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William S. Hoffman 1835–1915 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 October 1835

Birth Location: Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Death Date: 4 April 1915

Death Location: Bloomingdale, Van Buren County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Gillian Hoffman

Mother: Rachael Shaffer

Spouse(s): Phebe Hoffman, Phebe Hoffman

Children(s): George Hoffman, Aaron Hoffman, George Hoffman, Aaron Hoffman

In 1835, William S. Hoffman entered the world in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America, born to Gillian Hoffman And Rachael Shaffer. In 1870, William S. Hoffman resided in Waverly, Van Buren, Michigan, USA. William S. Hoffman married Phebe E Hoffman, Phebe Elizabeth Hoffman, and had children including Aaron W Hoffman, George W Hoffman. William S. Hoffman passed away in 1915 in Bloomingdale, Van Buren County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1835, William S. Hoffman entered the world in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America, born to Gillian Hoffman And Rachael Shaffer.
  • In 1870, William S. Hoffman resided in Waverly, Van Buren, Michigan, USA.
  • William S. Hoffman married Phebe E Hoffman, Phebe Elizabeth Hoffman, and had children including Aaron W Hoffman, George W Hoffman.
  • William S. Hoffman passed away in 1915 in Bloomingdale, Van Buren County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Hoffman's Ancestors

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William Hoffman
1835–1915
Birth Place: Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Parents
Gillian Hoffman
1797–1885
Somerset County, Pennsylvania
Rachael Shaffer
1801–1866
Somerset County, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Jacob Huffman
1761–1843
Germany
Christena Hoffman
1765–1843
York County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Hoffman's Descendants

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William (S.) Hoffman (8 October 1835–4 April 1915) m. Phebe (Elizabeth) Hoffman (abt 1845–22 March 1911) m. Phebe (E) Hoffman (abt 1845–22 March 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

William Hoffman's Timeline

3 Records

1835
8 October 1835
Birth of William S. Hoffman in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1870
1870
Age 35
William S. Hoffman resided here in Waverly, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
Waverly, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
1915
4 April 1915
Age 80
Death of William S. Hoffman in Van Buren County, Michigan, United States of America
Van Buren County, Michigan, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 October 1835
    Event Place: Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Death Records, The Library of Michigan; Michigan Death Records Project; Rolls: 1-302; Archive BarcodeItem Number: 30000008533378; Roll Number: 216; Certificate Number: 5
    [2] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Waverly, Van Buren, Michigan; Roll: M593_706; Page: 555B; Family History Library Film: 552205
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Waverly, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Waverly, Van Buren, Michigan; Roll: M593_706; Page: 555B; Family History Library Film: 552205

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Michigan, United States
    Record Source: Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 April 1915
    Event Place: Van Buren County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Death Records, The Library of Michigan; Michigan Death Records Project; Rolls: 1-302; Archive BarcodeItem Number: 30000008533378; Roll Number: 216; Certificate Number: 5
    [2] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bloomingdale, Van Buren County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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