Alexander Hoffman

Brief Life History of Alexander

When Alexander Hoffman was born on 12 December 1862, in New York, United States, his father, Emanuel Hoffman, was 51 and his mother, Louise Oppenheimer, was 38. He lived in New York City, New York County, New York, United States for about 10 years. He died on 3 September 1917, in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States, at the age of 54.

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Family Time Line

Emanuel Hoffman
1811–1883
Louise Oppenheimer
1824–1899
Michael Hoffman
1848–1854
Joseph Emanuel Hoffman
1849–1925
Sarah Hoffman
1852–1895
Emma Hoffman
1854–
Mathilde Hoffman
1858–1941
Anthon Hoffmann
1859–1879
Alexander Hoffman
1862–1917

Sources (7)

  • Alexander E Hoffman in household of Henry F. Veith, "United States Census, 1900"
  • Alexander E. Hoffman, "Find A Grave Index"
  • Alexander E Hoffman, "United States Passport Applications, 1795-1925"

World Events (8)

1863

Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.

1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg

The Battle of Gettysburg involved the largest number of casualties of the entire Civil war and is often described as the war's turning point. Between 46,000 and 51,000 soldiers lost their lives during the three-day Battle. To honor the fallen soldiers, President Abraham Lincoln read his historic Gettysburg Address and helped those listening by redefining the purpose of the war.

1881 · The Assassination of James Garfield

Garfield was shot twice by Charles J. Guitea at Railroad Station in Washington, D.C. on July 2, 1881. After eleven weeks of intensive and other care Garfield died in Elberon, New Jersey, the second of four presidents to be assassinated, following Abraham Lincoln.

Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Hoffmann or Hofmann and a variant of the Jewish name. Compare Hofman 2.

Dutch: variant of Hofman 1.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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