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Jacob Hoffman 1828–1887 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Sep 1828

Birth Location: Caernarvon, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 6 Sep 1887

Death Location: Windber, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: John Hoffman

Mother: Susanna Wertz

Spouse(s): Rachael Hoffman

Children(s): Aaron Hoffman, Noah Hoffman, Ellon Hoffman, Peter Hoffman, Lavina Hoffman, Rachael Hoffman

In 1828, Jacob Hoffman entered the world in Caernarvon, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA, born to John Hoffman And Susanna Wertz. In 1850, Jacob Hoffman resided in New Hanover, Montgomery, Pennsylvania. Jacob Hoffman married Rachael Hoffman, and had children including Aaron Hoffman, Ellon Hoffman, Lavina Hoffman, Noah Hoffman, Peter Hoffman, Rachael A Hoffman. Jacob Hoffman passed away in 1887 in Windber, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1828, Jacob Hoffman entered the world in Caernarvon, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA, born to John Hoffman And Susanna Wertz.
  • In 1850, Jacob Hoffman resided in New Hanover, Montgomery, Pennsylvania.
  • Jacob Hoffman married Rachael Hoffman, and had children including Aaron Hoffman, Ellon Hoffman, Lavina Hoffman, Noah Hoffman, Peter Hoffman, Rachael A Hoffman.
  • Jacob Hoffman passed away in 1887 in Windber, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Hoffman
1798–1832
Birth Location: Paint, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
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Susanna Wertz
1802–1870
Birth Location: Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA
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Spouses(s)

Rachael Hoffman
1832–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
RH

Children(s)

Aaron Hoffman
1859–1945
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
AH
Noah Hoffman
1861–1951
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
NH
Ellon Hoffman
1867–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
EH
Peter Hoffman
1853–1934
Birth Location: , , Pennsylvania, USA
PH
Lavina Hoffman
1856–1942
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
LH
Rachael Hoffman
1870–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
RH

Jacob Hoffman's Ancestors

Self
Jacob Hoffman
1828–1887
Birth Place: Caernarvon, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
John Hoffman
1798–1832
Paint, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Susanna Wertz
1802–1870
Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jacob Hoffman's Descendants

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Jacob Hoffman (15 Sep 1828–6 Sep 1887) m. Rachael Hoffman (abt 1832–)
  1. 1. Aaron Hoffman 1859–1945
  2. 2. Noah Hoffman 1861–1951
  3. 3. Ellon Hoffman 1867–
  4. 4. Peter Hoffman 1853–1934
  5. 5. Lavina Hoffman 1856–1942
  6. 6. Rachael (A.) Hoffman 1870–

Jacob Hoffman's Timeline

8 Records

1828
15 September 1828
Birth of Jacob Hoffman in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1828
15 Sep 1828
Birth of Jacob Hoffman in Caernarvon, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Caernarvon, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
1850
1850
Age 22
Jacob Hoffman resided here in New Hanover, Montgomery, Pennsylvania
New Hanover, Montgomery, Pennsylvania
1860
1860
Age 32
Jacob Hoffman resided here in Paint, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Paint, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
1863
1 July 1863
Age 35
Jacob Hoffman resided here in Union, Pennsylvania, United States
Union, Pennsylvania, United States
1870
1870
Age 42
Jacob Hoffman resided here in Paint, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Paint, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
1880
1880
Age 52
Jacob Hoffman resided here in Paint, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Paint, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
1887
6 Sep 1887
Age 59
Death of Jacob Hoffman in Paint, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Paint, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 September 1828
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marshal General's Bureau
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Paint, Somerset, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1195; Family History Film: 1255195; Page: 410A; Enumeration District: 018; Image: 0428
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Paint, Somerset, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1452; Page: 424B; Image: 430; Family History Library Film: 552951
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Paint, Somerset, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1183; Page: 350; Image: 358; Family History Library Film: 805183
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: New Hanover, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_799; Page: 187B; Image: 374
    [6] Web: Pennsylvania, Find A Grave Index, 1682-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Sep 1828
    Event Place: Caernarvon, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: New Hanover, Montgomery, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: New Hanover, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_799; Page: 187B; Image: 374

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Paint, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Paint, Somerset, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1183; Page: 350; Image: 358; Family History Library Film: 805183

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Union, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marshal General's Bureau

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Paint, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Paint, Somerset, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1452; Page: 424B; Image: 430; Family History Library Film: 552951

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Paint, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Paint, Somerset, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1195; Family History Film: 1255195; Page: 410A; Enumeration District: 018; Image: 0428

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Davidsville, Somerset, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Paint, Somerset, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1452; Page: 424B; Image: 430; Family History Library Film: 552951

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Sep 1887
    Event Place: Paint, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Web: Pennsylvania, Find A Grave Index, 1682-2012

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Windber, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Web: Pennsylvania, Find A Grave Index, 1682-2012
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