Henry J. Hoffman

Henry J. Hoffman

• Father: Henry Hoffman b. July 1842
• Mother: Catharine Carl b. circa 1845

• Henry J. Hoffman was born in February 1871 in New York.
• Henry Hoffman and Catharine Carl appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1880 in Lewiston Township, Niagara County, New York. Other members of the household included Henry J. Hoffman, Albert John Hoffman, Milton F. Hoffman, Lillian L. Hoffman, Herbert Peter Hoffman, Mary Carl and Peter Carl.
• Henry Hoffman and Catharine Carl appeared in the New York state census of 16 February 1892 in Niagara, Niagara Falls, New York. Other members of the household included Henry J. Hoffman, Albert John Hoffman, Milton F. Hoffman, Lillian L. Hoffman and Herbert Peter Hoffman.
• He was a farmer, according to the 1892 census.
• He married Bridget A. McGrath, daughter of John McGrath and Mary McInerney, on 29 April 1896 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at Sacred Heart Church.
• Henry J. Hoffman appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 1012 Wilow Avenue. Other members of the household included Bridget A. McGrath, Henry Milton Hoffman and Albert Herbert Hoffman.
• Henry J. Hoffman and Bridget A. McGrath appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 763 Pierce Avenue. Other members of the household included Henry Milton Hoffman and Albert Herbert Hoffman.
• He was employed by a tin shop, according to the 1910 census.
• The following appeared on 1 May 1916 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Hoffman of 763 Pierce avenue, celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary Saturday. Supper was served, after which music and dancing was enjoyed. Forty guests were present, among them Mrs. J. J. Barnett of Cleveland, O; Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman received many gifts.
• Henry J. Hoffman appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 1864 Niagara Avenue.
• He was employed as a tinsmith by a chemical company, according to the 1920 census.
• The following appeared on 14 June 1930 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: Albert H. Hoffman of St. Louis, Mo., is spending two weeks with his parents, mr. and Mrs. H. J. Hoffman of 1937 Lockport street before going to New York City where he has been transferred.
• The following appeared on 29 December 1930 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: Albert H. Hoffman has returned to his home in New York City after being a guest for several days at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Hoffman of Lockport street.
• The following appeared on 23 December 1933 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: Albert H. Hoffman, of New York and Spottswood, N. J., arrives today to spend the Christmas week-end with his parents, mr. and Mrs. J. J. Hoffman, at their home in Lockport street.
• Henry J. Hoffman became a widower at the 11 June 1939 death of his wife Bridget A. McGrath.
• The following appeared on 4 December 1946 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: Albert John Hoffman, 80, of 2902 Lockport road, a retired building contractor, a member of a pioneer Niagarra county family and for many years of the Hoffman house, Lockport road and Hyde Park boulevard, died yesterday at his home after a long illness.
       Born in Porter Center, Mr. Hoffman came to Niagara Falls 65 years ago and spent the remainder of his life here. He retired several years ago.
       Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Helen Kammerer Hoffman; four children, John K. Hoffman and Mrs. Norma Bouvy, both of this city; Mrs. Dorothy Stroger, Kenmore, and Mrs. Catherine Turner, of Portland, Ore; two brothers, Milton F. Hoffman, of this city, and Henry J. Hoffman, Plainfield, N. J., and one sister Mrs. Lillian Reiger, this city. Ten grandchildren also survive.
       Funeral services will be held Friday at 8:30 a. m. at the home and at 9 o'clock at Sacred Heart church with interment in Gate of Heaven cemetery.

• Last Edited: 24 Jan 2015