any info about David Hoffman b. 1746, the Father of Johan/John Hoffman. I have family in Allegany Co MD and Garrett Co. MD. I also have Hoff(s) in my family. Eliza Hoffman m. Samuel Hoff in 1826. I also need help. I know I fit in here somewhere. There is just too many things that are alike.

Re: PLESE HELP william t. hoffman (ny)

Carrie_Zarnoch — 2012-02-26 23:33:07Z

As for myself, I only know my Hoffman(n)s came over 1867/68 and went straight to Utica. The father, John (b.1818 d.1909) is as far back as I can go, but his obituary did not mention a sister or nieces/nephews. He was from the Marienwerder district in Prussia, but ethnically was Germanic (as opposed to Polish).

Re: Samuel M. Hoffman

vtravis888 — 2012-02-25 02:07:26Z

I also looking for Samuel Hoffman. I think he married Ann Adams of Mays Landing, NJ. Looking for any info

Re: John Hoffman West Virginia

terriglasgow — 2012-02-24 22:58:30Z

the oldest thing i have is jacob huffman born about 1733, supposedly in frederick co, md, i think they could have their children confused with them. they all seem to marry and name their kids the same things!!! then married to catherine, had children including john huffman who married margaret hoff...that's kinda where we all come in. we are their descedents. absolom and edith barr's ggg granddaughter. my email is kittykatlostinspace@msn.com

Re: PLESE HELP william t. hoffman (ny)

lynnzlou611 — 2012-02-24 05:55:27Z

did he have a sister marget my g-gm had a bro. can be viewed on a ships log from germany

Re: PLESE HELP william t. hoffman (ny)

lynnzlou611 — 2012-02-24 05:52:27Z

my great grandmother was marget hoffman from germany married in america to belafeld spelling may be wrong if of any importance e- mail me i have a family tree, live west senaca ny

eli hoffman, 1830-??

beardedmike — 2012-02-17 20:56:44Z

born and died in nj, i believe. married to rose golden. had a number of childen in the 1860s - emma, mary, lizzie, joseph, josephine, frank and eli. any information? i believe he was a sea captain.

Re: PLESE HELP william t. hoffman (ny)

Carrie_Zarnoch — 2012-02-17 19:53:01Z

Carol,

I'm also descended from Hoffmans in the Utica area. In my research I've come across a bit on your grandfather, and I'm beginning to suspect he was the grandson of my 3rd great grandfather Henry G. Hoffman's brother William T Hoffman. My email is carriezarnoch@gmail.com

Hoffmans of Harford County, Md

rtamhall — 2012-02-12 23:34:42Z

I am looking for immigration information on Charles Adolph Hoffman (b. 1855) and his wife Gustinia Catherine(b.1856). They were from Danzig, Germany.
They had a son, Ernest Adolph Hoffman, who was born in Baltimore in 1879.

John J Hoffman (1864-1933) Family, St. Paul, MN

mlevitre66 — 2012-02-09 19:05:38Z

I am searching for ancestor or descendent information related to John J Hoffman (1864-1933) of St Paul, MN. He was my great-grandfather and I have come to an impass in searching for either his ancestors or descendents. I have outlined what information I do know below:

John J. Hoffman (B: c1864 in MN; D: 1933 in St Paul, MN)
* Married Elizabeth (Lizzie) Nedwalis (or "Hedwallis")
--B: c1871; D: 8/1895 in St Paul, MN
--They were married Nov. 22, 1888
* 3 children:
--Helen Martha Hoffman Duffy (c1889 - 1974) - my grandmother
Spouse: Michael Francis Duffy - my grandfather
--Bernard (Barney)John Hoffman (1890-1983)
Spouse: Anna Whelan
--Marie Julia Hoffman Daly (1892-1989)
Spouse: J Daly

John J. Hoffman remarried in the early 1900's:
* Married Elizabeth F Kelly (a widow with 2 sons)
--B: 1867; D: 1935 in St. Paul, MN
* 1 child:
--Catherine Lucille Hoffman (B: 1907; D:?)

Census records and SS Death Index information has helped my piece together the above. I hope that someone reading this message board may have information or may also be a descendent of John J Hoffman. Would love to collect facts as well as family stories/information.

Thank you for your time.
Michael

Re: Hoffman from IL

meandmine75 — 2012-01-26 19:21:27Z

A publication from, I believe, the Jersey County Genie Society. When I get some time, will try to round it up again. Nil on ages .. . .

Re: Hoffman from IL

lialith — 2012-01-26 03:52:26Z

"Mary Ann's parents were John and Theresa from Madison County, IL" What evidence do you have supporting this? I have some possibility of this but nothing substantial and certain. Do you have ages as well?

Re: Hoffman's in Cincinnati, Ohio

GaryT45 — 2012-01-25 19:04:50Z

Bob,
Thank you for the reply. That particular message thread has been quiet for a few years. I will send you my email address via the Ancestry message center.

Gary

Re: Hoffman's in Cincinnati, Ohio

1BLEINKOB — 2012-01-25 04:40:35Z

Gary, I also have his death notice. His daughter last name was Salm. Give me your email and i'll send a copy.

Re: Coat of Arms

annan11 — 2012-01-20 03:26:38Z

Here's a copy of the Hoffmann coat of arms page from Rietstap's armorial general. Hope this helps you out.

Re: Coat of Arms

annan11 — 2012-01-16 05:43:11Z

The definitive source for finding a families coat of arms is a book called "Rietstap's Armorial General". Which I believe was published in the seventeen, or eighteen hundreds. It has like 47 different Hoffman coats of arms ( with various spellings ). You'll need to know where your family came from, and the original spelling of your families surname, to tell which one is most likely yours. Allot of times the spelling of families surname was changed after they immigrated ( often times to sound less German, or Jewish ). Which is exactly what happened to mine. Some of the better genealogy libraries, and historic societies will have a copy of it.

Re: Coat of Arms

lhhoffman — 2012-01-16 03:48:09Z

Unless you are directly descended from someone who had a coat of arms (meaning your father) then there is none. You could also inherit the use of a differenced coat of arms (meaning it has to be different in some way and registered with the agency that approved the original). Arms are not awarded to a family, they are awarded to individual and descend to one heir. Each country is different in (mostly minor) ways as to how arms descend to an heir. Some require arms to be differenced for any heir, some only require a difference for a female heir, some if the heir skips a generation or goes to a different line (nephew/neice rather than son/daughter). I would suggest that you first determine where your line came from and then research the armorial laws of that country.

Having said that, there are a number of arms that various Hoffmans (by various spellings) wore. My wife found and pointed out one that struck me. I do not wear or display it, but I took the major theme (three pines on a knoll) and have the three pines as a monogram. I keep getting asked if I am a horticulturist. The reason it struck me is that a farm house about 20 miles from here was a favorite place for me while growing up and it had three pines in front.

Since I am sure that I do not have authority to wear these arms, I have never researched them to know where they are from or anything about them. I assume they are German, but could be from some neighboring country.

Hope this helps -

Lee

Re: Coat of arms

hoffmanhome1 — 2012-01-15 19:09:39Z

I was looking for a coat of arms,we have some info on family history john hoffman george hoffman william hoffman otto hoffman ,franz hoffman,oldest from germany, most where born in md,

Re: lost hoffmans

kperry65583 — 2012-01-15 01:28:25Z

I was reviewing the posts and found this one. I think there may be a connection in that my great grandfather Daniel W. Hoffman may be a brother to George C. Hofman.

One of the children listed is named Nowry. My Grandfather is Nowry James Hoffman who married Cora Belle Whitehead. He was born in Allegheny County, PA. Please let me know if there is a connection between these families. Thank you very much.

Hoffman, George & Margaret, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

HutchinsonCortright40 — 2012-01-12 16:46:23Z

I am looking for anyone researching George Hoffman, bn abt 1813, and Margaret Cortright Hoffman bn abt 1811, living in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. They are listed in the 1850 census in Wilkes-Barre Township, Luzerne County. Living with them are her parents, Cornelius Cortright & Catherine Cortright. Thanks!
Larry M. Hutchinson, Gilbert AZ