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John W Hoffer 1848–1913

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Hoffer in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 10 Mar 1848 · Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Died 7 Dec 1913 · Scioto County, Ohio, USA
Father Malchia Hoffer
Mother Caroline Abagail Adams
Siblings Frank Hoffer, John Fair, John Hoffer, Samuel A Hoffer, Samuel Alexander Hoffer
Records
1910 United States Federal Census Ancestry Family Tree
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Researchers connected through John Hoffer 1848–1913

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1848, John W Hoffer entered the world in Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States, born to malchia hoffer and caroline abagail adams. John W Hoffer passed away in 1913 in Scioto County, Ohio, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1848
Birth of John W Hoffer in Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth
1913
Death of John W Hoffer in Scioto County, Ohio, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Hoffer

This ancestor line traces from Armstrong, Pennsylvania, United States (1809) to Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States (1848) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Hoffer (1848–1913) was born in Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States and died in Scioto County, Ohio, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Malchia Hoffer
Father
Caroline Abagail Adams
Mother

John Hoffer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John W Hoffer PTP
1848–1913
Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Hoffer's Descendants

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John W Hoffer PTP 1848–1913