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Gillian Hoffman 1797–1885 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Jan 1797

Birth Location: Somerset County, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 23 June 1885

Death Location: Boswell, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Jacob Huffman

Mother: Christena Hoffman

Spouse(s): Rachael Shaffer, Rachel Hoffman

Children(s): Elizabeth Deal, Isaac Hoffman, Jacob Hoffman, Magdalena Horner, William Hoffman, Allen Hoffman, Eva Hoffman, Kate Canser

Gillian Hoffman was born in 1797 in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, the child of Jacob Huffman And Christena Hoffman. In 1880, Gillian Hoffman resided in Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA. Gillian Hoffman married Rachael Shaffer, Rachel Hoffman, and had children including Allen Hoffman, Elizabeth Deal, Eva Hoffman, Isaac Hoffman, Jacob Hoffman, Kate Canser, Magdalena Horner, William S Hoffman. Gillian Hoffman passed away in 1885 in Boswell, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Gillian Hoffman was born in 1797 in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, the child of Jacob Huffman And Christena Hoffman.
  • In 1880, Gillian Hoffman resided in Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Gillian Hoffman married Rachael Shaffer, Rachel Hoffman, and had children including Allen Hoffman, Elizabeth Deal, Eva Hoffman, Isaac Hoffman, Jacob Hoffman, Kate Canser, Magdalena Horner, William S Hoffman.
  • Gillian Hoffman passed away in 1885 in Boswell, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

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Gillian Hoffman's Ancestors

Self
Gillian Hoffman
1797–1885
Birth Place: Somerset County, Pennsylvania
Parents
Jacob Huffman
1761–1843
Germany
Christena Hoffman
1765–1843
York County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Gillian Hoffman's Descendants

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Gillian Hoffman (31 Jan 1797–23 June 1885) m. Rachael Shaffer (10 November 1801–10 September 1866) m. Rachel Hoffman (10 November 1801–10 September 1866)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Deal 1838–1918 m. John (M.) Deal 1832–1917
    1. 1. Annie Deal 1866–
    2. 2. Sallie Deal 1868–
  2. 2. Isaac Hoffman 1826–1911
  3. 3. Jacob Hoffman 1841–1922 m. Catherine (Ann) Hoffman 1838–1922
    1. 1. Ida (A.) Graves 1875–1954
    2. 2. Sarah (Elizabeth) Naftzger 1869–1939
    3. 3. James (W) Hoffman 1866–1962
    4. 4. Elizabeth (S.) Hoffman 1869–
    5. 5. Ida (A.) Hoffman 1875–
    6. 6. Lafayette Hoffman 1879–
  4. 4. Magdalena Horner 1830–1903 m. Jacob (C) Homer 1825–
    1. 1. Amanda Homer 1868–
    2. 2. Christian Homer 1851–
    3. 3. Rachel Homer 1853–
    4. 4. Franklin Homer 1856–
    5. 5. William Homer 1861–
    6. 6. Edmond Homer 1863–
    7. 7. Mary (Amanda) Horner 1867–
    8. 8. Magdalena Diehm 1798–1838
  5. 5. William (S.) Hoffman 1835–1915 m. Phebe (Elizabeth) Hoffman 1845–1911 m. Phebe (E) Hoffman 1845–1911
    1. 1. George (W) Hoffman 1864–
    2. 2. Aaron (W.) Hoffman 1872–1931 m. Mary (Catherine) Hoffman 1872–1917
      1. 1. Elizebeth Hoffman 1895–
      2. 2. Randolph Hoffman 1896–
      3. 3. Norine Hoffman 1898–
      4. 4. Claude Hoffman 1899–
      5. 5. Harold (Lerue) Hoffman 1902–1987
      6. 6. George (Curtis) Hoffman 1910–1912
      7. 7. Eva (Louisa) Moore 1905–1994
      8. 8. Etoile (F) Thomas 1906–1970
      9. 9. Lloyd (Richard) Hoffman 1912–1980
    3. 3. George (W) Hoffman 1864–
    4. 4. Aaron (W.) Hoffman 1867–1931 m. Mary (Catherine) Hoffman 1872–1917
      1. 1. Elizebeth Hoffman 1895–
      2. 2. Randolph Hoffman 1896–
      3. 3. Norine Hoffman 1898–
      4. 4. Claude Hoffman 1899–
      5. 5. Harold (Lerue) Hoffman 1902–1987
      6. 6. George (Curtis) Hoffman 1910–1912
      7. 7. Eva (Louisa) Moore 1905–1994
      8. 8. Etoile (F) Thomas 1906–1970
      9. 9. Lloyd (Richard) Hoffman 1912–1980
  6. 6. Allen Hoffman 1833–1907
  7. 7. Eva Hoffman 1821–1916
  8. 8. Kate Canser 1846–

Gillian Hoffman's Timeline

3 Records

1797
31 Jan 1797
Birth of Gillian Hoffman in Somerset County, Pennsylvania
Somerset County, Pennsylvania
1880
1880
Age 83
Gillian Hoffman resided here in Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
1885
23 June 1885
Age 88
Death of Gillian Hoffman in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Jan 1797
    Event Place: Somerset County, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 105321-109070
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 093501-097120
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1110; Page: 75C; Enumeration District: 183
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1110; Page: 75C; Enumeration District: 183

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 June 1885
    Event Place: Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Boswell, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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