Clare Eugene Hoffman

Male10 September 1875–3 November 1967

Brief Life History of Clare Eugene

When Clare Eugene Hoffman was born on 10 September 1875, in Vicksburg, Buffalo Township, Union, Pennsylvania, United States, his father, Samuel David Hoffman, was 27 and his mother, Mary Verdilla Ritter, was 23. He married Florence Maud Wasson on 21 November 1899, in Otsego Lake Township, Otsego, Michigan, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons. He lived in Constantine, St. Joseph, Michigan, United States in 1880. He died on 3 November 1967, in Allegan, Allegan, Michigan, United States, at the age of 92, and was buried in Allegan, Allegan, Michigan, United States.

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Family Time Line

Clare Eugene Hoffman
1875–1967
Florence Maud Wasson
1876–1970
Marriage: 21 November 1899
Carl Edward Hoffman
1902–1977
Leo Wason Hoffman
1904–1991

Sources (31)

  • Dare E Hoffman in entry for Carl E Hoffman, "Michigan, County Births, 1867-1917"
  • Clare E Hoffman, "United States Census, 1940"
  • Clare E Hoffman in entry for Leo W Hoffman, "Indiana Marriages, 1811-2019"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    21 November 1899Otsego Lake Township, Otsego, Michigan, United States
  • Children (2)

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (3)

    World Events (8)

    1876 · The First Worlds Fair in the U.S.

    Age 1

    The First official World's Fair, was held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. 37 Countries provided venues for all to see.

    1889 · Washington Becomes a State

    Age 14

    On November 11, 1889, Washington Territory became Washington State the 42nd state to enter the Union. The state was named in honor of George Washington.

    1899 · Mount Rainier National Park is Established

    Age 24

    Mount Rainier was established as a state park on March 2, 1899 with legislation was signed by President McKinley. Mount Rainier is a volcanic peak surrounded by forests.

    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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