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Benjamin Hoffmann 1889–1963 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Jun 1889

Birth Location: Brant, Ontario, Canada

Death Date: 5 Jan 1963

Death Location: Hanover, Grey County, Ontario, Canada

Father: Christian Hoffmann

Mother: Elizabeth Hosbach

Spouse(s): Marie Ahrens

Children(s): Leonard Hoffman, Alvin Hoffman

Benjamin Hoffmann was born in 1889 in Brant, Ontario, Canada, the child of Christian Hoffmann And Elizabeth Hosbach. In 1891, Benjamin Hoffmann resided in Brant, Bruce East, Ontario, Canada. In 1901, Benjamin Hoffmann resided in Brant, Bruce (eastest), Ontario, Canada. Benjamin Hoffmann married Marie F Ahrens, and had children including Alvin Hoffman, Leonard Hoffman. Benjamin Hoffmann/ passed away in 1963 in Hanover, Grey County, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • Benjamin Hoffmann was born in 1889 in Brant, Ontario, Canada, the child of Christian Hoffmann And Elizabeth Hosbach.
  • In 1891, Benjamin Hoffmann resided in Brant, Bruce East, Ontario, Canada.
  • In 1901, Benjamin Hoffmann resided in Brant, Bruce (east/est), Ontario, Canada.
  • Benjamin Hoffmann married Marie F Ahrens, and had children including Alvin Hoffman, Leonard Hoffman.
  • Benjamin Hoffmann passed away in 1963 in Hanover, Grey County, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Hoffmann's Ancestors

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Benjamin Hoffmann
1889–1963
Birth Place: Brant, Ontario, Canada
Parents
Christian Hoffmann
1854–1922
Ontario
Elizabeth Hosbach
1857–1946
Ontario
Grandparents
Heinrich Hoffmann
1828–1903
Spesbach, Bayern, Traunstein, Bavaria, Germany
Elizabeth Knechtel
1835–1910
Bavaria, Germany
Johann (George) Hossbach
1828–1913
Germany
Louise Duchardt
1832–1880
Schlitz, Hessen, Deutschland
Great-Grandparents
Jakob Knechtel
1802–
Eva Wild
1800–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Valentin Knechtel
1776–
Maria Glieck
1782–

Benjamin Hoffmann's Descendants

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Benjamin Hoffmann (16 Jun 1889–5 Jan 1963) m. Marie (F) Ahrens (1887–1972)
  1. 1. Leonard Hoffman 1917–
  2. 2. Alvin Hoffman 1920–

Benjamin Hoffmann's Timeline

5 Records

1889
16 Jun 1889
Birth of Benjamin Hoffmann in Brant, Ontario, Canada
Brant, Ontario, Canada
1891
1891
Age 2
Benjamin Hoffmann resided here in Brant, Bruce East, Ontario, Canada
Brant, Bruce East, Ontario, Canada
1901
1901
Age 12
Benjamin Hoffmann resided here in Brant, Bruce (east/est), Ontario, Canada
Brant, Bruce (east/est), Ontario, Canada
1921
1 Jun 1921
Age 32
Benjamin Hoffmann resided here in Brant, Bruce South, Ontario, Canada
Brant, Bruce South, Ontario, Canada
1963
5 Jan 1963
Age 74
Death of Benjamin Hoffmann
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Jun 1889
    Event Place: Brant, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Manifests of Alien Arrivals at Buffalo, Lewiston, Niagara Falls, and Rochester, New York, 1902-1954; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787 - 2004; Record
    [2] 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Brant, Bruce East, Ontario; Roll: T-6327; Family No: 181
    [3] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1801-1935, Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    [4] 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Brant, Bruce (eastest), Ontario; Page: 6; Family No: 51
    [5] 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 51; Census Place: Brant (Township), Bruce South, Ontario; Page Number: 1
    [6] Canada, Find a Grave Index
    [7] International, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Brant, Bruce East, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Brant, Bruce East, Ontario; Roll: T-6327; Family No: 181

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Brant, Bruce (eastest), Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Brant, Bruce (east/est), Ontario; Page: 6; Family No: 51

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 5 Jan 1915
    Event Place: Niagara Falls, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Manifests of Alien Arrivals at Buffalo, Lewiston, Niagara Falls, and Rochester, New York, 1902-1954; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787 - 2004; Record

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: Brant, Bruce South, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 51; Census Place: Brant (Township), Bruce South, Ontario; Page Number: 1

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Jan 1963
    Record Source:
    [1] Canada, Find a Grave Index
    [2] International, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hanover, Grey County, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Canada, Find a Grave Index
    [2] International, Find a Grave Index

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