1850 John Hoffman and Elvina Walker were married on March 21 by James Bonor in Morrow County, Ohio. The license was issued 20 March. [1] [2] [3] [4]
1850 John Hoffman (age 22, born in Pennsylvania) lived in Perry Twp, Morrow County, Ohio, in a household with Elvina Hoffman (age 19). [5] [6] [7]
1851 On 6 August, Samuel Hoffman sold land to John Hoffman, both of Morrow County, Ohio. The land was 71 acres in lot 8 near lands of Hanklin, Coleman, and Layback and by Layback Road in range 15, twp 7, section 1. [8]
1852 The Hoffman family moved to Jefferson Twp, Noble County, Indiana.
1860 John Hoffman (age 27, born in Pennsylvania) lived in Jefferson Twp, Noble County, Indiana, in a household with Melvina Hoffman (age 25), James Hoffman (age 9), Emiline Hoffman (age 6), John Hoffman (age 1), and Thomas Weller (age 22). Melvina and James were born in Ohio. Emeline and John were born in Indiana. [9] [10]
1870 John Hoffman (age 43, born in Pennsylvania) lived in Jefferson Twp, Noble County, Indiana, in a household with Elvina Hoffman (age 40), James Hoffman (age 17), Emiline Hoffman (age 16), John Hoffman (age 11), George Hoffman (age 10), Allen Hoffman (age 6), Penny Hoffman (age 3), and William Hoffman (age 1). John Hoffman's occupation was farmer. [11] [12]
1880 John Hoffman (age 52, born in Pennsylvania, married) lived in Jefferson Twp, Noble County, Indiana, in a household with Elvina Hoffman (age 50), Emmaline Hoffman (age 25), John Hoffman (age 21), George Washington Hoffman (age 19), Allen C Hoffman (age 16), Jennie M Hoffman (age 12), William Hoffman (age 10), and Lucy E Hoffman (age 8). John Hoffman's parents were both born in Pennsylvania. John Hoffman's occupation was farmer. [13] [14]
1888 Allen Hoffman and Viola Kearn were married on July 4 in Wawaka, Indiana. Allen Hoffman, son of John Huffman and Elvina Walker, was born in Noble, Indiana. [15] [16] [17]
1897 John Hoffman's brother, Adam Hoffman, was murdered, and the funeral was held at John's house in Jefferson Twp. [18]
1899 John Hoffman was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, Albion, Noble County, Indiana. John Hoffman was born in 1827. [19] [20]
1899 Obituary: John Hoffman was born in York County, Pennsylvania on June 7, 1827; died April 23, 1899; age 72 years 10 months 15 days. Settled in 1853. 6-9-1899. [21]
1899 Obituary: "John Hoffman was a native of York county, Pennsylvania and his wife Elvina of Ohio. They were married in Ohio and came to Noble County, Indiana in 1854, and settled in Jefferson township, where John, passed away April 23, 1899. To John Hoffman and wife were born five sons and four daughters. John Hoffman was the son of Adam Hoffman who was also a native of Pennsylvania, but ended his days in Ohio. John was reared to manhood in his native state, York county, Pennsylvania, and in Morrow county, Ohio. In the spring of 1853 John and his wife settled in Jefferson township on a farm. Mr Hoffman had been reared a wagonmaker, and at the time of his death was the owner of upward of six hundred acres of splendid land which he had improved with an excellent dwelling to correspond, and was classed among the most substantial agriculturists of Jefferson township. Farming had been his vocation ever since his coming to Noble County." [22]
1899 An obituary for John Hoffman stated [23] [24]:
Hoffman John of Jefferson Twp was a native of York County, Pennsylvania, where he was born June 7, 1827. He died from Bright's disease and heart trouble in Noble County April 23, 1899, aged 71 years, 10 months and 16 days. He removed with his parents to Morrow County, Ohio, when he was 8 years old. He was raised on his father's farm and learned wagon making and blacksmithing. He married Elvina Walker in 1850. They had 9 children, one of whom preceded him in death. In 1853 he and his wife removed to Jefferson Twp. He leaves a widow; 5 sons, James, John, George, Allen and William; 3 daughters, Emaline, Jennie and Lucy; 2 brothers, J. E. of Albion, Michael of Galion, Crawford County, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Mary Bowman of this city. Obsequies were at the residence Tuesday. Burial, Albion Cemetery.
1899 Obituary: "John married Elvina Mary Walker, daughter of Christopher Walker and Mary Magdalena Fissel, on 31 Mar 1850 in Morrow County, Ohio. Elvina Mary Walker was born on 9 May 1831, died on 19 Dec 1926 and was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Albion, Indiana."
1900 Elvina Hoffman (born in Ohio in May 1831, widowed) lived in Jefferson Twp, Noble County, Indiana, in a household with Emma Hoffman (age 46), Marion Eddy (age 30), and Lucy E Eddy (age 28). Elviria Hoffman's parents were both born in Pennsylvania. Elviria Hoffman had had 9 children, 8 still living. Nearby was the family of son John Hoffman born Feb 1858. [25]
1910 Elvina Hoffman (age 78, born in Ohio, widowed) lived in Kendallville Ward 2, Noble County, Indiana, in a household with daughter Emma Hoffman (age 55). Elvina Hoffman's parents were both born in Ohio. Elvina Hoffman could read and write. [26]
1920 Elvina Hoffman (age 88, born in Ohio, widowed) lived in Wayne Twp, Noble County, Indiana, in a household with Emma Hoffman (age 66). Elvina Hoffman's parents were both born in Pennsylvania. [27]
1926 Elvina Hoffman, widowed, daughter of Christopher Walker and Mary Walker, spouse of John Hoffman, died, at age 95 on December 19, 1926, in Albion Twp, Noble County, Indiana. Elvina Hoffman was born on May 9, 1831, in Morrow Co., Ohio. [28]
1926 Elvina Walker Hoffman was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, Albion, Noble County, Indiana. [29] [30]
1926 An obituary for Elvina stated [31]:
Hoffman Elvina, 95, native of Ohio and a resident of Noble County for more than 73 years, died Sunday at the home of her son William. She was born May 9, 1831 in Morrow County, Ohio, the youngest of a family of 11 born to Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Walker. On May 31, 1850 she married John Hoffman, who died April 23, 1899. Two years after their marriage they came to Noble County and located on a farm in Jefferson Twp were he died. They had nine children, 7 of whom survive, George of Kendallville, William of Albion, Allen of near Albion, John in Georgia, James of Colorado, Mrs. Hanson Bowen of South Milford, and Mrs. Marion Eddy of near Kendallville; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral was Wednesday from the William Hoffman home. Burial, Albion Cemetery.
1933 An obituary for son John Hoffman stated [32]:
Hoffman John was born in Jefferson Twp February 6, 1859, the son of John and Elvina Hoffman. He was one of nine children, two sisters and the parents having preceded him in death. He is survived by two sisters and four brothers. They are Mrs. Lucy Eddy and Mrs. Jennie Bowen of Kendallville, George of Kendallville, Allen, William and James of Albion. In December 1888 he was married to Irene Kimmell. They had two sons, Dean of Joliet, Ill., and Neal of near Albion. There are four grandchildren also surviving. His life was spent near Albion until in 1918 he went to make his home at Ellaville, Georgia. He had been in declining health for several months but recently he seemed to be in an improved condition. He died Feb. 13, 74 years and 7 days of age. The funeral was held from the Neal Hoffman home on Friday. Burial, Albion Cemetery. 2-?-1933
1934 William Hoffman, married, spouse of Minnie Palmer Hoffman, died on February 28, at age 64, in Albion, Noble County, Indiana. He was born on April 13, 1869, in Noble County, Indiana, son of John Hoffman and Elvina Hoffman. [33]
1934 An obituary for son William Hoffman stated [34]:
Hoffman William, 64, ex-sheriff and a native and lifelong resident of Noble County, was found dead in bed at his home on Main St., Albion, this morning by his wife. It is believed he had a heart attack. He was born near Albion in April 1860, the son of the late John and Elvina Hoffman. He served 3 terms as Democratic sheriff of Noble County, from Jan. 1, 1924 to 1926, from Jan. 1, 1930 to Jan. 1, 1934. In the summer of 1932 he developed blood poison in his right leg which resulted in amputation above the knee. He was afflicted with diabetes. Surviving are the widow; 2 daughters, Mrs. Kenneth Magnuson and Mrs. Ollie Forker of Albion; a son, Earl of Mishawaka; 8 grandchildren; 3 brothers, James of near Kendallville, George of Kendallville, and Allie, northeast of Albion; and 2 sisters, Mrs. W. H. Bowen of Kendallville, and Mrs. Marion Eddy of near Kendallville. His parents and a brother and sister preceded him in death. 2-28-1934, 2-?-1934
1951 An obituary for son George W. Hoffman stated [35]:
Hoffman George W, 89, retired farmer and merchant, native and lifelong resident of Noble County and a citizen of Kendallville almost 50 years, died at the family home in that city Friday. He was born March 21, 1861 near Albion, the son of John and Alvina Walker Hoffman. In early life he engaged in farming and in 1894 married Ida Butz in York Twp. Twice during his career he engaged in business, operating a meat market in Albion from 1895 to 1900. The family moved to Kendallville in 1905. His second venture in business was when he purchased the hardware store of Cawley & Cawley, now known as the Kendallville Hardware. He was an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Surviving are his wife; two sons, Emery, Wolcottville, and Paul Fort Wayne; two daughters, Mrs. Julius Mueller, R. R., Kendallville, and Mrs. Ed Pankop of that city; 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Lucy Eddy, Kendallville, and Mrs. W. H. Bowen of near Albion; one brother, A. C.., Indianapolis. Funeral was Sunday from St. John's Lutheran Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. 3-16-1951
1960 Lucy Eddy, widowed, died on April 16, at age 89, in Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana. She was born on January 12, 1871, in Jefferson Twp Indiana, daughter of John Hoffman and Elwina Hoffman. [36]
A biosketch of John Hoffman reports [37]:
John Hoffman is a native of Pennsylvania, and when eight years of age moved with his parents to Morrow County, Ohio, where they died. The subject was raised on his father's farm, and also learned blacksmithing and wagon making. He came, in 1853, to Jefferson Township, where he has since been a resident, engaged in cultivating and otherwise improving his farm, that no consists of 240 acres of splendid land, furnished with large and commodious buildings. He was married in 1850 to Mess Elvira Walker, of Morrow County, Ohio. They have eight children living – Emeline, James (in Green Township), John, George, Allen, Jennie, William, and Lucy. Mr. Hoffman, in addition to his farming, is engaged in stock-raising to a considerable extent, and has some of the best blooded stock in the county. He is a practical and able farmer and one of the county's most valued citizens.
A biosketch of Elvina Walker's father reports [38]:
John Walker is a substantial farmer in York Township, where he owns nearly 300 acres of land, with a considerable portion under cultivation, and with improvements in the way of buildings, fences, hedges, orchards, etc., that characterize the whole as the result of efficient management. The 185 rods of fine grown, well-cared-for hedge that surrounds some of the fields is a feature that lends to the beauty and adds to the value of this farm. The soil is productive, and yields bountiful harvests. In 1879, 1,600 bushels of wheat were taken from its fields, and it yearly* produces from thirty to forty tons of hay. Other crops are harvested in goodly quantities. The farm is in Sections 1 and 2, and the land — or a portion of it — was entered in 1837 by Mr. Walker's father, Christopher, who was born October 21, 1787. His wife, Mary (Magdelain), and mother of John, was born December 15, 1793 ; they were natives of Pennsylvania, but removed to Richland County, Ohio, where they remained until their death ; the father September 26, 1872, and the mother June 11, 1877. They had eleven children, ten of whom are living : Mrs. Mary Acton, in Wayne Township ; Henry, in Elkhart Township ; Ephraim, in Morrow County, Ohio; John, the subject; Mrs. Sarah Thompson, in Wayne Township; Gabriel; Israel, in Elkhart Township; Gideon, in Swan Township ; Mrs. Susan Denlan, in Knox County, Ohio ; Mrs. Elvina Hoffman, wife of John Hoffman, of Jefferson Township ; and William, deceased. John Walker was born in Richland County, Ohio, December 21, 1821, where he learned the trade of blacksmithing of his father : this he followed, together with farming, until May, 1849, when he came to this county, locating where fae now resides. Here, his time has been given principally to the cultivation of the soil, although he has worked some at his trade. March 25, 1845, he was married to Miss Miriam Cook, also a native of Richland County, Ohio, born November 10, 1824. She is a member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Walker has erected a fine brick residence in Albion, into which he intends to move in 1882, and live in retirement, and in the enjoyment of the fruits of honest toil. He is a much-respected and highly-honored citizen, and has served his township as Trustee. He has an aunt by marriage — Sarah Stilwell — who will be 100 years old in March, 1882, and who is still quite active for one so aged.
A biosketch of son Allen C. Hoffman reports [39]:
John Hoffman, deceased, was a native of York county, Penn., and his wife, Elvina, of Ohio. They were married in the latter state and came to Noble county, Ind., in 1854, and settled in Jefferson township, where John, the father, passed away April 23, 1899. To John Hoffman and wife were born five sons and four daughters, of whom Allen C. was the sixth in order of birth. ...
John Hoffman, the deceased father of Allen C. Hoffman, was born June 7, 1827, and was a son of Adam Hoffman, who was also a native of Pennsylvania, but ended his days in Ohio. John was reared to manhood in his native state, York county, Penn., and in Morrow county, Ohio. He married, March 31, 1850, in Morrow county, Ohio, Miss Elvina Walker, a native of the county, born May 9, 1831. Her father, Christopher Walker,' was born in Pennsylvania, but died in Morrow county, Ohio, at a very advanced age; the mother of Mrs. Hoffman was also a native of the Keystone state and passed away in Morrow county, Ohio, when about eighty years old. Mr. and Mrs. Walker had a family of eleven children, of whom Mrs. Hoffman was one of the younger and was reared in her native county until she became Mrs. Hoffman. Two years after this happy event had occurred Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman came to Noble county, Ind., and in the spring of 1853 settled in Jefferson township on a farm, on which Mr. Hoffman died, April 23, 1899, one of the most honored of the residents of the township and county. There were born to this marriage nine children, in the following order; James, Emma, Mary (deceased at two years), John, George W., Allen C, Jennie M. (wife of Hanson W. Bowen), Wiliam and Lucy E. ( wife of Marion Eddy).
Mr. Hoffman had been reared a wagonmaker, and at the time of his death was the owner of upward of six hundred acres of splendid land which he had improved with an excellent dwelling to correspond, and was classed among the most substantial agriculturists of Jefferson township. Farming had been his vocation ever since his coming to Noble county.
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